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Golf or Jetta TDI - Great potential and mileage
GTI or Jetta GLI (w/200hp VR6) Great fun out of the box
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Looking for a new car come fall (m)
No, not to replace the M5! I'm looking to replace my '89 MkII Golf with about 180-190k miles with something 'new'. Not new as in, was rolled into the dealership 2 weeks ago, but new like, i'm comming off of a lease new.
Guys have any suggestions? Obviously i'd like to stay away from American cars. I live around Philadelphia so not too many weather related concerns.
Well, lets hear it. What would YOUR choice be?
Oh, and i'm trying to keep it under $15k.
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Not that far from where you are now:
Golf or Jetta TDI - Great potential and mileage
GTI or Jetta GLI (w/200hp VR6) Great fun out of the box
Mike Holbrook
Meridian, Idaho
1992 535im, 17", Euro M5 Throwing Stars 8's & 9's, FK-451 235/45s & 255/40s, M5 Sway Bars 25/20, Conforti chip, Lowes Ram Air, glass sunroof
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yeah, i was thinking about the Golfs. Definately high on my list. GTI turns out to be a bit pricey but the Golf GLS and Golf TDI are definately taking the poll right now.
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Funny -- there was a Jetta TDI @ Lime Rock last friday. A little stinky, but it went pretty good.
Originally Posted by TheGeak
Drew Z
Formerly 540iT/6, now . . . 3, 5, 7
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Wrx?
There must be off-lease WRXs in your price range (my cousin bought a new plain-Jane WRX sedan for $20k even). You would obviously want to find the right non-abused car, but this is true for anything fast in that price range.
Last edited by G Feller; 04-28-2004 at 01:34 PM. Reason: edit caps
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Early E36 M3's are starting to fall into the 15k range...
of course this would have some mileage on it, but if you could find a well maintained one you might be ok. The E36 M3 is really alot more of a daily driver than any ///M car that came before it as far as maintainence goes. Thats my choice
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Go with the GTI with the 1.8T, you can get them in your price range. Lots of fun parts for that engine.
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I'm assuming you want a nice, relaible daily driver and not another project car.
You can't beat a Honda for daily driving, cost and reliability.
Take your choice of the thousands of Accords EX's out there.
Choose a 4-cyl version, as the V6s have tranny issues.
Also, a nice Acura TL can be within your price range.
Stay away from Acura Integras, they are magnets for thieves (sp?).
I used to own a WRX; it gets much worse gas mileage then the window sticker says, plus insurance is pricey. It has also had a few minor problems.
Recent VW's have had reliablity problems, AFAIK.
Last edited by Kamil; 04-28-2004 at 04:32 PM.
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I wouldn't touch a VW made in the last 10 years with a 10 foot pole, and I only say that because I own one. Seriously. Stay away. Well, maybe a TDI with crank windows and cloth interior.
What about a base-model Mini Cooper?
Or a used Miata?
Or a nice 328i/is?
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At least make sure it wasn't a Mexican-made Jetta
Used 328 - there's a good suggestion.
I wouldn't touch a VW made in the last 10 years with a 10 foot pole, and I only say that because I own one. Seriously. Stay away. Well, maybe a TDI with crank windows and cloth interior.
What about a base-model Mini Cooper?
Or a used Miata?
Or a nice 328i/is?
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