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[waloshin]

Canadian Dollars

A) 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 $5,950.00

Alarm, AM/FM Stereo, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, Anti-Theft, CD Player, Cassette, Driver Air Bag, Fog Lights, Intermittent Wipers, Keyless Entry, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, Side Impact Air Bag, Power Locks, Spoiler, Sunroof, Cruise Control

107,000 km 2.0L 5 speed

B) 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA $6,000.00

250,000 kms, $6000, Pre-owned, FWD, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo, Anti-lock brakes, CD player, Cruise control, Driver air bag, Hubcaps, Intermittent wipers, Power brakes, Power locks, Power mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Rear defroster, Great Shape, Great mileage! New turbo and clutch (Receipts available from repairs) Dark Blue, Diesel, standard transmission

C) 2001 Hyundai Elentra Base $3700 OBO

150,000KM 5 speed. No air conditioning.

D) 2005 Chevy Aveo 5 $6000

5 speed 55,000 km

[wilee-nilee]

http://www.cartalk.com/ may at the least be a humerus more applicable place for help.

[Tristam Green]

Go the FOSS route.

1) Visit Junkyard.
2) Buy parts.
3) Compile from source.
4) ???
5) Wonder why the stereo doesn't operate properly.

[stinger30au]

buy the one with the least amount of miles on the clock

[Skripka]

buy the one with the least amount of miles on the clock

I'd pick NONE the OP listed. VWs, and Hyundai(s) consistently have the WORST amount of maintenance over the life of the car. There was an NYTimes article on this a year ago. Mazdas and Toyotas tended to score the best, as I recall.

The American autos are similarly "meh". My brother had a Chrysler, and now a Pontiac...both nice *looking* cars, but BOTH have/had mechanical issues bigtime.

[Frak]

I'd pick NONE the OP listed. VWs, and Hyundai(s) consistently have the WORST amount of maintenance over the life of the car.

I have a Hyundai, many of my neighbors have Hyundai's. We rarely have problems with them. Around 70,000 miles average.

[hoppipolla]

So many random threads tonight! lol

I hope this one doesn't get closed too though, I mean this kinda random stuff is part of what belongs in the Cafe :)

[waloshin]

2007 Dodge Caliber , 60,000 km. Has hail damage on only the roof. I was wondering if paying $8000 is worth it? The average price for a comparable model minus the hail damage is 12,000 - 13,000.

2007 Dodge Caliber sxt, 60,000 km
1.8L 5 speed
Sunroof, alloy wheels
abs, power locks, windows, mirrors

[Dark_Stang]

Canadian Dollars

A) 2003 DODGE SX 2.0 $5,950.00

Alarm, AM/FM Stereo, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, Anti-Theft, CD Player, Cassette, Driver Air Bag, Fog Lights, Intermittent Wipers, Keyless Entry, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Rear Defroster, Side Impact Air Bag, Power Locks, Spoiler, Sunroof, Cruise Control

107,000 km 2.0L 5 speed
Chrysler... yuck.

B) 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA $6,000.00

250,000 kms, $6000, Pre-owned, FWD, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo, Anti-lock brakes, CD player, Cruise control, Driver air bag, Hubcaps, Intermittent wipers, Power brakes, Power locks, Power mirrors, Power steering, Power windows, Rear defroster, Great Shape, Great mileage! New turbo and clutch (Receipts available from repairs) Dark Blue, Diesel, standard transmission
I'm not much for the VW's as I've always had problems with them. That's quite a few miles for that price.


C) 2001 Hyundai Elentra Base $3700 OBO

150,000KM 5 speed. No air conditioning.
No AC and quite a few miles. F that.


D) 2005 Chevy Aveo 5 $6000

5 speed 55,000 km
The Aveo is a Toyota in disguise. If it's in absolutely great condition that would be an okay price. The car isn't exactly going to pick up any girls though.

[toupeiro]

If you're going to own a volkswagon, own one worth having:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-Classic-Super-Beetle-new-paint-custom-upholstery-mag-wheels_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b762feaeQQitem Z110450900654QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-Classic-1971-VW-Beetle-Convertible_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c0d8cc50bQ QitemZ120486413579QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

[Warpnow]

Aveos seem to be for sale after a couple years everywhere...I wonder why?

I'd probably pick the Dodge. Less mileage than most of the others, rather new...and not the Aveo... not sure why I'd stick clear of it, but I would. I checked craigslist recently and I saw an Aveo for sale on there for basically every car on there.

[semitone36]

If I had to pick from the ones listed, Id go with the Hyundai - heard a lot of good things from Hyundai owners.


Go the FOSS route.

1) Visit Junkyard.
2) Buy parts.
3) Compile from source.
4) ???
5) Wonder why the stereo doesn't operate properly.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :lolflag:

[Dark_Stang]

Aveos seem to be for sale after a couple years everywhere...I wonder why?

I'd probably pick the Dodge. Less mileage than most of the others, rather new...and not the Aveo... not sure why I'd stick clear of it, but I would. I checked craigslist recently and I saw an Aveo for sale on there for basically every car on there.
It's because the Aveo, like it's Toyota counterpart, is a cheap piece of crap. The car doesn't have issues or major problems, it's just very cheap. A car that takes 11 seconds to get up to 60mph (102 kph) wears on your nerves pretty fast.

[Exodist]

Go the FOSS route.

1) Visit Junkyard.
2) Buy parts.
3) Compile from source.
4) ???
5) Wonder why the stereo doesn't operate properly.


Been there done that :-D

[gn2]

Get a motorbike, much more fun.

[waloshin]

The Chevy Aveo is actually a Korean Daewoo.

[speedwell68]

If you're going to own a volkswagon, own one worth having:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-Classic-Super-Beetle-new-paint-custom-upholstery-mag-wheels_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b762feaeQQitem Z110450900654QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Beetle-Classic-1971-VW-Beetle-Convertible_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c0d8cc50bQ QitemZ120486413579QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

Whilst both of those look very nice, they are going to have serious engine issues. The 1303 has all of that chrome rubbish on the engine, it will cause seriouse running issues come winter. The red Vert has the wrong distributer fitted, it is a Bosch OO9. This will cause flat spots whilst running, increase fuel consumption and will eventually blow a hole it a piston. Out of the 3 the OP posted I'd choose the Jetta. Those VW diesel engines are bullet proof.

[note32]

i own a hyundai it hasn't let me down yet, but id get it fix the AC with what ever money you have left over

[treesurf]

I'd go with the VW. Assuming that it's in good condition that engine should have a lot of miles left in it.