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WANTED : Reliable Student Car


Hi guys,

This is getting to be a broken record, it seems, as I've started a similar topic twice before.

My youngest daughters Mazda 3 just died (375000 kms) and I'm looking for a similar replacement.
Anybody out there selling, or know of, a reliable little car for a reasonable price ?

Some have come up for sale on this site, but the timing was never right.

 

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)



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yes Ken in Welland had some super deals  but he left....    hand on ....



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heres some from Barrie Auto trader

 


 
 
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$2,995
248,200 km
 

2001 HONDA CIVIC LX

2001 HONDA CIVIC LX Coupe, gasoline, 2 doors, FWD, manual, 248200 km, SILVER ext, Car is very cle...

 
 
 
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$2,995
183,446 km
 

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GL - GL / PWR GRP / ALLOYS

GL PACKAGE, 5-SPEED, 2.4L, ALLOY WHEELS, FULL POWER GROUP, AM/FM CD, KEYLESS ENTRY, GREAT SHAPE, ...

 
 
 
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$2,990
238,775 km
 

2006 Mazda MAZDA3 AUTO,LOADED

THIS VEHICLE IS IN TRANSIT WE ARE EXCLUSIVE TO MAZDA 3S!!!OVER 70 IN STOCK!!!BY FAR THE LAR...

 

 

 
 
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$2,990
185,581 km
 

2005 Mazda MAZDA3 5SPD,A/C

WE ARE EXCLUSIVE TO MAZDA 3S!!!OVER 70 IN STOCK!!!BY FAR THE LARGEST SELECTION OF MAZDA 3S IN T...

 

 



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may have a 2008 4dr  colbalt for sale but it has engine problem. crank sensor or timing belt. think it has 225,000



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Would a Pontiac Grand Am do it for you? My buddy just got a decent looker in.

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Depends on the year. We had one years ago and it was terrible.

They got better though.

 

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I'll check it out tomorrow and get back to you.

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Bump one time.



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I would take this !

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/oakville-halton-region/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-vlx-sedan/1069891929?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier VLX Sedan

 

 

 

Date Listed05-May-15
Price
$1,500.00
Accident History ReportGet CarProof Report
AddressMilton, ON L9T 7X4
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For Sale ByOwner
Year2002
TrimVLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelCavalier
Kilometers150000
Body TypeSedan
TransmissionAutomatic
ColourSilver
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)
Fuel TypeGasoline
 

 

Nicely kept one owner car for sale in Milton. Nice condition given it's age. Remote car starter included. Regular maintenance done. Synthetic Oil and filters used. Automatic transmision. Air conditioning. Cruise control.


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I'd sure vouch for one of these little 2.2 Cavaliers. My youngest daughter just went last week from B.C. to Montreal with hers a 98 and they are great. Little under 40 miles to the gallon and a comphy ride on the road. I had never been out on the highway with it before and the ride to Alberta was much better than anticipated. Almost as nice as the pickup. Lots of parts available in pick n pull. That one may be due for a fuel pump which are a little pricey. Gets a 10 from me.

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jmont64 wrote:

I'd sure vouch for one of these little 2.2 Cavaliers. My youngest daughter just went last week from B.C. to Montreal with hers a 98 and they are great. Little under 40 miles to the gallon and a comphy ride on the road. I had never been out on the highway with it before and the ride to Alberta was much better than anticipated. Almost as nice as the pickup. Lots of parts available in pick n pull. That one may be due for a fuel pump which are a little pricey. Gets a 10 from me.


car lot guy said the old Cavaliers are better cars then the newer Cobolts 



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Those old Cavs were good value. And even more so now that they are getting so cheap, just try to find one with lower mileage.

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1995 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Coupe (2 door)

 

Date Listed06-May-15
Price
$1,900.00
Address1467 Waterview Road, Lot 19, PE C0B
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MakePontiac
ModelGrand Prix
For Sale ByOwner
TrimGTP
Body TypeCoupe (2 door)
TransmissionAutomatic
Year1995
ColourTeal
Kilometers142000
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)

V6 High output, Automatic overdrive transmission, Fully loaded with all power options. This car is a true survivor special interest vehicle from the southern states ! The GTP was a limited edition car and most of them are now either rusted out or long gone to the crusher. Always winter stored and well maintained. Runs and looks great. No warning lights or issues. No rust. Clean registration with no accidents. Michelin tires. Inspected and ready to go. This car is rare enough and in great shape to enter car shows on a budget !
 


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If that is kilometers and not miles, that car is a bargain. I always liked those cars.

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How are they on fuel? (MPG)



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WOW. If that Grand Prix was closer, it would me mine (I mean my daughters).

 

Anybody driving from PEI to Toronto, any time soon ?

 

 

Scott



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My pal here in Peterboro' just parked a Mazda-3 last week, what's wrong w/ yours & what year?
His is an 03? sedan stick w/ 150'ish kms, I think still working Ok and just freshening up his fleet.
PM if any interest otherwise the best deals for kid cars these days are still Honda Civics.
Good luck!
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My daughters Mazda 3 was driven to the wreckers because I didn't want to pour anymore money intoa car with 375000 kms and rusty rear quarters. The 2005 and 2006 Mazdas were bad for rusting out. 
Something to do with the sheetmetal supply in those 2 years.

Other than that, it's been a decent car.

Let me know what your friend is thinking about for his car.

 

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Here sounds like a decent one / Sons inherited car:
http://ontariorodders.activeboard.com/t60077005/sons-inherited-car/

It is a 2005 Ford Focus 4 door, automatic:
- red in color
- never been smoked in
- 129,649 Km
- Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Trunk
- has been undercoated every year

I don't know what they are worth but he said he would like $4000 for it.
He will send me a list of the options and mileage and how he wants to sell it, safety or as is.



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ipad 051.jpgI dont know how much you are looking to spend? I'm selling my 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Gt2 Aero pkg.
Its loaded,loaded for a GP. Heated Leather,sunroof,Satelitte radio, 17" alloys factory remote start, spoiler kit,etc.
I'm asking $6900 with Safety & E test so it may be more than you want to spend.



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NICE car, but it is out of her budget.

She's currently looking at a 2003 Honda Accord for around 3000.

Thanks everybody.

 

Scott



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toyota corolla bulletproof



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LandShark68_2+2 wrote:

Hi guys,

This is getting to be a broken record, it seems, as I've started a similar topic twice before.

My youngest daughters Mazda 3 just died (375000 kms) and I'm looking for a similar replacement.
Anybody out there selling, or know of, a reliable little car for a reasonable price ?

Some have come up for sale on this site, but the timing was never right.

 

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)


 Ah the west coast. I bought a rebuilt [rear end write off] 93 Tercel 4 dr for $150 bucks 7 years ago. Had 132000 km on it . Now has 182000. Still no rust. Only issue is valve seals. Not worth the repair cost. Cassette deck still works! No it's not for sale.



-- Edited by LeeRoy on Sunday 17th of May 2015 05:07:17 PM

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For 3k she could pick up a nice VW, diesel even. If you do look at one, just make sure if it is at 175km or over mark that it has a new timing belt and water pump. Then you are good to go.

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