# I NEED A CAR!! PLEASE HELP ME FIND ONE!! :-d
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [February 10, 2010, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245 "2010-02-10T14:22:15Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/21 "2010-02-10T17:17:40Z")
is money burning a hole in your pocket?
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### Author:  [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/22 "2010-02-10T17:17:45Z")
> [@NYSpeed @ Winged Warrior Performance Challenge - May 11th, 12th 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-winged-warrior-performance-challenge-may-11th-12th-2007/22533/248):
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> Murrdog9000 is the wrong person to be asking opinions on cars, he knows a little about Hondas and that’s about it and that’s what he’s going to recommend like he already did.
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> Sully’s car would be a great car, but I also think you’re in a rush to get something because you have money. Trust me, I’ve been there and I’ve learned to not just hop & buy whatever I find first. Sit around and wait for your car to sell and have time to look around and look into different kinds of cars, look at what they’re going for, maybe find a crazy deal. From what I’ve observed on these cars you’re finding on Craigslist like that shitty old Chevy Monte Carlo with a BBC motor and this recent old sixties Mustang that looks like a huge headache for ~$6k.
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> Just relax and look around on forums, autotrader, ebay, etc.
the problem here is that if my car sells I wont have a car to drive around and I need one because I drive VERY OFTEN to NYC and back. I dont want to blow 1-2k on a civic if I cant get my money back on it after I find my “dream car” as well a few months later.
But I appreciate the advise. So everyone is basically saying to just wait and see what happens? 😃
Maybe I will just do that. lol
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### Author:  [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/23 "2010-02-10T17:19:33Z")
> [@Whats your summer car plans?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-summer-car-plans/29234/2):
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> is money burning a hole in your pocket?
Money isnt burning a hole in the pocket. But a POS v6 mustang is lol 😃 I heard 2007 is the WORST year for mustangs and it shows. The frame on the top broke off, alternator died twice, battery died once. Etc etc…
Sucks ☹
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### Author:  [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/24 "2010-02-10T17:22:54Z")
> [@FS: Phantom FW](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-phantom-fw/29121/15):
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> the problem here is that if my car sells I wont have a car to drive around and I need one because I drive VERY OFTEN to NYC and back. I dont want to blow 1-2k on a civic if I cant get my money back on it after I find my “dream car” as well a few months later.
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> But I appreciate the advise. So everyone is basically saying to just wait and see what happens? 😃
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> Maybe I will just do that. lol
Well, looking to get your “dream car” ASAP, or if your “dream car” is a 99-04 Mustang GT…thennnn idk :lol
But, no you are very incorrect on “blowing 1-2k on a Civic and not getting it back”. You can find a deal on a 92-00 Civic and drive that and get 35+MPG until you find what you want after saving a bunch of money and most likely sell that Civic for 500-1000 more than what you got it for given it runs great and has no major rust/damage etc, and given that you got a deal on it. Trust me, I’ve done it many of times which is why my winter car/daily has always been a Civic. You most likely won’t have to put any money into it.
Just don’t be a dope with your money and you’ll be fine. Don’t go buying any Honda you see because you think its cheap enough, like Murrdog9000 did and spend $1,200 on a jalopy that you’d be VERY lucky to even get that back out of it on re-sale.
Also if you’re driving your current Mustang everyday now, why sell it. Just drive that until May or so and then get something and maybe by then there will be more money in your bank/pocket to spend on a nicer car.
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### Author:  [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/25 "2010-02-10T17:23:17Z")
you’ve got a warranty, use it.
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### Author:  [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/26 "2010-02-10T17:25:06Z")
Yah because I really got ripped off on my car…
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### Author:  [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/27 "2010-02-10T17:29:11Z")
> [@Anybody Else](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-else/29213/8):
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> you’ve got a warranty, use it.
