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re: My kid just got drivers license..wants ford escape..dad wants to keep under 5K..thoughts?

Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:18 pm to
Posted by BestBanker
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:18 pm to
As a matter of fact I've got a 07 Cayman S you can buy
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:18 pm to
My first car was a salvage from the insurance company. Paid $300 for it and put about 30k miles on it before my mom drove it and set it on fire because it was a Ford and liked to overheat from time to time... Great first car because it worked well for the most part

My kids first car will be something similar.
Posted by CAD703X
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:27 pm to
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As a matter of fact I've got a 07 Cayman S you can buy


want to help me pay her insurance on that?
Posted by GeauxDoc
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Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:28 pm to
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Ford stands for “found on side of the road”.


I'm too lazy to read they whole thread so sure this had been mentioned but this is the world's worst attempt at an acronym
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:39 pm to
Something safe and cheap to insure like a Sante Fe or an Escape isn't a bad idea.

Posted by When in Rome
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:14 pm to
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CAD703X
I guess you don't want to buy my Xterra.



Posted by BestBanker
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:23 pm to
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want to help me pay her insurance on that?

It's small so it shouldn't cost much for her, plus women get lower rates!
Posted by CAD703X
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:30 pm to
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I guess you don't want to buy my Xterra.

where are you located?
Posted by When in Rome
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:42 pm to
LA, you?
This post was edited on 8/8/18 at 11:01 pm
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:59 pm to
The Nissan 3.3 motor does not get enough credit.

Quality product.
Posted by When in Rome
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:05 pm to
I'm telling you, I've only had to replace two small parts on this thing in the last 10 years of owning it. It has been a great car for me, and it was an awesome first car. I'm now ready to move on to a newer car, but tbh I am tempted to run this one into the ground since I've had such little trouble with it. It has 130k miles on it, so it still has some years left.
This post was edited on 8/8/18 at 3:06 pm
Posted by Pico de Gallo
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:08 pm to
Buy the kid a used car and tell him he needs to take care of it to be able to get a new one.

It boggles my mind how parents will buy their kids a brand new, $25-65k vehicle and they go and wreck it within months.

Don’t be that parent. Make them earn it. Buy him a beater Buick.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:08 pm to
Is it 4x4?

With 130k on it, I may be interested if cad isn't
Posted by When in Rome
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:11 pm to
Unfortunately, it's not a 4x4. It also doesn't have an aux plug or tape player, so I still have to burn CDs.

The biggest thing I love about my car is how the seats fold down all the way and there's just massive trunk space. I can haul anything in it.
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
31895 posts
Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:23 pm to
we are looking at a budget of $15k or less but based on safety.

the rub is that it will be a house "pool" vehicle they can use.....

the current target is an FJ Cruiser, but damn! They are like collectables right now.

Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:25 pm to
2010 to 2015 xterra or 03-12 4runner is in that range and extremely safe.
Posted by CAD703X
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:26 pm to
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Lafayette, you?
TN
Posted by TigerStripes06
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:26 pm to
quote:

wants ford escape..dad wants to keep under 5K..thoughts?


You get what you pay for. And if that’s what you pay for, you’re going to get a hunk of shite.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78077 posts
Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:27 pm to
quote:

It has 130k miles on it, so it still has some years left.
what year?
Posted by Collegedropout
Where Northern Mexico meets Dixie
Member since May 2017
5202 posts
Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:28 pm to
Find a late 90s to mid 2000s Lexus. I just bought one for $2500 and it was the best deal I think i will ever get. It’s like driving a Toyota but you don’t have to admit to driving one, because it’s not one. But at the same time, it is, and that is very good. Plus it is much more insulated
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