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jlenko 02-17-2010 10:38 AM

http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/ctd/1599688492.html

or

http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1579294840.html

freakshow 02-17-2010 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpuGen (Post 6820722)
You need to be specific on what your "style" is.

You like domestics? Don't like Honda? Can't stand cars that look good? If you're more specific, we can help you more..

Teh Doucher 02-17-2010 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great68 (Post 6820409)
At least your TL won't feel like you're driving a plastic boat until the tranny goes...

you say that and drive a ford ranger, are you kidding me? lol

hchang 02-17-2010 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakshow (Post 6821160)
You like domestics? Don't like Honda? Can't stand cars that look good? If you're more specific, we can help you more..

Definitely not domestic.

Japanese two doors newer than 2000

hk20000 02-17-2010 02:37 PM

how about like a Civic SiR
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...605539768.html

with some haggling 7000 should get you it....Quite potent by any measure for what you are paying.

freakshow 02-17-2010 02:48 PM

How about a Celica?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...605554669.html

hchang 02-17-2010 02:50 PM

^^ Don't really like that civic bodystyle.


^ Too many KMs. But will look into some Cecilas... that gen Cecilas a bit ugly though...

1exotic 02-17-2010 03:14 PM

What are you exactly asking? is the Eclipse 3G a "good car"? . . .



btw I'd just point out, most people that ask people on the internet choose a car for them, 90% that person won't even get one... just saying.


Don't expect to get any sports car under $7,000 that doesn't have mileage...

Might as well just buy a Jetta....
if you are a man maybea 2G eclipse GSX / GST... for that money.

hchang 02-17-2010 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1exotic (Post 6821273)
What are you exactly asking? is the Eclipse 3G a "good car"? . . .


btw I'd just point out, most people that ask people on the internet choose a car for them, 90% that person won't even get one...


Don't expect to get any good car under $7,000 that doesn't have mileage.

1) Yeah I'm asking if its a reliable one, and if there are any known problems on the car, any major recalls, etc. For example my 2000 Galant had known electrical problems, which was something I cautioned and checked out when I went to see the car.

2) I absolutely need a car, with a car written off, why would I not get one?

3) My 2000 V6 Galant only had 74 kms on it and I bought it for $7000.
The Eclipse in the ad has 76 kms and is selling for $6000

SpuGen 02-17-2010 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hchang (Post 6821185)
Definitely not domestic.

Japanese two doors newer than 2000

Then wtf were the Eclipse and Grand Am doing in there?

These cars are the farthest thing from Japanese, and are pretty much just Domestic.

Front / Rear wheel drive?
Sporty? GT?
I4 / I6 / V6 / V8

You say you want a Japanese 2 door, but you've shot them down one by one.
Are you sure you don't want a Domestic?

hchang 02-17-2010 06:12 PM

I've only shot down domestics... I said the Celica has high KMs and would now search for one with lower kms if possible.

Grand Am was there before I decided to take it out of question as you would be able to see in the above posts.

FWD 4 Cyl 2.0 ish engine. Last car was a V6 and really had no big need for it.

hk20000 02-17-2010 06:33 PM

and you shot down the Civic SiR. which at your price range is as good of a Japanese import as it is going to get. Or are you one of those retarded people that says "no honda" because of its image but never looked at what they are?

how about Integra GSR or something then?
I don't know why you think having 2 doors less make your car less likely to get jumped by your friends for rides home because either way you are getting something with 4 seats. If I need a ride I wouldn't give a flying fuck if you have 4 doors or 2 doors as long as I can sit down for the ride.

here is an exhaustive list of 2 door vehicles from any Japanese manufacturer from 2000 onwards remotely close to your price range.

Acura
Integra GSR
RSX base model
Honda
Civic coupe
Civic hatchback
Accord Coupe
Lexus
NO ARE YOU SERIOUS!?
Mazda
Miata
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
Nissan
NOTHING
Subaru
NOTHING
Toyota
Celica GT
Solara

how hard is it to choose ONE car out of this list when you already taken out Civic, Celica?

