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Help finding my son a new car
My sons 2000 Ford Explorer front wheel completely froze up and destroyed the brakes and there is a problem with the rear axle too. Repair cost is over $1000 and I'm not paying that. Time to look at a new car for him.
Who were the resident dealers on this site again? Here are the cars he is looking at. Any opinions would be great as I have had it with car shopping these last few years. http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...3293/overview/ http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...3293/overview/ http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...4780/overview/ http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...57067/overview http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...4677/overview/ |
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02-23-2015, 05:38 PM | #76 |
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Also, the 05-08 Mazda 6's might serve him real well too, and you can find those for under $7K.
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02-23-2015, 05:42 PM | #77 |
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I really advocate newer sonatas. Those are great cars. Especially on a budget. Chances are it'll still be under warranty.
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02-23-2015, 05:43 PM | #78 | |
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I did my research on it as it was 1 of my 3 finalists when i bought this Mazda i have now. I do agree though, it's a really nice car. I was impressed after i test drove a '11 model with 60K on the odometer. It's just a 4-banger, but it's direct injected and feels more peppy than its specs would suggest. It also has a really nice, techy interior. It's big and spacious, it's a lot of car for the price.
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02-23-2015, 05:54 PM | #81 |
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He has seen a few Ford Focus' but is apprehensive thanks to that ****ing Explorer. He isn't too high on Ford right now and I can't blame him.
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02-23-2015, 06:01 PM | #82 |
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02-23-2015, 06:07 PM | #84 |
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Yeah but honestly I told you that car was going to be a P.O.S at the time. I own a Mustang. I'd buy a Focus. It was just bad luck. Choose wisely. Used cars are always a crap shoot!
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02-23-2015, 06:08 PM | #85 | |
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02-23-2015, 08:42 PM | #86 |
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Explorers are notoriously junk. Focus is a good car. Every car company has poor cars. Just some have more than others. Don't let the Ford name scare you away. They do make solid vehicles.
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Yup. My 2003 F150 is still going strong.
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