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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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So... my next car.

I need to get something soon. Wife's car is gone. Looking around $5000.

So far I've found a couple of cars:

1987 goldish Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 120k

1997 White Legacy Outback 169k miles





Any other suggestions?
Old May 25, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Make sure the OB has had the HG's and water pump/timing belt replaced.
Old May 25, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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hg's? head gaskets?



I am hoping to find a Renault 5 or a audi quattro, but I think that is just a pipe dream. *insert Furley joke here*

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Old May 25, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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a car for around 5000. Early 90's euro cars, mid to late 90's japanese cars, and mid to 02 domestics. Not sure this is help but just a general overview. Also edmunds is an awesome place to orginize cars by price.
Old May 25, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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get a scraper.
Old May 25, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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Get a VW bug...oh wait...been there done that, eh?

Old May 25, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I have an '89 5.0 Mustang hatch for sale... only $4900 LOL. Perfect family car.
Old May 25, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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What are your needs for the car? I would say a late 90's honda. Good on gas and damn reliable
Old May 26, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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I am adding '83-'84 gti to the mix.
Old May 26, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sybir
Make sure the OB has had the HG's and water pump/timing belt replaced.
What he said.
Old May 26, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
get a scraper.
Rollin' on twomp-sixes, biiiotch!
Old May 26, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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maybe a 61-67 continental...



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Old May 26, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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If you're looking for something reliable, I wouldn't get an older VW/audi.
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