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#1
04-02-2002, 11:00 AM
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car to buy for $12,500???
My <girl> friend has roughly $12,500 to spend on a car (used/new)
Keeping in mind that car prices in Canada are lower (we're from Canada), here are the cars we've narrowed down: Civic Coupe Si Ford Focus ZX3 Used VW GTI Used VW Jetta Nissan Sentra SE-R Subaru RS used I dont know anything else in the market. She wants something nimble, quick, and decent on fuel econ. Suggestions? jake 
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04-08-2002, 09:02 AM
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Ever considered 2 or 3 Lada's? J/K
 But I would get a mint MR2 Supercharged and mod it, but this is probably not what you had in mind. So, I'm going to say VW GTI or Jetta (if she is in town, I would recommend the Diesel, as it has tons of torque, very useful around town. But I have heard tales of high maintenance costs...)
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04-08-2002, 04:08 PM
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Go with the civic. Its the most likely to last up in the great white north. btw Nimble and quick are pretty subjective, but the civic at least "feels" quick for a small car. The good gas milage is a given.
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04-08-2002, 06:25 PM
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My mom got a 1 year old Grand Am SE V6 with solid value package (16 inch wheels, ~140 watt stereo), with 11000km, for just under 20 grand Canadian. It has a few problems, though
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05-23-2002, 08:28 PM
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I have the 2002 ZX3 and very happy with it. If you can, get it with a 5 speed manual and the premium package. That one has larger rims, better tires, and a little stiffer suspension. Hardly a racer, but fun to drive.
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07-10-2002, 12:15 PM
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I vote the 2.5 RS it's pretty quick and should handle the best out of those cars I'm pretty biased though because I absolutely love Suby's. Oh and I agree with the MR2 SC idea I would really enjoy to have one of those bad boys.
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07-10-2002, 12:18 PM
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yeah, i'd personally go with the rs out of those, but the mr2 idea is the best if she's willing to look at those.
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