Suggestions PLEASE!!!
hemicuda1313
11-06-2002, 11:41 AM
I need to get a new car really soon. I only have $4500 or less to spend. What would you guys suggest? I need something reliable, but if possible sporty. I was thinking about a gen II ford probe but im not sure. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appriciated. Thanks.
YogsVR4
11-06-2002, 10:27 PM
With the limited information provided - I am guessing you're young. If so, go with a civic and let your savings build and then go for a sporty car.
I know people with probes and they've had problems so make sure you do your research before plopping down money for one.
I know people with probes and they've had problems so make sure you do your research before plopping down money for one.
YellowMaranello
11-06-2002, 11:09 PM
Originally posted by YogsVR4
I know people with probes and they've had problems so make sure you do your research before plopping down money for one.
I had one guy describe his Probe to me as, "I have more things falling off then corners I've turned." I'd stay away from them. You might be able to get an older Supra, but that could take some looking, and I don't know about their reliability. Like Yogs said, there's always the Honda route. They aren't fast, but you can get 500,000 miles out of them if you just take care of it.
I know people with probes and they've had problems so make sure you do your research before plopping down money for one.
I had one guy describe his Probe to me as, "I have more things falling off then corners I've turned." I'd stay away from them. You might be able to get an older Supra, but that could take some looking, and I don't know about their reliability. Like Yogs said, there's always the Honda route. They aren't fast, but you can get 500,000 miles out of them if you just take care of it.
dLocke
11-07-2002, 05:29 PM
Don't forget Toyota. You could get an older Celica, MR2, or Camry. But a Tercel would probably be the best because you could afford a newer one.
THE4TH
11-10-2002, 03:01 PM
with that bank your looking for a low rent jap ride..
Amir
12-04-2002, 11:46 PM
Well there are alot of options for you there.
Honda: Accord/Prelude/Civic/CRX
Toyota: Celica/MR2/Supra/Camry
Mitsubishi: 3000GT/Eclipse/Mirage Coupe
Mazda: MX6/MX5/MX3
Nissan: 300ZX/240SX/200SX
And so on.
Honda: Accord/Prelude/Civic/CRX
Toyota: Celica/MR2/Supra/Camry
Mitsubishi: 3000GT/Eclipse/Mirage Coupe
Mazda: MX6/MX5/MX3
Nissan: 300ZX/240SX/200SX
And so on.
La Temperanza
12-05-2002, 01:52 PM
I'd shy away from Mitsubishi, as anything affiliated with Chrysler was basically a piece of crap until recently.
THE4TH
12-11-2002, 09:52 AM
don't get a probe... just don't...
dollarauto
01-04-2003, 01:16 AM
mits arent that bad i just got 2 of em with 161k and 202k and they both run strong.
GreatOne01
01-04-2003, 01:38 PM
Forgetting Volkswagen! :D
Possibly a mk1-2 GTI or a Mr3 golf. Depending on quality and where you look. Don't give in to the stylish mods of honda/toyota way!
Possibly a mk1-2 GTI or a Mr3 golf. Depending on quality and where you look. Don't give in to the stylish mods of honda/toyota way!
BlOOe46
01-04-2003, 04:38 PM
anal probe is definitely not the way to go
if i were u, id get a crx hatch, those things are nice, and can be modded to run very fast for few dollars
if i were u, id get a crx hatch, those things are nice, and can be modded to run very fast for few dollars
Eric21ND
04-10-2006, 08:47 AM
My friend bought a Probe once...it now sits in his parents driveway, hasn't been able to drive it in years STAY AWAY!
Hofmeister
04-10-2006, 08:52 AM
Get a Maxima. With 4500, you should be able to get a 1997 or so. A 190hp, 5-speed manual Maxima can easily outrun a Probe GT and with 4 doors it'll be cheaper to insure. Mine has about 220,000 kms and it drives like new.
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