New Car??
#1
09-05-2011, 09:57 AM
New Car??
Hi all,
Ive be pondering the thought of a new vehicle. I hit 140,xxx milies and my monte has been have things i need to fix here and there way too often the last few months to the point where its draining my money to fast lol.
Ive been looking under the 13,000 price range..
I found a few vehicles Ill post them one by one for now as I find them, I mean I usually know whats good and whats not I just want some 2nd opinions from you all
Ill start with a Lexus IS300. Tell me what you think, are they reliable, are they any good.
2002 Lexus IS 300, $8,995 - Cars.com
2003 Lexus IS 300, $12,750 - Cars.com
Ive be pondering the thought of a new vehicle. I hit 140,xxx milies and my monte has been have things i need to fix here and there way too often the last few months to the point where its draining my money to fast lol.
Ive been looking under the 13,000 price range..
I found a few vehicles Ill post them one by one for now as I find them, I mean I usually know whats good and whats not I just want some 2nd opinions from you all
Ill start with a Lexus IS300. Tell me what you think, are they reliable, are they any good.
2002 Lexus IS 300, $8,995 - Cars.com
2003 Lexus IS 300, $12,750 - Cars.com
#2
09-05-2011, 10:00 AM
i dont think i could pay 13k for a car with 80000 miles on it. Lexus has a very high resale. i have got to detail a few from a toyota dealer ship i work for and they drive great tho.
#3
09-05-2011, 10:02 AM
Driving Impressions
Lexus did it right by creating a sporty sedan that delivers on its promise of athletic behavior and invigorating action. The IS 300 strives to satisfy enthusiastic drivers who can appreciate a taut suspension and a RWD layout with curve-hugging capabilities. When pushing hard on the gas pedal, the IS 300 is prepared to respond with a level of energy that can come as a surprise. Better yet, the sedan’s athletic maneuvers aren’t accompanied by a decline in ride comfort.
Well behaved in ordinary driving, an IS 300 is ready to be pushed. The E-Shift automatic transmission operates easily and effectively. Flicking neatly between gears, the manual gearbox is among the better choices.
Well behaved in ordinary driving, an IS 300 is ready to be pushed. The E-Shift automatic transmission operates easily and effectively. Flicking neatly between gears, the manual gearbox is among the better choices.
Hi `Josh, I like the Lexus IS, and they have put 2gether
a great package...I like that they are a v6 & RWD...
If it's a maintained one & a clean CarFax it would be a sweet ride....I know it's not a Monte, but it's a whole different animal, but a reliable one : )
Keep searching and find the one that right for you...
Good Luck 4-Sure & let us know what you decide
p.s. If you get a Lexus, you still are required to check in often to the MCF..
It's part of our Membership requirement : ) 4-Sure !!!
Last edited by Space; 09-05-2011 at 10:07 AM.
#4
09-05-2011, 11:01 AM
There Are only a few foreign manufactures I like and Lexus is one of them.
Also wanted to add that Whatever I get will probably be black. If Im going to switch cars than I want a black one. I think My wheels would look good on that car, as long as they fit, I forget the other bolt pattern on my wheels, not sure what the Lexus has.
Space. If I go through with another vehicle, I will defiantly check is a few times a week, theres more on this site than just Monte Carlos lol.
Also wanted to add that Whatever I get will probably be black. If Im going to switch cars than I want a black one. I think My wheels would look good on that car, as long as they fit, I forget the other bolt pattern on my wheels, not sure what the Lexus has.
Space. If I go through with another vehicle, I will defiantly check is a few times a week, theres more on this site than just Monte Carlos lol.
#5
09-05-2011, 11:12 AM
i remember a while back you posted that you would like a Chrysler 300. you could easily find one of those for around 13k with 60-80k on it
#7
09-05-2011, 12:09 PM
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Well those, and a CTS could fall in the same category. Very nice but repairs will kill. What about an fbody or gto. Both are very nice cars. You could maybe even find a cheap c5 corvette, but then again repairs kill.
#9
09-05-2011, 03:03 PM
Hi `Josh & Member's,
I'm just happy that we have so many choice out there to select from...I think there's a make & model out there for everyone's budget & likes...& it pays to search until you find the right one for you...Take it for as long a test drive that the owner/dealer will permit...
I think the worse thing a buyer can do is buy a car they think they liked, but only to find out a week or so later that you don't like `it...I know there are dealers that have some take backs, but I promise ~> they will charge you 4-Sure..
I've learned their no free rides in `Life...U pay one way or the other....I'm learning to be a Smart Buyer & not get blinded by my desire to have "NOW" WoW...That's all ?
I've enjoyed reading the member's good suggestions, but in the end (?), you have to pay for it, love `it ~>, so I wish you the best in finding your Dream Machine in your Price Range..
Good Luck 4-Sure
I'm just happy that we have so many choice out there to select from...I think there's a make & model out there for everyone's budget & likes...& it pays to search until you find the right one for you...Take it for as long a test drive that the owner/dealer will permit...
I think the worse thing a buyer can do is buy a car they think they liked, but only to find out a week or so later that you don't like `it...I know there are dealers that have some take backs, but I promise ~> they will charge you 4-Sure..
I've learned their no free rides in `Life...U pay one way or the other....I'm learning to be a Smart Buyer & not get blinded by my desire to have "NOW" WoW...That's all ?
I've enjoyed reading the member's good suggestions, but in the end (?), you have to pay for it, love `it ~>, so I wish you the best in finding your Dream Machine in your Price Range..
Good Luck 4-Sure