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Posted: 6/20/2011 6:19:59 PM EDT

Year doesn't matter, must be in good shape and not a bucket, everything must work. A/C is a must, no convertibles, easy on the wallet for repairs (as much as can be expected), 20+ MPG average.

Cadillac Deville fits this image, but they are damn expensive to repair. The cap is $6500.

Posted: 6/20/2011 6:23:23 PM EDT

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2000

Honda Accord or Civic

Posted: 6/20/2011 6:32:16 PM EDT

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Quoted:
2000
Honda Accord or Civic

Word!

Posted: 6/20/2011 6:49:50 PM EDT

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Quoted:
2000
Honda Accord or Civic

Agree on getting a accord or civic. They had some transmission issues(want to say like 02 to 04 or something) so you want to research that and avoid those years. Past that great cars.

Posted: 6/20/2011 7:24:01 PM EDT

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Early 2000s Chevy Impala. My ex-girlfriend had a 2003, and it was REALLY nice. Try to find a non-cop one, preferably with the 3.8 motor. The 3.4s(ex had a 3.4) had some cooling system issues, but they're a solid car. Edit-not for nothing but the one thing that REALLY impressed me was GM's dual zone climate control.

Posted: 6/20/2011 8:21:52 PM EDT

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Most anything GM with a 3800 V6.

A Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable.

Crown Vic or Mercury Grand Marquis

As much Corolla, Civic, Accord, Camry, etc. as you can afford.

Lots of good choices around that price point.

Posted: 6/20/2011 8:54:57 PM EDT

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Buick La Sabre they are usually old guy cars 4dr not used harshly and the 3800 motor is reliable and they get decent gas milage and are comfortable.

Posted: 6/20/2011 9:02:59 PM EDT

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I was given a 1997 Buick Park Ave. And this car is averaging 24 mpg if I'm on flat highway I've averaged 28. BIG COMFY and good on fuel, so I can over look the color (green). It also has the 3800 motor. The only thing that makes me nervous is the air bag suspension in back. The car has 131K now and no major repair except water pump @ 100K

Posted: 6/20/2011 9:08:42 PM EDT

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5 speed 96-00 mustang gt will get 23-27mpg highway depending on the rearend gear and if you drive it nice and easy.

Posted: 6/21/2011 6:59:47 PM EDT

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3800 GM parts are cheap, plentiful, and tough. Hondas are great. Watch out for the timing belt on the honda.

Posted: 6/21/2011 7:36:35 PM EDT

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Quoted:
3800 GM parts are cheap, plentiful, and tough. Hondas are great. Watch out for the timing belt on the honda.

I was just gonna say, Gran Prix.

Posted: 6/22/2011 7:22:49 AM EDT

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Look for a late 90's, early 2000's Ford Escort ZX2. My bro had one, went pretty good, plenty of room, and got great gas milage. Should also be way under your 6,500 limit. I think they go for like 3 or 4 grand for a nice one.

Posted: 6/22/2011 6:36:25 PM EDT

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I'll concur with those who've said GM 3800 Series II V6 or Honda.

Posted: 6/22/2011 11:00:24 PM EDT

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Something with a 3800 Series 2....My old 01 Monte Carlo SS averaged 30 mpg highway, 32 if the conditions were perfect....My overrall was never below 21, and I did 99 percent city driving... Sure doesnt sound perfect but these things are bullet proof, have a good amount of torque all down low, and its not a small car at all..

Posted: 6/22/2011 11:23:40 PM EDT

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Any Buick product from the late 90's on.
Le Sabres are great, Park Avenues are plush.

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