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Old 06-26-2011, 09:27 PM   #1
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looking for new-to-us car..

alright, so after much deliberation and discussion, we've narrowed the list of vehicles...

if GTA people keep and eye open and an ear to the ground for deals, id appreciate it...

looking < 125,000km for all of the vehicles, manual or automatic (but preference to MTX), and need to have a/c, power locks and power windows

03-08 corolla/matrix/vibe
06+ yaris sedan
98-07 accord sedan
05+ altima
malibu maxx
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Old 06-26-2011, 10:38 PM   #2
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Yaris sedan.

(assuming you want a car that runs forever without any headaches).
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Old 06-27-2011, 11:01 AM   #3
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well, im not asking for opinions, im asking for people local to me to keep theyre eyes open for me...
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Old 06-28-2011, 12:47 AM   #4
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Fiat 500. Seen a couple originals at a special antiques car dealership down in the OC, and seen only one new one running around locally this month.
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:27 AM   #5
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Fiat 500. Seen a couple originals at a special antiques car dealership down in the OC, and seen only one new one running around locally this month.
how does a fiat 500 help me, exactly?
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:42 AM   #6
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^ Helps your post count, not that you care about such things.

What is your ball park budget?

Don't mean to add to your list, but has Mazda6 been excluded for any particular reason?
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Mazda/MAZ...o/19_4038269_/
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Old 06-28-2011, 01:01 PM   #7
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how does a fiat 500 help me, exactly?
I assumed you were just curious about what's out there in general. You didn't mention anything here about why you were looking.

Also, when you said "new-to-us", I took it as you wanted to know what's new for the North American market.
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Old 06-28-2011, 01:32 PM   #8
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budget is <$10,000

ideally closer to 5-7k
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Old 07-03-2011, 01:19 PM   #9
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I know you dont want anyones opinion but stay away from the 06 and back altimas with the 2.5 they were known for head gasket and oil burning problems.
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Old 07-03-2011, 04:14 PM   #10
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I know you dont want anyones opinion but stay away from the 06 and back altimas with the 2.5 they were known for head gasket and oil burning problems.
i thought it was 04 and back...?

going to look for a volvo v70, i think, too
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i thought it was 04 and back...?

going to look for a volvo v70, i think, too
pretty much stay away from the 02-06 altima with a 2.5 engine almost all of them burned oil had crank sensor problems throttle body problems transmission problems. the 3.5 on the other hand was a great engine as long as you use quality oil and change it on time.
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Old 07-04-2011, 02:39 AM   #12
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Yaris sedan.

(assuming you want a car that runs forever without any headaches).
I was not as fortunate as you : Плакать:
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