Suggest Me A Car Under $4K

[sc302 Veteran]

http://www.thepeters.org/badvw.htm

http://boards.msn.com/Autosboards/thread.aspx?threadid=848639

this is funny, a site dedicated to vw lemons http://www.myvwlemon.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000187.html <---if that isn't a good enough hint i don't know what is.

http://www.time.com/time/globalbusiness/article/0,9171,1101031124-543826,00.html

[Tech Star]

http://www.thepeters.org/badvw.htm

http://boards.msn.com/Autosboards/thread.aspx?threadid=848639

this is funny, a site dedicated to vw lemons http://www.myvwlemon.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000187.html <---if that isn't a good enough hint i don't know what is.

http://www.time.com/time/globalbusiness/article/0,9171,1101031124-543826,00.html

After reading all the I am scared. :/ I am going to talk to the guy and see if he has any maintenance records on the car. I don't want a car where I have to pour money into to fix it. :no:

[sc302 Veteran]

Then stay away from vw. My expectations of any vw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7q4qZNTxBU

All $4800 (figure you have a chance to talk them down) and below, 25 miles from the zip you provided

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=used&distance=25&address=90706&marketZipError=false&style_flag=2&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&make=&start_year=1998&end_year=2011&min_price=0&max_price=4800&seller_type=b&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&keywords_display=&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=10&certified=&advanced=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=y&default_sort=priceDESC&awsp=false&systime=&sownerid=63413325&rdm=1282247237972

promising/the ones I like and would consider.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283385119&dealer_id=64519057&car_year=2001&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=8&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283145196&dealer_id=64519057&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=8&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=282072529&dealer_id=65428567&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=10&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=284710580&dealer_id=65582389&car_year=2002&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=11&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=283233360&dealer_id=65494965&car_year=1998&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=51&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=50&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=13&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=283182054&dealer_id=65491559&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=51&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=50&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=17&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=276265833&dealer_id=65110239&car_year=2000&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=76&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=75&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=10&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=270055262&dealer_id=64716501&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=101&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=100&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=10&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283933407&dealer_id=100021892&car_year=1998&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=101&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=100&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=13&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=281818080&dealer_id=641718&car_year=1998&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=101&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=100&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=15&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=270791153&dealer_id=64772963&car_year=2000&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=126&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=125&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=5&standard=false

[rathefeare]

All $4800 (figure you have a chance to talk them down) and below, 25 miles from the zip you provided

I am liking the 02 Accord and the 98 Maxima on that list.

[Tech Star]

Then stay away from vw. My expectations of any vw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7q4qZNTxBU

All $4800 (figure you have a chance to talk them down) and below, 25 miles from the zip you provided

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=used&distance=25&address=90706&marketZipError=false&style_flag=2&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&make=&start_year=1998&end_year=2011&min_price=0&max_price=4800&seller_type=b&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&keywords_display=&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=10&certified=&advanced=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=y&default_sort=priceDESC&awsp=false&systime=&sownerid=63413325&rdm=1282247237972

promising/the ones I like and would consider.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283385119&dealer_id=64519057&car_year=2001&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=8&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283145196&dealer_id=64519057&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=8&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=282072529&dealer_id=65428567&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=10&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=284710580&dealer_id=65582389&car_year=2002&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=11&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=283233360&dealer_id=65494965&car_year=1998&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=51&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=50&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=13&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=283182054&dealer_id=65491559&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=51&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=50&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=17&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=276265833&dealer_id=65110239&car_year=2000&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=76&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=75&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=10&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=270055262&dealer_id=64716501&car_year=1999&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=101&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=100&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=10&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283933407&dealer_id=100021892&car_year=1998&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=101&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=100&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=13&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=281818080&dealer_id=641718&car_year=1998&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=10&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=63413325&showZipError=y&first_record=101&make=&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=100&doors=&transmission=&max_price=4800&cardist=15&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=270791153&dealer_id=64772963&car_year=2000&rdm=1282246091083&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1998&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=10&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&sownerid=63413325&first_record=126&make=&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=0&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90706&advanced=&end_year=2011&pager.offset=125&transmission=&doors=&max_price=4800&cardist=5&standard=false

Some of those are nice, but I have seen them all cheaper on craigslist. That '02 Accord is $3000 on Craigslist, but I can't buy it because insurance is going to be too high for me.

I am going to keep looking and go and look at the Passat again one more time and see if there is anything wrong with it.

[sc302 Veteran]

not saying you can't find them cheaper on craigslist/talk them down...which is why I went higher to 4800, there is a ton of exposure on autotrader and generally you get more pics. besides the search engine is way better. You get a feeling for what they are going for/asking for. don't ever go there not knowing what the deal is. just because they are asking x on autotrader doesn't mean they aren't going to take y.

