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| cha914 |
 Oct 10 2005, 08:26 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus  Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63  |
I know this isn't 914 related, but it is car related, so I guess its ok for the garage...bump me if you need to...
Anyway, the wife wants a 'new' car, not necessarily brand new, but new to her. Our high end is probably 10K, but that doesn't mean we have to spend that much. A little history, her first car was a 90somthing mazda 626, she loved the car, but it was somewhat of a lemon and spent alot of the time running on 3 cylinders, and we dumped it before it quit altogether. Her current car is a 93 subaru legacy wagon, and its a freaking tank. 240K and still running likeit will never stop. However, the car is "too big" for her. She really wants a smaller car, but can't be tiny, as she is a teacher and needs some room to haul stuff around in. She really likes the new Mini's (yeah who doesn't), but it seems most of the nicer examples are still in the 15-20K range. Anyway, we are going to start looking for and driving cars to narrow down the list, what do you guys suggest for cars? The car needs to be smallish, no wagons but hatches are ok, needs to be auto, and I want a car that has a good history as far as maintaince goes. Here are the cars I am considering: Mini - if I can find a screaming deal, VW - she likes the golf/jetta but I have reservations about their reliablity, bmw's lots of used 3 series in that range but not too sure about the autos on those, Volvos lots to like but seem expesive, I like subarus since hers is a rock but would need to find a smaller example for her to try, then there is the camery/civic/accord/accura crowd that I really don't know much about, or what do you guys suggest? I have been able to purchase mercedes, bmw's and porsches for the 5-10k range, so I know there are awesome used cars out there, what would you buy for a sweet wife ride? Thanks for the help, Tony (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving-girl.gif) |
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| Sparky |
Oct 10 2005, 08:52 PM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
Depends on what she wants really. Nice Miata's could be had in yor price range so could New Beetles, and Jettas. I've had a New Beetle and drove it into the ground. I'm now on a '05 Jetta and have had it 3 months and put 11K miles on it. No problem with reliability at all with either.
Think about this, whats she gonna look the hottest in? Good luck.... My best, Mike D. |
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| Twystd1 |
Oct 10 2005, 09:21 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
So I was talking to another bro yesterday about the same thing...
He asked what i thought was the best car for his wife to buy... At first i said: Honda Then I said: As a second choice, Jetta.... Then I realized the correct answer was: Whatever you want honey Cause if she gets a lemon (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) And I have anything to do with the choice of HER car... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) I will pay for it in ways I can't describe here on the forum.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/owned.gif) Just thinking out loud..... Twystd1 |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 10 2005, 09:22 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,453 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Hate the new Beetle, can't see the front end (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
Used BMW with an Auto would rock (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) Depending on which year you select you should have a trouble free auto. On thing to check though, if it is an E36 3 series, check to see if it has ever had an issue with the lock up converter. It seems there is an issue with an internal lip seal leaking causing low internal pressure causing the lock up to jump in and out. there was a recall for this I think. If you select an E30 3 series, (smaller than an E 36 ) you won't get her out of it. I have an E30 I purchased about a month ago in NY. I flew out and drove it back. I got 30 MPG. No Bull! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) My friend has an auto 325I S and pounds the snot out of the car on a regular basis. No worries.. The guys on car talk mentioned the reliability of the newer VW's. Not a good thing. |
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| cha914 |
Oct 10 2005, 09:25 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
Miata's are probably out as being too small, but I will mention it for sure. Its good to hear you have had a good experience with VW, it seems somewhat hit or miss. Got any general info in what to look for when buying a newer VW? Years / models to look for and/or stay away from? I really like the idea of the TDI, but don't know if that would be smart or not...plus they seem to fetch a premium.
