[Phatdub]

Ok after waiting for months I finally got another job. Something much better than my current. Ill be doing alot of driving and dont really wanna rack up the miles on the Passat (shes just hit 100,000 last week sunday). Im looking for somthing reliable for around $3000-$4000. What cars or pickup trucks would be a good investment to look at ? Thanks in advance.

 

[Scuba2001]

I hate to say it, but for the fuel crisis going on now, I would look for something that is dependable, fuel effecient, and comfortable. Hate to say it... but a Honda or Toyota may be a wise choice.

 

[stealthx32]

1995 Honda Civic VX hatch. 47/56 mpg.

 

[Meltemie]

passat B3-B4 wagon!

 

[Phatdub]

passat B3-B4 wagon!

Where those models reliable ??

 

[Sullie]

I would try to find a used Toyota Corolla or Camry 4 cylinder, Mazda Protege, Honda Accord, Prelude, Civic, Acura Integra, Nissan Sentra SE-R, Altima, Maxima, Infiniti G20, Mazda MX6 or RX-7.

Truck? Ford Ranger, Nissan, Toyota T-100, Mitsubishi Mighty Max. I don't how reliable the old GM small trucks were - their large trucks (nowadays) seem very nice to me.

 

[Sharky]

passat B3-B4 wagon!

Where those models reliable ??

NO.

 

[Phatdub]

Infinti G20 sounds good which is almost the same as the SE-R , right ? I dunno about an RX-7. I have friends that have problems with there RX-7

 

[Meltemie]

passat B3-B4 wagon!

Where those models reliable ??

NO.

U have to know what you buying no matter the brand!!! Some people dont respect their cars!

 

[Meltemie]

passat B3-B4 wagon!

Where those models reliable ??

Cheap parts in classifieds in VWVortex!!!! Dirty cheap! :thumbup:

 

[DenimA4CVT]

Infinti G20 sounds good which is almost the same as the SE-R , right ?

G20 is the same as Sentra SE 2.0, a performance version that is before SE-R since SE and G20 both have bulletproof SR20DE.

 

[Sullie]

Infinti G20 sounds good which is almost the same as the SE-R , right ? I dunno about an RX-7. I have friends that have problems with there RX-7

I should have put a year on the RX-7, I was thinking (for $3k - $4k) about a pre-1993 (new body style) RX-7 which I *thought* were fairly reliable like this one:

I know I've read on here quite a few times about the 1993+ RX-7's being fairly problematic. Of course too, I don't know if a 1993+ RX-7 would even be worthwhile that could be had for under $8k or so anyway so it's kind of a moot point.

 

[l5gcw0b]

I would spend the money on mods Maintaing/insuring two cars is gonna be at least a couple hundred/mo if you pay cah for the beater. That, or trade the Passat for something new(er).

 

[HKPassat]

I have to admit Toyota Corolla/Camry and Honda Civic/Accord are choices of unbeatable incredible reliable and cost-/environmentally-efficient cars - through experience from both personal and at work.

 

[neokai]

naturally aspirated rotaries are generally very reliable. turboed rotaries are not. unfortunately, they're not really fuel efficient either way.

 

[NA/Cow]

Look for an Acura Integra or Civic of some kind. $3-$4K will get you one of those. With a manual they're not too bad when it comes to fun. Their light handling is refreshing after driving a passat.

 

[Phatdub]

Theres an MR2 this Body Style down the block from me for sale. Is this model reliable ?

 

[HKPassat]

If car's in good mechanical and body condition and price's right, go for it.

 

[pacent]

I always liked the way those MR2s look. Great styling. The non-turbos can be kinda sluggish, but if its mated to a 5spd, its not that bad. Its a bit small on the inside, and have barely any trunk (hood?) space. Good weekend car.