looking for cars

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:35 pm

what do you think?

http://wheels.daytondailynews.com/Autos?site=daytondailynews&tp=dayton_v2&temp_type=detail&ad_type=dealer%20new&ad_type=dealer%20used%2Cdealer%20certified%2Cliner&ad_type=liner&zip=45377&min_price=5000&max_price=20000&PAGE=3&tl=30&category=Search&vehicle=173939384

Comtrad · Post by **Comtrad** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:06 pm

Decent price, but it isn't certified. It could be a deal or it could be a lemon.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:30 pm

The ES series is based on the Camry design. It's 90% Camry in terms of parts, and 98% Camry driveline. That being said you can count on it being as reliable as a wood burning stove. The downfall to that is the Camry is BOOOORING. Like driving around in a big fluffy couch. It'll eat the miles up, but if you have any desire to wick it up and have some fun on the backroads it'll leave you wanting.

Have a look into the Camry XLS (I think) of the same year and compare, I think Lexus is still a screaming value for the hardware they stuff into them. The XLS will lhave a "sportier" bend to it, but sans the spiffy Lexus badge.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:41 pm

brembo wrote:The ES series is based on the Camry design. It's 90% Camry in terms of parts, and 98% Camry driveline. That being said you can count on it being as reliable as a wood burning stove. The downfall to that is the Camry is BOOOORING. Like driving around in a big fluffy couch. It'll eat the miles up, but if you have any desire to wick it up and have some fun on the backroads it'll leave you wanting.

Have a look into the Camry XLS (I think) of the same year and compare, I think Lexus is still a screaming value for the hardware they stuff into them. The XLS will lhave a "sportier" bend to it, but sans the spiffy Lexus badge.

thanks for the info. i will look into it.

JAFO · Post by **JAFO** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:00 pm

The only advice I would give you is get a carfax report before you buy any used car, dealer certified or not. Oh, and maybe consider a Honda Civic if it provides enough space for you, they are kind of small but they get great gas mileage. Good luck!

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:01 pm

gotta have real good Gas mileage

A_old · Post by **A_old** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:15 pm

JAFO wrote:The only advice I would give you is get a carfax report before you buy any used car

qft

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:54 am

thanks all. i am looking to stay around the 15,000 to 20,000 range as my wifes trailblazer already runs us 620/month, but not opposed to going less (or more) if i see something i really want. i want to keep at least a v-6 (preferrebaly 3.5). have looked at suv's. sport/sporty, truck, and then closer to plain jane with a 2.5 v6, decent gas mileage because it was/is a great deal.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:34 am

anybody have any experience with a 5.3 l v8?

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Fri May 16, 2008 8:57 am

anybody know of a good 4 cyl, but with some decent power w/o turbo?

what do you think of a chrysler 300C?

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Fri May 16, 2008 11:37 am

hell of a deal!!??

http://wheels.daytondailynews.com/Autos?site=daytondailynews&tp=dayton_v2&temp_type=detail&ad_type=dealer%20new&ad_type=dealer%20used%2Cdealer%20certified%2Cliner&ad_type=liner&zip=45377&min_price=5000&max_price=20000&PAGE=26&tl=30&category=Search&vehicle=174537220

JAFO · Post by **JAFO** » Fri May 16, 2008 11:44 am

Gixxer wrote:hell of a deal!!??

If you need a truck and a car just won't do, then go for it, the F150 is a great truck. But with gas prices going up every week(day?), I think anyone buying a vehicle should consider a gas sipper. Of course it is your money, so you can do whatever you want to do, but just consider the possibility that we will never see gas below $4/gal once it gets that high everywhere.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Fri May 16, 2008 11:48 am

Gixxer wrote:hell of a deal!!??

http://wheels.daytondailynews.com/Autos?site=daytondailynews&tp=dayton_v2&temp_type=detail&ad_type=dealer%20new&ad_type=dealer%20used%2Cdealer%20certified%2Cliner&ad_type=liner&zip=45377&min_price=5000&max_price=20000&PAGE=26&tl=30&category=Search&vehicle=174537220

On the high side IMO.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:56 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:On the high side IMO.

it is. i did a kbb, and had it about 1500 less.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:58 pm

JAFO wrote:If you need a truck and a car just won't do, then go for it, the F150 is a great truck. But with gas prices going up every week(day?), I think anyone buying a vehicle should consider a gas sipper. Of course it is your money, so you can do whatever you want to do, but just consider the possibility that we will never see gas below $4/gal once it gets that high everywhere.

we were thinking about a truck for the fact i hate having to put lawn / dirty things in the back of our trailblazer and getting it dirty. i am sports car kinda guy though. i think i am going to check out a chrysler 300c with a v6.