Golfie ded, need new car?

"Poache E (O)\===/(O)" (obskein)
05/01/2016 at 00:27 • Filed to: None

My lady friends Golfie slipped her timing belt last week. Sad golfie.

So: two things on the horizon, a new motor and a new motor. One for golfie so that he can be sold on to a new loving home. Obviously my gf also needs a motor to putz to and from work.

So: I got 10k max to spend on a car (will sell the old car for 3-4K) in the Bay Area. I’m tempted by a newer fox/golf, and have been considering a Volvo. Main requirements / preferences are:

4 door

Manual

25+ mpg

Has a bit of personality

Decent reliability

The rules are flexible depending on how many other preferences are met.

Ideas plz :)

DISCUSSION (9)

Poache E (O)\===/(O) > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:28

Also: No tdis :( CA ones are all nerfed :(

Toby F., Manager > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:33

Tsx is the first thing that came to mind.

Baskingshark > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:39

How about a plastidipped IS300. If you could talk him down and get that shit off the paint it could be a fun car for a while. It’s close enough to me to make me want to go see it.

http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/5517611456…

dogisbadob > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:40

Matrix/Vibe, xA/xB/xD, Yaris, Accord sedan, Civic Si, TSX, HHR SS, Cobalt SS turbo sedan (2009 only), Astra (especially if you can find one with the giant sunroof)

Chasaboo > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:41

Volvos are not reliable. Think Japanese.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:43

Maybe an Impreza?

Or a Kia Soul?

Steve in Manhattan > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 00:50

Junkyard engine, your mechanic installs it. New motor mounts, and main seals if required.

al-zo - Now with an Acura! > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 01:54

volvo s40?

jkm7680 > Poache E (O)\===/(O)
05/01/2016 at 09:43

New Golf, with the 1.8t you can get easily 40 mpg on the highway,