good car to get new for cheap
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Yeah get an 00-02 Benz for 10k then deal with the problems that come along with it. Then you better have the money to repair it. An oil change for those cars are easily $50.00.
Stick with a japanese car if you're looking for less out of pocket money for repairs and longevity.
You can get a Honda Accord, Acura Integra sedan, Toyota Camry/Avalon for approximately $10k.
Well I guess if you aint trippin off the maintenence cost you can get a C-Class Benz or a BMW 3 Series.
Here's one: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/535221086.html
Price at $10.5 privite owner with 70k miles
Stick with a japanese car if you're looking for less out of pocket money for repairs and longevity.
You can get a Honda Accord, Acura Integra sedan, Toyota Camry/Avalon for approximately $10k.
Well I guess if you aint trippin off the maintenence cost you can get a C-Class Benz or a BMW 3 Series.
Here's one: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/535221086.html
Price at $10.5 privite owner with 70k miles
Look into 94-96 Impala's, Buick Roadmaster's, Cadillac DeVille's, Caprices, Olds Cutlass Classic's. The non-Cadillac's ride like them and they're reasonably priced and easily upgradable.
The Lexus IS300 has power potential and is also a comfortable car to drive.
90's model Altima's and Maxima's are so-so fast, but are decent dailies.
Non-turbo Lancer's and Impreza's aren't too expensive, and obviously have plenty of start-out potential.
If you're into tuners, look into Integra's and V-Tec Prelude's.
You're going to spend a premium on Benz and Beemer parts on all corners. My frienf owned a 318Ti and pulled the radio, which led to shutting the whole car down. His mom bought a head light for her CL and it cost around $300. They may look nice, but when the miles climb and the car gets old you need major funds to repair them.
*EDIT I saw your post about not wanting to mod, but I still stand by the cars I posted.
The Lexus IS300 has power potential and is also a comfortable car to drive.
90's model Altima's and Maxima's are so-so fast, but are decent dailies.
Non-turbo Lancer's and Impreza's aren't too expensive, and obviously have plenty of start-out potential.
If you're into tuners, look into Integra's and V-Tec Prelude's.
You're going to spend a premium on Benz and Beemer parts on all corners. My frienf owned a 318Ti and pulled the radio, which led to shutting the whole car down. His mom bought a head light for her CL and it cost around $300. They may look nice, but when the miles climb and the car gets old you need major funds to repair them.
*EDIT I saw your post about not wanting to mod, but I still stand by the cars I posted.
LT1, not LS1. The next-gen LS1 wasn't dropped in a performance vehicle until 1998. The LT1 is nearly bulletproof. The '96 puts out a respectable 260hp, which is actually conservatively rated from the factory. With a new MAF, cold air intake, and a PCM tune, you're looking at a decent 240 horse to the rear wheels.