so diffrent car discussion

[warlocke]

ok i will need to be finding a new ride soon, i dont have time to do a rebuild on it or even get another engine dropped in.

ive been wanting a ranger but i dont think id like the hit in mpg, it wont be so bad after im out of school (december so its not to far away) but i kinda still want a car, i have been looking at some of the 4dr focus sedans and i kinda like em,


throw out some other suggestions, nothing over 10k for used, (kc mo area) im not sure what i could get approved for, but i do need something else quick. i am probally going to talk to my car guy at dick smith ford on tuesday, and see what i can get pre approved for just by my self,

[anomoly40]

Try to find a person with a car for sale for that price. They'll know more about the car and you could get financing through a bank. Plus used car dealers are crooks sometimes.

[Quickslick4444]

10k.. can buy you ALOT. You only want a ford? Rangers that bad in gas? I take it you just a commuter for school? Why not a Festiva? A nice festiva.. and youll have 9500 to upgrade it with.

[warlocke]

10k.. can buy you ALOT. You only want a ford? Rangers that bad in gas? I take it you just a commuter for school? Why not a Festiva? A nice festiva.. and youll have 9500 to upgrade it with.

school and work about 75 miles a day, 400 a week plus any small driving i do thats not factored in there.

[Axlander9289]

What happened to your Aspire?

[warlocke]

drinking oil and wont stop with the valve ticking

[neanderpaul]

BP swap! The furious egg!! Seriously why not hunt down a festiva? Or just fix your aspire. I know of a 4 door focus sedan with a bad trans at 60,000 miles.

[warlocke]

BP swap! The furious egg!! Seriously why not hunt down a festiva? Or just fix your aspire. I know of a 4 door focus sedan with a bad trans at 60,000 miles.

because i dont have the time or money to do it and i dont have a spare vehicle. if i get another one it will be financed.

[warlocke]

ok we went to dick smith, and the one that im looking at, the owners daughter has said she wants it, and then doesnt, then does, etc... so as of right now its sold, we went ahead and submitted paperwork to see what we can get approved for, they have another silver focus comming in in a few days, for the same price, and fewer miles.

heres the link

http://tinyurl.com/32p5ka

that was $11,988

but i did also look at a few other vehicles, one being the Taurus. they had an 05 for 10,9xx but had some 07 for the same price, so i may try for one of them,

hopefully well know something by monday or tuesday.

hate to do it but like i said i have no spare vehicle to rebuild the engine or have it done etc... and it will be nice to have something new.



also what do yall think about the 5dr focus hatchbacks? they have a red one for 11,4xx with 27k miles,

i dont like it but it looks to be growing on me lol.

[Axlander9289]

If you get a Taurus, make sure you get the AX4N transmission. (19 bolt pan) They tend to last longer than the AXOD-E (17 bolt pan) Though neither one is what you call reliable. That being said I've had great luck with my AX4N.

edit: I had no idea Raytown was a real place. I thought they made it up for that show, Mamma's Family.

[warlocke]

ya, this is the red hatch im lookin at,

http://tinyurl.com/38z99z

[Quickslick4444]

Ya a feel you on your situation. I just started a new union job as a pre apprentice. So they send me 1/2 across the state. Some old lady smashed my s-10... so my untested Festiva will be gettin a nice test this week. Are you strictly fords tho? Why not just grab somethign else.. like a civic or integra.. camry... whatever. If your not into imports... i understand.. but they are the best commuter cars. I have allways been a GM man.. Chevy is the only car/truck my family has ever owned. Im the first person to have a non chevy.

[warlocke]

well were going thro a dealer who weve done business with for over 10 years, so i know their not going to screw me/us, and i have heard everything other than fords going down

ive heard real good stuff about the focus which is why im looking at them

[Quickslick4444]

They didnt get the Found on road dead from nowhere

[Axlander9289]

CHEVROLET- Cracks Heads Every Valve Rattles Oil Leaks Every Time

VOLVO- Vehicular Object Looks Very Odd

and while I'm at it-

FESTIVA- Ford's Extremely Sorry Try In Vehicular Abominations