Warranty ran out on the car so no luck there
> [@FS: turbo xs dual stage MBC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-turbo-xs-dual-stage-mbc/28605/11):
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> Well, looking to get your “dream car” ASAP, or if your “dream car” is a 99-04 Mustang GT…thennnn idk :lol
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> Also if you’re driving your current Mustang everyday now, why sell it. Just drive that until May or so and then get something and maybe by then there will be more money in your bank/pocket to spend on a nicer car.
My “dream caR” is obviously not a gt mustang lol… Its just my “Dream car” thats under 7000 that I can afford lol. Everyone has a 1mil + worth dream car. Which is what I want 😃
The problem with using my car until may is that… two alternators cost me 400$ ( 1 replaced free). 120 for a new battery. 75$ for towing (my car stopped RANDOMLY on i87) and a few hundred more for parts and repairs.
Im scared keeping this car for any longer will cost me another grand in parts… I want to get rid of it ASAP
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### Author:  [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/28 "2010-02-10T17:30:01Z")
> [@Whats your summer car plans?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-summer-car-plans/29234/4):
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> Yah because I really got ripped off on my car…
Yeah, you did. I wouldn’t have paid more than $500 for that.
I paid almost $1,000 less than you did and got a car with lower miles, 5 speed, new snow tires, new exhaust, needed nothing but a $20 hood latch, and a radio which I have and I’ll get $1,000-$1,100 for it with zero problem…AND it has successfully gotten me where I needed everyday with no issues. Great investment.
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### Author:  [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/29 "2010-02-10T17:31:34Z")
> [@Anybody Else](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-else/29213/9):
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> Yeah, you did. I wouldn’t have paid more than $500 for that.
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> I paid almost $1,000 less than you did and got a car with lower miles, 5 speed, new snow tires, new exhaust, needed nothing but a $20 hood latch, and a radio which I have and I’ll get $1,000-$1,100 for it with zero problem…AND it has successfully gotten me where I needed everyday with no issues. Great investment.
Im just as happy with my purchase as well so I don’t understand why your so concerned about what I payed for my car.
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### Author:  [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/30 "2010-02-10T17:32:31Z")
> [@NYSpeed @ Winged Warrior Performance Challenge - May 11th, 12th 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-winged-warrior-performance-challenge-may-11th-12th-2007/22533/249):
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> Warranty ran out on the car so no luck there
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> My “dream caR” is obviously not a gt mustang lol… Its just my “Dream car” thats under 7000 that I can afford lol. Everyone has a 1mil + worth dream car. Which is what I want 😃
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> The problem with using my car until may is that… two alternators cost me 400$ ( 1 replaced free). 120 for a new battery. 75$ for towing (my car stopped RANDOMLY on i87) and a few hundred more for parts and repairs.
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> Im scared keeping this car for any longer will cost me another grand in parts… I want to get rid of it ASAP
sucks on the warranty, your mustang sounds like a dumper and should do a trade in at metro ford, they’ve got a bunch out front last time i drove by few weeks ago.
i don’t have a 1mil dream car.
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### Author:  [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/31 "2010-02-10T17:32:42Z")
> [@NYSpeed @ Winged Warrior Performance Challenge - May 11th, 12th 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-winged-warrior-performance-challenge-may-11th-12th-2007/22533/249):
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> Warranty ran out on the car so no luck there
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> My “dream caR” is obviously not a gt mustang lol… Its just my “Dream car” thats under 7000 that I can afford lol. Everyone has a 1mil + worth dream car. Which is what I want 😃
>
> The problem with using my car until may is that… two alternators cost me 400$ ( 1 replaced free). 120 for a new battery. 75$ for towing (my car stopped RANDOMLY on i87) and a few hundred more for parts and repairs.
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> Im scared keeping this car for any longer will cost me another grand in parts… I want to get rid of it ASAP
So then keep it for sale and buy a cheap Civic that’s in good shape. Mine is a '93 5 speed Civic that I got for under $500 and I haven’t done a thing to it other than a $20 easy fix and I drive it everyday to school & work. I’ll be able to sell it with NO issue when I’m done with it in a month or so.
