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MSUDuo said:
I guess that's the problem. Just looking for something bigger but under 15k. Could be anything!
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Why not a Camry or accord? Should be plenty that fit your price, get you the space need, plus will last you forever. Might also see about a Mazda 6 as well.

But I think any of those three will give you years of trouble free motoring.
 
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I don't like the idea of spending my money on a car with a rebuilt title, unless that car is going to be a race car or a project car.

You will be carrying your children in a vehicle that has been repaired by a local body shop. I'm certain the work was done well, but still.

Mind you it could have simply been hail damage, but still.


Always get the best you can afford. A bargain on a used car, can often be a bad deal.
 
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OP: How close are you to the Joplin, MO area?? Reason I ask is cause I sell cars (I work at a Ford dealership).
 
#30
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MSUDuo said:
2013 Impala, 63k miles, $7500, but rebuilt title.

Thoughts?
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I wouldn't touch it.

Having said that, there isn't anything wrong with taking it to a shop and having it looked over.

If whomever is selling it refuses the courtesy; I'd leave it where it is.
 
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#32
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Nerd-Vol said:
I don't like the idea of spending my money on a car with a rebuilt title, unless that car is going to be a race car or a project car.

You will be carrying your children in a vehicle that has been repaired by a local body shop. I'm certain the work was done well, but still.

Mind you it could have simply been hail damage, but still.


Always get the best you can afford. A bargain on a used car, can often be a bad deal.
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Single, no kids.
 
#34
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USNews & World Report groups and ranks new and used car, SUV's, trucks, etc. by size,luxury scale, etc.

In each category, for each vehicle they compare a couple of other similar vehicles in the class on interior quality, cu. ft. of storage, engine, mpg, and other features. Great place to start. If you're looking at safety, also google the "Moose Avoidance" site. It's amazing how bad some new vehicles with all the nanny traction features are. Scary even, if you had to avoid something suddenly like a large moose in the road.
The rankings are a composite based on a dozen or more review like Road & Track, Car & Driver, Motortrend, etc. I always start here first. New or used.

usnews.rankingsandreviews.com

Your criteria, as a coach?, is to often haul sporting equipment and a few kids.

I'd go for a front wheel drive high mpg SUV or even a minivan. I coached some middle school fast pitch back in the day and the "fence lockers" those gorls carried often were full of books as well as their gear.
One guy from another school with and Expedition had the expanded metal hitch carrier with folding sides on his 2" receiver and he could get all the kids gear who were riding with him in it. Don't know what he did for rain, guess wrap with a tarp and bungees.
 
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What about an HHR? I don't know much about them. They seem to have gotten decent ratings from Edmunds, KBB, USNews
 
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MSUDuo said:
What about an HHR? I don't know much about them. They seem to have gotten decent ratings from Edmunds, KBB, USNews
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My grandma has one. Decent enough. Not very fun to drive, but you do get the extra space you are after.
 
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MSU: we have a GORGEOUS loaded Mazda CX9 on the lot. Leather with all the bells and whistles. Also got a Cruze that's at wholesale cost because it's been on the lot for a while. I can get you pictures later today, shoot me a text (my cell number is on the card I posted).

And any new vehicle (we have 2017 Fusions) bought from us have a lifetime power train warranty. If it breaks 25 years down the road, we fix it for free.
 
#42
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I also want to mention my personal pick of the pre-owned. 2015 Lincoln MKX SUV. Loaded doesn't describe it. White pearl, tan leather interior, if my wife was in the market, she'd be driving this vehicle.
 
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