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Buying a Car
« Thread Started on Mar 7, 2012, 6:26pm »
My limit is $3000. I'd prefer an automatic transmission because I'm not stellar with a standard. 4/AWD would be nice, as well. Combined MPG must not be lower than 15. Any recommendations? So far, I've looked into a Cherokee, Pathfinder, 4Runner, and Subaru Outback. While there are definitely Range/Land Rovers being sold on CraigsList for $3k and less, I am guessing the reason behind that is their tendency to be high maintenance.

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Re: Buying a Car
« Reply #1 on Mar 8, 2012, 3:57am »
I'm not really in much of a position to help (being in Australia) but...

Have you checked out Toyota Landcruisers? I have no idea if they're available with automatic gearbox or not however.

In regards to RangeRovers & LandRovers, I don't think they are any more high maintenance than any other 4WD but the spares have always been quite expensive outside the UK. Even here in Australia were we were building them for our own local market, the spares were high priced in comparison to Toyota Landcruisers.

In regards to the 4Runner, they seem to be nothing much more than a 'sports' Hilux. We call the Hilux the Rollux over here because they have an above average tendency to be involved in rollover accidents - I'm a little biased, I've seen several Hilux trucks that were in such accidents and at least one 4Runner as well because the drivers could not handle off-road conditions.
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Re: Buying a Car
« Reply #2 on Mar 8, 2012, 10:44pm »
I have a Tacoma and it's a great truck - downside is, everyone knows it. Best vehicle I ever owned was a '67 Landrover. Started it with a crank everyday because I couldn't afford a new starter - you could fix it with a rock and a screwdriver. It would go anywhere. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Landrover product, even a newer one, even though parts are more expensive.

Subarus are also GTG. I had the 'opportunity' to put a crate engine in one and was impressed with their simplicity. It was like working on a Volkswagon that was watercooled and faced backwards - you can definitely see the influence. The most expensive part of low-budget modern cars is of course, the emissions parts. Every Toyota I've ever owned has been nothing short of fantastic BTW. Too bad Detroit can't build a reliable vehicle to compete with them anymore.

ETA: I'd rethink the automatic - I'd prefer a manual for a number of reasons, and you just need practice. Used cars with automatics scare me because you can feel a manual clutch slipping, but not so much an automatic.
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« Reply #3 on Mar 9, 2012, 12:58am »
Thanks for the input, both of you. Any recommendations are welcome, as well. I'm sort of upset that I'll likely end up buying something from a foreign auto company, but it's an absolute truth that they are generally longer lasting, maintenance is much simpler, and most seem to have better gas mileage. I know sooner or later I'll have to get better with a standard; it will likely be determined if the price and car are both right.
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« Reply #4 on Mar 9, 2012, 3:16am »
Toyota Landcruisers apparently are great for turning into technicals and used around the world.

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« Reply #5 on Jun 6, 2012, 1:32am »
Finally picked up something. It's a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. 4.0 I6 that runs strong. Pictures will be sent soon.
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« Reply #6 on Jun 6, 2012, 8:11am »
That's my car, too! How funny. It's really reliable, I have to say, good mileage, good handling, good carry capacity, the only thing that has ever been wrong with it is the water pump, I had the mechanic fix it after I failed miserably. (Mine's a 96' though, not a 95'.)
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« Reply #7 on Jun 8, 2012, 1:24am »
No kidding?

Mine needs a front driveshaft and has a few leaks that I've yet to fix. But for as cheap as I got it, I'm not complaining. Standard or automatic?
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« Reply #8 on Jun 8, 2012, 2:18am »
Automatic. I've never actually learned to drive stick! It's something I've been meaning to do. And yeah, if you got it for $3000, that IS cheap! I got mine for $15,000.
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« Reply #9 on Jun 8, 2012, 2:31am »
I actually got it for $1800. I'm sure I'll end up dumping another grand into it to make it run perfect.

When did you buy yours, though?
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« Reply #10 on Jun 9, 2012, 1:43am »
I got it from my parents, they bought in new some two years before I had it.
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Re: Buying a Car
« Reply #11 on Jun 10, 2012, 4:56pm »
I'm gonna need to start looking, gonna get a little toyota pickup. That way I can toss my dirtbike in the back whenever I want.
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« Reply #12 on Jun 10, 2012, 5:15pm »
If I could have a road cruiser for under $3000, I'd get an el camino. It has hauling capabilities but it can navigate turns better than a pickup.
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« Reply #13 on Jun 11, 2012, 1:54am »
They're also really strong and will last for ever if taken care of properly.



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It's nothing to whistle at, but it was a steal. I'm already in love with it.
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