good car under or a bit above $5000

dudesky · 10-01-2011, 11:59 PM

hey guys,
I'm plaaning to buy a manual car that is under $5000 or a little a bit above.
need your recommendations guys

I was looking at some 2002 wrx or like honda civic si.
any suggestion guys??
Thanks

(I'm going to use this car for commuting school)

nmjaxx9 · 10-02-2011, 01:04 AM

Check your local Craigslist there should be plenty of vehicles around or under 5k, maybe a GTI, or subaru outback since you live in new england and need that AWD

Nikon FM · 10-02-2011, 01:37 AM

300zx na

DJ-of-E · 10-02-2011, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky

I was looking at some 2002 wrx or like honda civic si.
any suggestion guys??
Thanks

(I'm going to use this car for commuting school)

Where the hell did you see 2002 wrx for $5000? Even the crappy salvaged title ones I see are at least $7000.

gr8-wrx · 10-02-2011, 07:45 AM

IMO, if cost is a factor at all, then check out insurance rates first. The WRX and Civic Si rates are usually pretty high.

EazyD · 10-02-2011, 09:11 AM

I really doubt you'll find a WRX or Si for under 5k unless it's falling apart....

How about a Miata? They are fun and I hear the doors are made of adamantium.

Red__Zed · 10-02-2011, 09:16 AM

for commuting, I'd get an EK Civic. Easily see 40mpg on the highway if you keep your foot out of it. Should be able to find a clean example for $2-4k.

dudesky · 10-02-2011, 09:44 AM

Thanks guys. yea i was also looking at Miata too. and some of WRX 2002 are around $5000 but they have really really high mileges and had a lot of owners and some issues found. and nmjaxx9! I live in New Jersey! haha

dudesky · 10-02-2011, 11:16 AM

oh yea and what about Scion TC guys? I see that price is not that bad

nmjaxx9 · 10-02-2011, 12:00 PM

^^ I don't think a scion would be in your price range, and im suprised no one caught that, but im expecting winters to be as severe in nj as up here in ct, so why not look into a 4x4 or awd if you are gonna be using during the winter? and also are you trying to buy from a used car lot or private seller?

dudesky · 10-02-2011, 12:06 PM

ummm actually as long as I find a good one, I don't really care if it is from car lot or a private seller

Scion TC with kind of high mileges and mint condition and about 2005, I can get it for about $6000~7000 I think. Yes and I need AWD T^T seems I can't find any AWD except Evo or WRX. any more suggestion?? Thanks

nmjaxx9 · 10-02-2011, 12:26 PM

Ok did some research real quick:

Couldn't find one for 6-7 although if you wanna spend around 8k i found this one 2005 Scion tC, $7,799 - Cars.com

and if you arent particular on manual there are some outbacks on CL AWD found this one for 5200--->2004 Subaru Outback AWD

nmjaxx9 · 10-02-2011, 12:29 PM

both are automatic, my suggestion is go to a used lot dealer browse their inventory, and keep checking CL you should find something, now that you are flexible on the price and arent looking for something only 5000 then you should be able to find something, some other suggestions maybe a, corolla, camry, they are always reliable and good on gas.

dudesky · 10-02-2011, 12:38 PM

thanks bro. I'm trying to buy a manual car because I can't drive automatic anymore and my greatest regret buying auto Z

haha yea and mainly, I gotta drive to school during the winter so my Z is NO USE

ummm I still got some time til next year Feb, so I will keep look for it. Thanks anyway man. really appreciated!

nmjaxx9 · 10-02-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky

thanks bro. I'm trying to buy a manual car because I can't drive automatic anymore and my greatest regret buying auto Z

haha yea and mainly, I gotta drive to school during the winter so my Z is NO USE

ummm I still got some time til next year Feb, so I will keep look for it. Thanks anyway man. really appreciated!

No problem man, good luck with whatever you deicde to buy

10-01-2011, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	good car under or a bit above $5000 hey guys, I'm plaaning to buy a manual car that is under $5000 or a little a bit above. need your recommendations guys I was looking at some 2002 wrx or like honda civic si. any suggestion guys?? Thanks (I'm going to use this car for commuting school)

10-02-2011, 01:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	300zx na __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	IMO, if cost is a factor at all, then check out insurance rates first. The WRX and Civic Si rates are usually pretty high. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	I really doubt you'll find a WRX or Si for under 5k unless it's falling apart.... How about a Miata? They are fun and I hear the doors are made of adamantium. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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10-02-2011, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Check your local Craigslist there should be plenty of vehicles around or under 5k, maybe a GTI, or subaru outback since you live in new england and need that AWD

10-02-2011, 09:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	for commuting, I'd get an EK Civic. Easily see 40mpg on the highway if you keep your foot out of it. Should be able to find a clean example for $2-4k.

10-02-2011, 09:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys. yea i was also looking at Miata too. and some of WRX 2002 are around $5000 but they have really really high mileges and had a lot of owners and some issues found. and nmjaxx9! I live in New Jersey! haha

10-02-2011, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	oh yea and what about Scion TC guys? I see that price is not that bad

10-02-2011, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	^^ I don't think a scion would be in your price range, and im suprised no one caught that, but im expecting winters to be as severe in nj as up here in ct, so why not look into a 4x4 or awd if you are gonna be using during the winter? and also are you trying to buy from a used car lot or private seller?

10-02-2011, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	ummm actually as long as I find a good one, I don't really care if it is from car lot or a private seller Scion TC with kind of high mileges and mint condition and about 2005, I can get it for about $6000~7000 I think. Yes and I need AWD T^T seems I can't find any AWD except Evo or WRX. any more suggestion?? Thanks

10-02-2011, 12:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Ok did some research real quick: Couldn't find one for 6-7 although if you wanna spend around 8k i found this one 2005 Scion tC, $7,799 - Cars.com and if you arent particular on manual there are some outbacks on CL AWD found this one for 5200--->2004 Subaru Outback AWD

10-02-2011, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	both are automatic, my suggestion is go to a used lot dealer browse their inventory, and keep checking CL you should find something, now that you are flexible on the price and arent looking for something only 5000 then you should be able to find something, some other suggestions maybe a, corolla, camry, they are always reliable and good on gas.

10-02-2011, 12:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	thanks bro. I'm trying to buy a manual car because I can't drive automatic anymore and my greatest regret buying auto Z haha yea and mainly, I gotta drive to school during the winter so my Z is NO USE ummm I still got some time til next year Feb, so I will keep look for it. Thanks anyway man. really appreciated!