97ranger4x4
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- 1997
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- Ford
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- Automatic
Hey everyone,
In the next yearish I will be looking at getting a new car. I am currently looking at a Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, VW Passat, Honda Accord, & Toyota camery.
I am looking for a pretty base car, something with a 4cyl and a stick shift. I really like the looks of the passat the best but it will be on the edge of the affordable price.
So who has any reccomendations. I drove the Altima as a rental car for a week last summer and I did enjoy it. pleanty of space and it felt comfortable. the mazda & toyota were on the lower end of the power with around 156 hp. the Nissan and Honda are right around 170 and the VW is at 200 because its turbo charged. All 5 cars are almost identicle in size and weight. This will be my vehicle buying new. I plan on keeping it for 10-15 years so i want to get the most out of what i can. of course ill also have just finished college so i wont be earning that much money... For those that have financed vehicles before, what types of things should i look out for?
I am guessing I will be selling my truck for the down payment unfortunatly I would love to keep it as well, but I think to insure/maintain both would be to much.
thanks for your input.
keith
In the next yearish I will be looking at getting a new car. I am currently looking at a Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, VW Passat, Honda Accord, & Toyota camery.
I am looking for a pretty base car, something with a 4cyl and a stick shift. I really like the looks of the passat the best but it will be on the edge of the affordable price.
So who has any reccomendations. I drove the Altima as a rental car for a week last summer and I did enjoy it. pleanty of space and it felt comfortable. the mazda & toyota were on the lower end of the power with around 156 hp. the Nissan and Honda are right around 170 and the VW is at 200 because its turbo charged. All 5 cars are almost identicle in size and weight. This will be my vehicle buying new. I plan on keeping it for 10-15 years so i want to get the most out of what i can. of course ill also have just finished college so i wont be earning that much money... For those that have financed vehicles before, what types of things should i look out for?
I am guessing I will be selling my truck for the down payment unfortunatly I would love to keep it as well, but I think to insure/maintain both would be to much.
thanks for your input.
keith