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Keyjibbs
Posts: 1542 - Karma: 96
Ok so I had an older Subaru and it recently blew up on me so I'm searching for a new car. Now I have roughly $7000 to spend maybe more but the cheaper the better. I will be moving to Colorado next year for good so I'm going to need it to be able to get me to and from the mountain. So AWD would be best. I love Subarus but I'm not sure which kind I would like a wagon but will take a sedan. I've been searching and searching for Subarus so I was wondering are there any other good cars in my price range that will last me 5+ years. The car needs to be atleast a 2002 for my bank to give me a good rate. So I need some suggestions OTHER THAN A SUBARU. Any advice will be great. +karma to all answers.
Feb 7 2009 10:37PM
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Keyjibbs
Posts: 1542 - Karma: 96
Fuck I'm an idiot. *Need Car ADVICE* haha
Feb 7 2009 10:38PM
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0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
if awd/4wd is a must check out crv's in that range, tehyll never die. look for other subys, audi's would be dope but for that price its gonna cost a lot to keep running/ingood condition.
Feb 7 2009 11:12PM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Older Toyota Tundra or Tacoma
Feb 8 2009 8:29AM
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ParkE
Posts: 1388 - Karma: 190
ford ranger awd. small truck so good on gas room for all your shit and can get you where you need to go
Feb 8 2009 11:07AM
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nickman
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pontiac vibes are sick. Good mpg, safe, availible in awd.

Feb 8 2009 11:32AM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
SUBURA they simply the best think about how long that other one lasted jesus they kick ass
Feb 8 2009 12:07PM
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VT_FLO
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i just got an 02 mazda protege hatchback. it's pretty sick, and has a big back seat area and the seats fold down so you can have sex in the back. (which is a must for any high schooler or college go-er)

it's also got an extra support bar over the engine that tightens up handling and suspension ALOT, which makes the car feel wicked tight around turns and it doesn't feel like your leaning over to one side. it kind of makes me want to race it though... so speeding gets encouraged.

It gets good mileage (25mpg around town) and the tank fills for 20$ right now. Standard is the way to go btw.

I give this car an A for functionality and fun.
we got it for around 6k
Feb 8 2009 12:34PM
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PAINE_IN_MAINE
Posts: 300 - Karma: 13
honda civics, so reliable wicked good mileage, can fit skis in back seat and they dont look gay and they are pretty cheap
Feb 8 2009 1:08PM
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Keyjibbs
Posts: 1542 - Karma: 96
I was kinda of interested in one of these. How are they on reliablity? I don't know much about mazadas but the protege5s look sick.
Feb 8 2009 5:23PM
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user098123
Posts: 6072 - Karma: 18
It's called a strut bar, and they are more for cosmetics than anything. They are nice, but unless you are going crazy around a turn with a fully tuned suspension and sway bars you won't notice a difference.

Mazda's are pretty sick tho, I love the speed 6's.
Feb 8 2009 5:27PM
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Thenowhereman42
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Yeah strut bars don't do much unless your rocking like 3 of them and tie bars.

I think the Toyota Matrix comes in AWD for some reason.  I would go for a WRX though just get a sort of old one.  Or you could try to find an old Audi A4 I'm prety sure some of those came with AWD.
Feb 8 2009 6:08PM
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user098123
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Oldest US WRX you can get is an 02 and you definitely won't find one for 7k. For a good condition one, probably looking at least 12.
Feb 8 2009 6:09PM
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Jordan
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Jeep Grand Cherokees kick ass, the fuel milage isn't great but they'll truck through just about anything. I have battled a couple feet in mine, you can't even feel it.

They are running mad deals on them right now.


Feb 8 2009 6:40PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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Reliability isnt one of jeeps strong points....
Feb 8 2009 7:03PM
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Thenowhereman42
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Who said anything about good condition?  I've seen them for 7.  Saw an STI for 12 once.
Feb 8 2009 7:10PM
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user098123
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With the kind of performance engines that a WRX/STI has you want one in good condition. If you've had one that has a ton of miles and has been driven to hell and back then you could be putting a ton of money into repairs and the like.
Feb 8 2009 7:19PM
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Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
Meh I do my own repairs and the boxer engines are pretty legit they last a long time.  Just the trannies you have to worry about.  Plus theres always the spoiled rich kid who just destroys the interior of a car.
Feb 8 2009 7:41PM
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steeze2pleeze
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love subarus, but im pretty sure u can get an 02+ lancer for under $7000 and awd... not sure
Feb 8 2009 7:54PM
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*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 257
check out the Volvo V70, S40+S50, etc.

any awd model (maybe see if they made the 850 in awd..)

they're BOMBPROOF and absolutely kill it all over the place.

we've had an 850 turbo in the family for 5 years now and it hasn't had a single issue.

or maybe an older audi or bmw (with x-drive) (maintenance might be a little iffy)...and you won't get 02' or newer for less than 7G's
Feb 8 2009 8:29PM
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hartig
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uhh, i dont feel like i'm leaning to the side in my 94 accord lx (stock)..
Feb 8 2009 8:54PM
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Phill.
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alright i am only going to offer this to you once, there is a subaru plant down the road from me, and a friend of mines dad works their,

i can get you a brand new suby with all the bells and whistles for 12g's..... 8grand to the guy and 4 to me... but you have to pay up front, and if we cant get through security you have to bail at least me out and take the blame....

so the guestion is DEAL or NO DEAL?
Feb 8 2009 9:01PM
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