Best Car For $15,000?
 

I'm looking for advise here, I want to buy a used car, not looking to spend tons as I'd rather spend on other stuff.

I want speed and power mixed with good looks. Price range 15,000 - 18,000

I do not want a I4, minimum V6, or V8, and no older than 2003.

I've come to the following:

2005 Chrysler 300C
2004-2007 Maxima
Altima 3.5
Magnum RT
Used 350Z or G35 (2003) from the states or here, although in that price range I'm a little leary on the quality.
2005 Mustang GT

Do you guys have any better suggestions or warnings?

Nissan Altima SE-R
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

http://www.motorwayamerica.com/resou...tima+SE-R+.jpg

you didnt say H4 so how about a used 04-05 wrx?

in that case maxima altima and GTI all sucks than

s2000 or tsx

Out of your list, the Z. 2 seaters ftw!

why not I4? S2000, Itr, RSX-S
For 15K you wont get a good condition nor low kms 350z. Also the first yr of 350z has lots of problems. ECU,tranny,driveshaft,power window motor. Not all of them has the same problems, but lots :)

I heard rsx's are hella expensive when it comes to insurance.

$2700 a year with 35% discount


s2k wont be cheap on insurance either

s2k is not cheap on insurance at all

Toyota Aristo - Toyota Soarer

older RSX-S for under $15,000, take the rest and mod it!

Insurance is an issue too, RSX is out of the question, as is S2000, I want a V6-V8 engine.

u dont want to pay for high insurance vehicle


yet you dont mind paying the gas for a V6-V8

hmm

well you're getting something in return for that gas money having a v6-v8... power.
what are you getting in return for high insurance rates buying an rsx? .... not much.

buy a 98 civic and do this:
http://www.importtrenz.com/v3/catalo...RI/K098645.jpg

add a turbo... money very well spent.

^please don't!

Might not be what you're looking for but maybe a Pontiac G6 GT. You can almost get a new one for $15K considering that the Pontiac moniker won't be around.

A rule of thumb is expect to spend $1K to $2K in random repairs for any used car. Try to get as new and as low km as possible!

i was going to say ITR. its in your price range although insurance might bite pretty badly

4 dr or 2 dr preferably? makes it easier for us to help you out

Honda Accord Coupe V6

This model year:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...cord_coupe.jpg

Its actually not a bad car to own. Within the price range (or less), Fairly decent power, looks not too bad. Got a V6!

All your requirements met.

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dual exhaust!!!! thats like 3g right there!

hmm from that list I would pick the G35...

From the list, I'd go G35 or 350z.. but 15 grand wouldn't get you a very good one.
Have you considered a TSX?

+1, but expect a pretty thirsty V6 for the performance/practicality you are getting, I was gonna say the TL too, but again quite bad on gas.

Out of your list, I'd definitely go for a mustang GT even though the new/current model is a much nicer car, the old one's not too bad. Don't even look at the V6 though, it's pure garbage.

To warn you, mercedes C-class is a big no no, in fact any newer mercedes will bite a huge chunk out of your bank account nowadays, and for a guy looking at 15k cars...

You might be able to find an E36 M3 for that price range, but those are quite old and pretty rare cars.