Your thoughts on a potential old car.
Thread Starter
it's my D in a B
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 24,787
Likes: 1
From: Your Mom's House
Your thoughts on a potential old car.
I'm considering quitting my job and getting back into the real estate game. My 15 year old dented camping rig is not going to cut it. I'm looking for something reliable and presentable with room for 4 adults that will have some element of "fun" to it. Basically something that isn't balls slow and handles OK will do the trick. Budget is around $12k and what I've been seeing on CL seems to be mostly in the 90k to 130k mile range.
So far I've been looking at:
2005+ Legacy GT. Always liked them and I like the way Subarus ride and handle. I'm pretty familiar with maintenance issues, upgrades, etc.
2004+ TL. Soccer mom, but looks pretty good and I could potentially find a 6-speed. If not, how crappy are the automatics? Any reliability issues I should look out for? Also my wife's TSX has the most god awful turning radius of any car I've ever driven. Are the TL's any better?
CTS? Probably a bad idea.
Mazdaspeed 6 - I'm not too familiar with Mazdas, but seems like a pretty good car. Any reliability issues to look out for? Does Mike still have one of these?
Anything else I should be looking for? I've ruled out Altima and Accord mainly because they're butt ugly in the year range I'm looking for.
I
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,525
Likes: 0
From: Westside til I die
Regacy
__________________
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
Apathy Kills
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 60,714
Likes: 0
From: The Left Lane
Standard issue for NorCal realtors is an RX330. Hardly exciting, but I think they're on to something. h:
h:
__________________
:: :ToDspin: - supermod - but who gives a shit?
:: HAN Integra FAQ: If, by some miracle, yours hasn't been stolen... check it out!
:: HAN Integra FAQ: If, by some miracle, yours hasn't been stolen... check it out!
I
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,525
Likes: 0
From: Westside til I die
Are there problems with an aging BMW?
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooool
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooool
__________________
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
Apathy Kills
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 60,714
Likes: 0
From: The Left Lane
:chuckles:
As for the AWD E46s, it could be a lot worse.
AFAIK, there aren't any specific to the AWD; the front LCA bushings were an issue and the rear brake lines were prone to rust.
If all else fails, I recommend a Subaru BRAT, with the jumpseats in the bed and a pair of sturdy parkas and ski goggles.
As for the AWD E46s, it could be a lot worse.
AFAIK, there aren't any specific to the AWD; the front LCA bushings were an issue and the rear brake lines were prone to rust.
If all else fails, I recommend a Subaru BRAT, with the jumpseats in the bed and a pair of sturdy parkas and ski goggles.
__________________
:: :ToDspin: - supermod - but who gives a shit?
:: HAN Integra FAQ: If, by some miracle, yours hasn't been stolen... check it out!
:: HAN Integra FAQ: If, by some miracle, yours hasn't been stolen... check it out!
Last edited by TheOtherDave™; May 15, 2013 at 08:40 PM.