Which car?

[95ZJ 10+ year member]

I'm in the market for a used car right now, and I'm looking for some other peoples opinions. I've narrowed it down to something like a Mazda 6 or an Acura TL cars that I can afford (10-12k), and that get fairly good gas mileage.

Suggestions? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

Also, I'm looking for something under 75k miles, preferably under 50-60k but I realize that's probably a pipe dream considering my budget.

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[mackin 10+ year member]

Mazda 6's are sweet. maybe look for a Maxima? not sure if they can be had for 12k but its worth a try. Altima 3.5?

 

[Keith H 10+ year member]

I had a '03 Maxima that I absolutely loved. You can find one in your price range with reasonable miles too. I highly recommend them. Not to mention they'll go forever. The '03 is also the body style before the new ones. Which IMO the '04 and up models look like shit.

 

[JLa Obsessed 10+ year member]

Honda Accord 98+

I have an 01 and have had barely any problems with it, usually any problem I've had is due to human error. Excellent car plus the resale is pretty great //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[JLa Obsessed 10+ year member]

Personally, any TL in the 10-12k range isn't worth it, your buying the Acura name

 

[95ZJ 10+ year member]

Only thing I don't like about Hondas is that nearly all of them in my range have ridiculous mileage on them.

 

[95ZJ 10+ year member]

And here's something that I've been eying:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=240171560&dealer_id=598860&car_year=2002&model=TL_MODELSCLASS_SERIES&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=ACURA&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=76513&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=12000&cardist=167

 

[JLa Obsessed 10+ year member]

And here's something that I've been eying:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=240171560&dealer_id=598860&car_year=2002&model=TL_MODELSCLASS_SERIES&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=ACURA&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=76513&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=12000&cardist=167

Not bad, me likey

Can't go wrong with VTEC //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[95ZJ 10+ year member]

Yeah, it's a nice vehicle haha. And it's a Honda powerplant...so it'll run forever.

I'm just reluctant to buy something with 130k already on the clock (like almost all Accords and Civics around here).

 

[mackin 10+ year member]

I had a '03 Maxima that I absolutely loved. You can find one in your price range with reasonable miles too. I highly recommend them. Not to mention they'll go forever. The '03 is also the body style before the new ones. Which IMO the '04 and up models look like shit.

your opinion is wrong //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

Black 2005 Maxima SE ftw.

SL's are ugly though. no 350z wheels ftl

 

[WillyG4444 10+ year member]

Just an FYI, I was in the same position as you last summer and I wanted an 02 Acura TL. I researched more into the car and the amount of transmissions that die on that generation are insane. And they just replace it with the same ******. So, if I were you I'd get one with a warranty still (If that's possible) or research the car more. I opted for an 02 Avalon XLS and it wasn't as sporty a car as I wanted originally but it's very comfy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Good luck with your search and research the car!

 

[2002XLT 5,000+ posts]

Maxima FTW

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

definitely maxima

 

[Keith H 10+ year member]

your opinion is wrong //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif
Black 2005 Maxima SE ftw.

SL's are ugly though. no 350z wheels ftl

An opinion cannot be wrong. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

When they came out with the new body style in '04, they totally forgot why the Maxima was originally made. Which was to be a sporty luxury sedan.

 

[DjiNN 10+ year member]

If your getting a TL .. 2003 TL Type S