Car Experts. Need advice.

I'm looking for a used sub compact two seater that can be had for under $5,000. Power steering and the ability to handle tight corners is mandatory.

I don't know about quality but alot of the 90's era Japanese cars really intrigue me particuarly the Suzuki Sidekick/Samurai/X90 because they remind me of Jurassic Park. I also like the oldschool BMW's/Beetles.

Any advice?

Never heard intrigued and Suzuki Samurai used in the same sentence before. Seriously though, those cars are garbage. If you want a good subcompact for that price range, get an older Carolla or Civic.

take the busZumaJones07

Never heard intrigued and Suzuki Samurai used in the same sentence before. Seriously though, those cars are garbage. If you want a good subcompact for that price range, get an older Carolla or Civic.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="ZumaJones07"]take the busfoxhound_fox

[QUOTE="ZumaJones07"]take the busfoxhound_fox

Never heard intrigued and Suzuki Samurai used in the same sentence before. Seriously though, those cars are garbage. If you want a good subcompact for that price range, get an older Carolla or Civic.

Pirate700

I actually agree with pirate on this one. Suzukis are terrible cars and have been for a while. They do ok for motorcycles but their cars are garbage. A Corolla or a Civic is a good choice and you can probably get a decent 2000 model for that price range.

the ability to handle tight corners is mandatory...Suzuki SidekickRaptorPen

Nothing he listed is a sports car.Pirate700

[QUOTE="RaptorPen"] the ability to handle tight corners is mandatory...Suzuki Sidekickrawsavon

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Nothing he listed is a sports car.foxhound_fox

He was refering to this fruity little number...

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Nothing he listed is a sports car.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]Nothing he listed is a sports car.ice_radon

[QUOTE="RaptorPen"] the ability to handle tight corners is mandatory...Suzuki Sidekickrawsavon

I mean god forbid someone ask for general advice on what is basically a glorified IRC. RaptorPen

[QUOTE="RaptorPen"]I mean god forbid someone ask for general advice on what is basically a glorified IRC. Pirate700

Corolla and Civic aren't subcompacts.GeForce2187

Yeah, but all of those compact trucks were from the 90's and are not really produced anymore. If he wants a small truck, either go with a Ford Ranger with a shortbox, a Jeep Wrangler or something like that from recent years.ice_radon

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="RaptorPen"] the ability to handle tight corners is mandatory...Suzuki SidekickRaptorPen

[QUOTE="RaptorPen"][QUOTE="rawsavon"] rofl get back to us when you figure out what the f*ck you want. go do a little research on your own (what cars you can get around you in your price range and that give you what you want and that you can afford). then come back with that list, and we will helprawsavon

The Suzuki was only one amongst many cars I expressed an interest in and I even admitted that I was concerned about its quality if you weren't able to infer that from my OP you insufferable jerk. But please by all means keep getting mad over someone BEING WRONG ABOUT CARS ON THE INTERNET MOM!

The Suzuki was only one amongst many cars I expressed an interest in and I even admitted that I was concerned about its quality if you weren't able to infer that from my OP you insufferable jerk. But please by all means keep getting mad over someone BEING WRONG ABOUT CARS ON THE INTERNET MOM!RaptorPen

[QUOTE="RaptorPen"]The Suzuki was only one amongst many cars I expressed an interest in and I even admitted that I was concerned about its quality if you weren't able to infer that from my OP you insufferable jerk. But please by all means keep getting mad over someone BEING WRONG ABOUT CARS ON THE INTERNET MOM!rawsavon

Because you know Gamespot is such a serious academic environment.

I don't need to do my "homework" and you know why? Because other people will do it for me! I happen to be one of those people myself when it comes to stuff I'm interested in but thats probably because I don't care way too much about the incidental accuracy of some strangers post.

Look rawsavon. Regardless of where we stand on cars or whatever it was we were arguing about I want to apologize for the insults I hurled at you. It was out of place and I feel bad for saying them. I mean that.

Because you know Gamespot is such a serious academic environment.

I don't need to do my "homework" and you know why? Because other people will do it for me! I happen to be one of those people myself when it comes to stuff I'm interested in but thats probably because I don't care way too much about the incidental accuracy of some strangers post.

RaptorPen

Look rawsavon. Regardless of where we stand on cars or whatever it was we were arguing about I want to apologize for the insults I hurled at you. It was out of place and I feel bad for saying them. I mean that.

RaptorPen

check out craigslist in the used car section also make sure you get it to a shop before you pay for it. Also guys talking about extras don't mean jack to the value of the car.

Why are you singling out good handling? Does your daily commute involve driving on Mullholland Drive? Unless your planning on racing this thing on a race track, I don't understand why 95% of all cars on the road can't accomadate your handling needs.

[QUOTE="GeForce2187"]Corolla and Civic aren't subcompacts.Pirate700

[QUOTE="ZumaJones07"]take the busfoxhound_fox

To be honest there aren't many cars that can be purchased and maintained at all these days.

Suzuki Samurai .

Pirate700