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BalterBalter Member Posts: 1,015

2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)

I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.

Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

My build: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850, Asus P5GC-MX/1333 Motherboard, 4gb G.SKILL DDR2 667MHz RAM, Core 2 Duo e7200 CPU, 250gb Western Digital SATA Harddrive, Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit.
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  • BalterBalter Member Posts: 1,015
    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

     

    EDIT just saw a few articles saying that the 2.7l V6 engines are prone to sludge build up and very high maintenance....

    Now considering my second option, Chrysler 300m

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  • hvc801hvc801 Member Posts: 987

    Crystler sucks, if you want power, look into a semi-old z28, or an 88-90 mustang GT 5.0. 

    You've got to look into these cars though,  when looking at it from a potential seller, always make sure the frame is not bent ( you can do this by going to the rear of the car and looking from the rear bumper following up the side panel to the front bumper, and make sure its not cock-eyed) check the chassis, make sure theres no rot underneath the car.  and check under the hood for anything that doesn't look like its in place,  this could mean the cars been in an accident. 

    oh an, the 5.0 MUST be manual transmission, don't waste your money on an automatic.

    in my eyes the Chrysler's are ugly looking cars,  at least the camaro, and the 5.0 look bad ass.

     

     

    I on the other hand have had enough with these older cars.  Right now I'm driving a mint 1992 acura vigor, i love the car, its beautiful.  But these parts for the car are too hard to find, and they can be expensive.  I'm starting to look into an 09 honda accourd coupe.

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  • BrianshoBriansho Member UncommonPosts: 3,586

    I'm waiting for the new Camaro myself. I wish they would hurry up and bring it out!

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  • GruntyGrunty Member EpicPosts: 8,657

    I'm not going to suggest any specific cars to you. The amount of money you are looking to buy with appears to be about $4,300.00US/$5,400.00CA. For that much you can get a decent car. I would suggest you look at slightly older cars with less mileage on them, somewhere around 70,000 - 80,000 miles. While that may sound like an oxymoron, such vehicles do exist. Preferably get a car with the brakes recently repaired since that is a major repair that occurs around then.

    That said with you living in Canada where I would guess they use a fair bit of salt on the roads during the winter I could understand older cars not being in the same condition they would be here in Texas.

    I would not suggest that specific 300M largely because of the mileage on it. With 118,000 miles on the car you are looking at a possibility of having to have the transmission rebuilt within the next 10,000 - 20,000 miles if it doesn't already need it. That is not cheap.

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  • hvc801hvc801 Member Posts: 987
    Originally posted by grunty


    I'm not going to suggest any specific cars to you. The amount of money you are looking to buy with appears to be about $4,300.00US/$5,400.00CA. For that much you can get a decent car. I would suggest you look at slightly older cars with less mileage on them, somewhere around 70,000 - 80,000 miles. While that may sound like an oxymoron, such vehicles do exist. Preferably get a car with the brakes recently repaired since that is a major repair that occurs around then.
    That said with you living in Canada where I would guess they use a fair bit of salt on the roads during the winter I could understand older cars not being in the same condition they would be here in Texas.
    I would not suggest that specific 300M largely because of the mileage on it. With 118,000 miles on the car you are looking at a possibility of having to have the transmission rebuilt within the next 10,000 - 20,000 miles if it doesn't already need it. That is not cheap.



     

    Werd, don't invest in a car that has high millage on it, its nothing but headaches.  even if the thing is for free.  My friend got a 2003 Cadillac DTS for free, and it has 130k miles on it.... its awful, its in and out of my shop every other day. 

    Like i said, if you want something bad ass, go for the camaros or the 5.0 gt.  those cars might not last that long though,  i would honestly prefer a Japanese car.  I purchased my acura vigor with 70k miles on it, and its a 1992.  around 5 years ago.  The cars a beast, like i said i love it.  Minor repairs here and theres, keep up to date with the oil changes, check tranny fluid levels and you'll be golden, its up to 100k miles now and still feels like the first time. 

