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OT Which car should I get?..5Gs, Best bang for the buck? |
Mr.C |
Feb 25 2005, 08:13 PM
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Easy does it Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Central Cal Member No.: 61 Region Association: None |
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. Anyways your help is much appreciated. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) |
Mueller |
Feb 25 2005, 08:23 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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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