I need a new car. 

"Tohru" (tohrurokuno) 02/23/2015 at 12:24 • Filed to: None

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Daily driving the TinyTohruTruck sucks. No cruise control, no cup holders, the cab is too small to stretch out and be comfortable, it rides like an empty 1 ton dually, it won't idle, it whistles over 55mph, and the heater controls are fiddly.

I sold Project $300 because it was a basket case, but I'm starting to think I had the right idea, just the wrong car. I've been thinking of what I actually want to live with as a salesman everyday, and put together a list :

Interesting, yet reliable.

Coupe, sedan, wagon, or 2dr SUV.

At least 150hp.

Automatic.

Cruise control.

Power windows and door locks.

Decent usable cup holders.

Under $2000

Under 200,000 miles.

20mpg or better.

Any ideas?

Party-vi > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:27

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Sounds like you're driving my old Cherokee.

Captain of the Enterprise > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:28

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Panther , specifically towncar.

Takuro Spirit > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:31

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Automatic.

HEATHEN

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:32

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Reatta. We've been over this.

dogisbadob > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:33

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20th or better?

But yeah cupholders are the most important part of the car! I'm surprised you didn't put one grille as one of your requirements :p

How about a Volvo S40 or V40? They are awesome.

Tohru > dogisbadob 02/23/2015 at 12:39

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Fucking autocorrect. 20mpg or better. My parents had a Volvo 740 Turbo. It got bad mileage and ate distributors.

For Sweden > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:39

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Dented Toyota Avalon: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4878495985…

Volvo V70 that may not have exploded transmission: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4903920619…

P71: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4895273128…

Supercharged Buick Regal: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4882935161…

MERCEDES: http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4901928177…

Tohru > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/23/2015 at 12:39

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It was sold months ago. And I said reliable.

Tohru > Takuro Spirit 02/23/2015 at 12:40

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GTFAC, while using lemon juice and salt for lubrication.

dogisbadob > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:42

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The S40/V40 doesn't have a distributor. It's coil on plug, and it does get at least 20 mpg :)

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:42

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And I said Reatta. GO FORTH AND FIND ANOTHER.

Tohru > Captain of the Enterprise 02/23/2015 at 12:43

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I was leaning towards Caprice over Panther, because cam-in-block > timing chains. Having never owned a Panther, what makes them better than a 91-96 Caprice?

My citroen won't start > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 12:50

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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/4903767519… a Millennia

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 13:00

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Caprice wagon? You can opt for LT1 versionsif you feel like dealing with optisparks.

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > My citroen won't start 02/23/2015 at 13:03

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Having owned a '98 in this exact color, that had over 200k miles and still ran super strong, I agree with this. HOWEVER, the person selling this one is wrong. It's anywhere from a 1997-2000. Modern Mazda crest excludes it from being a '95-'96, and they underwent a refresh for the 2001-2002 model years. The newest this could be is a 2000.

Regardless, it would be a good purchase. Just watch the rust creeping in. It's a common issue in these cars, but don't let it spread further.

jsmizira > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 13:30

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nothing besides being able to find a newer one. by dad had both a caprice classic and a crown vic and they were both ox of bricks reliable, slow, and comfy.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 15:01

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I feel like automatic and 150HP just don't go well together. I see no issues with an automatic when there is enough power. Anything under 200HP is just going to feel so robbed of power with an auto. But either way, I think panther platform fits this bill very well!

Captain of the Enterprise > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 15:02

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I think it would be personal preference honestly. Like jsmizira commented, you can find a newer one but they are pretty similar really. I like how both of them looked but I inherited my Vic from my grandma so that's how I ended up with mine.

Tohru > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 02/23/2015 at 15:26

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My 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 was rated for just 170hp... and close to 300 ft/lbs of torque. I'm pretty sure a 2000 Grand Am with the 3.4l has to be around 150hp.

My truck only has 90hp.

Tohru > For Sweden 02/23/2015 at 15:29

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I feel that a diesel Mercedes would have less horsepower than my truck.

For Sweden > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 15:29

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Oh I'm sorry I thought you needed a car right now

Tohru > For Sweden 02/23/2015 at 15:40

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I have to wait for tax return money - I'm a broke motherfucker.

I do appreciate you looking, and it is a good find. It's going to be really slow though, right?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 16:10

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TORQUE FOR DAYS in the olds! Haha, I will always find that torque is way more interesting than horsepower. Sidetracked, but yeah you have a point. I just feel so bad about my previous Honda with an autobox that I literally would have kept it forever if it had been a manual. The 100 HP on a good day never fared well with a 4-speed auto.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Tohru 02/23/2015 at 17:40

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Either a B-Body or W-body.

Just make sure if it's a W-body it has the 3800.

If you're willing to forgo interesting just get a Civic or Accord or something reliable but has all that stuff you want.