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Fayth   Canada. Nov 19 2008 17:55. Posts 10085 | | |
you should get the same car i got, Acura TSX, looks good, and the sound system in it is already great.... you can get a 2004 like mine for prob ~18k |
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YoMeR   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:17. Posts 12435 | | |
fuck it. spend 10k more and get a sick infinity G35 or something. pm me your aim or something and we can discuss this more seriously.
and i can help you tons if you want performance shit or something. |
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The72o   Zimbabwe. Nov 19 2008 18:22. Posts 6112 | | |
if you want cheap good car, mazda 6 can be a good idea |
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PoorUser   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:27. Posts 7471 | | |
your car is 6 years newer than mine, ride it out |
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iakim322   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:30. Posts 1335 | | |
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TheTank   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:36. Posts 830 | | |
buying used is stupid and -ev. lets say you get a 2003 chevy cavalier, for 6k. It's not already 5 years old, you can expect to spend money on a transmission and engine within 5 years which are about another 5k, plus new tires, oil changes, tune ups, etc. Used cars are something that you don't know the history of, and you must realize that there is a reason they are getting rid of it. |
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iakim322   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:37. Posts 1335 | | |
| On November 19 2008 17:36 TheTank wrote:
buying used is stupid and -ev. lets say you get a 2003 chevy cavalier, for 6k. It's not already 5 years old, you can expect to spend money on a transmission and engine within 5 years which are about another 5k, plus new tires, oil changes, tune ups, etc. Used cars are something that you don't know the history of, and you must realize that there is a reason they are getting rid of it. |
Uhm...LOL
Sick stupid.
Used car is massive EV over a new. Go for a TSX like fayth said imo. |
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Shenny   Canada. Nov 19 2008 18:42. Posts 1514 | | |
omg plz take TheTank's post and set it on fire. |
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JYang   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:47. Posts 2669 | | |
ya u can get way more EV with a used car
since economy is headed for hell u can prolly spend few more $ and get somethin extra luxury
good time to shop now i heard too, dealers are being extra friendly so go look around and test random cars. they'll prolly spend a lot time with u since ur prolly goin to be the only 1 there. |
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2Vi3T_B0Y4   Canada. Nov 19 2008 18:48. Posts 927 | | |
| On November 19 2008 16:55 Fayth wrote:
you should get the same car i got, Acura TSX, looks good, and the sound system in it is already great.... you can get a 2004 like mine for prob ~18k |
TSX= sick, my mom got one. |
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100Large   Canada. Nov 19 2008 18:49. Posts 359 | | |
get like a 2002-2004 Acura TL , best bang for you buck. |
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rOm   Canada. Nov 19 2008 18:50. Posts 60 | | |
WRX or TSX... you might get a TL for around 20K too. I'd go with a wrx tho~ |
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JYang   United States. Nov 19 2008 18:51. Posts 2669 | | |
ya dem STi are ~20k and dey aint no hatchback |
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rOm   Canada. Nov 19 2008 18:52. Posts 60 | | |
o.. I might add that if you can find a 2nd hand Legacy GT.. for a price that suits you and good mileage, snap call it. you'll love it. |
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EXCELED   Canada. Nov 19 2008 18:53. Posts 401 | | |
| On November 19 2008 17:17 YoMeR wrote:
fuck it. spend 10k more and get a sick infinity G35 or something. pm me your aim or something and we can discuss this more seriously.
