Baja no bueno.

"Nymphicus Hollandicus" (nymhicus-hollandicus) 08/11/2015 at 21:21 • Filed to: None

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Yesterday I looked at that Baja I’ve been eyeing for a month. I was excited until I saw the car in person... It had a decent sized dent on the driver’s side door, tons of scratches on the exterior and interior (and even some rust on the hood), a speaker was blown and the air conditioner wasn’t working... To make matters worse the dealer offered me only $3000 for my Pilot... that’s insulting, especially since my car is in better shape. I think the only reasonable offer is if the dealer cuts me a check for $1500, not like any used dealer will do that...

Drove the car though, it was so low to the ground and felt incredibly fun, and now I’m really itching to get myself a manual car, too bad AWD/4WD is an absolute requirement as per my father since I can barely find any in my price range. I told him I’d buy snow tires but he doesn’t like the idea. Oh well... at least my Pilot is now for sale, who knows what will happen. I’m losing hope.

I’m willing to go for a FWD car such as a Toyota Matrix or Honda Accord, they’re plentiful with a manual and those would suit my needs perfectly. I’ve found some decent cars today though. A Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Subaru Impreza and a Kia Sorrento?! I didn’t even though they sold them with a stick, and it might be fun with the V6.

JDM Legacy B4 for your time.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/11/2015 at 21:27

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3k offer for a Pilot? That is pretty alarming...

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2015 at 21:29

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It is, this guy could’ve made a huge 5k profit if I was stupid enough to trade it in!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/11/2015 at 21:40

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Back on topic for me: Your father is allowing you to trade in the pilot but insists its replacement must be 4/AWD? Is there a reason for offing the Pilot? Other than your lack of pulling boats and seven children?

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2015 at 21:48

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The gas mileage is absolutely horrible, even if I drive 95% highway at around 65mph, I get 19mpg. Yes I can improve my driving habits, but it’s hard to do. It’s too big, it has an automatic transmission and I really don’t feel this car fits my values. I’d be better off driving a 1993 Corolla than this. He wants my replacement to be 4WD/AWD because I drive in the snow, yet as I said before, I’ll just buy snow tires for the winter.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/11/2015 at 21:51

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I respect all of these reasons.

I guess you could get a Vibe or something. Although having a Baja would be a lot cooler.

RazoE > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2015 at 21:54

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AWD Vibe, while slow should fit the bill nicely.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > RazoE 08/11/2015 at 21:59

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It would also be reliable since it’s just a Corolla with a hatchback and a Pontiac badge.

coelacanthist > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/11/2015 at 22:28

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SX4

Funktheduck > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/11/2015 at 22:55

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Mazda 3

smobgirl > coelacanthist 08/11/2015 at 23:15

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Came to suggest this. Or an AWD matrix.

Or, you know, if you’re thinking ‘93 Corolla anyway, just go a step older and get one of those 4WD Civic or Tercel wagons.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > coelacanthist 08/11/2015 at 23:51

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I saw an SX4 Crossover 5-speed for about 5,800, too bad it sold the second I called the dealer.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > smobgirl 08/11/2015 at 23:55

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The Matrix/Vibe could not be had with AWD and a manual. And I was told not to get a car older than I am lol.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/11/2015 at 23:56

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It would fit my bill if it came with the 5-speed, but sadly it doesn’t.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Funktheduck 08/11/2015 at 23:56

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FWD only, father says I must get AWD.

smobgirl > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/12/2015 at 00:21

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Picky, picky :)

You have a similar list as I did when my last car died. I didn't end up with any of them.

Funktheduck > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/12/2015 at 06:27

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Meh. Technicalities.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > smobgirl 08/12/2015 at 08:58

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Sorry can’t help it lol, what did you end up with btw?

smobgirl > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/12/2015 at 09:16

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2012 Fiat Abarth. Eventual plan is to get a POS outback or forester for when the snow is too bad or I want to ski.

I laughed when the dealer told me that my fiat had been traded in for a Jeep though. The old owner moved from Texas, saw snow, and immediately needed 4wd.