first car!?!?

[yourmomonacid 10+ year member]

ok what do u think would be the most reliable car i can get for 3000$ or under i would like something with a v8 or 4x4 with a v6 i was thinking an ex cop car? or a chevy s10 blazer i dont want a 4cyl and not a truck what do u think? thanks

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Early-mid 90's S-10 Blazers hold up pretty well. Only problem I had was a little bit of rust. 4.3L is decent, not too quick but has plenty of torque.

A Caprice or something would work fine too.

You seem a little torn between a car and a SUV here ...

- Steve

 

[95RAM 10+ year member]

get a camaro!

 

[yourmomonacid 10+ year member]

Early-mid 90's S-10 Blazers hold up pretty well. Only problem I had was a little bit of rust. 4.3L is decent, not too quick but has plenty of torque.
A Caprice or something would work fine too.

You seem a little torn between a car and a SUV here ...

- Steve

well ur right i want to either be able to go off road....or go really fast and like i said i dont like trucks

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

what u have against 4cyl?

nissan 240sx is very reliable and fairly quick with a 2.4L engine, like 155hp stock rear wheel drive

 

[yourmomonacid 10+ year member]

what u have against 4cyl?
nissan 240sx is very reliable and fairly quick with a 2.4L engine, like 155hp stock rear wheel drive

well...im not really againsed it is u have aftermaket parts but i dont have the money for the aftermaket parts i would need to make it as fast and powerfull as i want it

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

stock it beats out the majority of v6s

 

[awalbert88 10+ year member]

For a first car, you should think about something reliable and reasonably safe. You're in Michigan, so a 240SX is not a good idea. Lightweight RWD cars like that are certainly fun and interesting in the snow, but not something you want to be depending on in the northern climate. If you can find one, an 80's Audi is a great way to go - AWD, 5 cylinder engine, and it'll run forever if you change the oil regularly. A former cop car is not a bad choice, either, but make sure it's not been severely beaten on by anybody else.

I'd definately stay away from a RWD V6 like a Mustang or Camaro, because they're not only not that fast, but they draw way more attention than they deserve. I learned that one the hard way.

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

For a first car, you should think about something reliable and reasonably safe. You're in Michigan, so a 240SX is not a good idea. Lightweight RWD cars like that are certainly fun and interesting in the snow, but not something you want to be depending on in the northern climate. If you can find one, an 80's Audi is a great way to go - AWD, 5 cylinder engine, and it'll run forever if you change the oil regularly. A former cop car is not a bad choice, either, but make sure it's not been severely beaten on by anybody else.
I'd definately stay away from a RWD V6 like a Mustang or Camaro, because they're not only not that fast, but they draw way more attention than they deserve. I learned that one the hard way.

lol didnt consider the northern climate i live in sunny california

 

[green_slip 10+ year member]

I'm in the same dilema, but i have $6000 to spend. I don't like trucks either what do you guys think about an early 90s audi or a jeep grand cherokee maybe. Also I've seen many lexus' on ebay with about 100k miles around that price range. any input would be helpful.

 

[yourmomonacid 10+ year member]

i think i might get a dodge ramcharger there 4x4 and has a v8 and i found one with a 6 inch lift with 35 inch mud tires there like a late 80s suburban but not so bulky

 

[awalbert88 10+ year member]

i think i might get a dodge ramcharger there 4x4 and has a v8 and i found one with a 6 inch lift with 35 inch mud tires there like a late 80s suburban but not so bulky

Your fuel economy will nearly be measured in gallons per mile with something like that I'm afraid. I'd stay away from something that will be ******* fuel like that.

 

[green_slip 10+ year member]

how do you like your audi awalbert?

 

[dbhittin 5,000+ posts]

get a 240, they get good gas miles and are fast as hell for stock and smoke v6 mustangs and can keep up with v8s if u know how to drive

 

[green_slip 10+ year member]

what make? for the 240 i mean