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Sorry, this is a long read (I doubt anyone will read it, lol). I want to buy a car, but I’m not sure which one would be best. So for anyone with a bit more knowledge about cars than I have, here’s some information about some of the ones I’m considering:

1. 1998 SATURN SC2 2 Door Sport Coupe……….. This car is Sporty …Fun…Drives Super…Great on Gas… The Body is a Beauty…it has been kept up..detailed…and new paint job : ) Great Interior. Must Check it out!!! Black Exterior/ Dark Interior, Excellent Condition, Well Taken Care Of, Drives and Looks SUPER!!!, Handles roads and turns very well..Super Fast Power. Mileage: 160,000 Engine: 4-Cyl. 1.9L DOHC Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: FWD Selected EquipmentChange Equipment: Standard Air Conditioning, Tilt Wheel, Dual Front, Air Bags, Power Steering, AM/FM Stereo, …..EXTRAS Power Windows, Single Compact Disc, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Windows, Power Door Locks, ABS (4-Wheel) Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, Moon Roof… Price; $4,000.00 obo

2. 0108 – 1990 Cadillac Deville Coupe 4.5 Litre v8,A/C,Power windows,locks,tilt,Cruise…Runs and looks great. Oldie but goodie!!Great driver. Our price $1695

3. 3903 – 1998 Hyundai Tiberon Clean Coupe. 4cyl, 5spd with 113k miles. GREAT FIRST CAR! Excellent Mileage. Easy on Gas. Runs and Drives Great! $3995

4. 1980 chevette – $1000 nice car 38k nice paint nice inside and out must see to believe nicest one around hate to sell but sick dog forces us to sell this cute little car

5. Excellent little Ford Focus, Great MPG 30+-. Very clean one owner car. Great tires, new clutch, 5 speed manual… zips right along, front wheel drive.. sweet! License: —- Engine: 4-Cyl. 2.3 Liter Transmission: 5 Speed Manual DriveTrain: FWD Mileage: 80302 MPG: 24/32 Ext. Color: Silver Int. Color: Gray Equipment: Power Steering AM/FM Stereo Single Compact Disc Dual Front Air Bags All prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, and dealer document preparation charge, and any emissions test charge

6. 92 CADDY STS Runs and drives great, has NO MAJOR MECHANICAL ISSUES, Lot of brans new parts, just cant stand to see it just sitting and I need to sell ASAP due to unforseen circumstances. $1300 CASH

7.1996 Honda Civic lx – $3750 107k miles, auto, cruse, cassette player, a/c, rated 37 mpg.

8. 1977 thunderbird 51000 miles blue interior like new 351 m (cleaveland type) auto ac ps crank windows ( i know what u r thinking if u crash into water u can still get out ,),,,,,,,, drives like new ,,,,,,, i put in a new fuel tank one week ago …….. old one full of old gas and muddy rust….. new kit in card $1886.00

9. 2001 Ford Focus SE 4 Door – $2850. 89xxx miles, se package, 17 inch wheels, 5 speed

10. 1994 Subaru Legacy – (L) Sedan 4-door. Nice in and Out! Automatic, Loaded, P/S, Tilt, Cruise, Cold A/C, P/W, P/M, AM/FM CASS, Economy 19mpg city, 27 hwy, 166K Miles, Dependable, Runs and Drives Excellent! $1650.00 Offer.

11. 1997 toyota camry le – $2400 (gp) 4cyl, automatic runs great! ( was told from previous owner that engine was rebuilt) 250k freeway miles. power windows, door locks, clean inside and out. runs great! new brakes, recent tune up, including, distibuter cap, plug wires, spark plugs, air filter, oil filter, fresh oil, fresh tranny fluid. cd and cassette players. drives very smooth, has plenty of power, gets 30+ mpg’s.

12. 1985 honda prelude $1100 I am the second owner. This car has 199,200 miles and runs great. Tags are good until 2012. It has BRAND NEW TIES (Les Scwabb), BATTERY, and FRONT BRAKES including FRONT ROTORS. Oil was just changed. 5 speed manual transmission, 4 cylinder.

13. 1997 Subaru Impreza coupe (2 door) It runs great it drives great, theres nothing wrong with it. New clutch, new main seal. tan and black interior. the engine has 145K and is running great! the transmission is great Shifts smooth. clean title. after market intake. the body is straight. it has faded clear coat. Im asking $4000, OBO first person gets it.

14. 1993 Cadillac Deville, 160k mi, good runner, very clean inside, has clear coat flake on the top, straight body, “NOT” an oil burner. Everything works. $1300.00 OBO

^ I’m strangely drawn to that last car (#14), but I’ve heard that Cadillac Devilles are real ‘gas guzzlers’, not sure if it’s true.

So anyway, if anyone could tell me what the overall best car of the bunch is and why, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

ppl describe me as a “flashy” person. i like to have nice clothes and nice things. i need a car that fits my personality. im getting my car in 2012 and im not getting a new car, i love the audi A5 and the infiniti g35. Price range is around 10-15 grand. i need some suggustions about nice brands, models, and years that in the price range. thanks so much

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