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Being that it appears you need to finance it (?) Is certified-pre-owned a possibility??

I ride in my friends se-r spec v fairly often and am not a huge fan of it. Don't like the gearbox. Engine belongs in a truck, the interior is tacky and cheap for a $20k car. The thing I think is the worst is the 'fanatic' stereo, maybe a fanatic of crap. Doesn't sound as good as the stereo in our volvo, which doesn't even have a sub.

Of course everone will tell you that a certain car sucks and this one is soooo much better, so a lot of it is a matter of taste as well.

You might be able to get a 2002 cougar altho it's not 4 doors

-Pete

If you do decide on a Huyndai, don't go the Elantra way. My brother is a mechanic at a Huyndai dealership (i should learn how to spell hyundai i guess) and he says it''s crap. BUT... the new tiburon gt isn't that bad of a new car. great warranty and it resembles the supra in a slight way. just my thoughts. enjoy

Jeez someone has switched sides quick. All about the Acuras huh? :rolleyes:

I'm also starting to hear bad things about the new Sentra's reliability record as well. Trannies and motors seem to be dying an early death. No way to tell if it's just idiots beating the hell out of the car or a real problem but just keep it in mind.

The 1.8T GTI's are nice, if you can get a good price. Suspension is soft and the shifter feels disconected, but it's in another class when it comes to the interior.

FSVT is nice as well...

I was in the Chevy dealer a few months back and they had a few new Z24s. I believe they stickered for about $17,500. My buddy bought a new 4 door Cavalier last summer and he is quite pleased with it; no warranty problems at all.
My brothers bro-in-law has an old one w/about 150k and its his daily work car.
Moe, when did your wife own a Cav? 15 years ago?

looks alike Im gonna get another protege lol... I really dont feel like paying a HUGE car payment and every car we looked at it seemed it would be that way.. I kno this guy that works at the mazda dealership and Im thinking hes gonna give me a hook up plus they are cheaper too... I kno alot about protege's and they are so comfy and reliable cars sooo... Im a protege girl I really wish I coulda gotten the SVT b/c I kno Im an SVT girl at heart!! but Ill get it one day ... we are going tomorrow to pick out the one I want and get the price and figure everything out and then friday is the buying day

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well, one thing about the cav that i dont like is the stereo!! It is almost impossible to change!! the way it is setup is like the most retarded thing in the world! and i think they just dont have the kick that most cars have now, even brand spankin new.. just like the civics... they have no power what so ever, they are just really easy to make look like they are hooked up and fast... but that is just my two!!!

Not really..... It's no Contour or anything.... But it's pretty easy. Just a little more time consuming. Atleast all you need is a little 10 dollar kit. Not anything like the freakin taurus.
Anyway, I like the cavs..... Even the new 4 door Z24's are pretty sharp. They're coming with chrome spoked rims.... Ground effects... wing.... and they even come with that little exhaust tip!! hehe........... My mom bought a 96 brand new.... never had a lick of trouble with it.

Nice choice, Are you looking at the Protoge 5? That was my pick right behind the Focus ZX5 (I could get the Focus ZX5 cheaper and (puts on flamesuit) like the styling alot better. I was going to mention the Neon, but a girl at work just lost her first engine at 4700KM

Anyways, I like em, enjoy!

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