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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 21, 2007 6:14 pm) I think I would tell your friend to stay home while you negotiate with the friend of a friend. Negotiate as hard as if you were at at dealership... this is business. Then when you get the car for 7k go out and buy your friend, and friend of a friend, a couple brews. 
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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 21, 2007 6:14 pm) |
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 21, 2007 6:50 pm)  The couple of brews cant hurt!!! 
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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 22, 2007 6:22 am)
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So I sort of got it down to 2000 integra with 80k miles - one owner- friend of friend about 8k. (test drive soon)(hatch) 2000/2001 mazda miata with 80-90k miles frm different dealers, just seen on site, not driven yet. (convertibles ofcourse) for about 7-8k closer to 9. 1999/2000 Nissan Sentra with 60-80k miles for about 6-7k One interesting aspect is insurance for integra (full) is about a full 200-250$ over ten mazda or the nissan. So what are your suggestions and all three are autos for a kid who just got out of school into the workplace in houston
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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 23, 2007 12:05 am)  The Sentra seems a little overpriced, but would be a nice reliable/fuel effecient car. I'd still have to go with the Integra... but thats just me. Interesting that the 3 vehicles you have choosen to pick from are all quite different. You've got the practical(Sentra), the wild(Miata), and something inbetween(Acura). Good luck.
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 23, 2007 6:38 am) I do agree i got all three and actually had a fourth - a 96 beemer but a bit too pricey which would be the Luxury! I will test the acura and what are the usual issues with 2000 integraS? Thanks
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Replying to: shr30 (Feb 23, 2007 6:44 am) No, not necessarily unsafe...but probably not "as safe" as others. But, that's just me... I drive a minivan for cornsake. The Miata is extremely agile and precise in handling, so to me that is a saftey advantage. I think the Miata is a great sporty car though. To check out the "usual issues" with the Integra, go to the "Browse by Vehicle" on left hand side of page and enter make and model. Lots of good discussions and information available. Let us know how the Integra test drive turns out.
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Replying to: jipster (Feb 23, 2007 6:38 am) You also tend to practice very good situational awareness because you're small and very aware of that. With the top down visibility is probably the very best among all cars, period. Top up is a different story, but still not too bad. Hard tops have more glass to address that. I have a '93, and only don't drive it in the winter, only because I don't want overconfident SUV drivers hitting me. Death rates in Miatas are actually just average, much better than Corvettes and Mustangs, where kids get themselves killed in far greater numbers. If you get the Miata, just practice defensive driving techniques, and realize you're among the smaller cars on the road. I have been hit twice and the car held up surprisingly well both times, the brand new Saab that hit me actually had more damage. -juice |
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Hey all, thanks for the tips and suggestions. The integra test drive was great - it drives really well. Clean car and everything about it was good. Now I am considering buying it but for one thing, it is the most stolen car. That means, for one, insurance is high and secondly, how big a risk is that in houston texas? Thanks
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