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Sooo i dont know much about cars...

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gracie
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sooo i have some cash flow saved up and im finally ready to buy my first car. right now im driving my parents old explorer that they plan on giving to my lil bro soon so i think this would be the right time to step up and make a big purchase.

heres my requirements:
prefer hatchback/used
right now the exploder costs about 60$ to fill and gets about 15mpg. that needs to change
it needs to be under 10000
AWD or 4WD option is a must. i live in the mtns and i need to get around the winter

ive been leanin towards the pontiac vibe/toyota matrix
and of coarse the subarus are being considered too.

what do you guys think?

Mar 25 2008 9:38PM
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oiECSoi
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 i know you want a hatchback but another decent option would be a toyota tacoma like early to mid 2000's. check out craigslist you can find some decent ones for under 10k. they are 4wd and you can get either 4 cylinder or v6, and v6 isnt that bad on gas.

Mar 26 2008 7:11PM
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MountainHIGH
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get a subi for sure
Mar 26 2008 7:11PM
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eastAR5
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i know thats hooked up and shit but i dont like how they look.... they look like rice rockets or mommy cars to me


VW interiors are so much doper
Mar 26 2008 7:25PM
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0123456789
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same with lots of german/european cars, my 97 saab is stock w/ leather heated and electronic seats.
Mar 26 2008 7:31PM
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user098123
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That's actually a stock STI, not modded at all, at least not externally. As for the interior, I love mine. It has racing buckets with a dark blue pattern on it that looks really nice, not flashy. Black and silver trimmed interior. Very nice.

But to each his own. Just cause I like them doesn't mean anyone else has to.
Mar 26 2008 9:13PM
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purpleflurple
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sick wrx thats what u need
Mar 26 2008 9:20PM
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smuggsVT
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you definatily have a lot of options
Mar 26 2008 9:50PM
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Meh42
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That's an STI, they retail for high 30k's.

Get a Subaru for sure.  If you've got the money, get a WRX wagon.  I've driven around the entire western U.S., gotten stuck in snow up to my door handles, fit my entire life (including skis) in the back and I wouldn't trade mine for anything in the world.

Seriously, I think I'm tempted to marry it.  It's beautiful, reliable, always cheers me up and best of all, it's always ready to go when I am.
Mar 27 2008 1:03AM
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*rkp*
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yeah dude, an STI is the perfect car for this girl. i mean, come on! every young woman actually needs a rally car, because going anything less than 80 up to the mountain isn't acceptable. and while boosting around everywhere it delivers STUNNING gas mileage! it's almost like a perpetual energy machine! and let's not forget the amazing affordability that this car has to offer! why..just the other day this old lady was selling her brand new STI for like 4000$! Don't forget about the rock bottom insurance costs either! ;)
Mar 27 2008 1:19AM
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user098123
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Haha ya, the only reason I brought up the STi was to show how sexy they are. But aside from that, I just bout a WRX about 2 months ago. Quite possibly the greatest car I have ever ridden in, and I've been in some nice ass cars. Fun as hell to drive, not terrible on gas, fast, and AMAZING in all weather conditions. I couldn't ask for more.
Mar 27 2008 7:38AM
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SARTRON
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like i said....vibe it out. its really the way to go
Mar 27 2008 11:49AM
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A_Longley
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SCREW ALL THESE CARS AND PRACTICALITY... Get a skyline gtr weld up the rear diff and you can drift the shit out of it..

sensible alternative there is the toyota Hilux?
Mar 27 2008 12:43PM
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whattheshit
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you obviously know nothing.  gtrs are awd while the skyline GTS-T are rear wheel.


welded diffs suck.


kill yourself.
Mar 27 2008 2:50PM
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salamander
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get a toyota tacoma. a yoter last longer than you will
Mar 27 2008 2:52PM
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