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Looking for a new car

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Pat, Aug 15, 2010.

  1. Aug 15, 2010 at 11:12 PM
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    Pat

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    So my tacoma got totaled the other week and I need a new car. Im really not sure what I want yet and im having a hard time finding something i really want. Im not sure if i want another tacoma. Ive been looking at BMW 330's, Acura Tl S, and a few other more sportier cars but Im just not sure on what I want.

    Anyone have any suggestions for a car? My price range is around 20k. Thanks for any help
     
    Pat, Aug 15, 2010
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  2. Aug 15, 2010 at 11:14 PM
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    tacoma92

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    tacoma92 Black Hole Sun

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    R u dead set on a car, or willing to buy a different kind of truck?
     
    tacoma92, Aug 15, 2010
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  3. Aug 15, 2010 at 11:19 PM
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    acmair

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    Don't you think you owe it to Toyota for making a great car, that in the end, saved your life? I'd get another Tacoma, or maybe a Lexus IS.
     
    acmair, Aug 15, 2010
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  4. Aug 15, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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    Pat

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    Im open for anything really.

    As for the IS, most of them with lower miles seem to be out of my price range.
     
    Pat, Aug 15, 2010
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  5. Aug 15, 2010 at 11:42 PM
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    tacoma92

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    wat bout gettin a newer tacoma since it did save ur life or a tundra?
     
    tacoma92, Aug 15, 2010
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  6. Aug 16, 2010 at 1:15 AM
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    Black Taco

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    No mods whatsoever!
    Have you checked Off-lease vehicles? They have high dollar vehicles up to four years old, and a pretty good variety.
     
    Black Taco, Aug 16, 2010
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  7. Aug 16, 2010 at 1:20 AM
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    sti
     
    rvcahawaii808, Aug 16, 2010
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  8. Aug 17, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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    I think I have decided on a 4runner. Something like an 03-06 or so. The V8 would be nice with 4x4 in white. That would be my number 1 but Im open to alot of things.
     
    Pat, Aug 17, 2010
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  9. Aug 18, 2010 at 12:01 AM
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    gonna be tough finding a newer 4runner (4th gen) for around 20k. they hold their value as good if not better than tacomas. im a really big fan of 4runners. have an 04 limited 4x4 its really versatile and can still transport alot of people.
     
    rvcahawaii808, Aug 18, 2010
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  10. Aug 18, 2010 at 12:16 AM
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    CAura tl-s, 6 speed.. Oh yeah. Or even a tsx. I've always loved the 03 4runners too, but i really neeed a manual.
     
    drewskie, Aug 18, 2010
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  11. Aug 18, 2010 at 9:10 AM
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    From looking at autotrader and such Ive realized its going to be hard. Any ones that I have been looking at all have somewhere around 80k plus miles on them. I just gotta find that good deal.
     
    Pat, Aug 18, 2010
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  12. Aug 18, 2010 at 5:02 PM
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    i wouldnt be too worried about mileage. they are pretty dependable cars. my 04 has 75k on it and i have had zero problems so far.
     
    rvcahawaii808, Aug 18, 2010
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  13. Aug 19, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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    I got the 4runner. 04 with 82k miles

    [​IMG]
     
    Pat, Aug 19, 2010
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  14. Aug 19, 2010 at 5:50 PM
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    That thing looks good!! Congrats on the purchase!
     
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  15. Aug 19, 2010 at 6:11 PM
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    That's a sexy fucking vehicle. Looks like it needs a .50 mounted on top.
     
    Krazie Sj, Aug 19, 2010
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  16. Jan 9, 2011 at 9:41 PM
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    man nice runner. any more pictures?
     
    meantaco, Jan 9, 2011
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  17. Jan 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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    good choice glad your happy!
     
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  18. Jan 10, 2011 at 6:14 AM
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