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Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« on: January 27, 2012, 02:43:20 pm »
My friend is looking for a new car soon. He has a 2000 328i and its starting to cost him alot to keep running. Hes a car guy that drives his cars HARD  :popo: Here are his requirements:

-$10k or less
-Stylish/Sporty looks
-No hatchbacks
-FUN to drive with a decent amount of power
-Manual preferred, automatic is fine too
-Leather & sunroof preferred
-At least average reliability
-Acceptable km's, 2004 or newer

I have suggested:

C-Class, 3-Series, A4 high running costs (hes had enough of that)  :P
06' Altima Doesn't like styling  ::)
06-07' Mazda 6
04-05' CTS
04-05' TSX  ;D
04' G35

Anything else? He really likes the TSX & has had some seat time in mine, but its quite rare for one in his price range and km's. I think the Mazda 6 is the best, well rounded choice.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 02:56:13 pm »
RX8 makes it until -At least average reliability
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 03:00:24 pm »
Drive any car hard regularly enough and repair bills will follow suit.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2012, 03:06:53 pm »
You've listed 4 door sedans.  Why?

You'll have a hell of a time finding a Mazda6 that meets his price criteria.+

Edit - Maybe not.

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Mazda/MAZDA6/WATERLOO/Ontario/5_12966170_ON20070802102009231/

A little older but you might be able to find a Prelude for that price.  
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Honda/Prelude/BRAMPTON/Ontario/19_4919136_/

RSX?  Oh right, a hatch.
Celica?

Cobalt SS?  http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Chevrolet/Cobalt/KITCHENER/Ontario/19_4889312_/


If getting a G,  this looks to be a (too good to be true?) Deal
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Infiniti/G/TORONTO/Ontario/5_12579593_20100414131123452/
« Last Edit: January 27, 2012, 03:12:33 pm by tortoise »
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2012, 03:09:25 pm »
With that criteria your friend is SOL
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2012, 03:10:21 pm »
There are quite a few older Mazda 3s and 6s for $10k or less.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2012, 03:31:48 pm »
Here's a nice G with low mileage.  I owned an 03 and it was definitely a fun car.  Extremely reliable as well.  Even has reclining rear seats.

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Infiniti/G/SCARBOROUGH/Ontario/5_12433068_ON20071121104713827/
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2012, 04:41:27 pm »
another e-46
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2012, 04:49:30 pm »
Quote from: CanuckG35 on January 27, 2012, 03:31:48 pm
Here's a nice G with low mileage.  I owned an 03 and it was definitely a fun car.  Extremely reliable as well.  Even has reclining rear seats.

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Infiniti/G/SCARBOROUGH/Ontario/5_12433068_ON20071121104713827/


I'd go with a G35 as well if it needs to be a sedan.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2012, 07:35:18 pm »
That's a tough budget to work with for his "wants".

If he can raise his budget to $12,000, a good, older TSX may not be out of reach...
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2012, 07:39:06 pm »
+1 for tsx

or

mazdaspeed protege

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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2012, 07:45:05 pm »
Quote from: Julie on January 27, 2012, 07:35:18 pm
That's a tough budget to work with for his "wants".

If he can raise his budget to $12,000, a good, older TSX may not be out of reach...

I don't think it's a tough budget at all given what he's looking at.  You can easily get into a fairly low mileage G35 at that price range, which IMO is a LOT more fun than a TSX.  Just my .02 cents.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2012, 07:51:05 pm »
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2012, 08:24:47 pm »
2008 Ford Focus SES manual shift with 60-80k km.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2012, 08:32:56 pm »
Quote from: articsteve on January 27, 2012, 08:24:47 pm
2008 Ford Focus SES manual shift with 60-80k km.

Hmmmm, a Focus, G35, TSX, or IS300?  Tough choice.   ;D
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2012, 08:36:56 pm »
Quote from: CanuckG35 on January 27, 2012, 07:45:05 pm
Quote from: Julie on January 27, 2012, 07:35:18 pm
That's a tough budget to work with for his "wants".

If he can raise his budget to $12,000, a good, older TSX may not be out of reach...

I don't think it's a tough budget at all given what he's looking at.  You can easily get into a fairly low mileage G35 at that price range, which IMO is a LOT more fun than a TSX.  Just my .02 cents.

Really, wow?  I didn't realize a fairly low mileage G could be had for those prices...  I agree it's a sportier car than the TSX.
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2012, 08:55:15 pm »
Quote from: CanuckG35 on January 27, 2012, 08:32:56 pm
Quote from: articsteve on January 27, 2012, 08:24:47 pm
2008 Ford Focus SES manual shift with 60-80k km.

Hmmmm, a Focus, G35, TSX, or IS300?  Tough choice.   ;D

Just bringing some reality to a non reality thread.  :)

In salty Ontario, 8 year old G35s, TSXs, IS300 (rare) are well past their due dates.  Time for the OP's "friend" to face reality and buy something that has a few miles to go before it needs continuous repair and has an ACTUAL resale value of NIL.   
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2012, 08:59:51 pm »
How about a Civic SI?   
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2012, 09:03:24 pm »
Quote from: articsteve on January 27, 2012, 08:55:15 pm
Quote from: CanuckG35 on January 27, 2012, 08:32:56 pm
Quote from: articsteve on January 27, 2012, 08:24:47 pm
2008 Ford Focus SES manual shift with 60-80k km.

Hmmmm, a Focus, G35, TSX, or IS300?  Tough choice.   ;D

Just bringing some reality to a non reality thread.  :)

In salty Ontario, 8 year old G35s, TSXs, IS300 (rare) are well past their due dates.  Time for the OP's "friend" to face reality and buy something that has a few miles to go before it needs continuous repair and has an ACTUAL resale value of NIL.   

Bringing reality to the thread are you?  I already posted an 04 G with only 105k on the ODO (which is nothing for a VQ) for only $9950.  IMO, this car is not even close to being past it's due date as you suggest. 
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Re: Sporty Vehicle under $10k
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2012, 10:03:58 pm »
Quote from: dr_spock on January 27, 2012, 08:59:51 pm
How about a Civic SI?   

A 2006 would be tough to find in good shape at that price range. Likely not impossible, but tough. The pre-2006 Si was garbage. I would suggest an 04 SiR, but he doesn't want a hatchback, so that's out...

Are G35s in that price range a good buy? Seems like a lot of car for the money - my initial impression would be they can't possibly be in good shape. Then again, their value dropped like a rock, so maybe I'm wrong...
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