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[themattyg]

Hey all,

I've been given a chance to start over on a car that I plan to build up over time starting with the Pioneer DEH-80PRS and an iPad Dash Kit.

Here's the question I have for all of you car audio enthusiasts of all types: If you had $10k to buy a used car for audio (and that drove decently, of course) what would you buy?

A few other things *I* need to consider (but you don't necessarily have to):

- Must be automatic. My wife can't drive manual.

- Must have A/C. I know most cars do, just want to say that.

- I'm 6'1", so no sub/compacts.

Let the arguments... I mean discussion begin!

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[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Hey all,
I've been given a chance to start over on a car that I plan to build up over time starting with the Pioneer DEH-80PRS and an iPad Dash Kit.

Here's the question I have for all of you car audio enthusiasts of all types: If you had $10k to buy a used car for audio (and that drove decently, of course) what would you buy?

A few other things *I* need to consider (but you don't necessarily have to):

- Must be automatic. My wife can't drive manual.

- Must have A/C. I know most cars do, just want to say that.

- I'm 6'1", so no sub/compacts.

Let the arguments... I mean discussion begin!

What about 4x4? I suspect you have a little snow up your way, right?

Pretty much any SUV will be good for audio and for your other needs, from there brand vs. brand debate has been raging for decades and you'll get an infinite number of opinions there. I've been really liking my last couple Jeeps but I hear quality on the newer ones is hit or miss depending on model. That said I've had great luck with Ford/Lincoln products as well, but that's purely anecdotal.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Id pick up a clean 98-99 Tahoe or Youkon with 5.7L

 

[BSchrowang]

I would look into a wagon. Like a Subaru Impreza wagon. Awd, turbo 4cyl boxer, amazing off road and pretty quick.