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This spring I will be looking for a new car.
I was just wondering what a nice car would be. Preferably around 2-3 years old, 15-25K in price, insurance might play a big role in this also. I'll be 19 with a speeding ticket, don't know if i can get onto my moms insurance or take out my own!!! (oh noes) Anyway, just seeing what your opinions would be.
cars im liking RSX-S Accord SRT-4 type R integra EVO RS, STi maybe depends on how much insurance $$ is. probably not though SVT lighting focus SVT jeep wrangler diesel truck (dodge most likely) ion redline anyone have any occurances with any of these cars/trucks? -Colin |
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If I was going your route and wanted to spend right around 20K id buy and evo hands down. But you cant find them muhc cheaper than 21-22 and youll have to go out of state.
I went the cheaper route and got an older car with higher miles but I like it. I was going to do exactly what your doing but didnt want to spend the extra money just for lower miles, plus I didnt want payments and my insurance is great right now. |
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'03 Cobra - White.
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RSX type-s are probably the ones i get. My Cousin has a type-s and its pushing 220 hp and 150ish tq at the wheels. i-VTEC is nice, but i love the all wheel drive best.
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are cobras insaning for insurance?
I dont know why but im leaning towards the RSX-S or type R, does that make me a ricer? hahaha I'm used to paying 226 a month for insurance. If that makes any difference. |
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If you want nice and slow get an SC300/SC400. If you want very fast and cheap interior get an 03 Cobra. If you want decent interior and quick enough to pass someone get the RSX-S. If you want to go broke paying for gas, get a diesel. If you don't mind it getting stolen, smoking or spinning rod bearings then get the Integra Type-R. If you want to be the butt of jokes, get the Focus SVT. If you want to attract gay young studs, get the Wrangler. If you are boring, get the Accord. If like to make your blow-off valve go off every 2 seconds in parking lots then get the SRT-4. If you want barebones, quick and moddable then get the EVO RS. If you want a nicer interior, have a big ego, and like to pretend you never lose a race, then get the STi. If you don't like having your dash gauges where you can see them, then get the Ion Redline. If you really do like trucks, then get the SVT Lightning.
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I'd go the Dodge truck route and pick up one of these:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=200 |
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And yes, Colin. That does make you a ricer. |
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cars to add Mazada Speed Protege - handles like you wouldn't believe with decent brakes. It's slow though and you'll have problems with Hemi trucks stock :) |
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how are contour SVTs? Ive liked my friends black one. it is wayy nice. are they just a 3.0 V6? or what? I still have to test drive alot of these cars. except for the EVO, sti, and srt-4. i like the srt-4 except for the fucking fact its a neon. what about BMWs? anyone own one on here, maybe like a 330ci. or something? I am liking the integra R, but i dont want my car fucking stolen. This car will most likely be driven in the winter, but not much...
-Colin |
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Personally, I would buy a built/mint body condition 2g. $10/$15
You should be able to get a car that goes 12/11sec 1/4 mile (beats most of the cars on your list) that chicks dig, that, in my opinion looks better on the inside and out of most of those "cars" and that the insurance is cheap on. Any built AWD 2G is the best blend of looks/speed/affordability there is, hands down......anybody think differenly? or am I completely off base? |
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The SVT focus is a terrible waste of space. Same with the Contour SVT.
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3kgt vr4/stealth tt > 2g dsm.
-Resale value -reliability -chick factor Insurance is roughly the same, 3kgt is a little bit more expensive for some drivers. |
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Omni GLHS or a turbovan ;)
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i saw a 99 3kgt with the sqaurish wing on it the other day...omg that is wayyy hot. i dunno i really want a blend of, cheap, looks good, cheaper insurance. Im sick of DSMs, I would need a 98-99 if anything too. Since car loans can only be had a certain couple of years out. at least from the bank? What are the usual rates on car loans now?
-Colin |
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If I was to get a another car, actually I'd probably look into like a 91-94 MR2 Turbo.
How's Winona? Gay? Awesome. |
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If your looking at BMWs look into the 330ci like you mentioned. That is the bmw I was going to get before I found my M3. IMHO I never like BMWs because they arent very rare and they all look the same, but once I drove one that changed. They handle awesome, have very good brake, stock and have almost bullet proof engines with no timing belt to worry about. Performance is hard to squeeze out of them though, because anything you want to do cost quite a bit.
