thehype2049

Basically, I was gonna grab a s14 but im in school (University), no job and no income so im holding it off until i have a steady stream of cash. So i talked to my mom who has a car which needs replacing anyways and here's the deal. Just like to get some external info.

Ill buy a car now, use it for 1 year. Then give this car to my mom to replace hers. By that time, i should have a part time job and ill buy another car next summer for my self, s14 prob.

Keeping in mine that it will eventually be my moms car. Here's what im considering right now. Looking to spend $8000 max, under 150,000kms and older then 2000 and auto transmission.

No Nissan Sedan, sry guys but i just don't like the Nissan sedans, only their 2 doors.

Honda Civic - yes its a civic and boring but its also cheap, economic and an awesome car.
Honda Accord - just bigger then the civic, but Ive driven my aunts a lot (2004) and i like the way it drives and has a good number of options.
Volkswagen Jetta - Cousin just grabbed one. Drives good.
BMW 3 something series - doubt ill find a nice one over 2000 and in good condition but its still an option nevertheless.

No Toyota Corolla, Camry, ect.. No Toyota's. If a Honda is boring then the Toyota is 100x worse. Dont get me wrong, good cars but sooo boring and plain.

So ya, basically any input would help. Im kinda stuck between the civic and the accord. Im kinda leaning to the accord v6 as it has a little extra hp, (140 I4 vs. 200 V6) and it does help when u got a car full of 5 people and stuff in the trunk.

options? inputs? suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

derrickk

If you want to give the car to your mom later on then I'd personally look into a 6th gen accord v6 or a 2nd gen TL (maybe even type s w/260 hp)...Although they are known to have weak transmissions but my dad's had his 2nd gen TL for over 8 years now with over 200k and his transmission is still going strong. Acura has extended the warranty for certain 2nd gen TL's (under 160k I believe, specifically to address the tranny problem) The J30 and J32 are great motors that will go forever, and they are reasonably powerful as well. On top of that they have great resale value relative, so your mom will be able to get some money out at the other end. The only drawback is the need for premium fuel, but they get pretty reasonable mileage so it should not be too much of a problem.

MPR

Save your money. Buy a civic that has been well taken care of and your laughing. Will be super-reliable, very good on gas, and cheap on insurance.

Should be able to find one for close to half what you're willing to spend so you can save the rest up for when you want to buy an s14.

spike

Yeah the civic would be the best bet