buying car wut 2 get

[Prince]

spending around 15 grand. looking for something that is nice/comfortable/sporty but won't be godawful to insure and maintain once my parents disown me

[picodefaggo]

delica

[Autotune]

get you one of those scion things and call it a day.

[Nuncio]

09 or 10 BMW 128i
03 or so BMW 330ci
05 or 06 Mustang GT
07 to 11 Mustang coupe
06 to 07 Infiniti G35
05 or 06 Nissan 350Z
Lots of Mercedes coupes, but they get expensive to keep running.

If yer gay, Miata.

[Blackbilly]

http://classiccars.com/listings/view/396007/1966-volkswagen-bus-for-sale-in-marina-del-rey-california-90292

[Tenlaar]

Base MSRP: $13,950
http://images.forbes.com/media/2008/07/16/cheapcars_02.jpg
http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/16/america-cheapest-cars-forbeslife-cx_jm_0716cars_slide_3.html?thisSpeed=15000

[EchoedTruth]

Base MSRP: $13,950
http://images.forbes.com/media/2008/07/16/cheapcars_02.jpg
http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/16/america-cheapest-cars-forbeslife-cx_jm_0716cars_slide_3.html?thisSpeed=15000

+1 for this, great car, reliable, good mpg, good storage space.

Other than that... get a used Honda/Toyota/Nissan/Subaru/Hyundai. Can't go wrong with Japanese cars. :cool:

[Zadrian]

get a used scion

[Anderdale]

Acura Rsx. Car looks great. Honda motor so no problems and relatively cheap if buying used. Or a used honda civic si.

[quido]

http://catonsvillecelebrations.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WMB-Mountain_50percent1.jpg

[bouncerr 2.0]

http://i45.tinypic.com/o95y.jpg

[Swish]

Have you had a look at the 6000 SUX ?

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/2/23618/1622104-6000_sux_super.jpg

[Thulack]

Do what i did. Talk a person down on a 92 civic with 212k miles from 1500 to 1000. Ive had the car for 3 years now and have only needed to replace the gas pump which i did myself. then you have 14k to spend on some good bud and enjoy mooching off your parents while you can :)

[Prince]

hi should have clarified a few things.

buying used- new cars are for idiots and rich asians
i want a 4 door
i value comfort more than performance
its not my money so the "SPEND LESS AND SAVE THE REST" comments are n/a
i am white

[Lune]

Do what i did. Talk a person down on a 92 civic with 212k miles from 1500 to 1000. Ive had the car for 3 years now and have only needed to replace the gas pump which i did myself. then you have 14k to spend on some good bud and enjoy mooching off your parents while you can :)

Best advice in the thread by far, but I'd avoid 212k miles.

Find a good deal on a reliable model with 70k-90k miles.

Never buy a new car unless you really don't give a shit about value, or you're one of those people where part of your identity is wrapped up in the car you drive. Spend that money on real property if you don't own any yet.

[Prince]

ok so to reiterate


BUYING USED
NOT MY MONEY SO I DONT GET TO KEEP WHAT I DONT SPEND
NOT BUYING A CIVIC
MY IDENTITY IS LIKE 75% WRAPPED UP IN THE CAR I DRIVE

[Prince]

what say you about used toyota avalon or used acura TL??

[Prince]

or 2004-06 land rover

[47shadesofgay]

bucik regal

[Prince]

04-07 caddy cts??

[Lune]

glorious

[seanidor]

Maybe try looking into a Scion tC. They are made by Toyota and look pretty sporty looking.
It shouldn't be too hard to find one for around 15k.
You can probably get one from around 2008 or 09 for around that price I think, maybe newer.



http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/10/03/20/15/2008_scion_tc_base-pic-4629332492183845412.jpeg

[Clark]

rofl brougham

[Lorraine]

ok so to reiterate


BUYING USED
NOT MY MONEY SO I DONT GET TO KEEP WHAT I DONT SPEND
NOT BUYING A CIVIC
MY IDENTITY IS LIKE 75% WRAPPED UP IN THE CAR I DRIVE


VW Golf - Though I think they call these "Rabbit" across the ocean.
Sounds like what you're looking for, imo.