[revvo]

If you ask me, the most reliable Hondas out there under 4K are the 6th gen civics 1996-2000, followed by practically every Honda and Acura made during those years. A lot of them are riced and driven by people who think VTEC is like a turbo, so just get one that is stock and owned by older and more mature people and you'll be safe.

I'll do like others and say stay away from the Passat, or most used older Volks for that matter. The only good thing that I can think of is the galvanized steel, they don't rust as fast as they normally would.... That's it :rofl:

[+Mirumir Subscriber¹]

After reading all the I am scared. :/ I am going to talk to the guy and see if he has any maintenance records on the car. I don't want a car where I have to pour money into to fix it. :no:

Don't be. Volkswagen Group is the number one car manufacturer in the world right now in terms of the market share. They've got brands such as Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini under their belt.

They wouldn't become the leader of the industry if they made poor quality cars.

VW Passat, for example, shares the platform with Audi A4. I think the two have something about 20-30% of shared parts depending on the modification.

Check out VW Jettas (Y)

[sc302 Veteran]

If you look at this list http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=top&story=iqsBrand&subject=iqs VW is in the top of the most problems (3rd from the bottom, the higher the number the worse off they are). So they sure are an industry leader...an industry leader of the most problematic cars made currently in the US.

Dont confuse the list above with this list here http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-Car-Manufacturers The list here is the top 10 car manufacturers in the world accroding to production numbers (how many cars rolled off the assembly line globally). This has nothing to do with quality.

[e-berlin.org]

A brand new 4-door car for $2200 - the Nano

[+Mirumir Subscriber¹]

If you look at this list http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=top&story=iqsBrand&subject=iqs VW is in the top of the most problems (3rd from the bottom, the higher the number the worse off they are). So they sure are an industry leader...an industry leader of the most problematic cars made currently in the US.

Dont confuse the list above with this list here http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-Car-Manufacturers The list here is the top 10 car manufacturers in the world accroding to production numbers (how many cars rolled off the assembly line globally). This has nothing to do with quality.

VW doesn't make cars in the U.S. And any American source writing about a German car manufacturer's reliability is inherently biased.

J.D. Power is a mockery of car reliability's ratings. It puts Chevy and Nissan over BMW and Hyundai over Audi haha.

[sc302 Veteran]

VW doesn't make cars in the U.S. And any American source writing about a German car manufacturer's reliability is inherently biased.

J.D. Power is a mockery of car reliability's ratings. It puts Chevy and Nissan over BMW and Hyundai over Audi haha.

Well maybe not US, but damn close.

Volkswagen's only assembly plant in North America is located in Puebla, Mexico. The Puebla plant produces Golfs and Jettas for the U.S. and Canada, as well as "old" Beetles for the Mexican market. In addition, the Puebla plant is the center for production of the new Beetle.

http://www.insideline.com/volkswagen/vw-plans-to-expand-in-mexico-again.html

Yeah I am sure they are biased. Putting Nissan above BMW...They hate imports, wait a minute......

[Tech Star]

I am going to go and buy a 1997 Mercedes Benz E320 tomorrow for $3,000. It has a couple of dents, needs its brakes changed, and one of the lights in the front doesn't work (needs a new one), but I thought it was nice.

Good deal?

[sc302 Veteran]

go for it.

[uniacidz]

Lights easy to change and cheap. Brake pads if you are uncertain then go to a mechanic to change but otherwise, go for it if you like it.

[rathefeare]

I am going to go and buy a 1997 Mercedes Benz E320 tomorrow for $3,000. It has a couple of dents, needs its brakes changed, and one of the lights in the front doesn't work (needs a new one), but I thought it was nice.

Good deal?

Sounds good initially. How about mileage and condition though? A well maintained one would go for double that price easily while one with 250k miles, a torn interior, and rust holes in the body is near worthless.

[Tech Star]

Well I bought it. :) Thanks for all the help guys.

It has 151.5K on it right now and it has a few dents in the front, but that's about it. The leather has small tears on the drivers seat, but it's nothing major. The breaks make a really loud squeaking noise when you break hard, so I am going to buy some pads and rotors and change them myself.

Just one more question. The guy said he bought new cheapo tires called Sunny. They make noise when you are driving it. I don't know how to describe it, but he said before he put the tires on they didn't make any noise while driving. Is this normal?

Also, the front left tire, on the drivers side, on the inside of the tire it has a bit of wear on it. Is that normal?

[sc302 Veteran]

uneven tire wear could be because of an alignment issue (most likely the case). cheap tires can have more road noise compared to the more expensive tires. could be suspension squeaking. get some ceramic pads (keeps the black dust down and off your rims).