Looking to buy a new car...HELP!

[SaturnSC1 10+ year member]

Hey Car Audio guys, it's been a while since i've posted on here. BUT! I'm in the process of looking for a new car at the moment. I don't want anything really brand new, because I don't want to get into car payments. I'd like for it to get pretty good gas mileage, and have some good trunk space for a 12 or two...the trunk doesn't have to be HUGE though. A coupe or a sedan is perfectly fine, and my price range is 8-10 grand. It'll be an upgrade from the '91 Saturn which I currently own. All of your suggestions will be taken into account, and thanks!! By the way speed and power is not a must, because honestly ANYTHING will beat my

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[2002XLT 5,000+ posts]

caddy sts/sls/deville/cts

TA WS6

Camaro Z/SS

1985-90 Benz diesel (can get a low mileage one for your price range and these cars will last forever)

Accord coupe V6

Maxima/altima

Those would be the ones i would choose...

 

[SaturnSC1 10+ year member]

Thanks man, I'm definately going to look at all of those.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I think you can get a nice Volvo Wagon in that price range...plenty of room...and lots of trunk space....

 

[hawaiian5 10+ year member]

shelby super snake

 

[hawaiian5 10+ year member]

oops....lol...sorry, i didnt see the price range

 

[SaturnSC1 10+ year member]

Volvo...alright. Definately looking at those.

 

[SaturnSC1 10+ year member]

What do you guys think of 2000-2003 Chevy Impalas? Any of you guys have any dealings with them? How are they gas mileage and maintenance wise?

 

[SuperchargedRS 10+ year member]

those impalas are crap, and FWD (same thing)

also check out subaru's nice cars

 

[SaturnSC1 10+ year member]

What exactly makes you say that the Impalas are crap? Any reasons besides them being FWD?

 

[JT1979 10+ year member]

Here is the perfect car for you.

Sporty, yet Lux.

Has 200+ hp at ATW

Nice size trunk

and gets around 26-30 miles per gallon.................................

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261474&highlight=diamante

 

[SuperchargedRS 10+ year member]

What exactly makes you say that the Impalas are crap? Any reasons besides them being FWD?

They are economy cars and crap, as the american car makes dont do FWD well, just the japs, also DONT get a mits as they are the softest (as far as resale goes) and there is a reason for this...the dont weather time well.

The diesel benz is a great car

the f bodys rock

caddys are ok (the RWD ones)

like I said the subarus are nice

cant go wrong with a toyota or honda if you really want a FWD.

THIS is the LATEST model impala I would consider buying as it's a RWD, nice ****** and nice engine (some had the LT1 in em, which as anyone in cars knows is a nice one of the most famous FI SBCs ever produced).

 

[98dodgestratus 10+ year member]

i just bought an audi a4 sedan. its got a decent amount of trunk space and the gas mileage isnt bad although the awd kills it a little. its a great car IMO. you just have to make sure you keep up with the regular maintenance, but im sure that goes for any car.

 

[hawaiian5 10+ year member]

get a 2001 or 2002 accord ex sedan. they come with v6 engines so u will have a lil more horse power over the 4 bangers. also, u will have just enough room in the trunk for a nice setup. we all know how reliable hondas are, but when they do break, it costs alot to fix. whatever you buy, just make sure you buy the extended warranty.

 

[98dodgestratus 10+ year member]

^theres another good idea. my mom has an 05 accord ex sedan. its a great car and we've had no problems with it whatsoever.