I geuss that time has come, Time for a family car Options

[marco-polo]

well as the title says i will be needing a family car since my girlfriend and i are expecting a baby some time in early august. With summer time coming up i will have the extra money to purchase another car. i would like some ideas and input, if any one could help out that would be great! I am not that picky with vehicles but we all know how most girls are with being picky....with that being said the only criteria that I am looking for is

1. anything under $8000
2. Auto (for the girl lol.....)
3. A/C
4. Perferably sedan or small SUV
5. ok MPG
6. not high miles (ex:150k+)

if you know of any links of any sort feel free to pm me so the thread doesn't get overcrowded.
Thanks for any help or advice in advance!

-Marco

[SwissFerdi]

Older(ish) Corolla. It will have all of that and since they're pretty common, you can pick a cheap (but 2000+ model) up with relatively low miles.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Feb 24, 2010 - 11:43 AM

[96bluevert]

^^That. Great gas mileage in those things, decent prices and still a Toyota

[azian_advanced]

I'd go with a Lexus IS300. I just love the look of these cars..

[marco-polo]

^^
i always liked the way the is300 looked!

Great find azian!

[GriffGirl]

An IS300 is a great option but not the most fuel efficient option if that's a factor for you.

I too was going to suggest a Corolla. You might also consider a Subaru, they don't hold their value quite as well as Toyotas do, so for the same money you might be able to get a newer model w/less mileage than a Corolla.

[azian_advanced]

it gets 22 mpg which i don't think is too bad. i get about the same in mine during the winter. i would recommend at least a 6 cylinder motor if you plan on getting a sedan.. to me, 4 cylinders just doesn't cut it... plus, rwd > fwd.

[spolski07]

you selling the celica?

[95celgt]

we have a 2003 Mazda protege 5 clean i like it its MINT inside black leather, white exterior 65K miles its in your range...amd what scott said is yours FS???

[96stgreendemon]

yeah the is 300s are cool, but my dad has a 09 is 350 rwd that i was driving the week that the celi was in the shop and i simply could not stand that thing, yes it was fast which was probably why i wasted so much gas, i usually spend about 20 bucks a week going to school and work and when i drove this damn thing i spent 60 bucks in one week in gas, PREMIUM gas at that

[richee3]

Yesterday:

Now thats what im talking about!

1. Aznbcrzy
2. SwissFerdi
3. johnnehh
4. marco-polo

A lot changed in 24 hours

I'd go with a Lexus IS300. I just love the look of these cars..

This.

[block]

I was in the same boat. Bought a 02 is300 and love it. 4doors with power. Very smooth ride too. You can find some for 6k. My brother in law bought a mint one with high miles for 5k.

[marco-polo]

you selling the celica?

NO sir!!!!!

we have a 2003 Mazda protege 5 clean i like it its MINT inside black leather, white exterior 65K miles its in your range...amd what scott said is yours FS???

sounds nice....selling????
not at all!!!!
just need a family car suitable for a car seat and such!

Yesterday:

Now thats what im talking about!

1. Aznbcrzy
2. SwissFerdi
3. johnnehh
4. marco-polo

A lot changed in 24 hours

Not really....DON'T EVER THINK IM GOING TO SELL MY CELICA.....

Just need another car! (more so for the girlfriend) thats why i perfer auto

This post has been edited by marco-polo: Feb 24, 2010 - 10:23 PM

[CelicaST_CALI]

Well,if u read the fine print in your contract you will clearly see:

The fine print: If you put your name on this list and end up selling your 6GC, we will destroy your new car.

So it doesn't matter what car u get because it must be destroyed...

[marco-polo]

Well,if u read the fine print in your contract you will clearly see:

The fine print: If you put your name on this list and end up selling your 6GC, we will destroy your new car.

So it doesn't matter what car u get because it must be destroyed...

REREAD the fine print.......i am not selling the celica, just getting a car for the girl!

[CelicaST_CALI]

then why the hell is the title of this thread "the time has come"

[HaysoosKreesto]

then why the hell is the title of this thread "the time has come"

because the time came .

