What kind of car should I get?

depthcharge wrote:

Ronald Kirsch wrote: The new Corolla really goes with its standard 100KW engine.

Other cars that could be considered are the 4 cylinder GM and Ford products. We get them from Europe these days, as opposed to badge engineered Japanese products, or even the locally assebled products of the past. You know the Focus, Fiesta, Vectra, Astra. Are they any good?

Kirschy, if you're in the market for those local models, consider the Mazda 3. Excellently reviewed and not a bad looker. Take one for a spin.

I think I'll go to the government ex-fleet auction tommorrow, see if I get something there

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AgentWood wrote:

Ronald Kirsch wrote: My current car ain't a chick magnet. Maybe I should get one.

this chick doesn't care what kind of car a man drives--all that matters is who's driving it.

What a smart chick this one is.
Unfortunately your sisters aren't all like you. Then again do I want someone who likes my car or me.

Friendchip wrote: What the F&*k has this to do with NO?

Ok you want a link my old car got me to 2 New Order gigs. I hope the new one will do at least the same.

I went to the ex government fleet auctions on Saturday. I ended getting a 2003 Ford Focus, 2 liter, duel airbags, abs alloy wheels, front power windows, etc ect, 13000 km , for $15.800. Its insured now for $21.000. I was originally after a Corolla, but I just couldn't go past the low milage. Plus it still has a year warranty.

Ronald Kirsch wrote: I went to the ex government fleet auctions on Saturday. I ended getting a 2003 Ford Focus, 2 liter, duel airbags, abs alloy wheels, front power windows, etc ect, 13000 km , for $15.800. Its insured now for $21.000. I was originally after a Corolla, but I just couldn't go past the low milage. Plus it still has a year warranty.

Oh no, that's not the kind of car you should get. Not at all.

bLuE oRdEr wrote:

Ronald Kirsch wrote: I went to the ex government fleet auctions on Saturday. I ended getting a 2003 Ford Focus, 2 liter, duel airbags, abs alloy wheels, front power windows, etc ect, 13000 km , for $15.800. Its insured now for $21.000. I was originally after a Corolla, but I just couldn't go past the low milage. Plus it still has a year warranty.

Oh no, that's not the kind of car you should get. Not at all.

Why not? I did say I'd do the sensible thing. Ah yes, I never did see myself owning a Ford either. Actually I always thought Fords were crap. This one however is designed and engineeried in Germany and made in Belgium. Should be a good highway cruiser.

Well, if you're going for sensible, it sounds like you made a good choice. Congratulations!

PS-- what model Focus?

bLuE oRdEr wrote: Well, if you're going for sensible, it sounds like you made a good choice. Congratulations!

PS-- what model Focus?

I don't know if the model designations translate, but its an LX. It has everything except for a trip computer, automatic climate control (it has air conditioning) and cruise control.

forget it just get a bmw new or used

Gaurav Rana wrote: forget it just get a bmw new or used

2 reasons. New BMW are rediculously exxcy here due to government tax, and old beemers are notoriously expensive to maintain and repair.

New BMWs look too Japanese or Korean. Especially the 3 Series that they are flooding the States with. Now a 7 series....

Saw a dude driving a VW pickup with a diesel engine. Claims 40 mpg in the city.