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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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What Kind of Car should I buy

Hey guys I have about $3000 to spend, I am wondering what you guys think about the cars I have listed in terms of reliablility, speed and looks. If you have another car let me know. If you have one of these cars for around this price let me know Im interested

1992-97 Mazda Mx-3 Precidia GS 1.8 V6
1992-97 Mazda Mx-6 2.5 litre V6
1993-96 Honda Civic SI
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
1994+ Acura Intergra (pretty much a dream very hard to find for this price)
1993-96 Honda Prelude
1992+ Volkswagen Golf
1993+ Ford Probe GT
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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since ur on a budget i assume, ur better off buying imports, civic, integra are good bets in the long run, volkswagon are very problemsome especially used, and ford probe need i say more.
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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BMW or BMX
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I have an MX6 and it takes a beating. Reliable and looks good (especially if you have the black leather interior). If you are getting an MX6 or Ford Probe, just know what was fixed recently. They have a few common problems and is much more convinent if they are fixed before you buy one.

I doubt you will find a Prelude for that price. From what I hear Civic's and Integra's don't die and the SI does look nice.

MX3; MX6; and the Probe don't have much aftermarket support.
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thanks for the comments guys, just wondering why you say go with imports, I can find a cavalier z24 for like 3000 with a warranty saftied and etested, where as civics and stuff are higher k but aroundd that price
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anything but a Cavalier.

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the mx6/probes are reliable, and go pretty good
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Originally Posted by 94Precidia
thanks for the comments guys, just wondering why you say go with imports, I can find a cavalier z24 for like 3000 with a warranty saftied and etested, where as civics and stuff are higher k but aroundd that price
thats because some imports can handle higher kms whereas a cavalier wouldnt be able to...at least on average really depends on how its been taken care of but thats usually the case

also ill send u a pm, my frends dad might be selling his 92 civic si
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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the mx-6 would be a good choice just make sure its the 2.5 v6 and manual of course.
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Originally Posted by manbehindblueeyes
the mx6/probes are reliable, and go pretty good
probes are garbage, all they are, are mkIII look a likes with not nearly the same power or stability, if your looking for a car for 3k, go with an mkIII, or 5.0, or a rabbit
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since integra is a dream car, you should b able to find an integra 94 for around 3K stock
i got my 98 civic hatch for $5000 in penny saver with only 125K km, try lookin there, they have good deals sometimes!! good luck
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you can have my 92 Cavalier for $150.00 if you want.

you'll need to spend about $300 to get it Cert/E-tested but it's cheap .
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buy my z24 cavalier, v6 , pm if inter,.


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