Advice about car hunting?

soldier 1s

Hello I'm looking for (preferably used) cars that are 11,000 or less and I want to know what I should get. I'm 17 in a few days and I got my license a week ago.

My requirements: A/C, taken care of well, decent look, at least 21 mpg, 2-door with four passenger seating, not salvaged, and automatic.

I'm looking at Toyota Celica and I'm fairly impressed with the design and price.

Any advice? Any info about the Toyota Celica series I should know about?

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Well, for a budget of $11,000, in my opinion, you could do much better than a Front wheel drive, 4 cylinder Toyota. I will give you the list of cars around your price range later but on with the Toyota Celica. Just looking at your budget, I am guessing the Toyota Celica is from the years 2000-2004, in which case, this car was fairly nice looking and easily modifiable, but since the introduction of the Front Wheel drive to the Toyota Celica in 1986, the car has really gone downhill. The only nice one would be the Toyota GT-S which slightly better engine designed by Yamaha and the distinct exterior add ons made it uniquely a GT-S. The GT-S also had an interesting valve timing, around 6,200 rpm, you would get immediate boost or hp. But however, the Celica was cancelled for a reason, dwindling sales and lack of consumer interest and competition, is reason enough why not to buy this car. The interior was ok and the seats had a racing-like design but besides that, the interior was pretty terrible in design. Also premium fuel for a Toyota, that is ridiculous and there was one recall. I could go on and on about what is wrong with this car and what is wrong with Toyota as a brand such as the lawsuit against them for Patent Infringement of Hybrid Technology or the Lawsuit against their cars causing roll overs and the occupants dying. I really would recommend you look into the 1990-1996 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo or a 2003-2007 Nissan 350z. Here is a list of cars that might spark an interest:

