One thought:Can you even fit a modern car seat in cars like a G35 or Mustang? I was reading on the Outback board that people have a tough time fitting those seats in legit sedans because they are giant now.
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Originally Posted By: VicVinegar
One thought:Can you even fit a modern car seat in cars like a G35 or Mustang? I was reading on the Outback board that people have a tough time fitting those seats in legit sedans because they are giant now.
We have two narrow car seats (meant to fit three wide in a standard sedan) and two larger ones. I should be able to fit the two narrows or one of each, seeing as each of the two Mustang rear seats are about 1 1/4 width of a normal seat.
One thought:Can you even fit a modern car seat in cars like a G35 or Mustang? I was reading on the Outback board that people have a tough time fitting those seats in legit sedans because they are giant now.
We have two narrow car seats (meant to fit three wide in a standard sedan) and two larger ones. I should be able to fit the two narrows or one of each, seeing as each of the two Mustang rear seats are about 1 1/4 width of a normal seat.
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The v-neck/sex change would only apply if you got a V6 Mustang. A Mini Cooper would DEFINITELY would require a v-neck and sex change!
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If I were looking for a used family car,I'd look for a GM 3800 model with low miles.
Camry Solara XLE.
Or if you want to stay domestic I'd get a Pontiac Grand Am GT or Bonneville, preferrebly from 2003-2005.
Or if you want to stay domestic I'd get a Pontiac Grand Am GT or Bonneville, preferrebly from 2003-2005.
Taking some of the later advice on this thread, I've looked around at some GM vehicles with the 3800 engine, primarily the Pontiac Grand Prix (I rented one years back and was impressed). What do you guys think of the following vehicles and prices?
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - Burgandy, 142,000 miles, $3,950 Pros: Well below my max budget and has the supercharged 3800 for a bit more pep. Cons: 142,000 miles, priced more than $2,000 below KBB for suggested retail (kinda fishy, but in-line with private party "Good" condition, which is not atypical for some of the smaller used car dealerships around here).
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 - Silver, 124,000 miles, $5,295 Pros: Also below max budget, fewer miles than previous one (124,000), color. Cons: No photos (would obviously check it out before buying, but don't want to waste time looking at something with a beat up body).
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - Stealth Gray Metallic, 149,000 Miles, $6,000 Pros: From a reputable dealer, color. Cons: 149,000 miles.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - Silver, Unlisted Miles,$6,488 Pros: Supercharged!, color. Cons: Unlisted miles, higher price than all others included here.
I believe the GM 3800 has problems with the LIM and head gasket, correct? When do those normally manifest themselves?
Anything else in particular I should I look for with these vehicles?
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT - Burgandy, 142,000 miles, $3,950 Pros: Well below my max budget and has the supercharged 3800 for a bit more pep. Cons: 142,000 miles, priced more than $2,000 below KBB for suggested retail (kinda fishy, but in-line with private party "Good" condition, which is not atypical for some of the smaller used car dealerships around here).
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 - Silver, 124,000 miles, $5,295 Pros: Also below max budget, fewer miles than previous one (124,000), color. Cons: No photos (would obviously check it out before buying, but don't want to waste time looking at something with a beat up body).
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - Stealth Gray Metallic, 149,000 Miles, $6,000 Pros: From a reputable dealer, color. Cons: 149,000 miles.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP - Silver, Unlisted Miles,$6,488 Pros: Supercharged!, color. Cons: Unlisted miles, higher price than all others included here.
I believe the GM 3800 has problems with the LIM and head gasket, correct? When do those normally manifest themselves?
Anything else in particular I should I look for with these vehicles?
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2003 Toyota Solara
This.
Never seen one in that color before. With the bright wheels and dark tires, it looks sharp.
Originally Posted By: bourne
2003 Toyota Solara
This.
Never seen one in that color before. With the bright wheels and dark tires, it looks sharp.
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