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Old 04-08-2011, 09:01 AM   #1
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So my GF car is dead and we need to replace it (Thanks for your guys' help in diagnosing, just wasn't worth to fix). We're looking at something in the $9000 range. Somewhere near Edmonton and Calgary would be nice. Please keep it low... we're poor college students.

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Old 04-08-2011, 09:05 AM   #2
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Maybe PM Pylon, the guy did a great job of getting me into a car.
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Buy a 2001-2005 Civic.
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Old 04-08-2011, 09:12 AM   #4
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So my GF car is dead and we need to replace it (Thanks for your guys' help in diagnosing, just wasn't worth to fix). We're looking at something in the $9000 range. Somewhere near Edmonton and Calgary would be nice. Please keep it low... we're poor college students.

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A coworker has a van for sale, did you want me to ask him about it?
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I doubt a 20ish girl wants a van. lol
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Old 04-08-2011, 09:15 AM   #6
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What are your needs?

If it's just bumming around town in a cheap and reliable way, I'd recommend something like a used Fit, Civic, Mazda 3, Impreza.

If saving money is important, chances are you can get a better deal going the private route, as sometimes people don't really know the market value of their car or are more susceptible to negotiation.
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Old 04-08-2011, 09:36 AM   #7
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2002 Mazda Protege 5.

Good reliable little car, its a hatchback so its useful for a young couple that might need to haul stuff. FWD, good in the snow, pretty nice interior design and ergonomics.


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Old 04-08-2011, 09:48 AM   #9
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Yeah she prefers a car or SUV. Well she actually said no Van. Thanks though!

She's not really sure, she's the type that just wants a good car that won't have much problems in the future... but don't we all...
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I doubt a 20ish girl wants a van. lol
Had to ask, but it shouldn't matter what she wants.
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Old 04-08-2011, 10:03 AM   #11
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So I incorrectly read the first part of the original post. I missed the word car.

That made my initial take of the post as his GF is dead and he needs to replace the GF and needs a different car to attract some new talent. You don't want to know what I was thinking on the part that mentioned diagnosing his GF with something and it not being worth the fix.....


Anyways....

How about this. A nice family sized car though it might run a bit more tha 9k. 4 doors for her and sporty for him.

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Old 04-08-2011, 10:12 AM   #12
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Stick with the Japanese small cars if efficiency and reliability are her top concerns.

For SUVs, she could look at Rav4s and CRVs. I think a Chev Tracker and its sister cars are decent as well and they have Suzuki guts.
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Ah crossovers....when you want the driving dynamics of a truck, and the interior space of a compact.

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Snipped this from my Consumer Reports online...

Best and Worst in reliable used cars.

http://img31.imageshack.us/i/crbestworstcars.jpg/
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Ah crossovers....when you want the driving dynamics of a truck, and the interior space of a compact.
And the exterior space of a full-size sport-ute.

I hate crossovers.

But a Rav4 and a CRV aren't crossovers, IMO. They really are small sport-utes, aka sport-cutes.
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Old 04-08-2011, 10:25 AM   #16
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I happen to have a 2008 Yaris with around 50-60k Km on it. Good little car, automatic, great on fuel, No recalls on it :P

It might be more then 9000 though, probably looking for 10500 to 11000, still under warranty for 2 more years I believe. It is my wifes car and we have been mulling with the idea so if you are intestested we can decide for sure.

Let me know
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Snipped this from my Consumer Reports online...

Best and Worst in reliable used cars.

http://img31.imageshack.us/i/crbestworstcars.jpg/
Toyota (including Lexus and Scion) dominates their best list.
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Poor college students willing to spend $9000? AWESOME! While I don't own a Civic, I've heard nothing but good things as far as dependability and easy maintenance are concerned. Servicing and insurance should remain low for such a car. For $9000 I'm sure you could get something around the 2005 year range.
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some good websites that review new and used cars, and gives you general pricing info

http://beta.kbb.com/

http://www.edmunds.com/used-cars/

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/used-cars/
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