My girlfriend got $12,000 to spend on a car plus whatever she can sell her 87 honda accord LX-i for. I think she could probably get 2000 t0 2500 for her accord.
She wants to get a 97-99 superblack loaded SE 5spd or auto. I think she could find this for that amount of money. anyone have any input on that. what other cars would be good for that price range? she wants a big 4door.

 

the only way she'll be able to get a 97+ superblack Max for $12,000 is if the pays cash on the car. Try to find a private seller also, as they're cheaper than dealers.
if she can sell the accord, use it for the tag and tax and insurance, since it'll be quite a bit higher than what the accord was.

 

dude, tell her to go for like a 93 or so Acura legend. grrr... i love that car, i think its worth it for around 10-12k. hmmm... what about a couple year old passat, what are they going for hese day, like still the new body syle ones but like a 98? those are really nice. i dunno to tell you the truth i really dont like 4th gen max's, i got my 3rd gen cause it looks nice and its the best sedan you can get for around 5k, but for 12-14k, dont go for a max, theres many other better cars you find.... just my oppinions guys. even a newer accord v6 maybe, shoot even early 90's BMW 750's are at that price, but theyre unreliable so forget that. anyways, i say just look around, chekc out the others, i mean the max is a nice car, but theres a lot more competition at that price too.

 

and for a loaded 97 Max 5spd you're looking at about $15,000 from a private party. Add another $2000 if you go to a dealer. I like the 4th gen's, and am interested in one for when i go to college, or maybe an IS 300... Depends on how generous my dad wants to be/how expensive tuition is.

PJ

 

Good luck on the legend, an immaculate low mile 94, is like 20k!!!!!!
Love that car tho too ;-)

 

You might wanna check out the classified in Oklahoma. Last month this chic was selling a 97 SE w/ 34k miles for ONLY $11,000. Bose sysytem n all. I think thats a hell of a STEAL!!! The car was perfect too, no body damage, etc. She just wanted the money bad. I come across good deals in Oklahoma quite often, Donno why Oklahoma, but seems like ppl r rich there. Don't care bout money when it comes to sellin cars. lol good luck

 

where in oklahoma? hook me up with some phone numbers if you see something that is a good deal. shes willing to drive a couple states away. we're in central iowa.

 

This was in Ok city. Actually my brother was trying to get it, but the kinda cheapo he is, I think he pissed off the seller by offering her 9K for it. It was a funny scene, n way, I'll try to get the phone # from him ( if he still has it) . He's outta town these days. Will email u if I get the #. latez

 

I found a nice 94 legend with 58,000 miles for $13,400
Does this seem like a good deal?

 

ya id go for the legend. my friend got a 98 passat the second lowest model(forget what its called) for 15k and decided that over the legend. the legend is a fast car and powerful but the 97 se is more aggressive looking and just plain out awesome