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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Nonsense, they could buy mine..
your like that salesman everyone hates... LOL trying to sell your car at any chance you get..
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Joemflsxe
Does anyone have any input on a good DD for less than $3k? I was thinking a Honda, but everything I come across is super riced out or beat to hell. I would like something 4cyldr, no preference otherwise as long as it's reliable and has air conditioning.
i waited and i cam across my prelude 4ws, for an 88 its pretty clean. its 5spd and has AC/heat, power everything
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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your like that salesman everyone hates... LOL trying to sell your car at any chance you get..
Damnit I need it GONE.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Give me the 3k, and you can walk to work. Keep you in shape.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Civic, 240sx, ae86, eclipse, lancer, corolla, camry, accord.

I recommand accord. My family still drives 2000 accord coupe(v6) and not even single problem with that car
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Well, I ended up picking up a really clean '00 Prelude. One owner, 140k miles, all stock, always garaged, all maintenance records, etc. It's in extremely good condition both inside and out. The only flaws are a small dent behind the right door and another small one on the hood. There is also a tiny chip in the paint near the front right fender and it looks like it's starting to rust. I think I may get a estimate to get the couple dents removed.

It drives way smoother than the Evo/old DD Tacoma, very little road noise, no squeaks or rattling. VTEC is also pretty entertaining haha...

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Took awhile, but found my Civic on Autotrader.com. Good investment, runs like a champ.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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The 'lude is a good little car, nice find.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Joemflsxe
V-Tech is also pretty entertaining haha...
V-tech makes phones.
VTEC changes cam lobes.


Also, nice find on the new DD.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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a bike lol
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly
V-tech makes phones.
VTEC changes cam lobes.


Also, nice find on the new DD.
lol good call, I guess I was a little out of it when I posted that
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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you can get SC300s and SC400s in that price range
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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87-91 BMW 325i 5 spd
Get a 2 door E model if it is just DD, S model if you want to track it too. E motor has better low end.

Or get a Miata if you can handle it being a 2 seater.
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliMR
Get a 2 door E model if it is just DD, S model if you want to track it too. E motor has better low end.

Or get a Miata if you can handle it being a 2 seater.
this
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