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Smart Shopper Selecting and Buying My First Car
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Replying to: 2new2know (Nov 06, 2004 4:29 pm) Chevy Cobalt Dodge Stratus Chrysler Sebring Toyota Solara Honda Accord Pontiac G6 kcram Host - Wagons |
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I thought the G6 was only available with four doors. One could probably get a wonderful deal on a left over Grand Am, if there are any.
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Replying to: ghulet (Nov 07, 2004 6:58 pm) kcram Host - Wagons |
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Look at a Malibu Maxx. The 3.5l is a cousin of the 3.1l you liked, and plenty peppy. The hatch is versatile and it should perform similarly. -juice |
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| try a left over Pontiac Grand Am. | |
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I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to post a new message instead of a reply, so.... I'm a 17 year old girl buying my first car, with a budget that probably can't exceed about $6500. I'm looking for a coupe or sedan with a manual transmission - no slushboxes for me, thanks. The trouble is that I learned to drive in a hard-to-shift old Nissan with no power steering and fairly unresponsive pedals, and in a '67 Beetle. Most of the newer cars I've driven just don't feel right. The pedals don't present enough resistance, and the steering is floaty, with absolutely no feedback. I don't like indistinct gearshifts that can be shifted with great ease. I prefer to put a little effort into my driving, and I'd rather not have a car that drifts into the other lane if I put an extra finger on the steering wheel. I really don't like these cars for the same reason I hate automatics- because they're too easy to drive. It's easier to make careless mistakes. Anyone have any suggestions for cars that require a little more muscle?
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Replying to: theatrenerd (Dec 02, 2004 3:56 am) |
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I think a used Mazda would be an excellent place to start. However, buying a used car is not easy because it is very hard to determine a good price (the lowest price the dealer will accept). Be sure and do your research on pricing before making an offer. |
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| If you're looking for something a bit more "stiff," VW vehicles might be a good place to look. However, in your price range you might run into some serious reliability issues. I had a 2000 Jetta, which was supposed to have horrific electrical & other reliability problems, and I spent only one day in the shop over two years, so it's a grab bag. | |
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What I'd suggest is that you hit a place like CarMax and then sample several cars. Pick what you want, and then you can really start shopping. Avoid Honda/Acura, they have light controls and overboosted steering. I realize many people like that, but you'll hate them. Try a Protege or Jetta, something like that. -juice |
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