Need a car 2-6k in cash suggestions?

[j.smooth4]

I want a car that isn't some basic accord/civic/corolla/camry/altima/ but costs cheap around 3k-6k so I can buy it in cash.

I'm looking at reliability, looks, comfort, maintenance/parts costs, lower insurance, and possible resale value.

I'm 24 and have a year and a half of college left.

I was thinking several main options.


05-08 dodge charger

03-06 infiniti g35

Lexus gs300

bmw 325 series (maintenance)

Mercedes Sedan (unsure of which model but that maintenance )

Chevy Impala

Camero SS

Pontiac Firebird

Dodge Ram

Chevy Tahoe 01-06

Mitsubishi galant

03-06 Monte Carlo

Crown Vic

Buick Regal

Grand Marquis

Please Add any suggestions. I want a good reliable daily driver for my short commute to work that also is something I can go out with that has some style/power and still be proud of driving.


Was mad at my mom because she said all these cars I've been looking at are all hood cars and I'll be pulled over.

 

[j.smooth4]

Also who has driven any of these cars?

 

[KyokushinKarateMan]

That Crown Victoria P71 or the Mercury Marauder EASILY the top two choices, considering the things you're looking for in your next car.

If you're leaning towards Crown Vic or Charger check this thread http://www.thecoli.com/threads/about-to-cop-no-pun-intended-an-ex-police-unit.349073/ and hit the site up that I linked further down in a later post.

And if you find something you like on the site don't worry about it being so far away, they'll ship it right to you ($500 average cost is what I've found around the net).

 

[j.smooth4]

That Crown Victoria P71 or the Mercury Marauder EASILY the top two choices, considering the things you're looking for in your next car.

If you're leaning towards Crown Vic or Charger check this thread http://www.thecoli.com/threads/about-to-cop-no-pun-intended-an-ex-police-unit.349073/ and hit the site up that I linked further down in a later post.

And if you find something you like on the site don't worry about it being so far away, they'll ship it right to you ($500 average cost is what I've found around the net).

Interesting a lot of brothers I know down here in the DC area go to police auctions and get the crown vics dumb cheap for 1-3 stacks then pay a stack or two to clean it up.

 

[unit321]

Crown vic would be the cheapest to maintain, parts cost wise. It would be expensive to run daily as MPG is very low.
I would suggest getting a Honda Civic or Mazda Protege for reliability reasons.

 

[j.smooth4]

Crown vic would be the cheapest to maintain, parts cost wise. It would be expensive to run daily as MPG is very low.
I would suggest getting a Honda Civic or Mazda Protege for reliability reasons.

Damn to be honest the charger and infiniti are top on the list for me

 

[the cac mamba]

smart thing to do for 3 to 6 k is a honda or a hyundai

outta those choices...just stay the fukk away from that benz and beamer

actually might suggest that mitsubishi galant

 

[Ricky Church]

2002 BMW 745Li

 

[unit321]

Damn to be honest the charger and infiniti are top on the list for me

The Infiniti is nice but will put you in the poor house when you need to repair it.

 

[Bawon Samedi]

I would get the Charger. I feel its a bang for your buck and will disagree with the cliche that American cars are built bad....Because its usually exaggerated. BUT I would get the Charger only if the previous owner kept it in good shape, if so its the bang for your buck on the list.

Lets see...

• A head turner
• A sporty sedan that gives you a sporty feel, plus you can further mod it.
• Roomy.
• Reliability is okay... Not Honda good, but still manageable.
• Cheap
• Since its American maintenance will not be expensive.
• Great horsepower(again sporty feel)
• Gas is okay. Depends if you want V6 or V8.

My only concern would be insurance.

 

[Mr210]

The charger

 

[scarlxrd]

You don't want a "basic" car but you're bringing basic money to the table breh. You need to be thinking about maintenance on these shyts instead of stunting.

 

[Captain]

I would get the Charger. I feel its a bang for your buck and will disagree with the cliche that American cars are built bad....Because its usually exaggerated. BUT I would get the Charger only if the previous owner kept it in good shape, if so its the bang for your buck on the list.

Lets see...

• A head turner
• A sporty sedan that gives you a sporty feel
• Roomy.
• Reliability is okay... Not Honda good, but still manageable.
• Cheap
• Since its American maintenance will not be expensive.
• Great horsepower(again sporty feel)
• Gas is okay. Depends if you want V6 or V8.

My only concern would be insurance.

Hello no! A first gen Charger with the Fisher-Price interior?

I do like that, speaking just grammatically, your post is good.

 

[Captain]

So I like how everybody is ignoring the obvious fact that OP is trying to ball on a budget ain't no shortcuts playboy!

 

[Bawon Samedi]

Hello no! A first gen Charger with the Fisher-Price interior?

I do like that, speaking just grammatically, your post is good.

True true.

And I do agree with your other post that there is no short cuts... I would at least try for a 10k budget.