and i can help you tons if you want performance shit or something. |
I was going to say this but you beat me too it. Infinity G35's are sick! I like the coupes better but the sedans are still dirty. |
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SfydjkLm   Belarus. Nov 19 2008 19:05. Posts 3810 | | |
Sounds like impreza is what u need. 4 door sedan that looks spiffy and has some uphm. |
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SfydjkLm   Belarus. Nov 19 2008 19:06. Posts 3810 | | |
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traxamillion   United States. Nov 19 2008 19:07. Posts 10468 | | |
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Highcard   Canada. Nov 19 2008 19:14. Posts 5428 | | |
| On November 19 2008 17:36 TheTank wrote:
buying used is stupid and -ev. lets say you get a 2003 chevy cavalier, for 6k. It's not already 5 years old, you can expect to spend money on a transmission and engine within 5 years which are about another 5k, plus new tires, oil changes, tune ups, etc. Used cars are something that you don't know the history of, and you must realize that there is a reason they are getting rid of it. |
I think this guy came right out of the GM executive board, so you want me to buy a new Tahoe or Hummer instead of a good quality used vehicle that I can look up it's carfax and know the cars entire history? |
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iop   Sweden. Nov 19 2008 19:20. Posts 4951 | | |
you're gonna need good house music |
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Milkman lol i didnt spend half a thousand on a phone so i could play it cool and be all stealth | |
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TheTank   United States. Nov 19 2008 20:06. Posts 830 | | |
| On November 19 2008 18:14 Highcard wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2008 17:36 TheTank wrote:
buying used is stupid and -ev. lets say you get a 2003 chevy cavalier, for 6k. It's not already 5 years old, you can expect to spend money on a transmission and engine within 5 years which are about another 5k, plus new tires, oil changes, tune ups, etc. Used cars are something that you don't know the history of, and you must realize that there is a reason they are getting rid of it. |
I think this guy came right out of the GM executive board, so you want me to buy a new Tahoe or Hummer instead of a good quality used vehicle that I can look up it's carfax and know the cars entire history?
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it seems after buying a used car, within two years i have already spent the same amount of what i spent on the car itself. i spent 5k on a chevy suburban about 10 years ago and i had to replace the transmission and AC within the first year. within 3 years, it was leaking oil, and i was about to drop another 2 grand to replace it, but it was stolen.
I've never had a good experience with used vehicles, and i will never buy a vehicle thats not new.
All you're doing is buying a ticking money bomb. NOM NOM NOM NOM there goes your monies. while a nice easy $200/mo for 5 years is not bad at all.
*edit* for something that you know will not break down/more reliable then something used. + a warranty if anything does happen. |
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SikLife18   . Nov 19 2008 20:14. Posts 12 | | |
acura TL type S = mad sik |
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TimDawg   United States. Nov 19 2008 20:19. Posts 10197 | | |
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online bob is actually a pretty smart person, not at all like the creepy fucker that sits in the sofa telling me he does nasty shit to me when im asleep - pinball | |
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Fayth   Canada. Nov 19 2008 20:43. Posts 10085 | | |
rofl 20k is more than enough timdawg |
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TheTank   United States. Nov 19 2008 20:56. Posts 830 | | |
| On November 19 2008 19:43 Fayth wrote:
rofl 20k is more than enough timdawg |
my father bought a ford focus for like 16K, and thats the upgraded nice version, with nice wheels and all the goodies. i think the cheap manuel no power windows/locks etc is like 14
32 mpg...
sat. radio...
nice buy imo |
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Fayth   Canada. Nov 19 2008 21:10. Posts 10085 | | |
a used Acura > a brand new ford focus by far
buying a new car is just stupid anyway |
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iakim322   United States. Nov 19 2008 21:29. Posts 1335 | | |
a ford focus??? really? holy fuck. |
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iakim322   United States. Nov 19 2008 21:31. Posts 1335 | | |
i just lol'd again. @ buying a new ford focus being a smart idea. |
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SfydjkLm   Belarus. Nov 19 2008 22:20. Posts 3810 | | |
whats wrong with new focus? |
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JYang   United States. Nov 19 2008 23:07. Posts 2669 | | |
ford focus are slow as shit
0-60 is prolly like 11+ secs |
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thewh00sel   United States. Nov 19 2008 23:18. Posts 2734 | | |
...who the hell keeps a car for more than 2-3 years? |
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SfydjkLm   Belarus. Nov 19 2008 23:25. Posts 3810 | | |
| On November 19 2008 22:07 JYang wrote:
ford focus are slow as shit
0-60 is prolly like 11+ secs |
a 15 grand saloon perhaps, but up the ante and youll get an under 6 seconds beast.
