[HansonBoy]

Sup RevScene. looking for a 4dr, good on gas, reliable in terms of maintenance, budget 2-4k.

this is not a WTB, just want to brainstorm and get some suggestions going.

My idea of a nice car is a 3rd gen civic, fits almost every criteria except only 2dr. 4dr civics and tegs look kinda.... weird :heckno:

[donjalapeno]

My 99 accord ;)

http://www.revscene.net/forums/664854-fs-1999-honda-accord-low-km-clean-%245200obo.html

4900 obo

[HansonBoy]

Very nice. Ill keep it in mind if i can scrounge up some extra moolah.

How are the older Accords in terms of maintenance?

[CP.AR]

Accord, Camry, Corolla.
My mom had a '94 Accord up until 2004. It was bulletproof inside and out - If we didn't trade it in for a CR-V I would have gladly took it

[Spectre_Cdn]

90-93 Accord

[donjalapeno]

Good it's a Honda!....12 years old with basic maintenance and it drives like its new.

In the past 2 years that I owned it I changed the o2 sensor, tranny fluid, pads and rotors and regular oil changes. My dad and I did all maintenance work at home super easy. I spent maybe 450 on maintence in the past 2 years drove it 26000k since I bought it

[TjAlmeida]

maybe an older vw tdi sedan.

[LIKEABOSS]

Accord

I've had my Accord for 8+ years and it still drives like new. The only issue I had to fix was a broken power lock. Super reliable, cheap to maintain, and very affordable replacement parts if you ever need them. :D

[TopsyCrett]

1990-1993 Accord (Our old one went till 360,000kms and still hauled ass.. sold it to a friend and it gave out at 380,000kms-ish because it started overheating... probably an easy fix.
1994-1997 Accord 4 cyl Updated from the previous gen... I'd opt for this choice if you find a clean example.
1998-2002 Accord 4 cyl, stay away from V6 automatics.

[FRStan]

1990-1993. Mine has 410,000 with regular maintenance

[PJ]

Acura EL :fullofwin:

[Limitless]

+1 for the Accord, my dad has been driving one since '96 and it's still running in good shape today.

[Soundy]

3G Accord (86-89). There's a guy on 3geez.com whose family has one with over 1M km. My first one was at 486,000km and still going strong when I wrote it off.

[freakshow]

I've always loved the body lines of the 94/95 accord, just has a clean look. I like the layout/position of the center console too.

http://cdn2.sulitstatic.com/images/2012/0401/081807720_081116823943d485a6b8669160a181ee5d7cc41b 62ef838d1.jpg

The '96/97 changed the front grill (which IMO is worse), and the tail lights switched to two-pieces instead of a single piece (which IMO, again, is worse)

[Sky_High]

^ I agree with the front grill. But IMO, the tear two-piece taillights look better though.

A simple "JDM" ahem "ebay mugen" grill would look the front looks so much nicer.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1781/4961/4452480090_large.jpg

[GabAlmighty]

Volvo 244

http://dayerses.com/data_images/posts/volvo-244-turbo/volvo-244-turbo-03.jpg

[Groot]

^sorry just had to.

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/gu-sak/20753250771/4/tumblr_m26w0qbNMo1qjh14a:haha:

[GabAlmighty]

^sorry just had to.

That's why I took mine out ;) haha.

[Over9K]

Someone make one of the POS accord.

"Hit Speed bump, breaks into a million rust pieces".

[narfy]

i'd recommend a 93-97 corolla... hardly anything goes wrong with these cars... might be the wolds most reliable car... seriously!!

that being said, early to mid 90's hondas are almost just as reliable, but waaaaay more fun to drive...

[JesseBlue]

i miss my old 93 accord se...not so much my 94 just coz it wasnt in perfect shape...

[BrRsn]

those old '91 accords were awesome. I'd take one with a few mods or a h22 swap any day as a DD.

Oh haro!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5275940615_807458b383.jpg

Sick I tells ya!

[mercyboy]

accord man.....90-93 had the best f22a engine built....i have 180km still running like a boss, even my friends 89 accord with 450km, still drive like it came off showroom floor....always trust your accord

[Over9K]

Asians -_- :rukidding:


LeSabre's are pretty sweet 4 door cars, extremely reliable, besides the head gasket issue.

They get pretty decent gas mileage as well, as long as they're maintained.

Unless you're looking for a standard, early 90's 300E? Then again the hydramatic's are silky smooth.

[1exotic]

If you look around you might come accross an Aristo in the 4k range, with 2JZ-GE.

http://dayerses.com/data_images/posts/toyota-aristo/toyota-aristo-02.jpg

[donjalapeno]

Asians -_- :rukidding:


LeSabre's are pretty sweet 4 door cars, extremely reliable, besides the head gasket issue.

They get pretty decent gas mileage as well, as long as they're maintained.

Unless you're looking for a standard, early 90's 300E? Then again the hydramatic's are silky smooth.

not sure if serious....

LE SABRES are the biggest (literally) pieces of shit on the road, not reliable at all and they dont even drive that nice. They weigh ten tons and the pos 3.8L makes like 204hp :rukidding:

[jpark]

1st gen gs300

if gas mileage is your concern as well, older accords, or 6th gen civics

[subordinate]

not sure if serious....

LE SABRES are the biggest (literally) pieces of shit on the road, not reliable at all and they dont even drive that nice. They weigh ten tons and the pos 3.8L makes like 204hp :rukidding:

Cheap as f. One can find one from 500 to 1,600. And save the rest of the money a rainy day.

That 3800 series 2 engine is one durable engine. The inside is roomy, not to mention trunk is huge. 204 hp and 230 torque.....

If you drive in the city a lot, go for the Honda accord/civic. But highway, I'll pick the lesabre with 3800 series 2.

Insurance might be cheaper on the le sabre as well. Both cars will have plentiful of cheap parts at the junkyard.