CECAA850 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'll let him explain. He can't start a thread for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So I need to start looking for another car. Hit one of those cement barriers when I lost control at 80mph. I never thought much of them before. But if it had not been there it would have been bad. As it is I walked away without a scratch. Got some soreness from seat belt. The last car I bought was a 2993 Nissan Sentra that I wreaked. Wife did not ask how bad the car was, But she did ask if my stereo was OK. I'm hoping to fine something used below ten grand, but could go higher (15) for the right car. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So I need to start looking for another car. Hit one of those cement barriers when I lost control at 80mph. I never thought much of them before. But if it had not been there it would have been bad. As it is I walked away without a scratch. Got some soreness from seat belt. The last car I bought was a 2993 Nissan Sentra that I wreaked. Wife did not ask how bad the car was, But she did ask if my stereo was OK. I'm hoping to fine something used below ten grand, but could go higher (15) for the right car. I know Nissan will sometimes bring their model year out a year or so early, but I didn't know they could bring a 2993 model year out 980 years early (I'm no help, I know) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 The last car I bought was a 2993 Nissan Sentra that I wreaked. Back to the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 OK I meant 1993. Not much sleep since Friday. I don't like it. I'm not in a hurry and would like to take it slow and informed finding a replacement. I do mostly around town but have to make trips about 180 and would like something comfortable at least. Fuel consumption is important. I was getting 30-34 on the free way. 29-30 in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So, you are looking for a compact car. My family has had great luck with Honda Civics, we have owned four. Great gas mileage, great reliability, terrific ergonomics, and you can expect they may go up to 200,000 miles or more if you choose to keep it that long. A mid-model 2010 Civic LX sedan in VG condition in a private sale on average will have 79k miles and sells for $9,000. The three dealers within 100 miles of me had them listed at 12K, and all those cars had 50K miles or less. http://www.kbb.com/honda/civic/2010-honda-civic/lx-sedan-4d/?condition=very-good&vehicleid=261541&intent=buy-used&category=sedan&mileage=74771&pricetype=private-party +++ I know you owned a Nissan, but I did not have good luck with the Nissan Altima I owned. It always had mechanical problems and we could NOT get the check engine light to go out! We would fix one thing, and the next problem would trigger the check engine light. I am glad to be rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swapface Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Hey Taz, Since I live in Oregon as well I thought I would chime in on this. I just bought a used Lincoln LS about 3 months ago and could not be more happy with the car and its features. They were manufactured between 2000 - 2006. One unique feature is that its rear wheel drive which I prefer. Not many of them out there any more. There are many out there on CL almost all under $10k and under 100k miles. Good luck with your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Where's my flying car? jerol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) OK I meant 1993 Too bad, the 2993 models have some really cool upgrades. p.s. glad you’re ok Taz. Edited September 1, 2015 by BigStewMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 as much as I wanted to hate my mazda 3 4 door, I couldn't. it was fun to drive....zoom, zoom. great gas mileage and plenty of room also. had mine for aboot 2 years. not a single problem. the 5 door may be even more practical for you. check out CarMax's website. not to specifically buy from there, but you can see the price ranges...CarMax is a little high with theirs.....and also interior and exterior shots of just aboot every kind of car except exotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Taz I had god luck with the hyundai accent 2010 model got 35 - 40 hwy, and 30 - 35 city, I drove it 174 miles a day round trip for over 3 years without a hiccup and it was under 10000 brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Taz, It doesn't get as good mileage, But I bought a 2006 Buick Lesabre when it had only 30,000 miles on it. The car has 265,000 miles on it now and still runs like a top and I abuse the SH!T out of it. Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Got a 2001ish Dodge Grand Caravan. Cheap, crazy practical, 21 mpg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Taz, It doesn't get as good mileage, But I bought a 2006 Buick Le-sabre when it had only 30,000 miles on it. The car has 265,000 miles on it now and still runs like a top and I abuse the **** out of it. Roger I may end up with something more comfortable and less millage. Have a PU I can drive while I'm looking. Thanks to all so far that have made their view know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) I vote for a audi a6 4.2 v8, I have had two of them and I know someone who has had the same engine in A8's. The engine runs forever and is the same engine and transmission that they put twin turbos on in s6's. My wife and son were standing still and were t-boned at the B pillar by a ford f 250 work van at 40 mph and walked away, plus the Quattro system is awesome. Look at the video on you tube audi a8 in the snow. Cars, Suv's , and trucks are sideways, in ditches and cant move, and the a8 just rolls along around all of them. My sister drove mine and within a week she traded in here brand new 100,000 Mercedes and bought an A8. Its so much nicer than the Mercedes she had its sad... the Mercedes was a joke.. Edited September 2, 2015 by juniper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Where's my flying car? jerol Well if you want mine you can come and get it. I will be removing the Stereo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I still drive a daily... 1999 Toyota Corolla beat to hell with 200k on the odo. it gets great mileage and runs great thanks to maintenance I perform personally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 1999? That's so new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hey Taz..... 1st I'm glad your ok.... So for my two cents....this is what I tell my customers when they are looking for a used car. If you find a car that's in your price range and ya like it....google complaints on that year and modle. If there are known issues with it..... it'll be on the internet....people like to complain. For example if you were to google complaints on....... let's say 2012 Honda Pilot.... you would probably find a lot of people talking about oil consumption problems. Now that's a big problem you don't want to have to deal with. I'm talking about big mechanical issues like that. There are a lot of good cars.....each manufacture will have it's own set problems.....some big some small. You say you have $10-$15 to spend on a used car.....that should get ya a nice used car. When you find one try to get the maintance on the car.....see what's been done to it.... Good luck to ya.... MKP :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Other than not being eally quiet on the inside, I absolutely love my Subaru Forester. Excellent handling with the all wheel drive. I get about 32mpg on the hwy, much less in town and I am up and down Lookout mountain going to work and home. Insurance has been inexpensive as it only has a 2.5 liter engine. Acceleration is still very good, even with a load in the back. I'm up to Almost 180k on it (2007) Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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