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  1. 08-19-2005, 03:26 PM #1
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    help me pick a new car

    hey everyone just thought i'd post this here and see what you had to say. im looking at getting a new used car soon and wanted to get some suggestions. i have $8k tops and want something sporty but reliable. i was thinking a ford contour SVT. can get one with about 50k miles for around 7-8k. any other suggestions on a nice car for around this price? i want it to last for a few years too. thanks, look forward to your responses!
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  2. 08-19-2005, 03:28 PM #2
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    Go for best gas mileage.
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  3. 08-19-2005, 03:32 PM #3
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    I'd definetly consider gas mileage above all else. Then comfort and finally performance.

    The way the price of gas is going (UP!!!!) it's looking like the mid-80's fuel crisis all over again...

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  5. 08-19-2005, 03:52 PM #5
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    well give me some examples of good milage cars that look decent.... i hate those hybrids!!
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  6. 08-19-2005, 03:58 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by blown93302
    well give me some examples of good milage cars that look decent.... i hate those hybrids!!
    Honda Civics and Accords are good mileage cars.
    But i recommend a F-150, I have a 98 and im upgrading to a 2005 this month hopefully. I love pick-ups cuz u never have to rely on anyone when you move things.
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  7. 08-19-2005, 04:03 PM #7
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    Im a Heavy Duty Diesel mechanic, and from my expeirences in life, ive always had a 4cyl honda (crx. prelude) and a truck ( 1998 silverado ext cab long box 4x4)
    gas up here is 1.05 a litre? fawk canada!

    any honda , toyota, nissan, have good gas mileage ,comfort and preformance. and most of them have a good half life if u dont buy a lemon.

    if u need more suggestions email me @ [email protected] id be happy to help ya out.

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  8. 08-19-2005, 04:06 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by 305GUY
    Honda Civics and Accords are good mileage cars.
    But i recommend a F-150, I have a 98 and im upgrading to a 2005 this month hopefully. I love pick-ups cuz u never have to rely on anyone when you move things.
    bad gas mileage
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  9. 08-19-2005, 04:20 PM #9
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    you've got mail bro




    if u need more suggestions email me @ [email protected] id be happy to help ya out.

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  10. 08-19-2005, 04:40 PM #10
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    toyota! good gas mileage, dependable, usually a good warranty, comfortable, affordable.
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  11. 08-19-2005, 04:51 PM #11
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    I got a chevy Cavalier and am hapyp with it... its about as small as I am willing to drive, has OK gas mileage and it's an American car (I won't buy an import... got to keep what few jobs we have left here)

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  12. 08-19-2005, 06:25 PM #12
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    four banger import...........................
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    Camaro, with a stroker 383 haha
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  14. 08-19-2005, 08:38 PM #14
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    Consider gas mileage first!!!

    i just bought my first car. A fully loaded Dodge Magnum with a 5.7l hemi..

    I lived to regret it
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  15. 08-19-2005, 09:14 PM #15
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    Just don't get a damm SMART!

    They may have awesome gas mileage (well actually diesel/mileage) but they cost so much you'll never make up the savings in fuel...

    And thats besides they're UGLY!

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    i wish i was a southerner, i could ride the motorcycle all year long
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