Used Cars For Around 10,000:
2005-2009 Ford Mustang V6/GT (RWD 0-60 5.5-6.8 sec)
1990-1996 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (RWD 0-60 5.9 sec)
1995-1999 BMW M3 (RWD 0-60 5.4)
2000-2005 BMW 3 Series (RWD 0-60 7 sec) (#5 Best Buy for Used Car)
1995-2001 BMW 7 Seres (RWD 0-60 7.9 sec)
2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan (RWD 0-60 5.9 sec)
2000-2005 Lexus IS 300 (RWD 0-60 7.4 sec)
2000-2007 Mercedes C-Class (RWD 0-60 6.8-8.9 sec)
2000-2003 Nissan Maxima (FWD 0-60 8.3 sec)
2007-2008 Dodge Caliber (FWD 0-60 8.8 sec)
2003-2005 Dodge SRT-4 (FWD 0-60 5.6 sec)
2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS SuperCharged (RWD 0-60 5.7 sec)
2003-2007 Honda Accord Sedan/Coupe (FWD 0-60 7.5 sec)
1990-2003 Mazda Miata (RWD 0-60 8.3 sec)
1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (RWD 0-60 5.6 sec)
2003-2005 Honda Civic Si (FWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Type S (FWD 0-60 9.7 sec)
2003-2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
1989-1996 Acura Legend (FWD 0-60 8.3 sec)
2004-2005 Acura TL (FWD 0-60 5.7 sec)
2005-2007 Dodge Magnum (RWD 0-60 7.8 sec)
2002-2005 VW Passat (FWD 0-60 7.5 sec)
2005-2008 VW Jetta (FWD 0-60 7.8 sec)
2005-2007 Ford Focus (FWD 0-60 7.9 sec)
2005-2006 Acura RSX Type-S (FWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette (RWD 0-60 8.7 sec)
1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (RWD 0-60 5.4 sec)
1988-1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 (RWD 0-60 5.9 sec)
2001-2004 Volvo S60 (FWD 0-60 7.3 sec)
1996-1998 Audi A4 (FWD 0-60 8.4 sec)
2006-2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (FWD 0-60 8.3 sec)
1998-2007 Ford Crown Victoria (RWD 0-60 8.7 sec)
1997-2003 BMW 5 Series (RWD 0-60 ?)
1994-2001 Volkswagen Golf (FWD 0-60 8.2 sec)
1999-2003 Acura TL Type-S (FWD 0-60 6.5 sec)
2000-2004 Honda S2000 (RWD 0-60 5.7 sec)
2004-2005 Pontiac GTO 5.7 (RWD 0-60 5.3 sec)
1994-1998 Ford Mustang Cobra (RWD 0-60 6 sec)
1999-2004 Ford Mustang GT/Mach 1/Bullitt (RWD 0-60 5.8-6.3 sec)
1992-2000 Lexus SC 300/400 (RWD 0-60 5.9-8 sec)
2003-2006 Hyundai Tiburon (FWD 0-60 9 sec)
1998-2002 Honda Accord Coupe (FWD 0-60 6.9-7.6 sec)
1997-2002 Honda Prelude (FWD 0-60 7.6 sec)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (RWD 0-60 6.9 sec?)
2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz CL Class (RWD 0-60 I think 6.8 sec)
2006 Dodge Charget 2.7L V6 (RWD 0-60 9 sec)
1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT Base/VR4 (RWD/AWD 0-60 5.8 sec-7 sec)
2002-Up Jaguar X-Type (RWD 0-60 8.1 sec)
2000-2004 Jaguar S-Type (RWD 0-60 6.2 sec)
2004-2006 Scion xB (FWD 0-60 8.5 sec)
1992-1996 Jaguar XJS (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
1995-1998 Nissan 240sx (RWD 0-60 8.1 sec)
1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec)
1993-1994 Infiniti J30 Base/Touring (RWD 0-60 8.7 sec)
2000-2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (RWD 0-60 9 sec)
2003-2007 Cadillac CTS (RWD 0-60 7.8 sec)
1999-2006 Toyota Solara (FWD 0-60 9.2 sec)
2008-2009 Mitsubishi Lancer DX (FWD 0-60 9.4 sec)
2002-2006 Nissan Altima 2.5/3.5(FWD 0-60 6.7-8.9 sec)
2004-2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R (FWD 0-60 5.8 sec)
1989-1994 Nissan Skyline (AWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
2002-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX (AWD 0-60 6.9 sec)
2002-2006 Toyota Camry LE/SE/XLE (FWD 0-60 7.2-8.7sec)
2000-2006 Audi TT (FWD 0-60 7.8 sec)
1999-2002 BMW M Coupe (RWD 0-60 5.2 sec) (#3 Best Buy for Used Car)
2002-2004 Ford SVT Focus (FWD 0-60 7.4 sec) (#1 Best Buy for Used Car)
1999-2005 Mazda Miata (RWD 0-60 6.5 sec) (#6 Best Buy for Used Car)
1999-2005 BMW 3 Series (RWD 0-60 6.3-10 sec) (#5 Best Buy for Used Car)
AND MANY MANY MORE!!!

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

Im have car problems?

Q. Okay I went to auto zone to get a reading on my check engine light and they gave me 4 codes.

I have a 2005 Chevy cobalt

P0973:: 1-2 shift solenoid control circuit low voltage
P0974:: 1-2 shift solenoid control circuit high voltage
P0700:: transmission control module (TCM)
P0106

I need to know what parts I need to fix these problems because I don't know where to start. Websites anything will help.

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GO DIRECTLY back to a CHEVY dealership! There just MIGHT be a recall on your problem that NO ONE else knows about. ASK at the servcie desk or at the PARTS DEPT. It is FREE info for you. Also contact NHTSA for more info as they keep track of secret recall campaigns. ALSO you might try a genuine TRANNY repair place, but I have trouble with TRUST. PLEASE consult with DEALERSHIP FIRST. They have ALL the info for you, and you should TRY at least, to TRUST THEM! ALSO gtry ANOTHER AUTO ZONE. CHances are that you are having trouble with a WIRING HARNESS here. GOOD LUCK!!

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Is there any truly free website that will allow me free car owner's manual?

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Is there any truly free website that will allow me free car owner's manual?I have just bought used 94 Toyota corolla without owner's manual and I need to keep a owner's manual book for me just incase I need to check something?

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Unfortunately, the Corolla isn't available yet as an iGuide from Toyota:
http://www.toyotaiguide.com/

and your model year is too old for the Pocket Reference Guide (condensed manual), which is for 2005 or newer:
http://prg.toyotapartsandservice.com/


You could always try eBay or some of the online paper manual traders to try and find an owner's manual on the cheap. You may also want to try calling some auto dismantlers/wrecking yards to see if they have one, as well.

