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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by lightwave25
Jan 04, 2007 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 03, 2007 6:15 pm)

Here are the new ones on my list:
 
Focus 1
Toyota 1
Honda 1
Mazda 1
Toyota 2
Toyota 3
Honda 2
Honda 3
Focus 2
Focus 3
Mazda 2
Mazda 3
Mazda 4
 
What do you think about them?
 
I really appreciate all of your feedback!!
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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by kyfdx HOST
Jan 04, 2007 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 04, 2007 9:03 am)

Focus1
Mazda1
Mazda2 (little pricy)
 
in that order..
 
Couldn't find any Mazda Protege5?
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Re: Which one? [kyfdx] by lightwave25
Jan 04, 2007 (9:45 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 04, 2007 9:14 am)

Thanks!!
 
Mazda 3 & 4 are both Protege5, but one is too spendy after reading the description.
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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by jlawrence01
Jan 04, 2007 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 04, 2007 9:03 am)

I would assume that you are in Orlando, land of the rental cars. Have you considered those vehicles that are popular with the fleets - Taurus, Impala, Classic, Malibu - that are generally available for a song?
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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by qbrozen
Jan 04, 2007 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 04, 2007 9:03 am)

Mazda 4, then focus 1 in a distant second place.
 
by the way, the focus says automatic, but it is a stick in the pic.
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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by lightwave25
Jan 04, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 03, 2007 6:15 pm)

I can't believe what a tough decision this has become.
I'm really liking Mazda 1 and Focus 1, but the Toyota's look nice too. I just wish they had more HP. I'm leaning away from Mazda 3 & 4 because they kinda look like wagons, but a lot of people seem to like them. Mazda 4 does seem enticing. I like the new Mazda3 hatchbacks better. I'm also surprised that none of my original "finds" got many positive comments. I'm really glad that I checked here first!!
 
Thanks for everyone's help and I hope to see some more comments. I could use as many suggestions as possible.
 
If anyone wants to attempt to find me a "Hot Deal" for less than $11k close to zip code 32837, I would more than appreciate it.
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Re: Which one? [jlawrence01] by 1racefan
Jan 04, 2007 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: jlawrence01 (Jan 04, 2007 9:52 am)

"I would assume that you are in Orlando, land of the rental cars"
 
My wife and I were there last month. We were amazed at how many Dodge Caliber rental cars there were in that city driving around. At one restaurant, we actually saw 5, exactly alike (down to the color) in the parking lot.
 
I gather from some of your posts I have read that you are in the fleet management business...What kind of deals do you think there will be on these Calibers in a year or so (referring to used ones that have been retired from fleet duty)? I don't like them myself, but I just kept thinking to myself that in a couple of years, you could probably get an under 20,000 mile one for pretty cheap.
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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by qbrozen
Jan 04, 2007 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 04, 2007 12:18 pm)

well... since you asked ...
 
How bout this Benz?
 
The LS is a nice car (although the v8 is decidedly more "fun")
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Re: Which one? [qbrozen] by lightwave25
Jan 04, 2007 (1:05 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 04, 2007 12:51 pm)

Thanks!! Those seem like good cars. I'm not really familiar with the LS. Do you think that the Benz would be costly to maintain?
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Re: Which one? [lightwave25] by lilengineerboy
Jan 04, 2007 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: lightwave25 (Jan 04, 2007 1:05 pm)

Do you think that the Benz would be costly to maintain?
Relative to the other cars (Mazda/Honda/Focus), yes.
 
The LS is on the same rough platform as the Thunderbird and Jaguar -type. Its a relatively large car.
 
You might want to have some other limitations on what you are looking for, either by mileage or age. My rough boundaries are usually less that 5 years old less than 60k (or 50k) miles. If you are financing, there are often restrictions on the model year of the car. You might also want to see how the vehicle will affect your insurance rates.
 
It sucks to buy something and then have to deal with reliability issues, especially if you will be having work done by a mechanic.

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