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Old 11-05-2008, 07:10 PM
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Any Suggestions for Beaters?

Hey... so my gf just got back from her driving exam and passed
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what car would fit her. She really has her eyes set on a Honda Fit, but im wondering what else is out there. She also likes 04-06 corollas, and those mazda3's. Our budgets around 12k. Also, if anyone has a car on the market right now, let us know thanks.
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:16 PM
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12k ur going to have to get used.

looks like she is just looking for easy nice car to drive

04-05 civic
scion 04-06 xb
scion xa
honda fit
nissan versa
mazda 3 4 door or hatch
toyota matrix
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:59 PM
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lol wtf...whats wrong with it..or is the seller just trying to get views

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12k ur going to have to get used.

looks like she is just looking for easy nice car to drive

04-05 civic
scion 04-06 xb --> doesnt like
scion xa --> doesnt like
honda fit
nissan versa --> i dont like haha
mazda 3 4 door or hatch
toyota matrix --> doesnt like
yea..we are pretty much lookin at used cars..she just wants something 'cute' thats all lol.
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:28 PM
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yea..we are pretty much lookin at used cars..she just wants something 'cute' thats all lol.
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:34 PM
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Yea, those things are really fuel conserving... you just gotta fill up the tank every few blocks!
 
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mr2 spyder
like a 93
 
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INTEGERRRAAAHHH 99+ dc2 coupe... limited edition LS if possible with the leather.
 
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get our volvo station wagon LOL its cute!
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 09:39 PM
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honda prelude, is300, vw golf, rsx, gs300, acura cl
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 10:01 PM
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+1 on the IS300, 'tis a very sweet ride, but for your price range you'll be looking at high mileage choices:

http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vd...ce=&cardist=29

http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vd...ce=&cardist=29
 
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i used to own an is300, really great car to drive. honestly, the quality inside and out is better than than G. the only reason i change to a G is because of more power and more stylish. high mileage is not a problem at all for a lexus. try to get something lower than 60-70k. should be able to get it for around 13-14k easily.
 
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wow i tottally 4got about is300's. i use to want one when i was little haha. we'll definitely look into those.
 
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http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vd...000&cardist=13

is this how a stock is300 looks like? looks like its lowered and got an aftermarket bodykit. if so, its probably beat the **** up haha. but yea..can anyone tell if theres any mods done besides the obvious tacky chrome tint?
..if not..then this will prob. jump to the top of the list...
if you cant tell..im pretty excited myself, cuz in a way im shopping for a beater myself cuz 80% of the time i will probably be driving the damn thing haha.
 
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Originally Posted by silentxnight
http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vd...000&cardist=13

is this how a stock is300 looks like? looks like its lowered and got an aftermarket bodykit. if so, its probably beat the **** up haha. but yea..can anyone tell if theres any mods done besides the obvious tacky chrome tint?
..if not..then this will prob. jump to the top of the list...
if you cant tell..im pretty excited myself, cuz in a way im shopping for a beater myself cuz 80% of the time i will probably be driving the damn thing haha.
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