Decent used car for under 12gs? [Archive] - REVscene Automotive Forum

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 05:27 PM

for some reason I have 12k right now, and would like to invest in a decent used vehicle that can take me to point a and point b. I'll go car shopping tomorrow, but for now I could use some opinions as to what I should get. My requirements are:

fun to drive
preferably manual
under 150k kms
NO domestics
no rebuilts

12k or under. That's 12k for the car, or maybe you guys can recommend a 2-3k shell and 9k in mods that will make the car better. Cheers!

Right now I am leaning towards some used RSX Type S's

freakshow

01-19-2011, 05:33 PM

e36 M3

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:34 PM

intergra type r ?

2000-2003 acura tl type s

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 05:37 PM

intergra type r ?

Yeah wish I could find one of those. That would be perfect.

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:41 PM

yeno wut im bored ill try giving u a hand on finding a ride. i love to help ppl find new rides

rawr

01-19-2011, 05:44 PM

bcrdukes

01-19-2011, 05:45 PM

e36 M3

Nawww...no way. :fullofwin: :troll:

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:47 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/ctd/2169487521.html tsx 11k
u might have to check the vln on it

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2169392810.html
rsx modded

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/2169410625.html
honda accord its manual

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2167557146.html
honda accord 2003 model

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:50 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/ctd/2169053398.html

this is a nice prelude also its manual.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/2167344906.html

modded prelude

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:52 PM

good game ,

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/2105044765.html

with evo 7 mod 8,500! hope he still has the car!

Groot

01-19-2011, 05:53 PM

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 05:53 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2167385763.html

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2155337106.html

First one is a rebuilt though. But I'm sure you can find ITR's for about ~12k. Take a look at the buy/sell section; there's a few DC2s for sale there.

hmm, interested in the rebuilt. but I am wondering what the extent of that "rebuilt" is. 2nd one, lol good luck getting 14000 "OBO no wiggle room", wtf?

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 05:54 PM

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:54 PM

^lol at that rsx

LOL ya i know hahaha

da-suu

01-19-2011, 05:55 PM

tsx is suspiciously cheap. That RSX looks HORRIBLE. The Accords look nice though.

the 2003 accord is a good choice if u thinking about it, becuz thats something i would get with a 12k budget

heres another tsx

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/cto/2164435812.html

Stealthy

01-19-2011, 05:57 PM

If you had a bit over 12k you could maybe get this prelude, it's pretty nice.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-1993-honda-t626290.html

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 06:06 PM

If you had a bit over 12k you could maybe get this prelude, it's pretty nice.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-1993-honda-t626290.html

Ahh no way dude. I am not a fan of preludes, but this car also has over 300km on the body, and I'd prefer a stock car to a modded car. Plus, it's probably been driven to hell and back.

da-suu

01-19-2011, 06:10 PM

2003 and up honda accord is perfect
or rsx

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 06:12 PM

2003 and up honda accord is perfect
or rsx

Yeah, totally leaning towards RSX. Or maybe a cheap ass EK9 hatchback and pop a type R engine into it :D.

GabAlmighty

01-19-2011, 06:12 PM

Get a camry.

And lol at "invest"

da-suu

01-19-2011, 06:16 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/2163045623.html

type s a spec

oh baby!

B18Hatch

01-19-2011, 06:19 PM

Here's my input.

RSX Type S

Civic SiR

ITR

Integra GSR

Mazda 3

Subie Impreza

It all depends on what you want.

CanadaGoose

01-19-2011, 06:21 PM

RSX-s is a good choice, just too bad it doesn't have an LSD like the 06+ Civic SI's (pretty much share the same drivetrain otherwise)

so is an Audi S4 (circa 2000-ish), if you can turn your own wrenches

B6 A4

IS300

TSX

orrr.....$2500 civic, maxima, [insert other commuter car here] etc. and a 600cc sportbike, and a wallet stuffed with leftover cash? :D

hope this adds to your list of options, good luck!

