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What is a good alternative if you don't have BMW, Mercedes,

Postby panikeeer » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

What is a good alternative if you don't have BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW money?
What a good alternative to one of these cars if you don't have the kinda money. A honda Civic si?? Used lexus is300. etc. help
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Postby Berny » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

A used car that's dependable Honda, Toyota or a old Lexus.
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Postby ctoiron » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Accura are all better cars than the
European cars mentioned.
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Postby Audioooh » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

I have a Toyota Camry, which I love. I have also had a Honda Civic which was great. I'd say if you may be able to pay for any Toyota or Honda, if it is not new, you may want to be in good form. Good luck.
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Postby Phpguru » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

Well, my 1st thought was to ask..why is it needed to own a BMW, Benz, Audi, or VW?? To look successful? You could look successful in a lexus, acura, honda accord..what you drive does not make you successful. But nevertheless to answer you question.a used lexus may be nice and also acura makes good cars too.
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Postby Jankomarko » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

I have only bought one new car in my life. you may be able to get any one of those cars if it's the right year model and has low miles.Look on e bay motors,you will find them.But if you want a new car,there are lots of alternatives.The KIA's are nice,Optima,is a luxury type car.I could shop the classifeds also in your local paper.Good Luck..
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Postby Law4you » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

honda civic is a nice choice, economic car but you may be able to search a nice toyota not to old like camry or a mitsubishi galant
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Postby XXX » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:35 am

Try a new Scion Tc.

Lots of features and good mileage and HP too.
Made by Toyota, so its dependable and repairs are reasonable.
Its customizable you decide stereo, lights, interior, the knobs.
Good standard features a/c, power locks, power windows, remote entry, four wheel disc brakes, ABS, 17" alloy rims, Camry engine, two moonroofs, front airbags, drivers side knee airbags, etc.
They start at $15,000 which beats the pants off the Honda Civic Si and they are less generic looking too.

Good luck.
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Postby Engine-master » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

A YUGO
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Postby jojo » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

fully loaded Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ.
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Postby Autobahn » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

theres generally a BMW out there that will fit your budgit. my dad bought me a 95 BMW 318i from a man he works with for $3000 and it runs jus like new. attempt autos., or autotrader. then filter in the money you're able to pay for one.
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Postby LeviBrawn » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

Why not get a used one? by the way, VWs aren't costly.
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Postby nowhereBC » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

The best choice to get a new luxury car if you don´t have money is to get a new MINI COOPER S, that's made for BMW on London.
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Postby Henri » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

An investment property, so that you may grow your money and really get a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, WHATEVER YOU WANT
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Postby ProgrammerX » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

depends on what you are wanting to use up I have an 86 bmw 325e with 300,000 miles and still runs good you can get an older one for a decent price that runs and looks great euro. cars I believe hold up much better than jap. cars jap cars run good don't get me wrong but never hold up like a euro
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Postby ridinlow » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:36 am

Don't loose your hope,
A used BMW,Mercedes,Audi and VW aren't costly.
try searching the Internet and find one for an satisfactory price.
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