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    What if Paul Revere was like the boy who cried wolf....?

    Originally posted by Hazmal

    What does he say when people ask what he did? "My mommy was irking me yo - I wanted to keep pwning nubs on my xbox, so I roughed her up with a hardshell. That is just how I roll."

  • leehyorileehyori Member Posts: 3
    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

     

    thats a nice car dude.. but i think that cas is so last year... cant you find any later model than that? i bet that would be so much better...

  • EkibiogamiEkibiogami Member UncommonPosts: 2,154

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    Cant go wrong with a Subaru :p

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  • TealaTeala Member RarePosts: 7,627

    wait...wait...buy this one...omg

    then let me drive it...omg!

  • declaredemerdeclaredemer Member Posts: 2,698

    I went to a car dealership today to look into buying a car.

     

     

    I might buy one.  There are some good deals out there right now. 

     

  • TealaTeala Member RarePosts: 7,627
    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

     

    Why no civic..I have a civic...it is my baby.   Gun metal grey, modded too. lol...seriously...it is so fast...and OMG...I love how it corners.   When I am in the mood I can take it into the desert and open it up...and the engine sounds...like afrakkin race car!

  • IlliusIllius Member UncommonPosts: 4,142

    Nuts to cars.  As soon as I can I'm getting around to buying a motorcycle.  If I lived in a climate where it's relatively warm all year round I'd probably have one by now.

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  • hvc801hvc801 Member Posts: 987
    Originally posted by Ekibiogami


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    Cant go wrong with a Subaru :p

     

    werd, you cant go wrong with a subaru... but the station wagon is not a good "pussy magnite" some might say.  UNLESS you're my friend ralph that wips the shit outta his volvo v70.

     

    Subaru Impreza, or sTI,  oooh yeah... sTI baby.

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    What if Paul Revere was like the boy who cried wolf....?

    Originally posted by Hazmal

    What does he say when people ask what he did? "My mommy was irking me yo - I wanted to keep pwning nubs on my xbox, so I roughed her up with a hardshell. That is just how I roll."

  • Beatnik59Beatnik59 Member UncommonPosts: 2,413

    The 300m is no joke.  My ma has one, and when you hit the gas, it goes.  Traction control is straight from Mercedes.  It works well in the winters and the snow.  You could put Andre the Giant in the trunk, and have room for three homies in the back.  Looks better IMHO than the newer 300c (that bus liiks like something they carted Brezhnev around in).

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  • Beatnik59Beatnik59 Member UncommonPosts: 2,413

    Also, if you want some real muscle, look into getting a GTO.  A lot came in on trades because of the gas crunch, and dealers are going to want to move them.  That beefy V8 is hungry, but it is exhilarating.  And it comes in a package with two doors that's similar in size to the Sebring.

    If I was in the market for a used, big, brawny coupe or sedan, the GTO would rank high on my list.

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    "It's like they took a gun, put it to their nugget sack and pulled the trigger over and over again, each time telling us how great it was that they were shooting themselves in the balls."
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  • EkibiogamiEkibiogami Member UncommonPosts: 2,154
    Originally posted by hvc801

    Originally posted by Ekibiogami


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    Cant go wrong with a Subaru :p

     

    werd, you cant go wrong with a subaru... but the station wagon is not a good "pussy magnite" some might say.  UNLESS you're my friend ralph that wips the shit outta his volvo v70.

     

    Subaru Impreza, or sTI,  oooh yeah... sTI baby.



     

    Was trying to stay in his area and Price range

    And I agree with the Impreza and Sti

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  • TillerTiller Member LegendaryPosts: 11,449
    Originally posted by Teala

    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

     

    Why no civic..I have a civic...it is my baby.   Gun metal grey, modded too. lol...seriously...it is so fast...and OMG...I love how it corners.   When I am in the mood I can take it into the desert and open it up...and the engine sounds...like afrakkin race car!

