new car advice

[nismo1219]

hey guys, im looking for some advice. my girlfriend drives a '96 crystler sebring and it is the biggest POS! we have shelled-out more money over the last few months to keep the car running than what its even worth. it seems as soon as we fix one thing, then very next week its something else and im to the point where enough is enough. now, her transmission is acting up. it drives in reverse, and reverses in drive! then it wont shift above 2nd gear. she just got a new job working downtown 40 hrs/week and goes to school full-time as well. needless to say i want her to get into something more dependable and reliable!!

now, here's the catch. we have been juggling my car back and forth this week but wont be able to much longer since she starts the new job. im not paying, or letting her pay, for a new transmission in that POS! so...we've been kinda rushed looking for her a replacement. so far we found...

1)2001 altima, 4-cyclinder, silver, power everything, spoiler, 98000 miles for $4900. we called but it sold yesterday! so that sucked, but then...2)2000 altima, 4-cylinder, silver, power everything, 109000 miles for $5900

so, i dont really know much about altimas but they ARE nissan and nissans ARE good cars! i feel good about this car but i want to know ya'lls thoughts about it. any help would be good! thanks again!!

[Cold_Zero]

'00 Altima is a good car. 109k is just getting warmed up on the KA motor. Depending on the condition of the car, that would be a good car for your girlfriend to drive.bud

[le_ryan]

DOOOooet, They are great cars, and thats not too bad of a price, id try for another 1-200 off..

[nismo1219]

well, car #2 was junked. the windshield was cracked and the front bumper was busted-up and also needed a new grill. plus, it looked like it was probably envolved in a wreck before.

so, then we went downtown and found another 2000 altima in GREAT condition, but with 133,000 miles. asking price is $6995 though. IMO thats pretty steep for the mileage on it even though it is a GLE! that was yesterday, and they couldnt let us make any offers until they could run it through their inspection process to warantee the car which is tomorrow. we ran a carfax and it passed the report and only 1 previous owner! any thoughts on this car?

[le_ryan]

yeah definatly steep for the mileage, ... i'd do 5800-6000 no higher

[nismo1219]

thanks for the help and advice guys...ill keep ya posted!! we really need to be getting here into another car asap, so keep your fingures crossed!!

[le_ryan]

sweet maxima in your sig too

[nismo1219]

thanks, thats my '99. i have spent gobs of $$ trying to get it where it is now. plus, i still got more planned for it. so...im trying to have it finished by nopi this year, but then again...moddin' is never finished. lol!

if you want you can check it out at http://www.cardomain.com/ride/348731
Modified by nismo1219 at 8:49 PM 1/21/2007

[le_ryan]

, but then again...moddin' is never finished. lol!

Amen to that

[nismo1219]

ok here's the update...after many hours of scouring the country-side we FINALLY found a car that would fit into her budget and that wasnt a piece when we looked at it. we ending up getting her a '98 altima gxe with 71,000 miles on it. body and paint is in good condition, interior is in good condition with only two small cigarette burns in driver seat. ill post pics up this weekend, so needless to say i now have a new toy to play with! WOOHOO!!

[nismo1219]

here are some "preliminary" pics we took tonight after returning from the pay-n-spray. we'll get more up later as we start moddin' (tinted windows, headlights and taillights are soon to come!)

[le_ryan]

sweet ! 5spd ...?

[nismo1219]

no, its an auto. she cant drive a stick and doesnt want to learn. oh well. anyways, this will be a really good starter car for her. we are also planning on getting some new headlights/taillights with the black housing and to tint the windows in the next few weeks. ill post pics of it up later as we get them installed! also, we both want to say thanks again for all ya'lls help!! im ready to get this altima rollin' to some NICO meets!!!

[le_ryan]

Sweet, lookin foward to the update !I've been on NICO for 2 years or so now and still havnt made it to any meets, i just cant seem to get timeoff to go