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Hi guys im looking to buy a family car, something bigger than the celica i really don't know what to get i want it to be reliable, easy to work on, big space in the back for a baby car seat. any suggestions?

This post has been edited by mindkiller: Oct 5, 2013 - 4:35 AM

Toyota Camry, Buick Regal, Nissan Maxima, and Honda Accord. Personally I'd opt for a V6 as the mpg really wasn't much worse in most instances. If you're like me and refuse to own a sedan there's the Camry Solara, Buick Riviera, and Acura Legend. Stylish yet have a back seat big enough to fit myself at 5'10" and some 200 pounds. The Buick Riviera is pretty big all things considered, and has the 3800 V6 which was on Ward's Best Engines for 3 years running and even made it onto their 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century.

what i had in mind, v6 camry, es300, maybe Subaru impreza wagon, rav4. what do u think?

Early 2000's Lexus GS 300. Affordable, semi-luxurious, and a 2JZ. What more could you ask for?

I like the GS 300, but its a lil expensive for me. im looking for something between $2000-$4000.

Camry. Es300 is basically a more luxurious Camry. Id opt for 02+ Camrys as they look decent, reliable, get good mpg and are cheap now.

ES300's are great cars. Very comfortable, decent on gas, and good power too. They even have frame-less doors so when you open your door you forget you're driving a sedan until you turn around and close it. The Buick Regal and Riviera had the option of a supercharger, so that makes them fun. Still the same reliable 3800, just with more fun. The 1MZ-FE used in the ES300 also was on Ward's 10 Best Engines, along with the VQ30DE used in the Maxima. The Maxima you can get with a 5-speed, my brother has one of those. Hits 60 in the low 7's, not bad for a 90's family sedan.

This post has been edited by Box: Oct 5, 2013 - 2:41 PM

Oooh, just thought of another one. Lexus LS400, has the 1UZ-FE which also made Ward's. Gas mileage isn't too bad, but you get a lot of car for the money. You'll never hear anyone complain about being uncomfortable, and you'll have plenty of power.

man its like u can read my mind, i was actually thinking about the ls400, the other day i found few of them for around $2000-$3500 good condition low miles. maybe i can get the es300 and when i dont want anymore i can swap the 1mz-fe into my celica win win hehe

Either the ES or LS will be winners. Just depends on exactly how big of a car you need. Family of four is more than comfortable in the ES, five can be a tight fit. Family of five fits comfortably in the LS. Plus with the LS you can put a good sounding exhaust system on it.

Man i cant seem to find any of these cars with good condition front seats, i guess the leather used on the seats is not that good.

It's good quality leather, just been neglected and abused. Find one with good interior, if they took care of the interior they took care of the rest of it.