10k budget: decent choice advice

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TheV

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I am looking for a car of about 10k budget. I was looking at imprezas and accords. I would prefer an AWD for all year round ride, but a decent TSX or so would do fine. What would you get if you had that budget and why?
 
Look at 05-09 Legacys, there's some deals out there.

Imprezas hold their value a little better and thus used, they're about as expensive as Legacys while having a much crappier and smaller interior.

You can also check out AWD 07-09 Fusions.
 
If I was looking for awd I would buy the Volvo s60r. You can pick them up for 10 but they usually sell around 12 or 13. Why? Well I would take it over the imprezza mainly cuz it's not an Sti so you're basically wasting time and money with it. But also because the Volvo comes with 300hp and 300tq. And a much classier interior with leather and carbon fiber and a really cool stick shift. Only problem with the Volvo is that the r uses racing parts such as Brembo brakes so repairs can get expensive. If I wasn't going for the awd I would get a Mini Cooper s because its a super reliable car, great power, a lot of fun to drive and easily modifiable with either the supercharger or turbo model. Also has a pretty cool interior. Only issue is that it's pretty tight in the bak seat but the front seat is fairly spacious.

Overall but what you want. But don't buy an imprezza if its not an Sti.
 
If you wanted a subi I'd go with the legacy gt. good power and awd. But again boring interior and I think interior is a very important aspect when buying a car
 
Leggy GT ftw in that category. Good interior, good power, great AWD system, stronger tranny than WRXs, better steering rack etc etc etc
 
tman_ram said:
If I was looking for awd I would buy the Volvo s60r. You can pick them up for 10 but they usually sell around 12 or 13. Why? Well I would take it over the imprezza mainly cuz it's not an Sti so you're basically wasting time and money with it. But also because the Volvo comes with 300hp and 300tq. And a much classier interior with leather and carbon fiber and a really cool stick shift. Only problem with the Volvo is that the r uses racing parts such as Brembo brakes so repairs can get expensive. If I wasn't going for the awd I would get a Mini Cooper s because its a super reliable car, great power, a lot of fun to drive and easily modifiable with either the supercharger or turbo model. Also has a pretty cool interior. Only issue is that it's pretty tight in the bak seat but the front seat is fairly spacious.

Overall but what you want. But don't buy an imprezza if its not an Sti.
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Given he's looking at Accords and Imprezas (he would of mentioned WRX or STI if he was looking there) I think he wants something somewhat recent, fairly reliable & economical and not too high mileage. A 10K S60R will be 8-9 years old with very high mileage and it's definitely not economical in repairs, insurance or gas even if it's a nice car. I could be wrong but I doubt that's what he's looking for.
 
tman_ram said:
If I was looking for awd I would buy the Volvo s60r. You can pick them up for 10 but they usually sell around 12 or 13. Why? Well I would take it over the imprezza mainly cuz it's not an Sti so you're basically wasting time and money with it. But also because the Volvo comes with 300hp and 300tq. And a much classier interior with leather and carbon fiber and a really cool stick shift. Only problem with the Volvo is that the r uses racing parts such as Brembo brakes so repairs can get expensive. If I wasn't going for the awd I would get a Mini Cooper s because its a super reliable car, great power, a lot of fun to drive and easily modifiable with either the supercharger or turbo model. Also has a pretty cool interior. Only issue is that it's pretty tight in the bak seat but the front seat is fairly spacious.

Overall but what you want. But don't buy an imprezza if its not an Sti.
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Friend had a V70R, by the numbers it looked great. When you actually drove it and played with it it sucked. Also every mod is $2000 and to do a simple install like sway bars it was 10 hours of labour.

Also the AWD should be called an UndersteerWD system
 
Lexus said:
Given he's looking at Accords and Imprezas (he would of mentioned WRX or STI if he was looking there) I think he wants something somewhat recent, fairly reliable & economical and not too high mileage. A 10K S60R will be 8-9 years old with very high mileage and it's definitely not economical in repairs, insurance or gas even if it's a nice car. I could be wrong but I doubt that's what he's looking for.
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Pretty sure he asked what we would buy and why. Not why he should buy the cars he mentioned. For 12k you can get the s60r with about 140k. And Volvo engines have a great life expectancy so easily got another 140 to go. As for the mini's for 10k u can find them with under. 100k so again, pretty good life left in it
 
tman_ram said:
Pretty sure he asked what we would buy and why. Not why he should buy the cars he mentioned. For 12k you can get the s60r with about 140k. And Volvo engines have a great life expectancy so easily got another 140 to go. As for the mini's for 10k u can find them with under. 100k so again, pretty good life left in it
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My bad, he did say what would we get and why, I read "what I should get".
 
Gothmog3VZ said:
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yea go for a car from the 80s that has RWD and no traction control and very little if not no safety features other than a seat belt. that seems like the best decision for a new all year round car!

logic < 0

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Thanks. The legacy looks promising, GT or not. Its classy, AWD and reliable, as far as I know. I will definately look into that. Any other suggestions?
 
2002-2005 Passat 1.8T 4motion. Symmetrical, longitudinal AWD.

Under 10K, reliable, powerful, economical.

Just make sure to get a GOOD inspection at a place like Strasse, Autobar, Rombotis, etc, and make sure the car comes with a maintenance record.

I would stay away from turbo Subarus, NA I don't mind though.
 
tman_ram said:
yea go for a car from the 80s that has RWD and no traction control and very little if not no safety features other than a seat belt. that seems like the best decision for a new all year round car!

logic < 0

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Who needs logic when you've got swag?


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