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Offline ziggy

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« on: October 13, 2004, 04:14:38 pm »
I am looking for another car as I just sold my CRX and am looking to collect some of your thoughts and suggestions for something else.  

The guidelines for the car is that it should have 4 doors, good handling, decent acceleration yet good fuel economy, manual, reliable as I plan on keeping it for at least 6 years, less than 100k's, nice looks, and all for a max of $16K.  Any suggestions?  

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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2004, 04:31:56 pm »
I'll throw out the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Mazda Protege/Protege5, Honda Civic/Acura EL, Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.  There should be a lot of choices but I would tend to lean towards the Civic, Accord, or Protege.  
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2004, 06:21:59 pm »
The Dodge dealer down the road has a 2003 Protege LX 2.0 for $12K.  Cheap, good car.  I see lots of them under $14K that are nearly new.
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2004, 07:13:03 pm »
I'd go Protege 2.0 for this dough too...
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2004, 10:43:57 pm »
Ok - this is totally shameless - but I say - buy my Jetta!  Think of the contryside you could see driving it home from halifax.

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There are some awesome choices in that price range - I'd go Honda/Acura - Subie - or VW (TDI or 1.8t)
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2004, 02:22:43 am »
are you willing to sell the jetta at 16k?
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2004, 02:45:07 am »
A 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Wolfsburg for 16k? hmmmmmmmmm.
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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2004, 12:14:24 pm »
Could you deliver the Jetta to Edmonton tomorrow?  Great!

I am leaning towards a Protoge ES as it has nice looking alloys and usually a sunroof.  What dealer did you see the 03 LX at, John?  I do see lots of LX's around, but not too many ES's or GT's and not for $16K.  The Toyota black book price for 02 Protoge's is $11, but all listed in the Autotrader are well over $16K.
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2004, 12:16:09 pm »
I think a buddy of mine has a Protege he might be thinking of selling...he's in Calgary.


Sorry....it's been sold.  It was a silver Protege GT or ES I think.  Asking $14K.

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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2004, 01:08:59 pm »
The new Sunfire can be had for around $12000. with some nice options on it. Pocket the difference and drive a new car with full warranty. Thats my Suggestion.
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2004, 01:11:54 pm »
Drop a small block Chevy in the Sunfire - you forgot that, Barrie.
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« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2004, 01:30:14 pm »
MDX, could you double check with your buddy, as that is just what I am looking for and it seems to be a good price.  
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2004, 01:44:05 pm »
I just emailed him after I posted the first time, he did sell it.  Sorry for getting your hopes up.  
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« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2004, 02:39:55 pm »
St. Albert Dodge has a 2003 LX 2.0 with AC/AT and their asking price is $12,400.  It's that "sand" colour.
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« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2004, 03:23:52 pm »
I just saw their ad in the Autotrader, but their qualifier is 'with any trade worth $3000 you can buy...'.  I really dislike this type sales technique.
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« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2004, 06:23:39 pm »
Huh.  I called them about it, as I saw it driving by.  I've been thinking about selling the 'ol 626 and 190E and buying a newer Protege to be our "Mall Car."  The guy I talked to said the price was "reduced" to $12,400.  I was going to take a closer look at it, and if it's a good car, would offer them $11K and see what happens.  There's lots of Mazdas around.  $15K is a STUPID price for that car.  It's a base LX with AT/AC and NO other options.

He didn't say anything about a $3K trade, but knowing that, I would probably not deal with them.  That's a scumbag selling technique.
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« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2004, 08:09:33 pm »
Yes - my jetta wolfsburg is for sale for $16k

http://jetta.krisandsheila.com

Although - delivery is not included ;-)  But I did ship my acura to Calgary in '99 for about a thousand bucks

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« Reply #17 on: October 15, 2004, 02:03:37 pm »
Nice ride, AW.  If only you lived in the great province of Alberta....

John, the prices of most 02 Protoges are at least $15, with the dealers asking more.  If that is what people are asking, I want to know what they are getting.  An 02 ES GT I looked at was asking 500 and got $16 (from someone else obviously).  
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« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2004, 05:06:04 pm »

Why not also look at an Acura 1.6/7EL?  

They'd be a tad more fuel efficient, I would think.  

Toyota Corolla S - yes, with those skirts :P Can't beat the mileage and power, really.
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« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2004, 05:29:21 pm »
Go to Sundance and see Brian.  They ask HIGH money, but I bet they'll come down on those big posted prices.  I was down there a month or so ago and he figured I'd be able to get an 00-01 with good options and decent km's for about $10K with taxes.  We've bought a couple Mazda's from him, and in both instances, we got a very fair price.  As good as we could have done in the private market.

$15-16K for an 02?  I'd like to see someone getting that.  For a couple thou more, only a moron wouldn't take cheap financing and buy a new 3.  I'd bet that anyone asking $15K for an 02 Protege (not a P5) is not getting any play on the car, and if so, no offers over $12.5-13K.  Those were strong sellers and there's lots out there.  They also don't have the Civic or Corolla rep.  Personally, I think that an 01 is probably the best buy since I don't care about warranty and won't pay a dime for it.  I'm still humming and hawing (hawing?) on selling the bunch (190E, Subaru and 626) and buying my much-much-better half a new V50 AWD or Legacy GT.  If not, I'll ditch the 190E and 626 and buy an 00-02 Protege and keep the Subie.  I have the 190E sold, it's just not been picked up yet.  Now to find some poor soul to buy the 626...
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