In the market for a new vehicle

[pOrk]

Looking to spend 7-9 grand, would like to stick with GM. Anybody have any recomendations for cars / trucks to look at? I wasn't expecting to sell my impala, but I have a pretty serious offer that I would like to consider. Looking for something that gets 20+ mpg, and somewhat reliable perferably low milage

[BadAzzGTA89]

I say any GM with the 3800:thumbsup

[GRAMPS SS]

you can get a YUGO pretty cheap now adays....i can see it now with air bags on it........its you eric.....

[Crawlin]

have you thought about picking up like a Regal GS w/ the S/C 3.8? They seem to be a HELL of alot cheaper than the GTP's of the same years. That and I like how they are the "sleeper" of the two.

[BadAzzGTA89]

have you thought about picking up like a Regal GS w/ the S/C 3.8? They seem to be a HELL of alot cheaper than the GTP's of the same years. That and I like how they are the "sleeper" of the two.
Hey that's my show:chair:

[awsomeears]

Pork jump on www.racingjunk.com

There are lots and lots of nice rides on there :thumbsup

[awsomeears]

check these dude.

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/721406/-85-AMC-Spirit-383-Stroker.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/720370/1976-VEGA-Pro-Street-or-Bracket.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/709583/clean-vega.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/721720/80-olds-wagon-like-malibu-street-strip-nice.html :thumbsup

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/714597/Big-Block-Malibu.html local :)

[Lash]

^ That malibu is sweet!

[pOrk]

That Malibu is real bad ass.

I am looking for a daily driver, something that wont rot half way up to the door handles after I drive it through winter

[PureSound15]

Are you looking to do something different, not the "hot out of the box" kind of car? I can picture you doing something odd, an old dually (ok... not good for MPG) or an older wagon?

I can't picture you in something that everyone else has, you always have something odd/different.

P.S. I'm going to call you, I need some help in getting a badass horn in my CL:headbang

[PureSound15]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=209598253&dealer_id=283685&car_year=1997&model=CHEV150&bkms=1159417752037&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1995&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=25&color3=&color2=&make=CHEV&color=&min_price=&drive=&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=53151&advanced=&end_year=2000&doors=&transmission=&max_price=10000&cardist=3

2 wheel drive extended cab, easy to drop/customize. Most of the Milwaukee truck crowd seems to be into the S10's and Blazers. You can drop the silverado and Rat-Rot it and complete my dream for me, then I'll buy it from you.:rolf

[Cleveland Dave]

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/721720/80-olds-wagon-like-malibu-street-strip-nice.html

that wagon is bad ass i want it!

[pOrk]

My car was sold tonight, alot sooner then I thought so I need something soon ahhh!

[awsomeears]

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/721720/80-olds-wagon-like-malibu-street-strip-nice.html

that wagon is bad ass i want it!


I mean you Can't go wrong with the price.............................

dependable high 11 sec sleeper

What more can you ask for. :thumbsup

[jbiscuit]

what about looking for something like this:

http://www.cars-on-line.com/27393.html

[MrBigShot]

Get an import :)

[PureSound15]

what about looking for something like this:

http://www.cars-on-line.com/27393.html


Thats a good find.:headbang

[pOrk]

^ For a daily driver? Nope. Nor will it get 20 mpg

[jbiscuit]

^ For a daily driver? Nope. Nor will it get 20 mpg


go buy a Sunfire then:rolf

[wikked]

reliable + good mpg... stop throwing v8's at him :goof

[WilliamZ]

How about you create a poll what you are considering and we can vote on your thoughts..

[Bart H]

buy a brand new Toyota Yaris 3dr

or a crown victoria

[Flight_740]

Get an import :)


+1:thumbsup

[03CVLX]

What about a late 90's early 2000 Bonneville, Buick park Avenue, or like someone said a Crown Vic. I know of a place where you can get some Police interceptors with mileage in the 50,000 range for around 6 grand

[pOrk]

go buy a Sunfire then:rolf

Or a wagon, huh :rolleyes:

[pOrk]

How about you create a poll what you are considering and we can vote on your thoughts..

Thats what I need to do, but hell I dont know what I want. If I get a truck, the bed needs to be big enough to haul a motorcycle in the back or have a hitch on it to pull my trailer. If its a car, it needs to seat 4 and NOT have a v8. I want a reliable daily driver that is comfortable and not feel cheap, and I do NOT want a FORD product. If I buy domestic, I want a CHEVY cause I know how to fix them and I get parts at cost :thumbsup

[Flight_740]

How about somthing like this?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=209049531&dealer_id=58404061&car_year=2000&model=&bkms=1159627958746&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1981&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=50&make=ACURA&color=&min_price=0&drive=&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=53227&advanced=&end_year=2007&doors=&transmission=&max_price=9000&cardist=23

[PureSound15]

^^^^^

Good call. I just bought my Acura and it's so comfortable, I couldn't ask for anything better for a DD.

