krazykeri
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posted on October 26, 2001 03:25:38 PM new
I'm going thru my midlife crisis phase and need to buy myself a new car. I've driven a P T Crusier (cute, comfortable but kinda cramped), an Acura- didn't like it and a Nissan Xterra that I really liked. It was blue and flashy. I don't want a "Mom-mobile"-done that, pick-up, Large SUV or Van- I drive a 15 passenger van right now and I plan to keep it. My DH drives a Lincoln LS so I'm not going to look at them. Nice cars but His and Hers Lincolns is not what I am going for! I want a car that turns heads!
It must have 4 doors as I am going to have another baby and will have a car seat to deal with.
I hope to test drive a Jaguar X series (stick of course!), a Mustang- must be a convertable, and a used Rolls (why not?) this weekend.
What are your favorite cars? - Must be under $35,000.
And must not look like all the other cars on the road.
[ edited by krazykeri on Oct 26, 2001 03:27 PM ]
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krs
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posted on October 26, 2001 03:30:05 PM new
T-O-Y-O-T-A
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Microbes
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posted on October 26, 2001 03:54:27 PM new
Must be under $35,000. And must not look like all the other cars on the road.
Get your self a classic.  Something like this:
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stusi
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posted on October 26, 2001 03:54:52 PM new
I am not sure which Acura model you did not like but I just got a TL type S and it's the best value in the price range. BTW- the Mustang has 2 doors! Any Rolls in your price range would have to be so old that parts would be incredibly expensive.
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krazykeri
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posted on October 26, 2001 04:07:51 PM new
Beautiful car!
Mustangs have only 2 doors- I guess I mistook something with 4 doors for a Mustang.
And yes the Rolls is 30+ years old but what the heck! I've never driven one before......
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rachelcrisscross
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posted on October 26, 2001 04:09:18 PM new
Of those three, a Jag is the best bet - but I'd rather have a Toyota...
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NearTheSea
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posted on October 26, 2001 04:09:35 PM new
Supra, but it doesn't have 4 doors, and it really is for sale. This is a 98.
My brother is optional Selling for under the book value
[email protected]
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gravid
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posted on October 26, 2001 05:03:38 PM new
Have you looked at an Audi?
Very comfortable very nice.
I don't think they have ever recovered their price scale from the 70's
[ edited by gravid on Oct 26, 2001 06:08 PM ]
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toollady
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posted on October 26, 2001 06:57:00 PM new
If you can, bring an infant car seat with you.
You would be surprised just how hard it is to place a car seat in some 4 door cars without having to put the front seats all the way on the dash board!
I love my Sedan DeVille and my mom's Seville STS (Very sporty!) neither of which are under 35K, unless you buy pre-owned.
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loosecannon
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posted on October 26, 2001 07:19:52 PM new
If you're considering European makes and/or classics, how about a 1935 French La Licorne paddlewheel amphibious car? It will turn some heads.
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Femme
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posted on October 26, 2001 08:15:23 PM new
KK,
Have you considered how difficult it might me to have the Rolls serviced? Or, do you live near a dealership that will work on it?
(Hmmm...wondering if Rolls Royce has dealerships?)
That was one of the problems when I was panting for a Jag. The dealership, while straight down the Interstate, was still at least 75 miles away.
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bunnicula
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posted on October 27, 2001 01:22:59 AM new
I've had my PT Cruiser for a year & a half now & absolutely love it!!! Well built. Zippy. Great looking. Hold five adults over 6 feet tall. Versatile interior.
I've only had two other cars I liked near as well: a 76 Volvo and my first car, a 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury.
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camachinist
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posted on October 27, 2001 02:45:41 AM new
krazykeri,
In your price range, blue and guaranteed to turn heads....and snap yours clean off...
And, if a lottery win happens to come your way...
Cool half mil among those 3...but you get a car for all seasons...
Seriously, a vintage car can be good transportation, is economical on registration and insurance, and most are easy and inexpensive to repair.
I've never owned a new car...my current transportation just turned 37 earlier this year......yeah, it's a Mustang...*G*
Pat
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Shadowcat
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posted on October 27, 2001 02:57:10 AM new
Bunnicula: Ooh, I'm envious! I want a Cruiser-I covet a Cruiser!
Elder kitten said he was thinking about getting a Cruiser and having it painted a la the car in the old ZZTop videos.
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gravid
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posted on October 27, 2001 04:32:28 AM new
Hey machinist I want to see you put her baby carrier in that Cobra that probably has over the shoulder harness.
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Femme
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posted on October 27, 2001 06:00:44 AM new
KK is looking for something unique.
In my neck of the woods, the Cruisers are no longer unique; they are all over the place.
Obviously, people love them.
How about this, KK...
I just watched Motorweek on PBS and they were showcasing the Land Rover Freelander. Even the top of the line HSE sells for about $32,000.
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doxdogy
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posted on October 27, 2001 06:01:20 AM new
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla and I love it. It has four doors and rides comfortable. The gas mileage is good. It has a 4 cylinder engine. But, the HP is high enough that it can get out of its own way. Had an Escort wagon with a 4 cylinder that couldn't get out if its own way. If you wanted a step up from the Corolla, the Camry is even nicer. But, it was out of my price range at the time.
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godzillatemple
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posted on October 27, 2001 07:09:44 AM new
My I suggest...
A new Pontiac Grand Prix GTP? It is available in a 4 foor sedan, and has a supercharged 6-cylinder engine that produces 240hp and 280 ft-lbs of torque. Pretty darn sporty looking, while still being semi practical:
Barry
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The opinions expressed above are for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary....
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camachinist
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posted on October 27, 2001 09:07:04 AM new
hey gravid,
missed the baby part *G*....my Mustang is my baby...
That Pontiac godzilla posted is pretty sharp though, yes?
Pat
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