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Looking into changing cars. If you had $2000-2500 to spend on a used car what would you buy and why? Im looking for reliable, fun to drive, Has to have back seats for kids, and upgradablity performance and body wise. I was thinking VW as I really dont like rice that much. And I am sick and tired of all domestics having tranny, and engine problems. An ideas whould be great.

Thanks for the input.

Cheers

 
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vw are expensive to repair.

4 door civic is where its at :thumbsup:

 
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Are you off your rocker?!!?!? Your killing me. I SAID FUN!!!

 
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I know where there is a MK3 VR for around $4000. In very good shape, it's been to the road course a few times, but it's very well looked after. Personally, I think the VR is a great motor, but parts are expensive. If you want fun, quick, reliable, get a mid 90's GTI 2l 16v. Great motor, tons of aftermarket for it, and it's easy to get over 200 hp with a turbo.

 
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or 2 door. civics are fun when you get some more hp. the ulimate family sedan would be a wrx sti

you could go older rx7 or nissan 240 :thumbsup:

 
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Your not gonna get much of a car in that price range. I agree with 2Tone on this one.

 
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i have a colt gt (1.6 turbo) for sale if you're interested...

 
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Well I just found out my wife is finally ok with me switching cars. I found a couple of Ford Probe GT's (Madza) V6 but she is telling me it has to be an AUTO!! How am I suppose to feel cool in a AUTOMATIC?? So far in my price range we have the following:

Ford Probe GT 94-95
94 VW Passat VR6

Any of these any good?

 
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That would be very cool but the wife is saying automatic now

 
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I'll take the Passat VR6 off your hands, but it's only worth about $20.

 
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I would go for an older 240

 
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If Iwas to choose between the passat and the probe, id go with the probe gt,

if not those then go with rabbitmans suggestion:

btw thats what ill be looking for once my truck is dealt with

 
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So your saying the passat is worth $20 is this correct and not to get one?

 
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No, I was joking. The B3 Passat, with the OBD1 VR6, is a VERY sought after car. They generally go for around $1500, IF you can find one. The OBD1 still has a distributor, instead of coil pack, and is way more reliable than the coil pack VR6. However, you won't be impressed with the auto. Honestly, I wouldn't waste my money on a VR6 auto. You'd be way better off with the 5 speed. 4 cyl auto's aren't too bad, but gutless.

 
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Unfortunatly thats not an option as my wife may have to drive it (Dont say teach her stick) and has informed me it has to be auto. SO now what?