looking for first car
sweys
05-25-2011, 11:45 PM
hi everyone
I am looking for a first car with a price range of 2000-5000 (maybe 6000)
the qualities I want in this car
-reasonably cool/sporty
-decent gas mileage (no v8s preferably)
-not a complete pushover
-basically i just said i want a v6
-not too expensive on insurance (keep in mind i am a new driver)
-RELIABLE! should not break down often
-low maintenance cost - parts readily available for cheap
-somewhat fast, but not high on insurance
-FWD/AWD/4WD
-NOT RWD
the cars i've been looking at
-97-05 Pontiac Grand Prix GT/GTP
-90s-early 00s Nissan Maxima
-95-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse (preferred GST or GSX)
-90s-early 00s Jeep (Grand) Cherokee
-90s Ford Explorer
-90s-early 00s Chevy Impala
-90s Acura Integra (strongly prefer 2 dr)
What do you think of these cars? Any more suggestions? I am personally leaning toward a Grand Prix right now.
Thanks
I am looking for a first car with a price range of 2000-5000 (maybe 6000)
the qualities I want in this car
-reasonably cool/sporty
-decent gas mileage (no v8s preferably)
-not a complete pushover
-basically i just said i want a v6
-not too expensive on insurance (keep in mind i am a new driver)
-RELIABLE! should not break down often
-low maintenance cost - parts readily available for cheap
-somewhat fast, but not high on insurance
-FWD/AWD/4WD
-NOT RWD
the cars i've been looking at
-97-05 Pontiac Grand Prix GT/GTP
-90s-early 00s Nissan Maxima
-95-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse (preferred GST or GSX)
-90s-early 00s Jeep (Grand) Cherokee
-90s Ford Explorer
-90s-early 00s Chevy Impala
-90s Acura Integra (strongly prefer 2 dr)
What do you think of these cars? Any more suggestions? I am personally leaning toward a Grand Prix right now.
Thanks
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