What Cars?
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What cars would you guys recommend for me to look at? I need a new winter vehicle but it'll probably turn into a year round vehicle too...
Stipulations:
-HAS to be 5speed/6speed manual
-either FWD, 4x4, or AWD, preferably the later but that kinda screws with the price range usually~$10,000, give or take about a grand. If the price on the vehicle is $12,001 or more don't post it because I already know what I'd probably get in that price range.
So far I've thought of a WRX, Legacy, and a Mazda6.
I'd prefer something that looks a little sportier or luxurious, not a bland grocery getter like a Taurus or anything like that. -
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Know of any RS's locally? I guess I'm really not in a position to buy a vehicle that isn't within like 150miles of here...
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Car only, something with better mileage than my Mustang (17/21)
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StangerBanger96;192834 wrote:
Know of any RS's locally? I guess I'm really not in a position to buy a vehicle that isn't within like 150miles of here...Shipping is very reasonable if you get in contact with the right companies. Most places can get a car to you within a week or two max.
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thrash;192855 wrote:
uh... you said "awd", "manual", and "luxurious" and "10,000"the answer is A4 or S4, depending on your year and preferences. There are always a few for sale in minneapolis.
Ah yeah forgot to mention I'd been looking at A4's as well.
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You're looking for a headache if you buy a used A4 w/ higher miles.
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integra_gsr98;192865 wrote:
You're looking for a headache if you buy a used A4 w/ higher miles.Good to know, what about S4's? Though I haven't really seen any of them...any issues with them to be aware of?
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I'd push back on the notion that a high miles A4 is a headache. if an A4 is a headache, an S4 will certainly be more so. But i don't think either is going to be a problem, honestly.
Rubber in the suspension will tend to be worn out in any higher mileage car... this is either something you notice or it isn't. I replaced 100% of the body mounts / bushing in my 20 year old Audi, but I drove that car harder than 99.9% of people ever do.
We have a 2000 VW passat (same as a 2000 A4, but bigger) and it's been quite reliable for us. It's nearing 90k miles on it.
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the stock turbos on 1.8T and 2.7T s4s can be problematic if the car was modded or a non-synthetic oil was used.
That's ok -- on the 1.8T cars, that's a good excuse to put in a K04 kit and make an honest 300hp. On the B5 S4, turbo replacement means pulling the motor and is a non-trivial affair.
2 years ago i bought a 96 A4 with 150k miles on it for a friend of mine in town for $5000. I put another $500 or so in parts into it (timing belt, crank seal, filters, fluids, etc) and it's been a problem free for him since (well, the battery died from sitting too long).
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