What would she look hottest in??? I would have to say a nice white Jag XJsomething or other would be hard to beat, but thats a few years and a few raises off (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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| Lou W |
Oct 10 2005, 09:29 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Girls love Jetta's, probably can't go wrong there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving-girl.gif)
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| cha914 |
Oct 10 2005, 09:29 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
Twystd1,
I know what you mean, I helped with both of the previous cars, one was busted, this one has rocked, but has always been "too big" ... so now we are going to drive a bunch of cars to see what she likes, but I gotta try and stack the deck (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/tongue.gif) Rick, I know a little about the bmw's...got a e30 325is myself, love the shit outa it, but I have always heard bad things about the autos. I would probably be looking at the e36's for her as she wants something newer, good info on the lip seals, i will be sure to ask about that. keep em coming guys (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| Gint |
Oct 10 2005, 09:37 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
My wife actually said she "wouldn't mind" having her own 914. I about keeled over form the shock. Then I thought "What have I done?!?!"
How about an earlier XJ6 with a V8 conversion? |
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| Rider914 |
Oct 10 2005, 09:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 13-April 04 From: Palm Beach Member No.: 1,923 |
I bought my wife a passat.
The diff: Jetta=mexico, Passat=Germany Nice luxo car - but it is still fwd. . . |
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| Gint |
Oct 10 2005, 09:40 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Oh, and although I get loads of crap for this, my $6k 93 Acura Legend is an awesome car. You could find a low mile 95/96 for your budget with money to spare. And they'll go 200k with no problem.
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| Dead Air |
Oct 10 2005, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 2,042 |
Jetta, Golf 320...
Don't even think about it!! I've owned three Toyota trucks, (one was a 4 runner) They're Bullet proof!! Bullet proof! several things to consider... 1. Reliability, women like it when they're cars start and DON'T strand them!! Check Consumer reports, Toyotas score near or at the top '92 (or there abouts) Toyota Cressida, #1 used car in reliability 2. Resale value. Look in your local paper for 4 to 5 year old used cars of about the same ganre. The toyotas are consistantly worth mor in resale value! 3. Notice when you look up those used cars, for example an '88 Escort or '86 Le Mans, they don't exist, they're all dead already!! My '86 toyota truck has 303,986 miles on it! the work that's been done: timing chain and front cover (cause the PO did'nt change it in time) Rebuilt head (because the timing chain was grinding through the front cover putting water in the oil) rebuilt rear end clutch master cylinder used transmission installed (because I broke the #1 shifter fork due to bad clutch cylinder) That's ALL. in 300,000 miles End of discusion Get her a 94-95 4 runner or a nice little Camry. Or how about this one. SWEET2000 Celica GTS |
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| effutuo101 |
Oct 10 2005, 10:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
a friend of mine just picked up a Saturn Vue. He and his wife love it! Roomy and good gas milageI have a 2001 Jetta VR6. I know you can find a low milage Jetta for cheap, but I would get the stick. I have been through 5 automatic trannies. Probably has something to do with my right foot. How about a Golf?
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| dlo914 |
Oct 10 2005, 10:53 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
the 05' VW Golf TDI gets 38/46 mpg fueleconomy.com
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| dlo914 |
Oct 10 2005, 10:56 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
hmm what about a Used or New Toyota Prius? Awesome mileage...or maybe the discontinued Honda Insight; known to have the best aerodynamics for a production car (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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| bondo |
Oct 10 2005, 10:58 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Stay suby! Get an Impreza TS or Outback Sport. Smaller than a legacy, cheaper than a WRX, and you get all wheel drive!
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| bernbomb914 |
Oct 10 2005, 11:11 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36 |
for a small eco car that will run forever you cant beat a toyota corolla.
Bernie |
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| Engman |
Oct 10 2005, 11:49 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Toyota
Corolla or Camry See what you can afford (year wise) M |
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| VegasRacer |
Oct 11 2005, 02:57 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,507 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None
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| ArtechnikA |
Oct 11 2005, 04:57 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
can she drive? i mean really drive? Subaru. otherwise Volvo.
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 11 2005, 05:26 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,442 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
This is the exact same thing I was about to suggest. They will run for ever, good in weather, get decent mileage. Its a very good car. I drive an Outback Sport. Zach |
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