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Cheap first car?

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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
Hi guys, I have about 1700 to spend on a car. Is it possible to get a car for that price that will get me from point A to point B without falling apart for 2 or 3 years? If so, what make/model/year?

Don't get too technical please, I have no clue what I'm talking about when it comes to cars
Feb 11 2010 7:26PM
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TheFlyingHonky
Posts: 339 - Karma: 13
Nissan hardbody/pathfinder
Feb 11 2010 7:28PM
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Fucktown
Posts: 474 - Karma: 22
Get a Honda civic or crx. Try to get one with less than 200k miles and you should be fine.
Feb 11 2010 7:30PM
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CodyTurner
Posts: 677 - Karma: 86
look around in your paper and ads,check around and you could get a good deal for 1700 if you take your time.check for obvious things and bring a friend or relative with you who knows about technichal things to help you out with that aspect.
Feb 11 2010 7:30PM
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ECB
Posts: 6991 - Karma: 622
if you know someone selling that would be ideal, if not
Older Models Cars that could be cheap and somewhat decent: Ford Focus, Ford Ranger, Honda Civic, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camry
All these models will need to be prolly 1990's to be in your price range
Feb 11 2010 7:33PM
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prontocuts.com
Posts: 5244 - Karma: 42
oldsmobile/pontiac

dont get a high mile asian car, they will die. Americans seem to just fall apart, while the asian ones die all together at once
Feb 11 2010 7:36PM
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statuswhitegirl
Posts: 4058 - Karma: 883
honda or subaru
Feb 11 2010 8:03PM
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Slinger1x1
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i had an old 1992 5 speed 318i i could have sold you for 1500. but we already sold it...
Feb 11 2010 8:20PM
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theabortionator
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Feb 11 2010 8:20PM
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Hermondo
Posts: 1244 - Karma: 52
1988 bmw
Feb 11 2010 8:21PM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
pontiac grand prix
Feb 11 2010 8:22PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
Don't beemers get expensive to keep up after 100k miles?

I'm probably gonna (gasp) get a job and make more money so I can get something halfway decent. My grandparents forgot about christmas, then felt so bad they gave me $2000 :D $300 went to my parents cuz i owed them for drivers ed. still win, but not enough for a car
Feb 11 2010 8:41PM
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ECB
Posts: 6991 - Karma: 622
Great idea, try to get about 4k then start car shopping, it will make it sooo much easier
Feb 11 2010 9:11PM
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.travis.
Posts: 1737 - Karma: 46
Try and find an old subaru. My friend bought one for 500 bucks with just under 200k, now after like two years and seriously beating the shit out of it (i mean bombing down dirt roads, jumping it, drifting on tar, and hitting shit purposely) , it has like 220k and still fires up every time. Some of the most reliable cars out there imo.
Feb 11 2010 9:14PM
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josh.
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old volvos are bomb proof, as are late 80's toyotas. avoid german cars as they are expensive to fix after a while.
Feb 11 2010 9:15PM
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geet
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my pathfinder costs 900 bucks. 180 thousand miles

runs like a dream
Feb 11 2010 9:15PM
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Ben.
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mid 90s camry ftw. decent mileage, little maintenance, cheap to insure
Feb 11 2010 9:18PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
I know dude my dad has a 06 subie with like 110k and he's only brought it into the shop once at 100k just to make sure everything was working fine. It still runs like new, its awesome
Feb 11 2010 9:19PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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only legit option right here
Feb 11 2010 9:21PM
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ROOS.
Posts: 1992 - Karma: 39
go Toyota, subaru or honda, and go to craigs list, there you will find list of cars for that price in you surrounding area, it is magical.
Feb 11 2010 9:24PM
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gstaff
Posts: 1017 - Karma: 12
Subaru for sure. those keep going and going and going....
Feb 11 2010 9:26PM
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geteducated
Posts: 6410 - Karma: 86
volvo 240 wagon from the 90s
Feb 11 2010 9:31PM
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J-KLEMP
Posts: 337 - Karma: 11
buy a bitch make her drive you around thats what i do
Feb 11 2010 9:35PM
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airjake
Posts: 674 - Karma: 222
do not buy any old bmw mercedes or lexus or anything like that because they start to break down at 100k miles and are a lot of money to fix get a old civix or subie hondas are always great and wont break pm me if you need help
Feb 11 2010 9:37PM
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*LiNeLover*
Posts: 1224 - Karma: 256
a volvo, acura, honda or toyota(some of the older ones have been having some issues with the clutch fyi)


Feb 11 2010 9:38PM
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KFRADtheLaxBro
Posts: 632 - Karma: 10
just look in the local newspaper for the cheepest car.
Feb 11 2010 9:49PM
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K2skipunk
Posts: 2837 - Karma: 111
jeep cherokee, 91 and newer, 4L.

itll last you forever.
Feb 11 2010 9:52PM
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josh.
Posts: 3469 - Karma: 42
no, Just Empty Every Pocket. i love jeeps, but they're bad on gas, and they cost a lot to fix.
Feb 11 2010 10:27PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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Don't waste your time on a HEEP.
Feb 11 2010 10:36PM
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theabortionator
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Buy a standard. I swear people who have standards treat them better. Not too mention the better gas mileage and control of your car.

See what the prices are are, go where the deal is. Something that's in decent shape but not expensive. First cars don't have to be awesome.
Feb 11 2010 10:39PM
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