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YACT: What say you to this...

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yobarman

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My Lumina is on its death bed in my driveway. I need a new car to get around, and I love the Maxima. I've been looking for one in my price range and it's almost impossible.

But i did find one for $4700... a 95 SE with 140,000 miles on it. I test drove the car from a used car mom and pop shop, and it literally is pritine. It ran fine, but wasnt that ballsy for a Maxima. I didn't get the VIN number for a carfax report, but I do know that I'm not giving the dealer more than $3000 for the car. What do you guys think?

While you're at it... can ya'll recommend me some cars in the sub-$4000 category? The most important key in my search for a new used car is reliability and size. (im a big guy... need at least a sedan)

thanks for your help!
 
140,000 miles on a car is a LOT of driving - nearly 2x the average mileage of your run-of-the-mill car. It is a Japanese car, so 100,000 miles isn't the magic number...but I would be wary of high-mileage cars.
 
5K FOR A 95 MAX WITH 140K is highway robbery.

I bought my 96 for 3k but it had close to 200k (just broken in)

4700 better be in Canadian funds...
 
Originally posted by: slag
5K FOR A 95 MAX WITH 140K is highway robbery.

I bought my 96 for 3k but it had close to 200k (just broken in)

4700 better be in Canadian funds...
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its american.. i know it's highway... which is why i wont pay over $3000 for it. But damn, you bought yours @ 200k miles? Hows it running way up there? still reliable?
 
Originally posted by: BatmanNate
Have you looked at Crown Vics?
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Probably not "sporty" enough for the boy racers, but facts are facts, and this is bang for the buck:
  • Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2002
    • A rolling example of the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," philosophy, the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis twins continue to be the vehicles of choice for taxi companies, police departments, retirees and families who want a large, comfortable sedan without having to spend the big bucks on a luxury nameplate.

    Value is the story here, as well.
    • After spending several weeks behind the wheel of this big Merc and its sister in the Ford product lineup, the Crown Victoria, our elders have earned newfound respect for the wisdom of their automotive preferences.
      It's fairly obvious why the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis are smart choices. The cars are, most importantly to our staff, fun to drive.

    What's with kids these days? I guess there are some things they'll just never understand.
    • But the original "pony car wars" actually signaled the end of the muscle age ? an era that had its genesis with a slew of big-engined, full-size hardtops and sedans.

      That's right, fast family-size cars started it all. Big Chevy Impalas, Pontiac Bonnevilles, Buick Wildcats, Ford Galaxies and Plymouth Furys ruled the roads. They touted huge, powerful V8s ? the fabled Chevrolet 409. Poncho's (Pontiac's) hot 421 and Buick's 401. Ford's venerable 406. And Mopar's 413.

    Who Needs a Minivan when Lincoln Offers a Trunk this Big?
    • Truth be told, we did not expect to like this Lincoln, which obtained an unsavory nickname concocted by a groomsman. Still, after living with the Town Car for ten days, we came to appreciate the comfortable interior, the huge trunk, the V-8 power, and all the little luxury conveniences. Driving this Lincoln made us wonder how big rear-drive cars fell out of favor with the American public.

    An enduring, endearing tradtional.
    • It is, as they say, a lot of car for the money.

    1992-2002 Ford Crown Victoria: Consumer Guide Best Buy
    • Handling and stability are fine for a big sedan. The base suspension absorbs bumps nicely, yet doesn't wallow or float past pavement swells.

    Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1998
    • It's hard to believe, I know, but this big four-door handles surprisingly well. Even the base suspension does a good job of absorbing bumps and road bruises... The truth is, you don't wallow and float in a Crown Vic, at least not to the extent you might think.

    Jedlicka Reports
    • Virtually all American family cars were downsized and switched from rear- to front-drive in the 1980s to lighten them so they could deliver higher fuel economy without losing much?if any?interior space.

      But guess what? New large domestic cars with rear-drive will be introduced in the not-distant future. Engines and transmissions have become far more efficient, and American automakers know that a rear-drive layout?common with upscale European cars such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz?gives better weight distribution and balance. The result is sharper, more stable handling.

    Review by RON DRYSDALE
    • Such antics are more typically undertaken in something like a Porsche, but they also provided my most edifying moment in the surprisingly-athletic Crown Victoria that I was driving that day. Simply put, the car remained flat and cornered like it was on rails.

    Edmunds Used Car Best Bet
    • Ever wonder why police departments and taxi companies use these "old-tech" V8, rear-wheel-drive sedans? Because they're basically bullet-proof. Really, could a car have a tougher job than serving cab duty in New York City? Or cruiser duty in Los Angeles? Not only that, but these traditional American full-sizers are also very comfortable to ride in, have plenty of luggage capacity and are cheap to keep in light of their low maintenance requirements and commendable fuel efficiency (highway ratings are as high as 25 mpg). They also have very good crash test scores.
Edit: '94 Town Car < $4,000.00 with 5/5 JD Power Rating for Mechanical Quality
 
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