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Killed my car..... New one?

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RiSKIe
Posts: 176 - Karma: 11
i just smashed the hell out of my car, so i need to look for a new one, any suggestions, granted the budget is tight.
Jun 19 2009 10:09PM
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DeuceMcGoose
Posts: 24 - Karma: 10
kia spectra.
Jun 19 2009 10:11PM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Dont expect to hear anything other than Subaru......
Jun 19 2009 10:11PM
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RiSKIe
Posts: 176 - Karma: 11
all im looking for is some advice on which cars are good used cars, like which hold up well, thats all i need
Jun 19 2009 10:22PM
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squibble
Posts: 4569 - Karma: 104
if you want reliability get a volvo 740
Jun 19 2009 10:24PM
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JosephStalin
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Jun 19 2009 10:25PM
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athom
Posts: 50 - Karma: 35

i think some more info on what u want in a car would be helpful..

obviously all subarus romp through the snow, are reliable and fairly cheap to maintain...great cars.  if your looking for a faster tweakable car that can handle snow ive seen some awesome eagle talon TSi 's which you can get without breaking the bank. or a mitsi vr4.  my buddy had a TSi with 4 studded snow tires, which could handle the breck season no problem, and was a blast to drive.  dont waste ur time with audi, i got a cheaper a4 and while its sick, you'll break the bank just keeping it running regardless of what u can find one for.

Jun 19 2009 10:38PM
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Kmania
Posts: 756 - Karma: 79
get a Subaru... seriously. I got one and love it. not to expensive, reliable, and pretty fun to drive. highly recommended.
Jun 19 2009 10:43PM
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monstersteeze11
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get a civic... my last civic lasted for 425,000 KM on it... wicked car!
Jun 19 2009 10:46PM
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BigJew
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Pick up an old Honda or Toyota. They can be found for under $400, parts are super easy to find and they're easy to work on. Plus, they can't really depreciate any further so when you have the money to get something a bit nicer you can usually sell them for what you paid.
Jun 19 2009 10:47PM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Truth, however dont get a toyota truck if gas mileage is a big factor
Jun 19 2009 10:48PM
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ShredTheGnarnia
Posts: 2544 - Karma: 79

You are gonna need to tell us a bit more.

Do you want to go car or truck?

How important is quickness?

How important is space?

Does it need awd? Where do you live? How much snow does it get?

Do you want mad interior comfort? Like leather?

Does it have to look sick?

Sedan or Wagon?

So many things you need to tell us before we can guide you...

Jun 19 2009 10:50PM
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RiSKIe
Posts: 176 - Karma: 11
welll i live in Central New York so we only have legit snow for 5 months, it really just needs to be cheap to maintain and reliable
Jun 19 2009 10:52PM
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RiSKIe
Posts: 176 - Karma: 11
Either will do

Well im 6'3" so its needs to be average sized...no compacts

New York, a fair amount

Comfort is good, but wont pay extra for it

Looking sick would be cool

Either
Jun 19 2009 10:57PM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Just check craigslist, honestly theres thousands of deals out there for you, its almost impossible to narrow something down if you are going to be that vague. Just find some deals and post em up here.
Jun 19 2009 11:01PM
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RiSKIe
Posts: 176 - Karma: 11
Honda Civic
55,000 miles
power windows and locks
Manual 5 speed

Good Car?
Jun 19 2009 11:02PM
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Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
great car for the mileage
Jun 19 2009 11:03PM
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r0dubs
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Jun 19 2009 11:05PM
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athom
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if you live in central new york i would say you could easily get away with a fwd and quality snow tires.  that civic would be a good car, how much and what model?  get some steelies with snow tires to swap on for winter. i picked up 4 rims with 95% new snow tires mounted and balanaced for 350 on craigslist and was the best purchase ever.  never got stuck in a 380 inch season.  you can even get away with just 2 on the front if your trying to save money.  the salt on the roads in ny will depreciate your cars value, keep that in mind.
Jun 19 2009 11:20PM
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HPskier
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year?

and whats your price range?
Jun 19 2009 11:22PM
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RiSKIe
Posts: 176 - Karma: 11
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and i would like to keep it under 6 g's... im a freshmen in college
Jun 19 2009 11:24PM
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ShredTheGnarnia
Posts: 2544 - Karma: 79
that civic would probably be a great car. you know if you can get away with fwd, and it sounds like you can. and with only 55k, that is a screamin sick car, super low mileage
Jun 19 2009 11:55PM
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Talacious[Tally]
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hondas are pretty reliable and you can find a pretty cheap older one
Jun 19 2009 11:59PM
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.SimonB.
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when i saw him say reliability, the first thing that came to mind was a Volvo. Volvos are fucking tanks!
Jun 20 2009 12:23AM
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