Help choosing new ride..

[Lil_KB 10+ year member]

I'm about to get something new soon...having nothing but problems with my truck and i'm sick of it...I have it narrowed down to a few choices...but can't really make up my mind. My price range is anywhere from 10k-14k.. I want something that's gonna be reliable, with decent mpg...but it's gotta look good. The vehicles I was considering are:

Charger

Monte Carlo (06+)

Tahoe (03-06)

I'm still open to any suggestions, really wanting either an SUV or a car. Gotta have a decent amount of power, at least a V6. Also I want something with a good looking interior and a good amount of space (leg room, not cargo space). Reliability is the main thing I'm looking for though.

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[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Tahoe and decent MPG's dont go together too well, lol!

Exploder

Trailblazer

are what I am considering.

 

[Lil_KB 10+ year member]

Ha, true. I've just always wanted one, but since I can't find one locally with less than 100k miles in my price range, I doubt i'll look into one anyways. I don't really like the look of trailblazers, but I'll look into the Explorer, I forgot about them.

 

[Digital Designs 10+ year member]

Altima or Maxima 3.5.

 

[captaincheesey 10+ year member]

Acura TL Type-S

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

charger

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Here is one I am considering.

I think I could talk them down some as well.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=251631428&dealer_id=72401&car_year=2006&rdm=1231830352172&model=EXPLOR&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=44410&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=18000&cardist=41

Here is a Tahoe in my area, which is Ohio for around your price. Can't see it being a huge difference in Lousiana.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=240166497&dealer_id=76224&car_year=2005&rdm=1231830475403&model=TAHOE&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=CHEV&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=44410&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=18000&cardist=47

Decent miles as well.

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

Screw the Monte Carlo, get 03 Cadillac Seville STS with the F55 option (magneride suspension, its amazing), for about 10k$. It is 300hp of sexyness.

 

[Lil_KB 10+ year member]

Screw the Monte Carlo, get 03 Cadillac Seville STS with the F55 option (magneride suspension, its amazing), for about 10k$. It is 300hp of sexyness.

can't find any around here...and the 03s are fugly imo. i like the new STS's, though.

 

[Lil_KB 10+ year member]

Here is one I am considering.
I think I could talk them down some as well.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=251631428&dealer_id=72401&car_year=2006&rdm=1231830352172&model=EXPLOR&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=44410&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=18000&cardist=41

Here is a Tahoe in my area, which is Ohio for around your price. Can't see it being a huge difference in Lousiana.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=240166497&dealer_id=76224&car_year=2005&rdm=1231830475403&model=TAHOE&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=n&make=CHEV&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=44410&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=18000&cardist=47

Decent miles as well.

Yeah, I just looked a little more and found a few of them with about 60k miles for 13-14k...but idk, i'm leaning more towards a car.

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

can't find any around here...and the 03s are fugly imo. i like the new STS's, though.

If you like the new style, get the ones with the Northstar instead of the v6. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Just do a little poking around and I'll bet you can find one. My brother drove off the lot with an '03 w/ every option minus sunroof and nav screen for under 10 ('03, 53k miles, awesome condition, etc).

 

[mbaoo]

get an SHO.

ultimate sleeper. you will destroy any ricer you come across. and it can be had for just a few grand.

 

[Lil_KB 10+ year member]

get an SHO.
ultimate sleeper. you will destroy any ricer you come across. and it can be had for just a few grand.

I'm about to get something new soon...having nothing but problems with my truck and i'm sick of it...I have it narrowed down to a few choices...but can't really make up my mind. My price range is anywhere from 10k-14k.. I want something that's gonna be reliable, with decent mpg...but it's gotta look good.

Taurus = //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

no offense.

 

[LiquidClen 10+ year member]

Tight *** HOE [tahoe for the illiterate]

 

[fuster 10+ year member]

Let's see: your criteria is good mileage, has to look good, reliable, lots of power, lots of room? And you are male and not that old. So can you afford the insurance on anything you buy? I mean more than just liability insurance? Assuming yes, you have few choices that will fill your criteria.

Power and mileage probably are not going to happen if you want "at least a V6". Of course, if you feel that 18-24 mpg is good mileage, then yes, it could happen with the right car. Also depends on your definition of "power".

Of the three cars you listed, I would say the Monte Carlo is your best candidate. Don't buy the Charger. Chyrsler is going under, that is certain. When that happens, good luck finding OEM parts for your car. And a Charger will get very poor mileage and the styling of the interior is out of the 1970's. Their truck division might get purchased by Nissan, but outside of that, you can kiss the company good bye.

The Tahoe could possibly fit your needs if you can put up with the mileage. It would probably be the least expensive to insure. If I were you with that criteria I would look at Honda/Accura, Nissan or VW.