How about a Nissan Versa? My buddy has an 06 or 07 versa and that thing is not bad, gets pretty good gas milage, plenty of space for people up to 6'6" and a pretty good stock stereo. You should be able to find one for around 8k and still quite nice.


*by the way on the title **guess.

[marco-polo]

then why the hell is the title of this thread "the time has come"

because i didn't think i was going to buy a family car any time soon!!!!

hope that clears it up a little.

[jimmykay]

well congrats. I've been browsing the cars for myself as well, and for the same reasons. good luck and enjoy.

PM sent about some cars I saw.

[richee3]

Ah, gotcha. Keeping the Celica. Nice! Seriously, the Lexus IS 300 has made it very easy to forget the Celica. The first time I drive it, I was unsure. But I knew the next day that I had to have it. It's been absolutely the best thing I've picked up.

[marco-polo]

what do you all think of this deal?

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/1616309770.html

This post has been edited by marco-polo: Feb 26, 2010 - 12:05 PM

[96stgreendemon]

thought it needed to be an auto?

[marco-polo]

^ not necessarily, preferably yes....

if it comes down to it, i can teach my girl how to drive....

[garin]

why do you want a passat? not even the v-dub guys like them... you gonna be modifying, or just daily driving?

[azian_advanced]

my sister has a 4-door 2002 golf.. and while it's way newer than my celica, i don't like a lot of things. it doesn't shift as smooth (feels kinda clunky) takes a bit more force to put it in gear while accelerating. shifting while cruising is fine though. and i don't like the placement of the Reverse gear how you have to push down on the knob and put it to 1st. it bugs me having to lean forward to put weight on the knob because it's not something you can do while sitting comfortably, with your back against the seat. but then again, this is a golf.. i'm not sure how a passat drives but passats and golfs share a lot of things..

[SwissFerdi]

Weird that it has a W8 badge on the rear. It looks clean though.

[jimmykay]

a buddy at work has a jetta for his wife (2007 i think) with about 30k on it and the transmission went out last fall. they're the second owner so of course the dealer said tough luck, we'll fix it... for about 3k. so VW's aren't on his list of favorite cars. I'm sure its probably not relevant to that passat, but I figured that I'd share.

[marco-polo]

yes it would be daily driving...
just saw on cl and thought i would share and get input about it..

[spolski07]

id say stay around toyota

[95celgt]

i love our toyotas, but vw's/audi's are MUCH better cars now, u dont want to know how crappily built the rolla's are these days...any way, hows your credit?? i have a few affordable cars here at the lot in SA you might like...

2006 ACUR TSX BLACK 82,000mi $13,980 (f-in NICE)
2008 TOYO SCION XD WHITE 15,806mi $13,500 (has nice jl system in it and 17inch wheels)
2006 CHEV COBALT SS/SC BLACK 61,301 $13,500 (supercharged, clean, 2 door but roomy)
2007 MAZD 3 S hatch WHITE PEARL 41,724 $14,900 (rx8 wheels, quiet cat-back)
2008 JEEP PATRIOT RED 47,196 $9,900 (5 speed leather, unique combo)

[marco-polo]

don't get me wrong those cars all sound nice, but a little to expensive for me....
trying to stay under $10,000, possibly under $8000.. just like my original post said.

Thanks though!

[jimmykay]

Now that you look at CL check these out. They're probably a typo, but wow.
Audi A6
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/1639682207.html

BMW 530i
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/1639688567.html

[marco-polo]

they both have been flagged!

[tin_foil]

Go with a Honda Accord in my opinion. My family/friends and I have had at least a dozen over the years, and I swear by them. Never once had a bad experience related to quality of the vehicle. Something like this: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/1644926834.html , will be a great car to you for years.

[richee3]

Psst... hey... it's me again. Go test drive an IS 300

[1994Celica]

Older(ish) Corolla. It will have all of that and since they're pretty common, you can pick a cheap (but 2000+ model) up with relatively low miles.

like a 2002 subaru wrx my bro got his for about 6k they are fast get good gas and look good

[marco-polo]

Psst... hey... it's me again. Go test drive an IS 300

i saw one for 6k!