#RIP to my 2000 Ford Windstar

"Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)" (6speedhaven)
11/09/2015 at 20:43 • Filed to: None

The family minivan is officially out of business — after having it for 7 years. It starts, but the engine sounds like shit. Dad’s mechanic says, it’s busted. Time to start pitching new car suggestions to my Dad. help pls. Requirements after the jump.

It has to be a car that generally fetches $4000-$7000

Preferably Ford. Chevy is acceptable (absolutely no Dodge), as are Imports (no Hondas or Toyotas or Europeans)

Cannot be a minivan or truck

Steer clear of V8s

Must be Model Years 2007-2009.

Pile on your suggestions. If you’d like to entertain yourself and provide ads, I’m located in Houston, Texas.

DISCUSSION (30)

bob and john > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 20:46

sooo he wants a fusion?

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 20:49

Are you trying to replace the utility of a minivan also? Or do you just need a car?

EDIT: Autotrader search that fits that category includes two Camrys (which I would get if I had those specifications), a ton of Aveos, Malibus and Fusions. I second the guy on top to get a nice Fusion.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > bob and john
11/09/2015 at 20:49

Either that or a Malibu/Impala if he can stand the idea of driving a Chevy.

bwp240 > bob and john
11/09/2015 at 20:50

or a Ford Taurus Wagon

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5277516435…

bob and john > gin-san - shitpost specialist
11/09/2015 at 20:51

impalas of those years are junk. don’t.

why not the mopar or the Japanese? because frankly, for tht price and tht year, those are your best bets.

and i’m willing to bet some of them are more American then some of the American cars

Berang > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 20:57

I like how literally none of that criteria makes any reasonable sense at all (well ok, I get the minivan and dodge part, especially if combined - but what even?)

edit: PS: obvious answer is Subaru WRX.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
11/09/2015 at 21:00

Just need a car.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Berang
11/09/2015 at 21:00

My dad has really bad taste outside of minivans.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > bob and john
11/09/2015 at 21:03

This might be the nail on the head...

Zohaibman72 > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 21:10

Kinja'd!!!

from this gif it appears that you had the Eddie Bauer Edition

boredalways > bwp240
11/09/2015 at 21:13

Ah, the Taurus X. At least it dumped the CVT of the Freestyle for a 6 speed AT.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Zohaibman72
11/09/2015 at 21:14

Sadly I don’t understand the reference

Zyrtec just kicked in, yo > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 21:16

What about a Subaru Forester or Outback? They fixed the head gaskets by then. The Subaru Forester is a really nice utilitarian car with a comfortable rid and great visibility and reliability. The Outback isn’t bad either, king of a slightly higher station wagon. If I could only one car, it would probably be a Forester from that era. If you’re concerned about the HG, you can always try for a six-cylinder Outback.

If it has to be American, then yeah, probably the Fusion. I don’t think GM was really making anything inspiring in that era, except for maybe the Malibu.

Zohaibman72 > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 21:21

no refrence. it was an awful joke on how you posted a mclaren gif, and the eddie bauer edition is the most expensive Windstar trim.

boredalways > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 21:21

Kinja'd!!!

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5304104803…

$6650

I had an ‘06. Wish I didn’t sell it.

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > boredalways
11/09/2015 at 21:23

Yikes, I forgot to mention no European cars. Absolutely none!

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > Zyrtec just kicked in, yo
11/09/2015 at 21:26

I don’t think Subarus are going to be considered, I am not a fan of them personally. The Fusion looks to be the deadset winner of this match based on the specifications I’ve listed.

boredalways > Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)
11/09/2015 at 21:27

This one would be better: 2009 Nissan Altima for $5800

http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/5308538366…

Kinja'd!!!