If you want a really nice quiet luxury ride that handles really well go look at some. |
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3kgt VR4 Spyder :D
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why would you recommend a 330ci? besides anything else? what about the Xs? is there AWD any good? and what is insurance like on those compared to the M3? a HUGE difference? or not so big? I have always loved the BMW's never thought they were not so expensive though. How are the depreiciation on them? im still liking the whole RSX-S though.
-Colin |
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330CI is as close to the e46 M3 as your going to get. It has the biggest 6 in the 3 series, 2 door, rwd, its just the nicest 3 series you can get.
If you wanted to you could look into the X series but I dont think Id buy a bmw that is AWD just because it affects weight and I dont think they handle quite as well AWD, plus all the X's are 4 door and I prefer 2 doors. Im not sure what the insurance would be on a 330, I pay around 150 a month for the M3 full coverage, no tickets, good grades and Im over 21. I was paying 180 for the eclipse, but since I turned 21 that seemed to lower it quite a bit. Just call up your agent and get quotes for each of the cars your looking at. I would like the RSX's if they were not wrong wheel drive -FWD. Plus I didnt like there interiors at all... |
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OMG e46 M3= best thing ever! what package is it that comes on the 3 series that makes it look like an M3? ZHP? is that it? thats not bad for insurance at all! jeez, does BMW ever put a front bumper from an M3 on the 3 series? that is like the coolest car ever.
besides the new new m3, that thing is major hotness! -Colin |
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You're retarded colin. You need the 'dumb ricer' title back...Kyle, where are you?
Just buy the prelude and be happy forever. I'll even toss in a free chevy celebrity ;) |
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I'd geet that ion redline, just cause I know the car, and work on them often..get a different pulley, and nitrous..it can be a rather quick little car. Shifts nice too..and is cheap.
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I will agree the looks are a little different, and it needs more power. I have a really fast DSM and a stock Focus SVT. I drive the focus most of the time, because its got all the things I just mentioned going for it. If the Focus had the DSM power, looks and AWD it would be perfect. |
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But if you like it, that's cool. Just stating my opinion. |
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the svt focus beat me by almost 2 seconds. in 03 the SVT focus beat the 03 SRT4 in car and drivers comparo test. it beat the civic si mazada speed srt4 se-r spec v that must mean all the 03 models of those cars are wastes of space. everyone tears the svt econo cars down because they aren't fast in a straight line. |
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they are ok cars for autoxing and are one of the better sporty dailys. But they are horrible in the snow, even with snow tires. |
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If you've got that much to spend, I'd never waste it on some little shitbox like the Focus, Ion or RSX. I agree with the Cobra, you can't beat them for bang for the buck. I've got a '04 Mach 1 right now and I'm impressed as hell with it. They've come a long way since the last Mustang I've had. Personally, in that range, I'd get a C5 Vette. I sold a '98 this last summer for $16K, that was a hell of a car. They usually go for around $20K.
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if it's that high i'd get the m3 or as above a c5 roadster :) |
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i think insurance would be too high for me to own a C5 or an M3.
but they would be nice cars to own. -Colin |
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might be worth trying to find. |
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Colin dont kid yourself, your gonna get another DSM. Hahahahah
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Lexus IS300. There's a few to be had for around $20,000. But if it were me, I'd get something cheaper and pay it off right away, or just pay cash for it.
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I have been looking also. I am looking at slightly different cars, the BMW 3 series, G35, Caddy CTS, Lincoln LS, etc. The best bang for the buck is the Lincoln LS. I took one for a test drive and was amazed at how well it handled. It doesn't feel nearly as heavy as it is and the interior is awesome. It is the same car as the Jaguar X-type, but RWD basically. I am probably going to pick this one up in NYC this month. V8, sport suspension, leather, 5 spd auto, sunroof, 6 disc in dash, 46k miles, fully loaded for $12,500. It was $40k sticker when new.
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Ive always liked the looks of those LS's, although they do kinda look like a bimmer ;) Nice pick.
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im looking for something that wont break on my ass when im at college.
thats mainly it. thats why there are quite a few hondas in there. could i even take out a loan for something that old? like older than 96? -Colin |
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Get a cheap beater. Don't take out a loan for some 20k car while you are trying to work through college.
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