What you have left here is:
most reasonable choice: Integra GSR or RSX base
most Asian choice: Accord Coupe
most fun choice: Mazda Miata
most depreciating choice: Mitsubishi Eclipse
most gay choice (tie with Mazda Miata, of course): Solara 0 1

OK? Done? Made up your mind? Good. Get this thread out of here already.

Great68 02-17-2010 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teh Doucher (Post 6821172)
you say that and drive a ford ranger, are you kidding me? lol

Uh no, I drive a Mazdaspeed 3.

The Ranger is for hauling shit and camping.

Nice try though.

J-Chow 02-18-2010 03:11 AM

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1927445

done deal.

With extra money on the side.

Mugen EvOlutioN 02-18-2010 08:23 AM

just get a Cely and be done with it

hk20000 02-18-2010 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Chow (Post 6822146)
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1927445

done deal.

With extra money on the side.

he insists on getting 2 doors though.

With a wagon now your friends are gonna jump on you for moving big screen TVs, sofas and stuff ROFL. :haha:

hchang 02-20-2010 04:21 PM

What about this Accord?

Would it be a win over the eclipse?
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...582812059.html

ICBC VIN check:
Vehicle Description
VIN: 1HGCG22501A031386 Year: 2001 Make: HONDA Model: ACCRD

Claim History - this vehicle has 6 claim(s)
Was the vehicle reported as Salvage, Rebuilt, Altered? REBUILT
Was the vehicle imported from outside BC? YES , FOREIGN, 19MAY2006
Are there any ICBC claims involving vehicle damage? YES

Claim Date Type of Claim Amount Paid Nature of Payment
03-Jun-2009 COLLISION NO DETAILS NO DETAILS
12-Feb-2008 TOTAL THEFT OF AUTO NO DETAILS NO DETAILS
20-Apr-2007 COLLISION $2503.55 REPAIRS
26-Jan-2007 GLASS $637.27 REPAIRS
06-Nov-2006 COLLISION $1176.02 REPAIRS
16-Jul-2006 COLLISION $359.19 REPAIRS
Note: GST and PST are not included in the amounts paid

Statement of Limitation
Vehicle Status
B.C.-registered vehicles may have a status of normal, rebuilt, salvage or altered. A normal status does not mean the vehicle has never been damaged or is in good mechanical condition.
Vehicle status records are obtained from the B.C. vehicle registry at the date and time of a VIN search. Any changes to a vehicle's status after that date will change the information shown.
The status may not represent the vehicle accurately if, for example:
• A written off vehicle has not been reported to the B.C. vehicle registry

A vehicle wrecker or recycler has not reported a vehicle that has been decommissioned

A vehicle with major damage was repaired by its owner
• An insurer denied a claim, or the policyholder did not follow through with a claim
• A vehicle was recently "totalled", but the registry hasn't been updated yet
• A vehicle imported to B.C. (either from Canada or the U.S.) had an incorrect status in the jurisdiction it came from
ICBC Vehicle Claims History
This is a report of the vehicle damage and repairs paid by ICBC at the date and time the report is issued. Any claim payments and adjustments made after that date will change the information shown.
Only information from ICBC - not other insurance companies - is reported.
A report may be incomplete or show "NO DETAILS" if:
• Past damage went unreported to ICBC. (This could happen if:
• the vehicle was not insured by ICBC at the time the damage occurred;
• the owner repaired the vehicle at their own expense;
• the owner did not make a claim to ICBC.)

ICBC denied a claim or the vehicle owner did not follow through with a claim.

The vehicle was insured under an ICBC fleet or garage policy.
• Damage has occurred, but ICBC has not yet paid out any amounts with respect to the damage.

