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Old 04-04-2006, 02:59 PM
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what car to buy around 3k range?
i am moving to sacramento for school in the fall, and my parents are a little hesitant on letting me take the wrx up there. what cars would you guys reccommend for around 3k? all i have in mind right now is a honda because they are cheap and reliable, and i have yet to find a clean 240sx that hasnt been f'ed up by the previous owner.
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E30 325is

I had one with 256K miles on it and still ran great when I sold it
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There's a guy in the classifieds right now selling what looks like a clean S13 for 3k.......
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E30 325is

I had one with 256K miles on it and still ran great when I sold it
e30...drool. how much was insurance?
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I have to suggest it...Miata? (....waits for comments about sexual orientation)
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Miatas are awesome. they last forever, get great mileage, and handle well.
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e30...drool. how much was insurance?
lol insurance was more expensive on my 89 325 then it is on my 02 dodge truck

It was something like 850/6 months...keep in mind I have 2 tickets on my record though
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Miatas are awesome. they last forever, get great mileage, and handle well.
Nice...I agree...I may get one for the track someday. Anyway, back to the suggestions
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How about a NICE clean Toyota Paseo
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How about a NICE clean Toyota Paseo
ROFL..NEVARRR!
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i second miata. u can find a clean one for cheap. or you can get a bike!!! ... but i bet ur parents would kill u themselves before they let u on that thing ><
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street bikes are too dangerous, imho. and they get stolen a lot so not really a great vehicle to take to school.
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you can get a bike!!! ... but i bet ur parents would kill u themselves before they let u on that thing ><
Yeah, best gas mileage ever. Screw what your parents say. You can be a squid in no time.

If it's your time to go, then it's your time to go. Might as well enjoy it while you can. :x
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im not into bikes anymore...especially after my friend was killed in a hit and run accident a year ago
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if the reason for not taking the wrx out there is because of the high auto theft rates in sac, then you definately dont want a honda... get a 88 camry, ahha.. nobody will touch that
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