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### Author:  [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/32 "2010-02-10T17:33:31Z")
> [@Anybody Else](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-else/29213/9):
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> Yeah, you did. I wouldn’t have paid more than $500 for that.
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> I paid almost $1,000 less than you did and got a car with lower miles, 5 speed, new snow tires, new exhaust, needed nothing but a $20 hood latch, and a radio which I have and I’ll get $1,000-$1,100 for it with zero problem…AND it has successfully gotten me where I needed everyday with no issues. Great investment.
so where do you suggest I look for a “daily driving civic” ?
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### Author:  [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/33 "2010-02-10T17:34:13Z")
[www.albany.craigslist.com](http://www.albany.craigslist.com)
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### Author:  [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/34 "2010-02-10T17:34:41Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/28503/34):
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> Im just as happy with my purchase as well so I don’t understand why your so concerned about what I payed for my car.
You got ripped hard and are most likely going to take a loss on it. I’m not concerned one bit, you shared what you paid for it and I shared my thoughts. Someone with some knowledge would’ve looked at it and said, nope not paying that or atleast offered less.
Thank you, and I’ve made my point.
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### Author:  [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/35 "2010-02-10T17:35:36Z")
> [@best place to buy black powder.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-to-buy-black-powder/29232/4):
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> so where do you suggest I look for a “daily driving civic” ?
> [@Whats your summer car plans?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-summer-car-plans/29234/6):
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> [www.albany.craigslist.com](http://www.albany.craigslist.com)
^^^:thumbup Right there. Also, never pay asking price. Always offer less. Good luck.
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### Author:  [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/36 "2010-02-10T17:37:37Z")
> [@Mitsubishi = The Suck (non-Auto)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mitsubishi-the-suck-non-auto/29192/14):
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> You got ripped hard and are most likely going to take a loss on it. I’m not concerned one bit, you shared what you paid for it and I shared my thoughts. Someone with some knowledge would’ve looked at it and said, nope not paying that or atleast offered less.
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> Thank you, and I’ve made my point.
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> **.**
You seem to bring it up on the forum often to try and rub it in my face. I bought it from a friend of the family, who is a mechanic, and have had no problems that have been the cars fault so far. Im glad you got your car for cheap and that it runs well, that’s great. Maybe I could of found a better deal, but I didn’t feel like waiting and I knew the guy wasn’t out to screw me.
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### Author:  [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/37 "2010-02-10T17:40:49Z")
Buy my 2004 Honda Accord. 4cyl 5speed, so it’s fast, 111k so its reliable, $9500 so it’s cheap!
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### Author:  [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/38 "2010-02-10T17:41:18Z")
> [@tdi\_logik"](#):
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> sucks on the warranty, your mustang sounds like a dumper and should do a trade in at metro ford, they’ve got a bunch out front last time i drove by few weeks ago.
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> Ill check them out. Thanks for the info
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> i don’t have a 1mil dream car.
> [@FS: Phantom FW](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-phantom-fw/29121/16):
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> So then keep it for sale and buy a cheap Civic that’s in good shape. Mine is a '93 5 speed Civic that I got for under $500 and I haven’t done a thing to it other than a $20 easy fix and I drive it everyday to school & work. I’ll be able to sell it with NO issue when I’m done with it in a month or so.
How much do you plan to sell it for in a month and where did you find it so cheap?
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### Author:  [@Kefhr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kefhr)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/39 "2010-02-10T17:50:21Z")
> [@using old DOS games/programs in XP](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/using-old-dos-games-programs-in-xp/29184/18):
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> Buy my 2004 Honda Accord. 4cyl 5speed, so it’s fast, 111k so its reliable, $9500 so it’s cheap!
for some weird reason my mind is telling me 9500$ is expensive for that car lol
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### Author:  [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-car-please-help-me-find-one-d/250245/40 "2010-02-10T18:14:37Z")
$9500 obo?
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