Now granted i dont know what they changed in the new focus but the old one is one of the best American cars ever made. |
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thewh00sel   United States. Nov 19 2008 23:26. Posts 2734 | | |
As far as a car around 20k i'd try for a used bmw M3 |
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lazymej   Canada. Nov 20 2008 01:01. Posts 2897 | | |
| On November 19 2008 22:26 thewh00sel wrote:
As far as a car around 20k i'd try for a used bmw M3 |
Ya and chances are they've beaten on it like hell. Well OP depends on whether you want to buy new or used. If you buy new, the field is limited so the choice is a lot simpler. For new ~$20k (a tad more) cars with a bit of oomph the most popular ones are VW GTI, Subbie WRX, Honda Civic Si (my car ^_^, smaller, less luxurious brother to the TSX in a way), Mazdaspeed 3, Cobalt SS. They're all considered "sporty" economy cars. If you buy used, well the possibilities are endless.
And ya, the to whoever was discussing it above, the Ford Focus is slow. The Focus ST is not that slow.
You should get a GT-R :D |
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thewh00sel   United States. Nov 20 2008 03:51. Posts 2734 | | |
I have an evo 8 and i love it. it's fast and fun to drive but not especially great for extended periods of time due to road noise and the stiffness of the ride (very bumpy). i got an 03 with 3k miles on it for like 20k. If you want something standard/easy to drive/easy on the eyes just go with a TSX or some other acura they're pretty nice. mazda 6 is also a good suggestion, poor man's bmw. |
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Texas   Germany. Nov 20 2008 13:47. Posts 5 | | |
buy an used mercedes or bmw, maybe even an audi. best sedans ever made. |
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RICHI8   United States. Nov 26 2008 13:35. Posts 1341 | | |
I'm a huge car guy and I've read some wild things in here.
Definitely do not buy a domestic car. The repair on those things are crap, not to mention I can't think of a single domestic sedan that fits into the criteria you would like.
The TSX and TL are great buys right now for their price point and the engine inside is a Honda, so you know the maintenance will be cheap and the reliability will be excellent. What kind of power are you looking for? Both of those cars are FWD so they feel sluggish. The TSX is also a high revving 2.4L so it's not really making impressive power until like 6k RPM.
Mercedes sedans are decent. Upkeep on them is expensive and reliability becomes an issue once you get into the higher mileage.
Audi definitely not. It's a volkswagon and I can't count how many of those I see broken down every day.
Nissan Maxima/Altima are pretty popular now. But the transmissions on those are crap as is the motor.
I would recommend a BMW 3-series. Something like a 328i or 330i. They are RWD which feels much better than FWD. They are also a more torquey motor than the TSX and TL and have about the same horse power. But the torque and RWD makes a huge difference. It's a BMW so the exterior styling is timeless and will never feel dated, and the interiors are great and loaded with all kinds of pointless options just for the hell of it. Reliability is great on BMWs and maintenance isn't as expensive as everyone makes it out to be. You just don't take the car to a direct BMW dealership, take it to a European auto specialist or learn how to do somethings yourself. Most maintenance is pretty basic.
So e46 BMW 3-series gets my vote. You might even be able to get a 5-series for a little extra cash. |
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Thoughts on AWD and how it feels to drive? Is AWD mostly ment for snow and off roading? What about SUVs? |
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srojitas   Colombia. Nov 26 2008 18:00. Posts 64 | | |
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sirracksalot   United States. Nov 26 2008 19:53. Posts 2299 | | |
i heard the yaris was pretty sick |
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RICHI8   United States. Nov 29 2008 13:24. Posts 1341 | | |
AWD isn't really necessary unless you're in heavy snow conditions I guess. But even then, that's a little overboard. AWD is more for track cars as it improves handling quite a bit. The coolness factor of AWD doesn't make up for the terrible gas mileage AWD cars get, unless you're really going to use the AWD. |
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Maynard!   United States. Nov 29 2008 14:54. Posts 4453 | | |
Don't you live in SD? Hit up marshall for his porsche. |
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Now I really am a busto. Thanks FTP. | |
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jase   Australia. Nov 29 2008 18:44. Posts 1604 | | |
a 2000-2004 bmw imo |
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lazymej   Canada. Nov 30 2008 02:55. Posts 2897 | | |
| On November 19 2008 22:18 thewh00sel wrote:
...who the hell keeps a car for more than 2-3 years? |
...not everyone can afford to get a new car every 2-3 years. |
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