No way that would ever suffice.

 

Yeah, if performance is a key selling point, you may want to go with a 1.8t GLI. However, it's hard to beat 45mpg and motor that virtually bullet-proof...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...327474386.html

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1250624339358


There are a few within a 300 mile radius with 80k or so on them for 10 and under. Within the next 20k mi I'm sure you can save up for some new turbos if need be. Besides alot of the mods for the BI-turbo replace the turbos anyway.

I don't know for sure if they have the same issues as the S4's though. But, with a S4 you're alreayd gonna be in the 100k mi + range. Not to mention I'm going to assume that most A6's are driven way lighter than S4's are.

*edit*
Here:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Clean, under budget, under 80k mi and looks very well kept!

 

Those don't look bad. If Im not able to commit myself to the Srt-4 or the c32 AMG, I would def. look into the A6 and the 540i.

 

Why Not a B6 or B5 Audi A4? its about half the cost in maintenance then the S4 and the 1.8t's with just a simple chip are very fun to drive.

 

Autotrader is your friend...

2001 Bullitt -11,500 private seller - you can work them down



2003 Bullitt 11K


Private seller 2003 Mach 1
12,700



2004 Mach 1 -12,300 private seller again... you can haggle.

 

^ No back seat...











and it's a Mustang

 

He said he always wanted one and I fit my 6ft butt in the back of one the other day so anyone else should be fine.

 

I'm probably gonna be in the same boat as you in a few months so I'll throw in what I've been looking at, though I don't need a backseat like you. I think most of the cars people have been suggesting are going to cost well more than 10k for ones in decent condition, and of course higher mileage versions that do cost 10k will require a lot more in maintenance. A 540 m sport, B5 S4, and c32 amg are not and never will be 10k cars. maybe a c230 w/sport package and a 6 speed would be fun, not much aftermarket support though. E39 530i with sport package is a great car as well, while it's not blazing fast its a great highway cruiser. 1.8 A4 as someone already suggested, better option than a Jetta GLI as its awd.
I'll throw these out there as well..
F-body..resale value has tanked on these
srt-4 though I'm not a fan...too much power for fwd
contour SVT- i know, i know its a contour...but theyre damn fun to drive around an auto-x course and can be had very cheap and are rare
Subaru legacy
G35 sedan- haven't checked prices lately but they go for less than the coupes and are lighter to boot

 

Young children + small back seats = HUGE FUCKING HEADACHE