     

    Is that avatar Harley Quinn? xD

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  • AmpallangAmpallang Member Posts: 396

     

    Get that one.  The women come standard.

    If you are not being responded to directly, you are probably on my ignore list.

  • PrecusorPrecusor Member UncommonPosts: 3,589

    Hoping to get this soon.

    www.vw.com/touareg/en/us/

  • TillerTiller Member LegendaryPosts: 11,449
    Originally posted by Precusor


    Hoping to get this soon.
    www.vw.com/touareg/en/us/

    Yeah I was thinking about trading my Pacifica in for one of those or the new MB GLX soon. Not a big fan of Chrysler. It seemed cool when I bought it though.

     

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  • SigneSigne Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 2,524
    Originally posted by tillamook

    Originally posted by Teala

    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

     

    Why no civic..I have a civic...it is my baby.   Gun metal grey, modded too. lol...seriously...it is so fast...and OMG...I love how it corners.   When I am in the mood I can take it into the desert and open it up...and the engine sounds...like afrakkin race car!

     

    Is that avatar Harley Quinn? xD

    I think that's actually Teala.  I think she's adorable.

  • JustTalkingJustTalking Member CommonPosts: 206
    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).



     

    I'm going by the assumption that you want: look, quality, good mileage, sporty, fun?

    Without knowing your price range, or more accurate how much you're willing to pay...handing out car ideas is tough, however i can give a few.

    http://www.crsaab.com/sites/Charles%20River%20Saab/user/model_pages/93-convertible-large.jpg

    ^2008 Saab 9-3 convertable.

    http://designercars.nl/biler/Honda-CRX-39.jpg

    ^Honda CR-X

    The Cr-X is old but brother can it look good! and she's got pick up for small car, the mileage is really good too (41/50) and the CR-Z.(supposedly) is coming out.

     

     

     

  • BalterBalter Member Posts: 1,015
    Originally posted by JustTalking

    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).



     

    I'm going by the assumption that you want: look, quality, good mileage, sporty, fun?

    Without knowing your price range, or more accurate how much you're willing to pay...handing out car ideas is tough, however i can give a few.

    http://www.crsaab.com/sites/Charles%20River%20Saab/user/model_pages/93-convertible-large.jpg

    ^2008 Saab 9-3 convertable.

    http://designercars.nl/biler/Honda-CRX-39.jpg

    ^Honda CR-X

    The Cr-X is old but brother can it look good! and she's got pick up for small car, the mileage is really good too (41/50) and the CR-Z.(supposedly) is coming out.

     

     

     

     

    My budget is $5500.

    I want something with good acceleration and that is a 4 door, decent sized, and is good looking.

    My build: Sapphire Radeon HD 4850, Asus P5GC-MX/1333 Motherboard, 4gb G.SKILL DDR2 667MHz RAM, Core 2 Duo e7200 CPU, 250gb Western Digital SATA Harddrive, Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit.
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  • TealaTeala Member RarePosts: 7,627
    Originally posted by tillamook

    Originally posted by Teala

    Originally posted by Balter


    2002 Chrysler Sebring LX (2.7L V6)
    I want inexpensive car that looks decent and has power.
    Any other suggestions? (I'm not into that Honda Civic type stuff).

     

    Why no civic..I have a civic...it is my baby.   Gun metal grey, modded too. lol...seriously...it is so fast...and OMG...I love how it corners.   When I am in the mood I can take it into the desert and open it up...and the engine sounds...like afrakkin race car!

     

    Is that avatar Harley Quinn? xD

     

    Why do people think I look like a cartoon character?

  • hvc801hvc801 Member Posts: 987
    Originally posted by Ampallang



     
    Get that one.  The women come standard.

    What about the children... I wouldn't want them to f*ck up my apholstery...

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    What if Paul Revere was like the boy who cried wolf....?

    Originally posted by Hazmal

    What does he say when people ask what he did? "My mommy was irking me yo - I wanted to keep pwning nubs on my xbox, so I roughed her up with a hardshell. That is just how I roll."

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