Car hunting....So what do you suggest....

[Buffdaddy]

I've got around $5000 to spend.

I know its not a lot but I have 'the itch' to get something new/different.

I currently drive a full size Tahoe/Yukon 2-door. Its a 350ci/5.7L, so gas isnt a huge issue with me (although finding something with a smaller appetite would be nice). A nice V6 around 4 Litres would suit me well I believe.

I'm a pretty big guy (6'2", ~275lbs), I drove a friend's civic to Windsor a few weeks ago and I was basically shoe-horned into the driver's seat. I need soemthing thats going to be comfortable for me, as I do spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Also prefer something whereI wont be breaking the seat and various handles/switches every time i touch them...

I'd like something relatively 'sleek', comfy, stylish, in a full-size sedan or luxo-coupe or even sport-coupe. I dont want another truck right now, I'm sick of playing chauffeur to anyone that needzs to haul something. Besides, I want to feel like i am enjoying driving, not manhandling a steering wheel to control a tank like my truck (Though I love it of course).

I know my price point is not high. But I am looking early-mid 1990s domestics, mainly. I've perused the Autotrader and found many cars in this price range that look to be decent value.

I've got a very good, very cheap mechanic that used to build stock car racers, I am not afraid of any particular cars (he doesnt much like working on imports though...and anything Lucas electric is a no-no...ahah)


So gimme some ideas here, if you would be so kind....

[otaku]

Look for 2 generations older (E34) BMW 5 series. 535i with 5spd to be exact.

http://www.bmwe34.net/
http://www.aerotuning.ru/img/new/e34-09.jpg

[downloader]

how about a Buick Century the're pretty luxo and not too expensive.

www.bluewhippet.net

[Buffdaddy]

What years of the 535i constitute 2nd gen?

[TrevorK]

I know my price point is not high. But I am looking early-mid 1990s domestics, mainly. I've perused the Autotrader and found many cars in this price range that look to be decent value.


One car that fits all your criteria (Domestic, roomy, mid 90's, under 5K) and has some appeal to it, is a Grand Prix coupe (Or GTP if you wish), Monte Carlo or a Grand Am GT. Both cars would have parts widely available.

Chrysler can offer you the Sebring/Avenger, but may be too small. I can't really think of any sort of attractive car ford offered in that time era that was a full size vehicle.


Over on the import side, I think the only one that would fit your criteria is possibly an Accord coupe, however it may be difficult to find one in your price range. Camry's had a coupe back then (Rare), but they aren't that visually appealing to me.

[blexann]

One car that fits all your criteria (Domestic, roomy, mid 90's, under 5K) and has some appeal to it, is a Grand Prix coupe (Or GTP if you wish), Monte Carlo or a Grand Am GT. Both cars would have parts widely available.

Chrysler can offer you the Sebring/Avenger, but may be too small. I can't really think of any sort of attractive car ford offered in that time era that was a full size vehicle.


Over on the import side, I think the only one that would fit your criteria is possibly an Accord coupe, however it may be difficult to find one in your price range. Camry's had a coupe back then (Rare), but they aren't that visually appealing to me.


Ford - sure - the mid 90's Taurus should fit the bill - you can easily pick one up for under 5k.

[galanz]

Early 90's Maxima's are pretty nice cars, reliable, good handling, and decent power.

I don't know where you're located, and this is a little higher than 5. $5900 in fact, but it looks nice.

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=1179126&adid=4975873

Or this one for $4900.

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.aspx?vlotid=86862&adid=4808292