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post Feb 25 2005, 08:13 PM
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I have 5 grand and want to replace my worn out Jetta with something not so worn out. I don't want payments so it is obviously going to be used. I kinda narrowed it down to maybe a Passat (I can find a newer body style if I look real hard.) Or maybe a 93 Lexus LS400, 250 hp and from what I read are pretty solid cars.
Oh and it has to be a 4 door so a 928 is out. I tried talking her into it, but she won't budge. I almost broke down and picked up a 98 Chrysler Town & Country, but after some research I found the trannys suck. I then thought about a Volvo 850 T5.
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post Feb 25 2005, 08:15 PM
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I'd get a... let me see... a 914.

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post Feb 25 2005, 08:18 PM
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Have 2 of them already.
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post Feb 25 2005, 08:20 PM
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post Feb 25 2005, 08:23 PM
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I'm a fan of the Volvos...we've had our '98 S70 T5 since new and it currently has 105,000 miles on it. I've had to replace the brake pads and timing belt and other than normal tune-ups, it's been a great car...handles great, I've had the car out at ThunderHill race track and the supercharged MR2s and the early 928 couldn't touch me on the straight away before turn 1. The ride is a tad bit stiff due to the 17" 850R rims on it. About the only things I don't like about it is sometimes FWD can be boring and the wife won't let me put an exhaust kit or let me lower it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

The Lexus is I'm sure a nice car as well, possibly nicer than the Volvo as far as ride and comfort.

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post Feb 25 2005, 08:24 PM
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my brother is a benz mechanic and swears by the old volvos. he as a 240 with almost 275k miles on the orig motor. if you look at the classifieds this is not uncommon. the car looks like a mess but it just won't die!
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post Feb 25 2005, 08:24 PM
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2 is nothing.

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post Feb 25 2005, 08:48 PM
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With 5 grand I have only been able to find the 95 Turbo 850s. I came real close last year to picking up one with a salvage title. The only reason I considered it was because it had a new engine. Then I started to catch the guy in lies so I backed away.

Miles I was wrong, I have
3 914s and..........a 911, Suburban (to tow the 914s), Baja Bug, 68 Fastback Mustang (Going for the bullit look someday) Jetta, 944 and a Motorhome. Oh yeah, forgot about the turbo diesel Rabbit and the 75 Westy.
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post Feb 25 2005, 08:55 PM
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Sounds like your covered as far as cars go, I would invest the 5Gs or get the Lexus I have a LS400 they are very dependable cars.
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post Feb 25 2005, 08:57 PM
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You need my car then!


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post Feb 25 2005, 09:03 PM
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What year do you have? From what I read, you want to stay away from the traction control and the air ride suspension. I also read that the 93s had the bigger brakes.
Found it all here: http://www.lextreme.com/

Most of those cars are getting sold/traded off. My buddy has a VW shop and he practically gives them to me. I need to learn how to say no.
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post Feb 25 2005, 09:04 PM
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Nah Miles that wouldn't fit in with my other teeners........yours runs. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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post Feb 25 2005, 09:20 PM
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If you want a car with no passion to it get the Lexus.
I consider ours an appliance. It always works and does what you want it to do but it just not that fun in any way.
I used to have Volvo Rear wheel drive wagons until I got a V70. It was under warranty and had $5000 of repairs in 1 year.
That is when I decided on the Lexus.

Good luck
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post Feb 25 2005, 09:31 PM
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I'm open to new suggestions. Any thoughts on BMWs?
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post Feb 26 2005, 03:05 AM
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Lexus or Acura.
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post Feb 26 2005, 05:33 AM
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Another Westy! Gotta have two for spare parts....


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post Feb 26 2005, 07:18 AM
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You might want to look at a Camry or Avalon, I've had three Camrys and one Avalon, all of them were excellant cars, not alot of flash, but good reliable cars. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Feb 26 2005, 07:21 AM
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Forget VW...well the bare bones 2.0 gas is OK...but don't even look at a 1.8T.

I'm not a happy camper with the Pissat and take a look here others are pissed as well.
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post Feb 26 2005, 09:24 AM
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I've had a good experience with my 97 Maxima SE.
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post Feb 26 2005, 09:24 AM
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QUOTE (Cabasa @ Feb 25 2005, 07:31 PM)
I'm open to new suggestions. Any thoughts on BMWs?

I was gonna suggest a 94 or 95 5-series. Specifically the 525. It is about 200 hp. Not fast but adequate. Its a nice size, and an awesome freeway machine. The V8's from those years are BAD NEWS. The trannys are almost irreplacable and the engines have a notoriously bad block.

A 525 should be able to be had for 5k but it might be a stretch. You could go back a few years to an older one(same body different motor but still good). If you did go older, I would shoot for the 535 for more power. BMW 6 cylinders are great motors.

Below is a pic of the one I use to own until I totalled it.

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