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Old 04-14-2013, 04:53 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by rmay635703 View Post
I still don't understand this thread, build a box ask for stuff outside the box then???
I am confused by this. What do you mean? This resurrection matches a lot with the original request. He originally wanted a standard, FR/AWD, under 10 000 USD. I imagine now that price has gone up, but otherwise it seems the same...

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Originally Posted by ksa8907 View Post
Resurrection!!

Well, i did not buy a car this spring as i had hoped. My fiance was having some health issues, took her to the hospital on Jan 4th and came home with a healthy baby boy. Talk about a surprise!

Fast forward to now. I might possibly be getting a rather permanent internship (ill know by the end of next week), so i *could* be on the hunt for a new car, however, now it needs to be kid friendly. Preferably 4 door though a coupe is fine, MUST have a rear bench, id prefer to put the carseat in a center seat, so no 2+2 seating.

I'm thinking of the cadillac cts manual. ideally the 3.6/6speed. other options would be bmw 3series or...? need some ideas here, seems my choices are limited.
I searched everywhere in the US, on autotrader, and found a few things. Since it's auto trader, I upped it by 10% of your original number, as usually autotrader has an exaggerated price.

Cars for Sale: 2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2 in Englewood, CO 80113: Sedan Details - 339778770 - AutoTrader.com

2003 CTS, 3.2 Standard, 88k on it.

Cars for Sale: 2004 BMW 330Ci w/ Sport Package in Miami, FL 33186: Coupe Details - 328674825 - AutoTrader.com

2004 BMW 330Ci standard, 91k on it.

Cars for Sale: 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6 in Akron, OH 44303: Sedan Details - 343433217 - AutoTrader.com

2006 CTS 3.6, standard, 79.3k on it

All are 11k, this was a anywhere search for new/used, all BMW, Pontiac, and Cadillac with standard transmissions 11k or under search.

Surprisingly, there are a lot of options.

Find Your Car: Listings Near Cleveland, OH 44129 - AutoTrader.com

Here is a comparison. Your vehicle seems better. I know a standard will help it out, fuel economy, but two of these NEED premium to achieve that. My findings with my vehicle, is that city mileage (with efficient driving and light mods) can be what highway mileage is claimed. Add more extreme mods and EOC, and it goes up, but for these guys, it seems like you would be better off with your current vehicle. Also, the BMW will be pricey to repair. I imagine Caddy's can be, but being mostly domestic and being so similar to the other GM line vehicles, I imagine it wouldn't be as bad.

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