In reply to mtn :
QFT
In reply to mtn :
QFT
pinchvalve said:OK, but seriously, look for the Acura RL as well.
They are much nicer than an Accord and they can be had at that price.
Didn't find any RL's but I did find this, and my nephew lives in Austin....
EDIT: Or maybe this...
stroker said:MadScientistMatt said:I'm close to your size, and I was going to say GM W body, although they're hard to find with a manual. It did appear in a few special editions, although weirdly they never paired the supercharged 3.8 with one. Your budget would get a pretty decent example. They're pretty good at comfortable highway cruising. The main thing to watch out for is lower intake manifold gasket leaks on the 3.8s.
Bingo, although I think it's a slushbox despite being listed as a manual
Looks like the listing is fixed now to show it's an automatic. Bad O2 sensor readings can be a bit more than a sensor, though, including the LIM gasket giving a vacuum leak.
Okay, let's try rephrasing this. If the Miata is The Answer for inexpensive sports cars, what's The Answer for sedans? I'm anticipating the Camry as a response...
stroker said:Okay, let's try rephrasing this. If the Miata is The Answer for inexpensive sports cars, what's The Answer for sedans? I'm anticipating the Camry as a response...
There are actually many options for this, depending on exact needs and price range. The defacto answer to "sedan" is probably Avalon or Camry, but assuming midsize boring family sedan, there are a ton of good options, including the Optima, Fusion/Milan, Mazda6, Sonata, Accord, Epsilon Quadruplets...
It really is quite a different question; when you look at a 2-door sports car there have really only been 4 options that have depreciated in recent years once you take out the luxury brands (MR2, Miata, Skystice, 350z). And I'm not sure that the Sksytice has depreciated, I haven't looked.
stroker said:Okay, let's try rephrasing this. If the Miata is The Answer for inexpensive sports cars, what's The Answer for sedans? I'm anticipating the Camry as a response...
If your rephrasing is supposed to focus on inexpensive sedans then there are plenty of answers, but if you narrow it down to sports sedans, I feel like the answer is obvious. The BMW 3 series.
Pick your budget range and flavor of nostalgia and that will guide which model. There is a reason that these cars were considered the benchmark for so long and why there are specific series dedicated to the different generations, just like the Spec Miata series.
MPV isn't a bad choice. Those things handle better than they should..
stroker said:
I don't know anything about reliability of this model, but it does have the third pedal, and this one looks to be in pretty good shape.
In reply to stroker :
Yep. And I recommend you stay away from that one. :)
stroker said:
Not a sedan, but if you want a V8 Manual Transmission BMW, The Einhorn is for sale in your price range. Check the cars for sale section. It's better than this 540i you linked.
Is300s can sometimes be found for that money if you look hard enough.
In reply to Indy-Guy :
Was ist das "Einhorn", von dem Sie sprechen?
stroker said:In reply to Indy-Guy :
Was ist das "Einhorn", von dem Sie sprechen?
In reply to stroker :
Yes. I love them. They don't get much love on GRM though. I recall something about oil starvation issues in sweepers. The back seat is also quite small if you're trying to fit 4 real people.
stroker said:
The wiring harnesses disintegrate, and are no longer available.
I rarely see a running one for sale. That's a real shame, I think they were really good sleeper.
Get a town car or grand marquis
98+ Accord in either V6 or 4 cylinder flavors will do you right. 4 cylinders are a bit easier to work on in the engine bay.
In the past 3 months I've acquired the unicorn Jag (3.0 5 speed) with just 83K on the clock for $3K and the most "grandma fresh" Accord you've ever seen (2000, V6 automatic, 117K, mint condition) for $2600. I anticipate many years of service from both.
And everyone will scream about the unreliability but the Allroad would be absolutely baller. The poster isn't kidding when he said they are unstoppable in the snow. Mine was just off the chain in the snow, by comparison the FX4 F-150 on 33's felt like it was actively trying to kill me in any inclement weather.
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