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MJK · 03-21-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by peter12

What's the cost of your Civic going to be?

I won't get much for it...lets say for arguments sake I will have $10,000 to spend after I sell my car...

What's the best thing $10,000 can get me?

Johnny 99 · 03-21-2008, 06:53 PM

Let's have some more details on the '97 Civic, I'm looking to buy.

MJK · 03-21-2008, 08:19 PM

I am driving it across Canada in June...I will be in Calgary eventually.

'97 Civic LX
4 door Automatic
170,000 KM's

Will pass inspection and I justr spent $600 getting it ready for my big drive. It needed a couple bearings, brakes...standard stuff. Overall it is in decent shape with some dents, dings and rust.

Asian Lilliputian · 03-21-2008, 08:58 PM

There's a promotion on a 2008 Accent for 9,995. Lots of good reviews, no moonroof, but for a brand-new car with full warranty, that's a hella good deal.

Indi · 03-21-2008, 10:59 PM

I have a mazdaspeed3 I am selling, smoking deal for anyone interested......270Hp in a nice hot hatch, virtually brand new '07 with only 5K km......pm if you want some info

Svartsengi · 03-21-2008, 11:14 PM

I own a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. Bought it new from dealership. A used one would be in your price range. Its great on gas too. I haven't had any problems with it. No, I am not selling mine. It does have options like the sunroof you mentioned.

A previous poster mentioned a newer model Accent. This would be worth looking into as well.

Good Luck in your search.

Incinerator · 03-22-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MJK

I am driving it across Canada in June...I will be in Calgary eventually.

'97 Civic LX
4 door Automatic
170,000 KM's

Will pass inspection and I justr spent $600 getting it ready for my big drive. It needed a couple bearings, brakes...standard stuff. Overall it is in decent shape with some dents, dings and rust.

That's the exact car I had as my last vehicle, I had 220,000 km on it with more dings than I could count, sold it for $3600 about 2.5 years ago.

Dion · 03-22-2008, 01:03 AM

Svartsengi · 03-22-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dion

Pimp my ride Saskatchewan style

Bill Bumface · 03-22-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

That is true, but there is a recall, so it can be fixed for free by the dealership.

The problem is people will still kick in your door. Even though they won't get in, having a kicked in door still sucks.

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Originally Posted by Dan02

Lets be honest here, if you really wanna steal a car pretty much all cars are easy to steal.

Yeah, except usually you need at least a piece of metal, not just a shoe

Indi · 03-22-2008, 02:08 AM

yeah, well, it was a design flaw.....nobody who owns a 3 was happy, but Mazda stepped up (after a while) and fixed the problem....what more can be done about it. When I was working as a mechanic, I could legally by a door jimmy...took all of about 5-10 seconds to get inside a car.....not much difference in my books.
The 3 is a great car, built on a solid platform that has been a big money maker for mazda

Bill Bumface · 03-22-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Indi

yeah, well, it was a design flaw.....nobody who owns a 3 was happy, but Mazda stepped up (after a while) and fixed the problem....what more can be done about it. When I was working as a mechanic, I could legally by a door jimmy...took all of about 5-10 seconds to get inside a car.....not much difference in my books.
The 3 is a great car, built on a solid platform that has been a big money maker for mazda

Yup, there is a big difference. If you own a civic, when you come out to your car there won't be a giant dent in it. Break in attempts on 3's are crazy high because of this problem.

Indi · 03-22-2008, 05:09 AM

I agree....but if someone wants in, they are going to get in....regardless of the way! this really wasnt a huge problem until it received air time on the news, and on boards like this...then every tom dick and punk knew about it.
Mazda puts the stickers on the windows, and you can always get an aftermarket alarm, most punks wont start smacking the door if they see the little light blinking in the dash.
Regardless, great little cars...

Peanut · 03-22-2008, 11:04 AM

I'm selling a 2001 Mazda Protege (I think they became Mazda 3 in 2002 or 2003?). Anyways, it's an 'ES' so has the sport package , sunroof, spoiler, alloy rims, etc.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...=mazda+protege

moncton golden flames · 03-22-2008, 11:22 AM

Get the new Civic Coupe and have some fun on the road.

Nuje · 03-22-2008, 01:40 PM

I'd suggest a 3. I have yet to have my door damaged. The paint is a little thin yes (kinda bugs me) but otherwise, not a single complaint. I've had the recall done, and the sticker is on my door letting all know that hitting the door in the right spot will not get an open door, but will set off an alarm instead. The Proteges are great too. Not as much power, but handle quite well from what I've heard, and the initial depreciation is bigger (that may seem like a con, but in my opinion, it means that a 6 year old Protege won't be overpriced whereas a 6 year old Civic might be, and a 6 year old Corolla definitely will be). As long as you don't look at a car as an investment (which nobody should really, that is NOT what they are) then you should be good.

Bill Bumface · 03-23-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuje

The paint is a little thin

Are they made in North America, or Japan?

I know lots of cars made in North America now have ty paint in order to meet tougher environmental regulations. Apparently the old process of painting with the good stuff is really bad for the air.

DementedReality · 03-23-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MJK

I won't get much for it...lets say for arguments sake I will have $10,000 to spend after I sell my car...

What's the best thing $10,000 can get me?

i bought an 03 Jetta for $10,000 in October. Not a bad car, still worry every so often that it will break down, but thats prob the case for any 5 year old used car.

Sample00 · 03-23-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DementedReality

i bought an 03 Jetta for $10,000 in October. Not a bad car, still worry every so often that it will break down, but thats prob the case for any 5 year old used car.

depending on the KM's you could get yourself an extended warranty..

Mango · 03-23-2008, 08:19 AM

I'm another Mazda 3 owner and I'm exteremly happy with my car. I've had the door problem fixed and the dealership I've dealt with up to this point has been very helpful. Above all, I absolutely love driving the car. It's easy to handle and economical on gas.