If you want to order a paper one from your dealer or through the Toyota Materials Distribution Center, you can get prices (owner's manual is about $16) and part numbers and ordering info through:
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/pubs.php

Or, if you have a decently fast internet connection, a credit card, and the patience to download lots of tiny PDF files, you can get a subscription to:
http://techinfo.toyota.com/ (US and maybe Canada, $10 for a day, other plans available)
http://techdoc.toyota-europe.com/ (Europe/UK and maybe Australia, 3euros for 1 hour, 16euros for a day, other plans available)
and download the Owner's Manual, and any other related information (Repair Manuals or Electrical Wiring Diagrams, New Car Features guides, Service Campaign & Recall & TSB info, etc.)

You may also want to try joining an online Toyota Corolla owner's forum, and asking for suggestions there. For example, the forums hosted at http://www.corolland.com/ Maybe you might get lucky and someone may have a spare to send to you, or a pointer to a recently wrecked one!

Good luck!

Anyone know how to search online to see if a safety recall has been made on a recently purchase used car?

Neddie

My mom bought a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and I did a Carfax report, and found that this particular car has 2 recall items. She doesn't have maintenance records. Anyone know if there is a search database out there that will tell me this? The dealer is useless. Thanks for any info you can provide.

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The Carfax report is accurate, there are two safety recalls on your vehicle according to the NHTSA (National Transportation and Safety Administration), see them here, http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/results.cfm as far as those are concerned, Chevorlet (or authorized Chevrolet service center) should be willing to fix them at no charge.

As far as maintenance records and history of the car go, Carfax is as good as it gets. If you wanted to, you would have to track down which dealer first sold the car, where it went from there and who serviced it. Unfortunately there is no online service record keeping for cars.

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I need a good car insurance company I have 6 points and a chapter 7 in my credit report?

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jackie0468

I have two cars one needs full coverage $500.00.00 deduc.at list, the car is a 2002 ford explorer and the other one is a 1992 dodge spirit /liability only. If you know about an insurance company that gives good coverage for a decent price let me know my current policy is $166.20 a month.

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Your current policy is an average but still very good monthly payment. BUT you should know that it is high because of the explorer- this vehicle has numerous safety recalls issued by Ford Motor Corporation themselves. The insurance company is taking advantage of you because of this fact alone. So sell this quick! Buy a copy of Consumer Report's Guide to New and Used Cars and Trucks at your local book store for very detailed info on your Explorer. Down south I pay full coverage for 3 vehicles and it is just 1 payment of 184.63 for 6 months of coverage. Find that in NY state- not gonna happen ( those crooks! ). What aggitates me is why these insurance companies use your credit report for figuring out your insurance rates. I mean, how does having bad credit tell the insurance company what type of driver you are?!? Your credit report has NOTHING at all to do with how you or anyone else drives!!!!!!!!The reason for this is so that the insurance company can make even MORE money off of you and it is because they are looking at the high or low probability that you may make your payment to them on time or not based on your credit history..

How do I find out if a recall service was done on my car before I owned it?

pinklfower

My car (2001 Buick Regal LS) has 3 recalls on it. I have no idea if they were fixed while with the previous owner.

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You can call 1-800-222-1020 and GM will run your VIN and tell you what recall ops have been done, what the warranty is on the new parts, and the date and exact mileage on the car when the work was done. Some manufacturers put a 12/12 warranty on recall parts, some will repeat the recall part if it fails for the same reason that caused it to be recalled, some put a 12 month/unlimited mileage on the new parts. GM will also inform you of any new recalls or servide bulletins when you call them. I advise against getting the info from a dealer. I am involved in a claims mess right now because a customer took their Escort ZX2 to Ford for a transmission problem, and Ford told them there was no recall on it and wanted $4200.00 to fix it. The customer paid Ford for looking at it, then had it towed to AAMCO. When they called in a claim, I informed them that Ford put a 5/100,000 powertrain extended warranty on the ZX2, so the customer was charged again for this shop looking at the car, and it is going right back to Ford. I called a Ford dealer and they told me the car is not under warranty. When I called Ford Motor Company, they told me the car is in fact, under a powertrain warranty. I just don't think you will get accurate information from a dealer who isn't going to make as much money on the recall, so they may tell you there are no recalls. I would call GM directly for a straight answer and save the headache.

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