[Prince]

VW Golf - Though I think they call these "Rabbit" across the ocean.
Sounds like what you're looking for, imo.


ya i really like vws- I've been looking at gtis and ccs

[bouncerr 2.0]

Meh Scion's, girl car.

Acura TL
Acura TSX <love these
Lexus IS300 <bit more expensive but still nice ass car
Subaru WRX <another goodie
Dodge Neon SRT4
Nissan Altima SE or SER < both good cars, ser is pretty good looking
Nissan Sentra
Nissan Maxima
Audi A6
Mazda 6
Acura RSX <good car
Honda Civic SI <98-2000 ish year models are really good cars and got some spunk

ill think some more later, its early as fuck. I know quite a bit about cars so holler at me if you need. domestic cars are more prone to giving you problems. i'm not a "ricer" just telling you how it is, plus most of them are fugly that are even comparable.

Any cadillac is going to cost you out the ass to repair.

[Swish]

VW Golf - Though I think they call these "Rabbit" across the ocean.
Sounds like what you're looking for, imo.

We don't call them "Rabbit" :D

VW put out some solid cars here, probably my next choice :)

[Prince]

what about mazda3 hatchbacks? i like th eold body style

[Sebekkha]

Nissan Qashqai, if you have them over in the states.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQtj1hCubCg9gIWD3BQeFdBELzt8sSih qMrKwJ-PdAf5XUpcW0tCg

[Swish]

Qashqai

Nothing says "over 40" like driving a Nissan :D

Qashqai is probably the worst name for a model of car on the market...at least I can't think of one. Something wrong with the letter K?

[seanidor]

A nissan kakashi?

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110607104959/naruto/images/e/e0/Kakashi9.jpg

[Swish]

Most old people who buy Nissans aren't going to make the link.... or at least I'd be surprised :p

[Prince]

considering

newish ford focus hatchback
08-09 mazda3 hatch
newish subaru impreza hatch
lexus ct200h
land rover lr2

[Loli Pops]

consider life

http://www.petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2012/12/traintracks.jpeg

[Leftoverture]

some pretty bad car advice in this thread

you won't get BMW's/Audi's in this range that aren't getting close to death

scions are for homosex

get a celica or protege with low miles and make it a better car

[Infectious]

Duno where you live, but if you live by nj check njautoauction. I got 2 months ago the land rover lr3 2008 86k miles in white for $15999 cash. I had bmw 745 li 2004 before hand I bought from them. I always go couple years old with the same body but high end. My bmw up to this year looked brand new once i thru the angel eye leds in it. Im in process of throwing the leds on the current rover on mine and it will look brand new and cost a 1/5th the price.

[Knuckle]

spending around 15 grand. looking for something that is nice/comfortable/sporty but won't be godawful to insure and maintain once my parents disown me

nissan 350z HEHEHE

[picodefaggo]

i already told u on post 3

delica super exceed

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Mitsubishi_Delica_Star_Wagon_005.JPG

thing has like 6 sun roofs and a cooler by the driver seat for beverage

[Jaxsz]

WRX hatch or Focus hatch imo, the WRX being better but more expensive

Focus is an incredible car that will last a long, long time

[Prince]

not getting a 2 door u idots

[Thulack]

go for a 07-10 Corolla S. Can probably get a decent milage used one for 15k or less. Reliable cars. ive put 60k on my 07 corolla for work and other then getting regular oil changes hasnt required anything other then a PCM but that was a recall part.

[Prince]

ugly boring slow no storage not luxurious

[Avon Barksdale]

Here's the most solid piece of advice you'll get:

Don't buy from a dealership. I never will.

I got my first and only car that I bought myself from an auction. You'll need to find someone who can make good recommendations for you and also purchase the car. Every car gets bid and won off the line, you don't get to test drive it, so you need someone competent inspecting each potential bid as it comes down the line.

I got a couple recommendations from my guy, and went to dealerships to test drive and figure out what we wanted to bid on. This was back in early '09, I ended up going with a Pontiac G6. I test drove a few '07 G6s with 50-70k miles, and the salesmen at dealerships were offering them at 18-19 grand, and to finance me a loan at around 14%.

