Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Car Buffs Needed: Shopping for a used car Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]espresso8097[/m] at 9:54 pm on July 10, 2009[quote]What I have been able to find: Compacts: Saturn Ion, Dodge Neon, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Toyota Carolla Mid-size: Mercury Sable/Ford Taurus, Ford Crown Victoria, Pontiac Grand Prix, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry *edited due to misreading*[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Just Add Water Posted at 9:34 pm on July 10, 2009 I'm getting ready to sell my '91 white toyota celica gt convertible and get something newer and more professional looking. I have been looking at the 2005 Chevy Malibu and the 2004 Acura tsx, but I eed more car ideas... Catch is, it cant be newer than a 2005, and under 6k. I'm looking for a 4-door car with an actual backseat but something that is also very sharp and professional looking.  I've thought of Impalas, Malibus, Altimas, TSX, etc. Anyone have any car suggestions for me?  Message me if you need more to go on..

Replies Giggity Posted at 11:43 am on July 16, 2009 TSX would be the best option, but you are not going to find a decent one under 6k.  Closer to 10. You can't go wrong with a Civic.  Not the most exciting, but it is a great car.  The new Malibu is nice, but I personally would avoid the previous ones.  A Focus (bit small) or Altima are my other two recs FTF Posted at 1:47 am on July 13, 2009 Quote: from 3800 FTW at 11:54 pm on July 12, 2009 Quote: from FTF at 3:01 pm on July 11, 2009 Quote: from 3800 FTW at 9:14 am on July 11, 2009 @Ford Tempo Faggot...   "Those four speeds"   Really? There's several versions of "those four speeds" so you might wanna clarify.. lmfao.    Here is it all clarified, since you can't understand.    Typically problematic GM transmissions:     4L60-E/4L65-E (most GM trucks and SUVs, 1992+)     4L85-E (Chevy Suburban, Avalanche, some commercial vehicles)     4T60-E (almost every GM sedan after 1992)    I believe the 4T60 is what sits in the Malibu, but don't quote me on that. From a time frame starting around 1992 until the past wave of five and six speeds, GM had bad luck with their 4spd automatics. I know from personal experience. Eric knows from personal experience, having had his 4spd rebuilt, what, twice now? In under 150,00 miles? I even went to a GM fan (aka. "enthusiast") forum a while back asking about the 4L60-E and its issues, and hell, GM FAN BOYS started ripping on these things! We're talking about biased-as-hell fans, and even they recognize these thing's weaknesses.  @OP: Point is, short term the Malibu is a decent machine. Don't expect to get six digit mile figures out of that transmission though. Its not that they can't, but don't count on it. Stfu.   PS, you're forgetting the 4T65E and 65E HD, and also the 60 HD.     The 4T65 is just a heavy duty version of the 4T60, amirite? 3800 FTW Posted at 11:56 pm on July 12, 2009 Quote: from emo sux69 at 10:56 pm on July 12, 2009 dude, eric thrashs hes impala on a daily basis im sure that has to do with 90% of the reason why it needed a rebuild. 3800 FTW Posted at 11:54 pm on July 12, 2009 Quote: from FTF at 3:01 pm on July 11, 2009 Quote: from 3800 FTW at 9:14 am on July 11, 2009 @Ford Tempo Faggot...    "Those four speeds"    Really? There's several versions of "those four speeds" so you might wanna clarify.. lmfao. Here is it all clarified, since you can't understand. Typically problematic GM transmissions: 4L60-E/4L65-E (most GM trucks and SUVs, 1992+) 4L85-E (Chevy Suburban, Avalanche, some commercial vehicles) 4T60-E (almost every GM sedan after 1992) I believe the 4T60 is what sits in the Malibu, but don't quote me on that. From a time frame starting around 1992 until the past wave of five and six speeds, GM had bad luck with their 4spd automatics. I know from personal experience. Eric knows from personal experience, having had his 4spd rebuilt, what, twice now? In under 150,00 miles? I even went to a GM fan (aka. "enthusiast") forum a while back asking about the 4L60-E and its issues, and hell, GM FAN BOYS started ripping on these things! We're talking about biased-as-hell fans, and even they recognize these thing's weaknesses.   @OP: Point is, short term the Malibu is a decent machine. Don't expect to get six digit mile figures out of that transmission though. Its not that they can't, but don't count on it. Stfu. PS, you're forgetting the 4T65E and 65E HD, and also the 60 HD. emo sux69 Posted at 10:56 pm on July 12, 2009 dude, eric thrashs hes impala on a daily basis im sure that has to do with 90% of the reason why it needed a rebuild. FTF Posted at 3:01 pm on July 11, 2009 Quote: from 3800 FTW at 9:14 am on July 11, 2009 @Ford Tempo Faggot... "Those four speeds" Really? There's several versions of "those four speeds" so you might wanna clarify.. lmfao. Here is it all clarified, since you can't understand. Typically problematic GM transmissions: 4L60-E/4L65-E (most GM trucks and SUVs, 1992+) 4L85-E (Chevy Suburban, Avalanche, some commercial vehicles) 4T60-E (almost every GM sedan after 1992) I believe the 4T60 is what sits in the Malibu, but don't quote me on that. From a time frame starting around 1992 until the past wave of five and six speeds, GM had bad luck with their 4spd automatics. I know from personal experience. Eric knows from personal experience, having had his 4spd rebuilt, what, twice now? In under 150,00 miles? I even went to a GM fan (aka. "enthusiast") forum a while back asking about the 4L60-E and its issues, and hell, GM FAN BOYS started ripping on these things! We're talking about biased-as-hell fans, and even they recognize these thing's weaknesses. @OP: Point is, short term the Malibu is a decent machine. Don't expect to get six digit mile figures out of that transmission though. Its not that they can't, but don't count on it. MonteMan09 Posted at 2:38 pm on July 11, 2009 ....I'll just stick to my old tank. