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by **Vindicate** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:55 pm

Ok... Updated list.. here goes.. These are all cars I would be willing to drive. Also, I was using the search variables of Under 10,000$ (Canadian), Under 150,000km, Years 1996 or newer, and lastly Alberta ads only. These were found on http://www.autotrader.ca

Honda Civic Years 1996-2003, 40+ found.
Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth Neons 1996-2003 40+ found.
Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 1996-2004, 20-25 found.
Volkswagen Jetta, 1996-2000, 10-15 found.
Hyundai Tiburon, 1996-2001 5-10 found.
Acura Integra, 1996/1997 4-5 found.

I'm leaning towards the '99-'01 Tiburons.

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/deta ... no=2&srt=1

That's an example of one of the ones I found.

by **stephensmia** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:27 am

Yeah ut most people are happy with what they get from the dealer cause they paided $30,000 so it must fast.

by **Jonathan** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:22 am

I suppose. But equivalent effort from the competition will put them far faster than you.

by **stephensmia** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:15 am

"I just can't get over that whopping 98 lb. ft of torque stock, then thinking about investing the effort to try to squeeze more from it."

Thats half the fun. The other half is beating people in it and then telling the what I had under the hood.

by **Jonathan** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:02 am

"When I was back home I had 2 D15B7 blocks behiend my house that where in good condition and ready for racing."

Racing? Are you trying to "crack" 17s? I just can't get over that whopping 98 lb. ft of torque stock, then thinking about investing the effort to try to squeeze more from it. Sorry, getting off topic.

by **stephensmia** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:51 am

parts for a civic are a dime a dozen. When I was back home I had 2 D15B7 blocks behiend my house that where in good condition and ready for racing. If I needed any part it was only a phone call away. I do agree get a sedan if money is tight, you'll save on insurance.

by **Jonathan** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:42 am

I'd burn a Honda if someone gave it to me. They are such a pain in the ass to work on and they'll puke out anything that is required to handle torque, ex: CV Axles, transaxles, etc. Parts are more expensive than other cars as well. Toyota parts=rapage too. Cavaliers aren't that great, nor Neons.

If I were going for a compact car, I'd get either a used Focus, a Corolla, Mazda 3. But really, I'd go for a midsize car. Not a lot of real world difference in gas mileage, insurance is cheaper for a midsize car, they aren't a tiny torture chamber. More room for people, audio, whatever you like.

by **stephensmia** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 12:33 am

In my opinion cheap+reliable= Honda.
The parts are so easy to come by and I've seen those things rack up 200,000+ miles and still run like a champ.

by **Scarrell** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:49 pm

Neons are junk.. i think Honda is crap, but Corollas are nice and Cavaliers are dependable.. plus they dont rattle much(well in my experiences).. me and my girlfriend have been looking to get a Cavalier actually, that or a nice small automatic car, or an extended cab S-10 or some other ex cab truck..

by **swimmerdude** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 7:22 pm

why not something like a jeep. my family has had great experience with jeeps, they practically last forever

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