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Replying to: guss (Nov 08, 2009 5:09 pm)

P5 was at the top of my list, or at least near the top. Hard to find a lower-mile one, and REALLY hard to find one with the optional ABS or side-airbags. I drove a 02 5-spd for a few years...a great drive.
 
As for Andre's post, the midsize sedan at this price is a tough one. First thought was Mazda6, since Mazdas don't usually hold value like the Toy-Hon-ssan group, but after a quick look, these seem to be holding their value well and not really falling to under $7500. No luck on a Malibu Maxx, either. I found a Ford Five Hundred with 74k miles 7995, but would be leery of that CVT, We all know Andre isn't a Ford guy anyhow
 
(Also while looking, I saw a 08 Kia Rondo V6 for $9500 with 40k miles. That could be a sweet deal for someone looking for a practical used car.)

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Replying to: andre1969 (Nov 07, 2009 11:02 am)

My first choice would probably be some decent, middle-of-the-road 4-cyl sedan...
I'll also confess that I like the 2001-2006 Stratus/Sebring sedans, but I don't like the 4-cyl they use in them...
 
For $7500, you can almost get a current-generation Avenger/Sebring. I'm not sure they're more desirable than the previous-gen, and probably have the same 4-cylinder that you don't like.

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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 09, 2009 4:42 am)

"Despise?" Strong words, but I kinda agree. FWD is certainly less desirable in a car with sporting pretentions. I haven't owned a front-driver for a couple of decades now.

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