I got an '08 G6 (exactly 35k miles) off the auction line for 10 grand flat, got my own loan at 3%, had to pay my guy $500 for his services, after everything was said and done I paid exactly $12,202 (10 for the car, 500 to the guy, then taxes, tag, and title) not including the 3% interest for two years. I would've been looking at over 20 if I had gone through dealership for the same model, but a year older and with double the miles. Not to mention how much more a 14% loan would cost than a 3%.

Also, I got to actually go to the auction with my guy, under the pretense that it was my first day working for him if anyone asked (not supposed to be at auctions unless you're licensed for it or working for someone who is). You'll never see a place like it, people of literally every single ethnicity are milling about, and every one of them sports greased back hair and a bluetooth in the ear.

We watched one G6 come down the line, and when we checked it out it smelled just terrible. Ended up going for 7 grandish to some guy who was bidding on a TV screen through the internet. He probably thought he was getting a sweet deal at the time. My guy told me, "that's why you don't bid through the internet."

EDIT: My guy gave me a great recommendation too, the insurance is dirt cheap for full coverage (and you have to have full coverage if you're financing it), it's up to almost 90k miles and I haven't had to pay for anything but oil changes thus far. I even took it in recently to get the brakes checked, cuz I always fuck that up and end up having to pay for rotors too. Surprisingly, the brakes are still fine, though I'll end up paying for rotors anyway when the pads wear because apparently they're rusty. Oh yeah, one taillight finally burned out when I was driving to see family back @ thanksgiving (spend <$2 at an auto supply store, and <2 mins out in the parking lot and that shit is fixed).

DOUBLE EDIT: Be patient. My guy asked for a list of things I wanted in the car, down to color and some pretty minute details. I got everything I asked for except a sunroof, and fuck a sunroof for the deal I got imo. Don't go yellow or red, those cars get pulled over more than anything else (flashy, attract attention).

[Lemons]

if still live with parents, buy carolla, spent 5 grand, save 10 grand, buy drugs and hookers to fill said car.

win at life.

[Loli Pops]

if still live with parents, buy drugs and hookers

win at life.

FIXD

[Prince]

if still live with parents, buy carolla, spent 5 grand, save 10 grand, buy drugs and hookers to fill said car.

win at life.

are you fucking stupid

[Prince]

how many times i gotta say I DONT GET TO KEEP EXTRA MONEY BC IS NOT COMING FRMO MY BANK ACCOUNT


you fucking morons

[Avon Barksdale]

So go to an auction and get a 30k car for your 15k.

Also, don't post a thread asking for help and then rage so hard at people, rofl.

[Avon Barksdale]

Especially when you're asking for help spending your parents money on a car, you spoiled twat.

[Prince]

someone sounds jealous

[Prince]

also going 2 auction too much work i need 1 click shopping

[Danth]

How can your identify be wrapped up in what you drive these days? It's not really possible. Modern cars all look like soulless plastic heaps. If you really want comfort, you can find a pretty nice used Lincoln or Cadillac within your price range. The first car I bought when I was 18 was a lovely Cadillac Sedan de Ville and nothing I've owned since has been as comfortable.

Here's my general rule of thumb on the various makes. As a disclaimer I'll point out that I hate essentially all modern cars; as a rule they're too small, ride hard, and tend to be overweight for their size.

Fords will give you mostly trouble-free service until the engine self-destructs. Ford doesn't seem to know how to build engines anymore--they stopped building their good engines like the 302 V-8 or 300 inline 6 quite a few years ago. Every Ford owned by the folks I know has ended up junked due to engine troubles. For example, the last two Fords my wife owned, a Mercury Grand Marquis and a Lincoln Continental before it, both ended up junked due to the engines suffering massive failures. Ford's primary advantage is that they tend to have good sight lines making them well suited to shorter drivers and women. Their interiors tend to be the best-made of the domestics.

Chrysler doesn't know how to build quality transmissions. Don't buy one unless you budget for mid-life transmission replacement as part of the cost of ownership. The V-8 Chrysler 300's go fast, but ride hard, are cramped inside, get curiously bad economy, and are hard to see out of. They have Mercedes transmissions so they're the only Chrysler that's really worth looking at. They're okay if you're 6 foot tall or less.

