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924Kid

I know the idea of such a car is scarey to some of you guys, but I like big cars just as much as my little 924. The lease is up on my Honda next month (FINALLY!!

) and I've decided to just buy a used car since my daily commute/high mileage driving really puts strain on a car.....don't need to worry about getting dings, driving in winter, or commuting to Newark, NJ everyday as much with a used car. Plus I'm not looking to spend alot.

Can you guys make any suggestions? I'm looking for something like an older Mercedes 300-500 series, or an Infiniti Q45, older BMW 5 series, maybe Lexus even and old Caddy....something that's big, heavy, rides nice, and has power. I'm thinking something foreign made after 1990 or so, this way I know it will be a little more reliable and hold it's value slightly more.

Also, anybody in NJ (or nearby) looking to unload such a car?

Lizard · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 7:49 am Post subject:

umm, bmw and mercedies aren't really big and heavy,
big and heavy are Chevy impalas, and stuff like this.

I would say go with a BMW< but check the service records, if the car has had poor matenence it turns them into lemons imho, not too sure about mercedies
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Roger · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1235 Location: Cordova, TN

How much do you want to spend? I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid as my daily driver, and I realy enjoy it.
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

One of my favorite cars to drive ever is a Lincoln town car Cartier Edition. Even a regular Town car is a perfect beast to drive. Donuts are too much fun.

I love those big cars too.

D Hook · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3158 Location: Omaha, NE

My all-time favorite big car is the Crown Vic, followed close by the Mark VIII. Either can be had for less than $5,000 depending on mileage. The Crown Vic is cheaper to repair though. Both are RWD and respond well to sand bags in the trunk in snow, as long as the tires are good. My Crown Vic used to get about 18 in the city. My wife hates the Crown Vic but wanted me to buy a Mark. I chose a Mustang convertible instead. She swore she'd never drive it. "Perfect!" I said.

Neither hold their value as well as the others you mentioned. But my experience has been very, very good with the CVs. Extremely reliable, nice ride, cheap to own. YMMV.

I still want a Mark VIII.

Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Crap I forgot about Crown Vics. Loverly animals to throw around, as long as you have 4 miles in every direction!

924Kid · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:10 am Post subject:

Yeah, I thought about cars like that....but they're kinda floaty, and if you get rear ended you're likely to be in deep trouble. I don't know, I can't make up my mind for my next car. I love german....and all the 928s and 968s are a little pricey for me right now being in college.

My other option is to just fess up and lease another new car, but that's a whole other ball of wax, this time of year everyone is having deals cuz the 2004 are coming in, so there's alot to choose fromt there too......I just want something different! Like my 924!

Lizard · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:19 am Post subject:

you could buy a honda element and have everyone laugh at you
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924Kid · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:21 am Post subject:

Yeah I could, but if I want to really get em going, I'd go straight for an Aztek! (yellow one at that)

Paul · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:35 am Post subject:

MunkPuppy · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 2:37 pm Post subject:

If you want a heavy, safe car to drive in teh winter, buy an early 80s Volvo . Both the 200-series and 700-series are heavy. But, of you want to do donuts, get a 200-series; the 700-series are all front-wheel drive. However, of you were to decide on a Volvo, make sure it is CIS or EFI; not carbuereted. The carbuereted ones get positively abysmal gas milage. I get 14MPG from my 2.3l thanks to the diesel differential in the rear, but a standard diff gets better milage at the expense of less torque. And the beautiful thing about older Volvos is cheap parts and ease of repair (you should be familiar with the CIS system by now).
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CBass · Joined: 03 Nov 2002 Posts: 2807 Location: Vancouver, Canada

94/95 Ford Thunderbird SC. Now before you shudder in revulsion, remember that the SC was Fords flagship from 89-95, and it was quite a capable car. It has excellent independent rear suspension, and quite responsive handling for a car of its bulk, they do quite well in autoX.

The engine was a 3.8 liter supercharged V6, using an Eaton M90 blower, which has lots of potential, considering the stock power output was only around 230hp, and 330lbft. Easy modifications like exhaust and supercharger pulley can net impressive power gains, and if you port it as well, you can see well over 300hp.

The Thunderbird was a luxury touring coupe, so the ride and interior aren't too shabby either. Also an impressive note, the SC got 30mpg on the highway, good mileage for a 3900lb car.

This is the stock body too, the side skirts and rear valence came stock on all SCs. The 94/95 is the desirable one to have, for many reasons. It had a nicer interior, better engine tuning, bigger fuel injectors, etc.

Lizard · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 8:47 am Post subject:

yah but it is a FORD
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924Kid · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 2:43 pm Post subject:

No no no.....should be foreign

, sorry I could never really get into liking a Ford product. But anyway, right now its looking like a Benzo...i found a cool s420. Thanks for the input

1982Porsche924 · Joined: 14 Nov 2002 Posts: 679 Location: Cupertino, CA

I agree with D Hook on the Lincoln Mark VIII. Absolutely wonderful car.
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