GabAlmighty

01-19-2011, 06:23 PM

Here you go. Quality car.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/2154412726.html

MindBomber

01-19-2011, 06:28 PM

^
The colour is so.... hideous.

01-05 Civics w/ a manual are well under $10k and fantastic cars, plus you'd have some extra cash for nice wheels, sound system, coil overs or whatever else interests you.

da-suu

01-19-2011, 06:37 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2131283541.html

BAM

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 06:38 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2131283541.html

BAM

I was just looking at that one earlier. Unfortunately it's a non-turbo version and it's RHD. If I am going to risk life and limb driving a RHD and getting a spike in my insurance, I'll have to get the turbo'd Supras.

WHat do you think of this? http://www.vib-motorcars.com/used-inventory/vehicle-details.htm?vehicleId=a0ea9650404638bf01b9e7df902e 2499

Maybe I'll just put my money towards a down payment?

da-suu

01-19-2011, 06:40 PM

ooo impreza sti good choice !

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 06:42 PM

ooo impreza sti good choice !

Yeah, I should get some opinions on their reliabilty from the owners here and how they are on gas (I'm guessing not good). I'll be driving from downtown to bby almost everyday.

da-suu

01-19-2011, 06:45 PM

iuno about the imprezas if they r good on gas, but i know the honda civics r good on gas if ur looking for a car thats good on gas, plus u can mod

FN-2199

01-19-2011, 06:53 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2169392810.html
rsx moddedl

Holy, that RSX is fugly.

hotong

01-19-2011, 06:56 PM

^lol yah the guy ruined that car

HollyZ32

01-19-2011, 06:56 PM

I have an 07 civic DX g manual with only 34,000k on it for 11,888

christiankirana

01-19-2011, 07:05 PM

+1

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/2163045623.html

type s a spec

oh baby!

bcrdukes

01-19-2011, 07:12 PM

Maybe Anthony Espinoza can score you a deal on an IS-F. :p

deep87

01-19-2011, 07:14 PM

IMO dont bother with the rsx-s unless comfort is more important than the fun/handling/modability/affordability/looks(imo) you get with an integra/older civic. (owned both)

The rsx sucks in the rain/bumpy corners- so all the time in vancouver. The back end is way to twichy and the wheel hop/traction was a PAIN.(this with an aftermarket lsd).
On top of that the insurance is ridiculous for what it is.

A well kept civic/integra with a motor swap > itr (unless you're tracking/keeping the itr 4ever)
You should have 4/5k left over atleast.
Thats insurance/gas for a cpl years or a whole lotta fun. :fullofwin:

RevRav

01-19-2011, 07:20 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2169392810.html
rsx modded

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/2167344906.html
modded prelude

"modded"? Looks like something that belongs to the hall of shame...

da-suu

01-19-2011, 07:27 PM

"modded"? Looks like something that belongs to the hall of shame...

LOL yea it does

bcedhk

01-19-2011, 07:49 PM

There has been a few eg's around for under 5 k. Gd price plus cheap to maintain
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PuYang

01-19-2011, 07:49 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/2163045623.html

type s a spec

oh baby!

I think I know where this car is parked ;D

I recently moved in to the same apartment kekekekeke

It looks really nice in person.

jing

01-19-2011, 07:57 PM

I'll sell you my freshly repainted s13 240sx with sr20 swap
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skylinergtr

01-19-2011, 08:02 PM

2004 acura TL with a bit of mileage on it can be had for around 12g's.

personally i think its a good car for the buck.

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 08:02 PM

what are your opinions on volkswagen GTI's and Mini Cooper S's?

skylinergtr

01-19-2011, 08:04 PM

personally i dont like vw.

they arent going to be reliable.

neither are mini coopers. They drive nice, but they have a typical electrical powersteering system that fails and will cost some thousands to fix/replace.

If you want euro then get a E46 BMW.

Mr.C

01-19-2011, 08:20 PM

Mugen EvOlutioN

01-19-2011, 08:22 PM

DC5

DC2

maybe 350z but probably have to add $2-3g on top of ur budget

GabAlmighty

01-19-2011, 08:35 PM

^
The colour is so.... hideous.

