The scrolling is caused by our inadequate software (a request I have already put up in the CEG Finances topic in the general forum). FavoriteMystaque and 99VCTContour put up superlong links and the rest of the topic conforms to those two.

Could a moderator edit those links and shorten them to fit the topic, please?

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These are all great suggestions ... exactly what I'd expect from a bunch of people who liked the feel of a Contour. I hadn't even thought of the Protege! The Maxima was another strong choice, and I've been dreaming of an E42 BMW ever since driving my cousin's 2003 325xi a few years ago (but am at the moment concerned with high maintenance costs, especially potentially with an older car). I'm thinking of buying from a dealership or used-car lot rather than private party to avoid the "sold as-is" phrase.

Coupes are unlikely but not thrown out altogether. I have entertained the idea of an Impreza 2.5RS or a Mini Cooper (joking, they're still like 20 grand), but all in all I want to have a sedan so I can drive people around comfortably.

No Fords, for two reasons: (a) I've had *really* bad luck with the two I've owned already, and (b) parents refuse to contribute toward a Ford ... and I'm kinda relying on them in this matter. End of discussion

Thanks guys .. keep 'em coming!