GM builds good engines and transmissions, but everything else sucks. At least in my experience their cars will keep running longer than the other domestics, but little things are always breaking so they're best suited to people who don't mind turning a wrench. My wife and I both presently own Buicks and I'm frequently tinkering with them.

Don't buy ANY domestic compact. It's pointless. The Japanese simply build them better. I only suggest domestics for markets where the Japanese either don't exist (large cars) or are clearly inferior (trucks). You can buy a Japanese model and have a car that runs for decades with little more maintenance than needing oil changes, but that comes at the cost of driving a miserable little sardine can. Hondas are generally made a bit better than Toyotas, but watch out for the transmissions in some of the newer models. I desperately wish they'd start building large cars so I could ditch GM.

European makes are usually favored by snobs and people who want to impersonate snobs. As a rule they're expensive to buy and expensive to fix and tend to be small. I've never seen the appeal of them.

Danth

[Rogean]

What a coincidence. I'm selling my 2010 Focus SES right now for ~$13k.

48k miles, good condition, extended warranty until 100k miles. Has an autostarter too.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28490_1328910422972_7008937_n.jpg

[Thulack]

also going 2 auction too much work i need 1 click shopping

Spoiled Twat comment seems more appropriate now. Enjoy spending your parents money however you choose. I have friends like you. Get all they want from their parents and dont appreciate shit. Enjoy the ride just remember you didnt earn it.

and your "ugly boring slow no storage not luxurious" Comment about corolla. If your under 18 you dont need luxurious. If your over 18 stop mooching off your parents. Hope you enjoy the real world when it smacks you in the face.

[Misto]

or 2004-06 land rover

How bout you buy a car that doesn't require you to pimp out your girlfriend for car repairs.

[Misto]

What a coincidence. I'm selling my 2010 Focus SES right now for ~$13k.

48k miles, good condition, extended warranty until 100k miles. Has an autostarter too.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28490_1328910422972_7008937_n.jpg

Big-Ro sellin' tricked out Ford Focuses ?

[Peatree]

What a coincidence. I'm selling my 2010 Focus SES right now for ~$13k.

48k miles, good condition, extended warranty until 100k miles. Has an autostarter too.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28490_1328910422972_7008937_n.jpg

Does it come with a free key for Windows 7 and a FBSS in game?

[rsloans84]

just get a classic car.. doesnt have to look good just sound good.

[Prince]

Spoiled Twat comment seems more appropriate now. Enjoy spending your parents money however you choose. I have friends like you. Get all they want from their parents and dont appreciate shit. Enjoy the ride just remember you didnt earn it.

and your "ugly boring slow no storage not luxurious" Comment about corolla. If your under 18 you dont need luxurious. If your over 18 stop mooching off your parents. Hope you enjoy the real world when it smacks you in the face.


hey bro its not my fault the world dealt u a shitty hand of cards. why dont u take ur bitter and jealous self to a different thread, ok? ur kinda ruining the vibe around here

[Prince]

How bout you buy a car that doesn't require you to pimp out your girlfriend for car repairs.

ya i keep reading that they break down more often then work. o well i like other suvs too, grand cherokee, xterra, fx35 and rh400h come to mind

[Prince]

wait rogaine do you live in/around boston??? i am seriously considering ford focii

[Rogean]

wait rogaine do you live in/around boston??? i am seriously considering ford focii

West Bridgewater. Brockton area. I'm about 25 minutes south of Boston off Route 24.

[Prince]

o man u live in immigrant territory that must be rough

[Rogean]

o man u live in immigrant territory that must be rough

Nah, not actually in Brockton. It's nice where I am.

So you wanna check this bad boy out or ?

[Loli Pops]

Do you take Nizzar bucks?

[Prince]

Nah, not actually in Brockton. It's nice where I am.

So you wanna check this bad boy out or ?

ya i do.. sometime next week?

[Clark]

hey bro its not my fault the world dealt u a shitty hand of cards. why dont u take ur bitter and jealous self to a different thread, ok? ur kinda ruining the vibe around here

lol

[Rogean]

ya i do.. sometime next week?

Reply to my PM with what days you have in mind.

[Misto]

Just FYI.

Prince hasn't been seen or heard from in the past 3 weeks.

Rogean hasn't been arrested, but is a person of interest.