Ya I hate it too. But for some reason a lot of Volvo guys get boners over it. It's pretty fucking rare is why.

epicbeardman

01-19-2011, 08:36 PM

18k , but hey, it's an 89 with 50000 on the clock!

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/ctd/2142989263.html

12900, 98 M3

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2099443116.html

10 grand for a T5R!

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/2154412726.html

Sent the M3 guy an email. Lol @ the T5R. fuck that's rare...

Any opinions on just buying a cheap ass EK9, popping in a B18C5 in it and lowering it over some 17/18s? Think it can be done under 12?

Lowered_Klass

01-19-2011, 08:50 PM

Here you go. Quality car.
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/2154412726.html

OMG, Jizzed in pants.

I wish I didn't have 2 cars already, because I'd totally snap this up.

I've always had a hard on for these wagons!

FN-2199

01-19-2011, 08:52 PM

I was just looking at that one earlier. Unfortunately it's a non-turbo version and it's RHD. If I am going to risk life and limb driving a RHD and getting a spike in my insurance, I'll have to get the turbo'd Supras.

WHat do you think of this? http://www.vib-motorcars.com/used-inventory/vehicle-details.htm?vehicleId=a0ea9650404638bf01b9e7df902e 2499

Maybe I'll just put my money towards a down payment?

I'm still alive, and my insurance is dirt cheap... http://www.theenthusiast.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/whatchoo-willis.jpg
:fullofwin:

some_punk

01-19-2011, 10:30 PM

I was just looking at that one earlier. Unfortunately it's a non-turbo version and it's RHD. If I am going to risk life and limb driving a RHD and getting a spike in my insurance, I'll have to get the turbo'd Supras.

WHat do you think of this? http://www.vib-motorcars.com/used-inventory/vehicle-details.htm?vehicleId=a0ea9650404638bf01b9e7df902e 2499

Maybe I'll just put my money towards a down payment?

If you want a rusty out of province car, that has been in an accident. I went and looked at this car, lost interest real fast.

MindBomber

01-19-2011, 10:41 PM

Ya I hate it too. But for some reason a lot of Volvo guys get boners over it. It's pretty fucking rare is why.

Some people need to realize, if somethings rare sometimes it's just because it fucking sucks and no one wanted it when it was originally released.

I'm into the Volvo itself though, thats a sick rare car.

Meowjin

01-19-2011, 10:42 PM

dont mean to hijack but how are old tsx's? like 04-06?

roastpuff

01-19-2011, 10:43 PM

I love surfing repo.com just out of curiousity, and I always find little gems:

Mitsu Eclipse GS (http://burnaby.repo.com/report/39503)
Mazda 3 (http://southsurrey.repo.com/report/39829)
Scion tC (http://southsurrey.repo.com/report/39498)

twitchyzero

01-19-2011, 10:54 PM

Integra Type-R
and i think you can fetch AP1 for 12g's nowadays

Energy

01-20-2011, 12:29 AM

Hard to find a good condition AP1 for that price. Will either be US car, rebuild, high kms, many accidents, riced out. Possible but hard.

Integra type-r is a good choice.

Fappin

01-20-2011, 01:25 AM

e36 M3

Unless the entire coolant system was replaced, you're gonna get raped. This is from a fellow E36 owner

Leung_Dog

01-20-2011, 05:33 AM

is300?

Ferra

01-20-2011, 06:59 AM

+1 for DC5

i had an RSX for a few years...
fun to drive and best of all, nothing ever went wrong with the car.... no major repair even after 220,000km....even the original clutch was still intact

Mugen EvOlutioN

01-20-2011, 07:53 AM

GabAlmighty

01-20-2011, 07:02 PM

I love surfing repo.com just out of curiousity, and I always find little gems:

So just out of curiosity. The ones with the prices listed, you just show up wih the money and pay that and you get the car? No auction or massive hidden fees? Cuz those are some damn cheap prices for cars.

roastpuff

01-20-2011, 07:36 PM

So just out of curiosity. The ones with the prices listed, you just show up wih the money and pay that and you get the car? No auction or massive hidden fees? Cuz those are some damn cheap prices for cars.