[pOrk]

How about somthing like this?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=209049531&dealer_id=58404061&car_year=2000&model=&bkms=1159627958746&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1981&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=50&make=ACURA&color=&min_price=0&drive=&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=53227&advanced=&end_year=2007&doors=&transmission=&max_price=9000&cardist=23

Something like this would work, but man why are these vehicles so expensive? I guess I should have looked around before I sold my impala, hell I paid 6 grand for my 2001 impala with 70000 miles on it two years ago. The same thing now sells for almost double

[theavenger333]

i'd say another Wbody like everyone else.... i loved my GP, and if you buy a GT, you are likely to have ZERO problems.... plus not have to buy Premium. otherwise a Grand Am?

[Flight_740]

Something like this would work, but man why are these vehicles so expensive? I guess I should have looked around before I sold my impala, hell I paid 6 grand for my 2001 impala with 70000 miles on it two years ago. The same thing now sells for almost double



You get what you pay for. Acura, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti all hold strong money on the resale end. You may even be supprised with what it's worth when you go to sell it. They are just all around great cars and everybody knows it. Go take one for a ride. I bet you will like it.


I know I will never buy another american car unless it's a truck or Muscle car. Just not worth the head aches. They ride like crap, drive like crap, and break all the time. I have had such good luck with the past 3 imports I have owned with BILLIONS of miles on them. They have made a believer out of me thats for sure.


Come take a look by me and see if you like anything.

[nismodave]

You get what you pay for. Acura, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti all hold strong money on the resale end. You may even be supprised with what it's worth when you go to sell it. They are just all around great cars and everybody knows it. Go take one for a ride. I bet you will like it

Corretamundo......

http://absolutecoolness.com/filepile/fonzie.jpg

Good luck Pork. Im in the same boat right now, I need to dump the Intrepid.

[BadAzzGTA89]

i'd say another Wbody like everyone else.... i loved my GP, and if you buy a GT, you are likely to have ZERO problems.... plus not have to buy Premium. otherwise a Grand Am?
I agree get the bullet proof 3800:thumbsup
I had a 97 GP/GT ran like a gem never a problem.
Only reason i got rid of it was to get a 4door

[Flight_740]

I agree get the bullet proof 3800:thumbsup
I had a 97 GP/GT ran like a gem never a problem.
Only reason i got rid of it was to get a 4door


The old 3800 was a good engine. The series 2 is a pile of poo as far as Im concerned.


Now a toyota 3.0 litre is a bullet proof engine.:thumbsup

[pOrk]

I put 62000 miles on my 3800 series 2, never a single problem. The only car I ever had to replace anything major was the fuel injectors in my 4.3 blazer

[SLONOMA]

Im enjoying my park ave a lot. It can fit 6 people easily and it gets an average of 24mpg. I know you can find 97 and up park ave ultras (super charged) for cheap. I have 155,000 on my 99 and its doing fine, but I don't need to tell you how good the 3800's are.

[theavenger333]

The series 2 is a pile of poo as far as Im concerned.
:rolleyes:

[BadAzzGTA89]

The old 3800 was a good engine. The series 2 is a pile of poo as far as Im concerned.


Now a toyota 3.0 litre is a bullet proof engine.:thumbsup
Mine was series 2

[TI3VOM]

This looks good! Big enough for your bike too! Hell, I know a guy who will paint your bike to match the truck! :)

http://www.mautofied.com/listing-100031287.html

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[johnny--2k]

01 Kia Rio, 74K, 5-speed, $5,000

04 Sunfire Coupe, 33K, Auto, Orange, $10,000

[Slow Joe]

01 Kia Rio, 74K, 5-speed, $5,000

04 Sunfire Coupe, 33K, Auto, Orange, $10,000

A Kia Rio with 74K is beyond the end of it's life... :rolf Those things are rattle traps to being with...

And 10k for a used Sunfire?!?! If you're gunna buy a sunfire, call me, we've probably got the last new one in the state.. . :rolf But I don't see you buying a sunfire...

[Flight_740]

:puke :puke :puke
01 Kia Rio, 74K, 5-speed, $5,000

04 Sunfire Coupe, 33K, Auto, Orange, $10,000

[johnny--2k]

hey, they're good on gas though.....:rolf :stare