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Car shopping.. but not for me
I'm helping my girlfriend look for a new(er) car to replace her aging '97 malibu that needs to be replaced. The transmission slips(its a no fill type), exterior and interior need lots of love, it needs tires and suspension work. So the best thing to do other than pour money into it is look for something to replace it.
She was talking about getting a Honda of some sorts. I talked to Tyler and he suggested looking at Acura's as well. I'd love for her to get a W124 300D . So, she has a budget of $5k(but if something suitable isn't found she might be willing to increase). Need to try and stay in FL for the car but if its the right one might have to ship it. Bring on the recommendations. Some criteria rear window defrost( the 'bu doesn't have it!) CD player reliable, well taken care of. preferably not black (finding a car in yellow or orange will be difficult) good MPG's |
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total beige car!
what should I really scrutinize with Honda/Acura's? |
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$5k? Keep it simple: Civic or Corolla.
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Which company has the highest sales in automobile/motorcycles in the world.? Why do you think this is?
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well, what should I look for in a civic? What to look out for, etc? If it was a Mercedes w124 diesel with 200k on it, with records, and preventive maintenance done I'd have no issues putting her in the car. But I don't know honda's as well as I know these cars.
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Smell the transmission dip-stick. Find out if it needs an oil change. Exchange cash- install her plates. Fill gas tank. Drive.....
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yeah, too simple.
Do the honda engines use a timing chain or belt? |
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KBB says the best used cars under $6K are (in no special order)
Hyudai Elantra Honda Accord Mercury Montego Honda CRV Toyota Hylander
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super lame. Looks like that will have to be double checked at purchase if it has been done or not and price negotiated from there.
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Just assume it hasn't been done. I'd imagine it's not to bad to do / have done though.
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For $5k you could buy 10 broken W126s, build one good one out of them and store the rest on blocks in the front yard for spares Get to work.
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I know! But, she isn't too interested in a Mercedes. I'd love for her to get something like what I have, possibly a little newer with the 2.5L diesel
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Depends - If the front of the engine is a super PITA from an access perspective, it probably makes sense to replace the water pump at the same time.
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