What new daily driver should I Buy???

Blue Maro Demon · 11-06-2011, 11:52 PM

Alright well I went out looking for a used car to be my new daily driver this winter so that I can keep my Camaro garaged up and dont have to use it daily anymore. Heres a list of what I found that I can afford which would be my best bet to buy you guys think???

1. 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5- They want a little below $7,000 for it and it only has 75,000 miles on it and it has a sunroof, leather, wood trim and everything. V6 engine that makes 194hp. -I'm thinking HEAVILY on getting this . Color of exterior- Gray

2. 2002 Mercury Cougar- Not sure about this one since its a Ford especially but the body was perfect without a scratch. Only had about 80,000 miles, base 4-cylinder, Grabber Green Metallic color. want $4,999 for it.

3. 2005 Nissan Maxima not sure what the price is on it yet, had around 102,000 miles, gray color.

4. 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer- 87,000 miles, new tires, tan color, they wanted right at $8,000 for it a little below.

5. Chevrolet Impala or Malibu if I can find a good one again.

6. Saturn Vue

Thats my options right now just curious to see what you guys think and recommend?

Sterling · 11-07-2011, 12:01 AM

I'd go with the trailblazer if it was my choice. If you are buying something specifically for winter, why not go 4WD?

Blue Maro Demon · 11-07-2011, 12:07 AM

[QUOTE=Sterling;3979946]I'd go with the trailblazer if it was my choice. If you are buying something specifically for winter, why not go 4WD?[/Q

Yeah im considering it thats for sure!

drummer5679 · 11-07-2011, 03:23 AM

your v6 camaro isn't a daily driver?

midnighter · 11-07-2011, 03:53 AM

1989 Ford Taurus SHO.

fielderLS3 · 11-07-2011, 04:07 AM

I'd avoid the Jag. Anything that goes wrong (and it will since its a Jag) will be very expensive.

The 2002 Cougar is a reliability death trap. It was engineered during Ford's don't give a damn about cars because we only sell trucks period during the 90s. My family had a Ford Contour (mechanical twin), and something went wrong with it almost every month. It left us stranded on the road side during a vacation at 25,000 miles. We finally scraped it at 75,000 miles (scraped, not traded in) after the second transmission went out on it.

I'd go with option 5 or 6 if you can get a good deal (though avoid the 2004-2007 Malibus). The Trailblazer would be nice, but it will go through a lot of fuel.

Stew · 11-07-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Maro Demon

Alright well I went out looking for a used car to be my new daily driver this winter so that I can keep my Camaro garaged up and dont have to use it daily anymore. Heres a list of what I found that I can afford which would be my best bet to buy you guys think???

1. 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5- They want a little below $7,000 for it and it only has 75,000 miles on it and it has a sunroof, leather, wood trim and everything. V6 engine that makes 194hp. -I'm thinking HEAVILY on getting this . Color of exterior- Gray

2. 2002 Mercury Cougar- Not sure about this one since its a Ford especially but the body was perfect without a scratch. Only had about 80,000 miles, base 4-cylinder, Grabber Green Metallic color. want $4,999 for it.

3. 2005 Nissan Maxima not sure what the price is on it yet, had around 102,000 miles, gray color.

4. 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer- 87,000 miles, new tires, tan color, they wanted right at $8,000 for it a little below.

5. Chevrolet Impala or Malibu if I can find a good one again.

6. Saturn Vue

Thats my options right now just curious to see what you guys think and recommend?

You realize the X-Type and the Cougar share the same basic platform (along with the Ford Contour and mercury mystique), the 2.5 is a ungraded version of the 2.5 170 HP found in those cars and is closest to the version found in the 200HP contour SVT.

Blue Maro Demon · 11-07-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew

You realize the X-Type and the Cougar share the same basic platform (along with the Ford Contour and mercury mystique), the 2.5 is a ungraded version of the 2.5 170 HP found in those cars and is closest to the version found in the 200HP contour SVT.

Yeah I saw that jaguar was owned by Ford during that time. It still seems interesting though.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-07-2011, 11:59 AM

Impala or TrailBlazer would be your best bets. Probably TrailBlazer for a winter car, be prepared for gas to murder your wallet though.

