what car would you buy for 15k?

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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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what car would you buy for 15k?

need a driver for the soon to be wifey...

what would you get? Trying to keep payments low so cheaper = bettar

oh and she doesnt like subarus (wonder why? *evil grin*)
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dr3d1zzl3
need a driver for the soon to be wifey...

what would you get? Trying to keep payments low so cheaper = bettar

oh and she doesnt like subarus (wonder why? *evil grin*)
id buy a '06 VW Rabbit 2.5. cant beat $14,995

http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshow...en-rabbit.html

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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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it awd?
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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it awd?
dont think so. was that a requirement?
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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would like the car to be awd if possible.

Gets a bit slippery in the winter around here
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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The Suzuki SX4 is coming too, but it maybe too late. It's going to be AWD

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/05/s...sale-in-japan/


I like the Rabbit and the Fit suggestion too. How about the Matrix XR?
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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ok

lets make it clear here

15k +/- a few
AWD
doesnt have to be a new car..
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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if she's putting around town mainly and it should be AWD, I'd look into the AWD Toyota Matrix. It's a bit underpowered, but hey, when it's slippery, extra power is the last thing you need.
Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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id stay away from audi

id go with a volvo turbo anything

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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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How about a CRV or RAV4?



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