ICBC does not make any representations as to whether repairs detract from or add to a vehicle or its value.
To have as complete a picture as possible of a vehicle's condition, have it inspected by a qualified mechanic.
This ICBC Vehicle Claims History Report is NOT FOR RESALE and should only be obtained directly from ICBC, an Autoplan Broker, or a motor vehicle dealer registered under the British Columbia Motor Dealer Act. No modifications are permitted. Reproductions are permitted only with authorization from ICBC.

Saywhat? 02-21-2010 12:31 AM

Haoston?

Too funny, it's Karl's brother.


I think an Accord coupe would be a good choice, except that the V6 models are known for transmission issues. I hear 4-cylinders aren't plagued with the same transmission problems.

I'm not sure I like that specific example that you posted, the seller seems a little cheap, and based on his writing skills young/immature sounding. If the hood costs only $100 to replace at Mitchell Island why wouldn't he just do it. I'd rather buy from a seller who hasn't skimped on the care of his/her vehicle.

This Prelude is a little older but it seems to be well cared for:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...609208367.html

This Altima seems like it could be a good deal, although I heard that early 2.5s had some head gasket issues. 2002 is the first year of that bodystyle so it may be a little buggy - but it would be quite the upgrade over the Galant imo.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pm...610331680.html

Totally different, but reliable and newer.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...608474791.html

Other random suggestions:

Reliable and versatile, seems clean:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...608841029.html

A pricier car when new, but not sure about reliability. Shares its chassis with the Mitsubishi Carisma. Would definitely bargain lower due to dents.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bn...593670548.html

Qmx323 02-21-2010 12:42 AM

how about a gangsta SC400

that thing is luxury to the max even for an old car.

still looks better than half the shit out there now

orange7 02-21-2010 12:48 AM

^^

take the lolvole

SpuGen 02-21-2010 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qmx323 (Post 6825592)
how about a gangsta SC400

that thing is luxury to the max even for an old car.

still looks better than half the shit out there now

I cry every time I leave the gas station.

































But they're tears of happiness.

underscore 02-21-2010 12:55 PM

6 claims since 01 on that Accord? hellllll no.

If you want to look up recalls and shit then go through the ICBC site, there's a directory of all the recalls by make and model.

hchang 02-21-2010 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saywhat? (Post 6825576)
Haoston?

Too funny, it's Karl's brother.


I think an Accord coupe would be a good choice, except that the V6 models are known for transmission issues. I hear 4-cylinders aren't plagued with the same transmission problems.

I'm not sure I like that specific example that you posted, the seller seems a little cheap, and based on his writing skills young/immature sounding. If the hood costs only $100 to replace at Mitchell Island why wouldn't he just do it. I'd rather buy from a seller who hasn't skimped on the care of his/her vehicle.

This Prelude is a little older but it seems to be well cared for:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...609208367.html

This Altima seems like it could be a good deal, although I heard that early 2.5s had some head gasket issues. 2002 is the first year of that bodystyle so it may be a little buggy - but it would be quite the upgrade over the Galant imo.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pm...610331680.html

Totally different, but reliable and newer.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...608474791.html

Other random suggestions:

Reliable and versatile, seems clean:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...608841029.html

A pricier car when new, but not sure about reliability. Shares its chassis with the Mitsubishi Carisma. Would definitely bargain lower due to dents.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bn...593670548.html

Jin!
Small world eh.

I was actually intrested in the Prelude... but it's sold already

Thinking about it... the Accord does have a lot of accidents on it

CR-V... not my style.

The Matrix seems too cheap for its year and kms... rebuilt maybe? Worth check out I guess..

Volvo seems nice... sent the guy an e-mail just now... not sure if I would have any luck though considering that it was posted on the 8th. But however, I found this one.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...606292339.html

Saywhat? 02-21-2010 11:40 PM

Ugh, all caps automatically turn me off sellers.

Check your PM, found a good deal I don't want to publicize muahahahahahah.


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