I have around $11,000 to spend on a new car. Maybe has high as $12,000- What would you get?

I've been pondering the 3G Eclipse V6 ('01, 02', or '03). Autotrader has yielded results in my price range w/ as little as 45 - 60k miles.

Anyone have or know anything about the 3G Eclipse or would you spend your money elsewhere? If so, on what?

down payment on an evo :shrug. personally i dont like how the 3gs look.....fugly..... dont know if you like bikes or not, but if i had 12k to throw around, id wait for the nex gsxr 1000 for 07. that thing is going to be sick. nothing will out run you again.....ever. :bowdown

This car is for wifey.... as for now i have my 2gnt project

01-02 eclipse gs, with the 4g64, its one hell of a motor... besides the sohc.

Originally posted by .bs0d
This car is for wifey.... as for now i have my 2gnt project

lol didnt know that.....well in that case....a geo metro :+
and 10.5k into the 2gnt :P

Originally posted by lild14

Originally posted by .bs0d This car is for wifey.... as for now i have my 2gnt project

lol didnt know that.....well in that case....a geo metro :+ and 10.5k into the 2gnt :P

+1 :thumbsup

Originally posted by lild14

Originally posted by .bs0d This car is for wifey.... as for now i have my 2gnt project

lol didnt know that.....well in that case....a geo metro :+ and 10.5k into the 2gnt :P

I would buy me a Envoy or a Trailblazor, something with 4wd, just because I am on my way to starting a family (i think).

get her a newer grand prix; not the generation i have but the 04's and up. my gf got an 04 gt with 7k miles for around 11 and most newer grand prix's are going for that.

My mom got an '06 Stratus with the 2.4 for $13K straight off the dealer lot. I'm sure you can get an '04-'05 around $10K. Car has got some balls for a 4 cyl, plus good gas mileage.

www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=190498142&dealer_id=1186890&car_year=1987&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&num_records=&make=JEEP&distance=0&model=GRWAG&address=85027&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&bkms=1153881659401&min_price=&end_year=1988&start_year=1981&isp=y&lang=&cardist=387, imo.

Have her roll something with a vintage feel that still fits in among the SUV crowd. Stylish, powerful, actually capable of going off-road, and more than able to tow your DSM when needed.

Furthermore, as you can see, they hold their value too. :thumbsup

almost feel like she's rollin vintage now with the ol' 91 Escort GT, LOL

well if you looking for a bargin, ford feista!

as the bulk of the payment on a used srt-4.:thumbsup

The wagoneer is cool, my brother had one, fuckin harry and the hendersons style.

I wouldn't spend it all. I'd buy a car that's 3-5 years old for around $8k and stash the rest.

Hell, I'm picking up a 2000 Yukon XL C2500 this weekend for $9k.

You can buy my VR4 for 11 I'm sure your wifey would love that :-)

I bought a 2003 Ford Escape v6/4wd for $7900 about a month ago.

Originally posted by youkickedmydog
well if you looking for a bargin, ford feista!

There's a guy in Phoenix looking to sell a fully prepped Group 2 Festiva rally car right now. Can't find the link to it, but here's all kinds of fun toys for you to look into...

http://www.specialstage.com/classifieds/showcat.php/cat/13

As for the woody, I went out looking for them online last night, after having passed a mint black one on the way home from work. You can buy them with full documentation and low miles for up to $30k. I would LOVE to have an old Wagoneer like that. 360ci V8, 4WD, metal body panels? Sign me up.

Originally posted by DR1665
www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=190498142&dealer_id=1186890&car_year=1987&mod_bookmark_id=null&search_type=used&num_records=&make=JEEP&distance=0&model=GRWAG&address=85027&certified=&advanced=&max_price=&bkms=1153881659401&min_price=&end_year=1988&start_year=1981&isp=y〈;=&cardist=387

That's a sick woodie.

I'd probably buy another beater 2GNT and dump the rest of the money in my current car.

Originally posted by slowmitsu
I'd probably buy another beater 2GNT and dump the rest of the money in my current car.

I have a beater for sale! well its not a beater but it could be.

Originally posted by eclipse_99rs

Originally posted by slowmitsu I'd probably buy another beater 2GNT and dump the rest of the money in my current car.

I have a beater for sale! well its not a beater but it could be.

Well, In 2 years when my Neon is paid off I'll be sure to give you a call. ;)