The moving of God (was: tithing part 2)

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On 02/26/98 at 03:32 PM, "Robert J. Brown" <rj@eli.elilabs.com> said:

>Given that we seem to have a fair pool of used car expertise on this
>list, and the stipulation that I have made that I will not pay over $5K
>towards a car for her, are there any suggestions as to what we should
>look for?

Well, if it was my daughter(and it too soon will be), I'd look for a tank;
a Sherman would be nice.

But seriously, $5k should buy a real nice car.  Can she drive a manual?

>She has expressed an interest in something  4WD sprot
>utility like, or something sports car like.  I suggested Miata, and she
>also likes the Civic.  I think she really wants a Jeep Cherokee, but I do
>not think (in the Chicago area, at least) that a Cherokee for $5K would
>be a very good car.

Well, I for one would _NEVER_ buy a used $5k 4wd unless I knew the owner. 
Big bucks to fix.  Every thing is "special".  

IF you can find one of the 2wd Cherokees that could be a solution.  Our
sales rep drives one all over the southeastern portion of the country -
about 500 miles a day.  He just had his in the shop after 2yrs of use.

I'm sure you have, but check the insurance rates of SUVs and sports cars. 
Then think small pickup, T-bird, Monte Carlo ....

>So what are the opinions here?  What is a good reliable $5K used car for
>a young girl to drive 1.5 to 2 hours every day?  

About anything for $5k should be up to that; down here(East TN) $2500
would buy a real nice car or truck.  And $1500 would buy a decent reliable
car.

If your heart is set on $5k(and she'll agree) find a Volvo 240 series. 
Close to a tank, not hard on fuel, run forever, turn on a dime, and will
fly.  Mine has well over 230k and my mom's has over 150k.

>PS I also expect this car to at least take her through high school, and
>prefferably college.

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance, maintenance, and maintenance.


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