As far as I know, that's how it works. There's tax and a $300 fee, and you get the car.

Of course, the condition of the car itself can be a little dubious, so I advocate proper research on the history and a good look-over first.

Arash

01-20-2011, 08:29 PM

A nice red Toyota Yaris bro
2008 under 10k
http://images.craigslist.org/3ka3p83o15Z35U35P1b1k86badfe4579b1dab.jpg
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/2171171606.html

GabAlmighty

01-20-2011, 08:49 PM

As far as I know, that's how it works. There's tax and a $300 fee, and you get the car.

Of course, the condition of the car itself can be a little dubious, so I advocate proper research on the history and a good look-over first.
Ya, that's a given.

I remembered why I asked this question now:
Wouldn't you have to be careful of any liens on the car? Or if the car loan has actually been paid off? Or is this way past that stage? Ie. The bank only gets a percenteage of whatever the car sells for from the repo.

roastpuff

01-20-2011, 08:56 PM

Ya, that's a given.

I remembered why I asked this question now:
Wouldn't you have to be careful of any liens on the car? Or if the car loan has actually been paid off? Or is this way past that stage? Ie. The bank only gets a percenteage of whatever the car sells for from the repo.

I think in this case, the bank just gets a share of the car, and then the repo place gets a share. This sort of stuff should be way past the stage of liens.

I'm not sure, best to double-check first. Never personally bought a car from them, just had a friend who did.

Mr.C

01-20-2011, 10:29 PM

94 540i, some mods.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2100674137.html

I'd buy it; then again, I like European cars. Not sure if it fits the reliable bill. But I'd totally rock an old 5 series.

gramser57

01-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Mini Cooper S
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2146119974.html

epicbeardman

01-21-2011, 02:26 PM

Update: I found an 02 SIR (EP3) for 6500, but I got it down to 6000 off some shady Kingsway dealership. I LOVE the look of EP3 hatchbacks, and I've driven one before so I know exactly how they perform. I think they make great shells for some K20A2 powered goodness. I test drove it around, and drove it back to my house and so far no issues. Interior is clean, and there were no ICBC collision claims or anything (just a few for theft). The only thing I've seen wrong with it were a few scratches to the rear bumper and the gauge cluster lights aren't working, but that's not that important. Gonna do an inspection this weekend just to make sure. That being said, I got a few G's left over and I also have some money coming in. Anyone know where I can find a cheap K20A2 (type S not the JDM type R) and tranny? :D

GLOW

01-21-2011, 03:11 PM

Anyone know where I can find a cheap K20A2 (type S not the JDM type R) and tranny? :D

DrMike's thread has a cheap tranny in it

:troll:

RangeRover

01-24-2011, 04:17 AM

BMW 3 series are really good! You can get an 03 or 04 for 12gs!

Phil@rise

01-24-2011, 02:50 PM

an epic beard needs just the right set of wheels and this falls well within your price range http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2122722719.html

skylinergtr

01-24-2011, 03:11 PM

i would have to agree with an Acura TSX. I am trying to convince my sister to give up her Audi B6 for it.

Honda reliability, luxury, powerful 4 cylinder motor, fuel economy, and a timing chain engine. What more to ask for?

the only thing i wish it had was an optional awd system.

bloodmack

01-24-2011, 03:30 PM

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2173648348.html

:fullofwin:

Jgresch

01-24-2011, 03:48 PM

^ is that jtanners???
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Leopold Stotch

01-24-2011, 04:53 PM

bloodmack

01-24-2011, 05:48 PM

^ is that jtanners???
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idk, but its fucking sexy!

Nintensity

01-24-2011, 07:34 PM

idk, but its fucking sexy!

^ is that jtanners???
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Yeah it is, son of a b**** is selling the beauty!! :) so sexy mannnn