UT-Engineer · 11-07-2011, 12:04 PM

The impala or malibu will give you great gas mailage, but id personally want the trailblazer or regular cab pick-up. Not sure what your proce range is but a friend of mine just bought a used, under warranty, ford pick-up for 9K. Very nice, clean, and reliable.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 11-07-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterling

I'd go with the trailblazer if it was my choice. If you are buying something specifically for winter, why not go 4WD?

DarkneSS · 11-07-2011, 12:10 PM

Stay away from the 04-08 maximas!

If you want to go maxima get a 2002 6 speed, youll love it.

Silverlsinva · 11-07-2011, 12:10 PM

I say saturn Vue awd and V6 my mom had one she liked it alot and wasnt too bad on gas.

Blue Maro Demon · 11-07-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

I say saturn Vue awd and V6 my mom had one she liked it alot and wasnt too bad on gas.

I saw a red Saturn Vue the other night it looked pretty good. I cant remember the price on it though.

11-06-2011, 11:52 PM	#1
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	What new daily driver should I Buy??? Alright well I went out looking for a used car to be my new daily driver this winter so that I can keep my Camaro garaged up and dont have to use it daily anymore. Heres a list of what I found that I can afford which would be my best bet to buy you guys think??? 1. 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5- They want a little below $7,000 for it and it only has 75,000 miles on it and it has a sunroof, leather, wood trim and everything. V6 engine that makes 194hp. -I'm thinking HEAVILY on getting this . Color of exterior- Gray 2. 2002 Mercury Cougar- Not sure about this one since its a Ford especially but the body was perfect without a scratch. Only had about 80,000 miles, base 4-cylinder, Grabber Green Metallic color. want $4,999 for it. 3. 2005 Nissan Maxima not sure what the price is on it yet, had around 102,000 miles, gray color. 4. 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer- 87,000 miles, new tires, tan color, they wanted right at $8,000 for it a little below. 5. Chevrolet Impala or Malibu if I can find a good one again. 6. Saturn Vue Thats my options right now just curious to see what you guys think and recommend? __________________

11-07-2011, 12:01 AM	#2
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I'd go with the trailblazer if it was my choice. If you are buying something specifically for winter, why not go 4WD? __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

11-07-2011, 12:07 AM	#3
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	[QUOTE=Sterling;3979946]I'd go with the trailblazer if it was my choice. If you are buying something specifically for winter, why not go 4WD?[/Q Yeah im considering it thats for sure! __________________

11-07-2011, 04:07 AM	#6
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	I'd avoid the Jag. Anything that goes wrong (and it will since its a Jag) will be very expensive. The 2002 Cougar is a reliability death trap. It was engineered during Ford's don't give a damn about cars because we only sell trucks period during the 90s. My family had a Ford Contour (mechanical twin), and something went wrong with it almost every month. It left us stranded on the road side during a vacation at 25,000 miles. We finally scraped it at 75,000 miles (scraped, not traded in) after the second transmission went out on it. I'd go with option 5 or 6 if you can get a good deal (though avoid the 2004-2007 Malibus). The Trailblazer would be nice, but it will go through a lot of fuel. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

11-07-2011, 11:59 AM	#9
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Impala or TrailBlazer would be your best bets. Probably TrailBlazer for a winter car, be prepared for gas to murder your wallet though. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

11-07-2011, 03:23 AM	#4
drummer5679 Drives: 2005 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 390	your v6 camaro isn't a daily driver?

11-07-2011, 03:53 AM	#5
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	1989 Ford Taurus SHO.

11-07-2011, 12:04 PM	#10
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	The impala or malibu will give you great gas mailage, but id personally want the trailblazer or regular cab pick-up. Not sure what your proce range is but a friend of mine just bought a used, under warranty, ford pick-up for 9K. Very nice, clean, and reliable. __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

11-07-2011, 12:10 PM	#12
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Stay away from the 04-08 maximas! If you want to go maxima get a 2002 6 speed, youll love it.

11-07-2011, 12:10 PM	#13
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I say saturn Vue awd and V6 my mom had one she liked it alot and wasnt too bad on gas.

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