$12K----What car to buy?

[Buick3800power 10+ year member]

I'm in the market for a new car, I've got about $12k to spend.

I want something that will hold its value (So long any domestic product), reliability is a MUST, and a nice comfortable interior.

Originally I was thinking maybe a 2000-2002 Lincoln LS V8 w/sport package. I was also considering a 2000 - 2002 Cadillac STS.

But I don't need a car that big, and I sure as hell don't want to pay for the (premium) gas that their V8 engines will gulp.

Anyone?

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[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

i looked at autoshopper today when i was out riding around....theres a 2003 CTS-V with 94,000 miles on it for like 14k....and in NJ

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

domestic, holding value. aha.

 

[bk12321 10+ year member]

is there a type of car u like, like suv, sedan, etc???

Im looking to buy a 4 runner in like a month. They definitely hold their value if you check out the prices, they are reliable, and the model im looking at all are 4 cylinders, which get good gas mileage for an suv.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

is there a type of car u like, like suv, sedan, etc???
Im looking to buy a 4 runner in like a month. They definitely hold their value if you check out the prices, they are reliable, and the model im looking at all are 4 cylinders, which get good gas mileage for an suv.

ugh, one of those 4 runners with the trd intake system that features the headscoop. ugh, yum.

fap fap fap fap

i want one.

 

[jr2320]

go for a mustang dude.na kill u in gas.yea wat do u like?

 

[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

I'm in the market for a new car, I've got about $12k to spend.
I want something that will hold its value (So long any domestic product), reliability is a MUST, and a nice comfortable interior.

Originally I was thinking maybe a 2000-2002 Lincoln LS V8 w/sport package. I was also considering a 2000 - 2002 Cadillac STS.

But I don't need a car that big, and I sure as hell don't want to pay for the (premium) gas that their V8 engines will gulp.

Anyone?

Just wanted to comment on the 200-2002STS. You can put 87 in them. For some reason the cadillac dealers in FL recommend that. If you check the cadillac forums some of them will say that too. Its debatable.

 

[ThomasG 5,000+ posts]

Honda CRX

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

Just wanted to comment on the 200-2002STS. You can put 87 in them. For some reason the cadillac dealers in FL recommend that. If you check the cadillac forums some of them will say that too. Its debatable.

you'll know when you're not putting the right type of gas in, trust me.

 

[DjiNN 10+ year member]

something domestic that holds value? the words Domestic and Value don't go together. Only thing you might be able to hold its "value" is maybe a mustang or something along those lines. Other than that .. Import is the choice to go that is reliable and will hold value.

 

[Scoobydoo 5,000+ posts]

ya if you want something that will hold it's value a caddy should be last on your list

a 2002 STS cost $50k 5 years ago and it is worth $12k now...umm

 

[Qbenjamin 10+ year member]

Paying a difference in 87 vz 93 is so small, that I don't understand why people even bother wasting their time debating the issue. Normally by filling up with 87, you only save about $4 per fill up. If you fill up once a week, then you are looking at only saving ($16) about $20 a month. Your car deserves premium fuel if it is recommended by the manufacturer. My Monte Carlo only requires 87, but after I started using 93 about 2 years ago the performance of my car was sooooo much better. I even get about 3-4 more miles per gallon. Basically fellaz, if you value your car's performance then you will use premium gas.

My local gas station prices:

87 2.099

89 2.199

93 2.299

My car holds 16 Gallons of fuel. If I use 87, then I spend $33.58; 89 $35.18; $36.78. A difference of only $3.20!!!

 

[jr2320]

well wen u drive a mustang u cant do that.unless ur loaded.my gas goes down so fast.ill get about 170 mi on a full tank.

 

[Scoobydoo 5,000+ posts]

the gas station i use charges thesame for 87 and 89 octane

 

[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

you'll know when you're not putting the right type of gas in, trust me.

Correct, but the 1999 and newer northstars take whatever. I only switch when i feel the need.

anyway TS, look around autotrader, autoextra and shit.