Car Under 20k?
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Car Under 20k?
Im looking to buy another car and I was wondering what you guys think I should look into. Im on a budget for a car under 20k, prefferably an Import, but one that has a decent amount of power. Thanks for any feedback. 
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2. Nissan Sentra SE-R
3. 2003 Honda Accord coupe
4. Acura RSX Base Model
5. Mazda Speed Protegé
6. Toyota Celica
7. Mazda 6i
8. Mitsubishi Eclipse
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2. Nissan Sentra SE-R
3. 2003 Honda Accord coupe
4. Acura RSX Base Model
5. Mazda Speed Protegé
6. Toyota Celica
7. Mazda 6i
8. Mitsubishi Eclipse
choose one...
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Rep Power: 0 the 04 SE-R lost everything i thought was desirable on it. the red numbered gauges with the cool number layout, the cool seats, the stereo, wheels, and of course the styling. i dont want one anymore.
whats your idea of decent power?
whats your idea of decent power?
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Silver7thGen
1. 2003 Civic Si Hatch
2. Nissan Sentra SE-R
3. 2003 Honda Accord coupe
4. Acura RSX Base Model
5. Mazda Speed Protegé
6. Toyota Celica
7. Mazda 6i
8. Mitsubishi Eclipse
choose one...
1. 2003 Civic Si Hatch
2. Nissan Sentra SE-R
3. 2003 Honda Accord coupe
4. Acura RSX Base Model
5. Mazda Speed Protegé
6. Toyota Celica
7. Mazda 6i
8. Mitsubishi Eclipse
choose one...
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Rep Power: 0 I have to agree with Gotti.... SRT-4 if you are getting something brand new. Or if you want to stick with an import, I would grab a one year old WRX with about 20,000 miles on it.
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Rep Power: 0 get an 02 si....it'll be cheaper since the 03's are tryin to move off the lot...and the 04's are right around the corner. you'll get a great deal and def. stay under 20k. theyre also so much fun to drive.
whatever you save, put towards a TURBO
whatever you save, put towards a TURBO
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Rep Power: 0 I went and checked out an 02 WRX, already dropped w/ rims, blowoff valve and a boost controller. It was frickin amazing after taking it for a spin. its going for 21k with 24,000 miles on it- what do you guys think? (its black)
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04s are out now, with the restyling. That car is now effectively a 3yr old car since the 02s came out in early 01.
FWIW, I sold my immaculate 02 Wagon (bought June 01) with 14k for 19000 back in January. Now the wagon is a bit cheaper than a sedan (~500 bucks or so).
My wagon had a short throw, the sedan's rear sway bar, MP3 player, K&N, catless up-pipe. Not really modded, just little things that made the car that much more enjoyable.
And at the time I sold mine, news of the restyled 04s wasn't out, much less could you get one.
Also, remember, its a modded car, so technically its worth less.
Check out NASIOC for decent selections of WRXs...
04s are out now, with the restyling. That car is now effectively a 3yr old car since the 02s came out in early 01.
FWIW, I sold my immaculate 02 Wagon (bought June 01) with 14k for 19000 back in January. Now the wagon is a bit cheaper than a sedan (~500 bucks or so).
My wagon had a short throw, the sedan's rear sway bar, MP3 player, K&N, catless up-pipe. Not really modded, just little things that made the car that much more enjoyable.
And at the time I sold mine, news of the restyled 04s wasn't out, much less could you get one.
Also, remember, its a modded car, so technically its worth less.
Check out NASIOC for decent selections of WRXs...
Originally posted by MegaCivic2k1
I went and checked out an 02 WRX, already dropped w/ rims, blowoff valve and a boost controller. It was frickin amazing after taking it for a spin. its going for 21k with 24,000 miles on it- what do you guys think? (its black)
I went and checked out an 02 WRX, already dropped w/ rims, blowoff valve and a boost controller. It was frickin amazing after taking it for a spin. its going for 21k with 24,000 miles on it- what do you guys think? (its black)
Originally posted by MegaCivic2k1
I went and checked out an 02 WRX, already dropped w/ rims, blowoff valve and a boost controller. It was frickin amazing after taking it for a spin. its going for 21k with 24,000 miles on it- what do you guys think? (its black)
I went and checked out an 02 WRX, already dropped w/ rims, blowoff valve and a boost controller. It was frickin amazing after taking it for a spin. its going for 21k with 24,000 miles on it- what do you guys think? (its black)
Thats a pretty good deal...i say take that and run....its awd what more u want??
