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Best Used Cars around 7k?

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Snowpeck
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Hey guys

I wanna get a new car and my budget is around 7,000 usd. Something preferably awd and under 100k miles. I was thinking about a 2005 Volvo S60. What do y’all think. Any recommendations? I live in the Chicagoland area.

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Sep 26 2017 11:13AM
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Skitrippin
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Subaru WRX
Sep 26 2017 11:16AM
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Snowpeck
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Goonsquad_Prod.Subaru WRX


Its 9,000 for a 2005 wrx with 130 k miles. That’s ridiculous. What an overpriced piece of shit. Sorry to all the Subaru fan boys.
Sep 26 2017 11:28AM
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Skitrippin
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SnowpeckIts 9,000 for a 2005 wrx with 130 k miles. That’s ridiculous. What an overpriced piece of shit. Sorry to all the Subaru fan boys.

Yea I kinda agree with you on that one. In the past few years the price has gone up a fuck ton to the point where it's ridiculous. In my state about once a month you can find a good deal. But I've seen stock 07s go for $15,000-$20,000. It is pretty shitty. I still want one tho
Sep 26 2017 11:31AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Make sure to research repair/maintenance costs on the volvo. I think they're pretty high. Look to see if a timing belt or major service is coming up at 90k or whatever and see how much that'll run.

Used wrx and tacomas have the highest resale value of all cars and trucks. Anything you find at 7k is going to be high mileage, abused, wrecked or all of the above.

What about regular imprezas? Also where are you located so we can check your local craigslist?
Sep 26 2017 11:53AM
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iFlip
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Should be able to get a nice 1992 Volvo 240 for that, with a little left for repairs.



(NS, I'm disappointed that no one has said this yet...this place has lost its touch)
Sep 26 2017 11:57AM
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Snowpeck
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mystery3Make sure to research repair/maintenance costs on the volvo. I think they're pretty high. Look to see if a timing belt or major service is coming up at 90k or whatever and see how much that'll run.

Used wrx and tacomas have the highest resale value of all cars and trucks. Anything you find at 7k is going to be high mileage, abused, wrecked or all of the above.

What about regular imprezas? Also where are you located so we can check your local craigslist?


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Sep 26 2017 12:03PM
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Snowpeck
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iFlipShould be able to get a nice 1992 Volvo 240 for that, with a little left for repairs.



(NS, I'm disappointed that no one has said this yet...this place has lost its touch)


Holy shit I just saw one with 245,479 miles. What a tank
Sep 26 2017 12:19PM
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Non_State_Actor
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SnowpeckChicago


Did I just not see it in your first post?

What about toyota matrix/pontiac vibe twins? They're durable and maintenance/repair/running costs are low.
Sep 26 2017 1:08PM
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itsbenyo
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acura tl!
Sep 26 2017 4:40PM
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snowpocalypse
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iFlipShould be able to get a nice 1992 Volvo 240 for that, with a little left for repairs.



(NS, I'm disappointed that no one has said this yet...this place has lost its touch)



Sep 26 2017 5:11PM
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-eREKTion-
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Get a truck. With that budget you'll be able to find a decent 4x4 Tacoma or Ranger with under 100k miles.
Sep 26 2017 5:45PM
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Non_State_Actor
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-eREKTion-Get a truck. With that budget you'll be able to find a decent 4x4 Tacoma or Ranger with under 100k miles.


Ranger yes, Tacoma not likely. Here's a rusty taco with146k for $3500
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/toyota-tacoma/6292481981.html
That's not too bad if willing to live with or repair rusty bits. The others I saw on CL in that area for under $7000 have 200k miles and are likely rusty to boot.
Sep 26 2017 6:28PM
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Non_State_Actor
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https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/2009-suzuki-sx4-awd-1-owner/6307702406.html

Suzuki sx4, boost and awd, like a poor man's wrx. Slap a cargo box on top and you're good to go.
Sep 26 2017 6:33PM
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Snowpeck
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mystery3https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/2009-suzuki-sx4-awd-1-owner/6307702406.html

Suzuki sx4, boost and awd, like a poor man's wrx. Slap a cargo box on top and you're good to go.


Dam that actually looks really good. Thanks a bunch dude
Sep 26 2017 7:09PM
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slimeball
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Sep 27 2017 12:41AM
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BeefiestExpert
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Get something reliable like a midyear toyota corolla. If you want to be a little more flashy then go with a wrx.
Sep 27 2017 1:01AM
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BeefiestExpert
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Get something reliable like a midyear toyota corolla. If you want to be a little more flashy then go with a wrx.
Sep 27 2017 1:01AM
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ilegales
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Toyota Corolla recommend
Sep 28 2017 4:47PM
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Kooky_Lukey
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Look in places like Atlanta or Charlotte Craigslist for Subaru’s. The Subaru tax isn’t nearly as bad in the south as it is when I lived in PA and MT. WRX’s are still a little over priced but you can easily find a nice XT for that price.
Oct 3 2017 7:51AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Might find some well priced used wrx on Houston or Tampa Craigslist?

Seriously though, does one want to travel that far for a moderately priced used car? It makes sense if you're looking for something really specific to take a flight or tow something several thousand miles.
Oct 3 2017 1:20PM
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