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Bought 'er for $2500 cdn. and she's never given me any problems. Only 60, 000 miles on 'er too. 3800 FTW Posted at 9:14 am on July 11, 2009 @Ford Tempo Faggot... "Those four speeds" Really? There's several versions of "those four speeds" so you might wanna clarify.. FTF Posted at 1:42 am on July 11, 2009 Quote: from drifting at 1:24 am on July 11, 2009 I like FTFs suggestion of the 500. I know little about the car, but Ive driven one, and loved it. Im assuming they are solid. A lot of the local businesses that I have done work for have them for the sales people. The place my dad works at has five of them, all from 2006, and all with insane miles on them (for that age at least) and they havent had any problems so far.   They drive nice, they have a very comfortable interior, the exterior is very professional looking. As far as aesthetics go, pretty much everything you are looking for. Someone else would have to vouch for the mechanical side of things though. I've only heard good things from my aunt about her '05 Limited, and I've spent plenty of time riding and driving that car. While she was on vacation I was using it to get to and from work for two weeks, and honestly I found myself wanting on pretty badly. Ford did a really nice job sound proofing the cabin, and its a very comfortable long distance cruiser. I've been in the back seat for a four hour road trip to Anchorage and getting out of the car I felt like it might have been a ten minute run to the store. Practical too with plenty of room and that nifty fold down rear seat for in-car trunk access. @Eric, chill out dude. I'm not ripping on GM. I'm just saying, for a brief period in the early/mid-2000s GM has a bad streak with those four speeds. I know more people who have had them replaced or rebuilt then people who haven't, yourself included. P.S. In regards to my "friend", I really don't have to justify myself to you, but we're talking about my ex here. drifting Posted at 1:24 am on July 11, 2009 I like FTFs suggestion of the 500. I know little about the car, but Ive driven one, and loved it. Im assuming they are solid. A lot of the local businesses that I have done work for have them for the sales people. The place my dad works at has five of them, all from 2006, and all with insane miles on them (for that age at least) and they havent had any problems so far. They drive nice, they have a very comfortable interior, the exterior is very professional looking. As far as aesthetics go, pretty much everything you are looking for. Someone else would have to vouch for the mechanical side of things though. 3800 FTW Posted at 1:22 am on July 11, 2009 Quote: from FTF at 12:51 am on July 11, 2009 I've got a friend Anything made by GM with a four speed is bound to give you problems down the road. 1. Your "friend" is probably just someone you know, not a friend. 2. Stop talking the fuck out your ass about the "4 speed problems" because as is, every car has it's problems. No, I'm not nut swinging because I own one. I'm saying this because they (GM) have rectified the problem in the newer models. Practice makes perfect. When you bring something new to the table, it will not always be flawless. ss454 Posted at 12:56 am on July 11, 2009 Quote: from 3800 FTW at 3:29 am on July 11, 2009 cant believe you didnt know abuot that song Never heard it before. FTF Posted at 12:51 am on July 11, 2009 I've got a friend with an '05 Malibu Maxx LT. Decent little car, if not somewhat cheap (especially in the interior materials department). Short term, you can't go wrong. Get one with low miles though. Anything made by GM with a four speed is bound to give you problems down the road. Consider... Ford Five Hundred, made from 2005 to 2007, but they sell for ridiculously low figures. I don't know what your price range is, but my aunt bought one outright for $11,000. Fully loaded to the hilt with the Limited package, fancy rims, the top of the line stereo system, and class exclusive all wheel drive. I think it looks pretty professional as far as American entry level luxury sedans go, plus its a very solid machine. Safe too, the safest full size American sedan money can buy (IIHS Top Safety Pick, 5-Stars all around). Can't put a price on safety, and few cars are safer then this. All Wheel Drive is another plus you can't find on any other American sedan (excluding other Ford products) for the price. 3800 FTW Posted at 12:29 am on July 11, 2009 cant believe you didnt know abuot that song ss454 Posted at 10:28 pm on July 10, 2009 Quote: from 4est at 1:20 am on July 11, 2009 Quote: from ss454 at 10:19 pm on July 10, 2009 LeBaron? Fuckin nasty.... Only LeBaron I'd ever get is turbo GTS I see... Most recent 15 of 22 previous replies displayed.