Cars

Originally Posted by wizard8873

there's a lot out there. you really have to list what you want out of a car so that we can suggest something to you otherwise you'll get a huge list of vehicles all over the place

Originally Posted by TheRupp

Don't get a Jeep. Those things are horribly unreliable.

Check into a Toyota Matrix or one of the Scions if you need versatility.

Originally Posted by Death-Note

Well, I`m not really sure what I want in a car, I know what I DON`T want though.

1. No SUVs
2.Noting tiny, I might consider something small, but not those mini 1s.

Turns out it`s a short list. Sooooo, what kind of things I`m supposed to check out? How many seats?

Originally Posted by Death-Note

Been thinking about a Jeep, but a friend of mine told me to stay away from American cars.

Originally Posted by wizard8873

well, do you want this as a family car, weekend cruiser, something in the middle of the two, luxurious, etc.

Originally Posted by AndreBSD

Under 15k? Since you left it fairly open to anything but an SUV; I'd pickup a BMW 850. Image: http://www.supercars.net/carpics/17...BMW_850CSi1.jpg

It's not for everyone though, with a V12 engine it's going to rip fuel like nothing else, but my main criteria in any car I buy is it must be rare.

Originally Posted by Superduper117

do you wanna go fast? your not exactly making this easy.


a SRT-4 would be a good fun car if you like going fast. a Stratus, intrepid, 300M would be good if you want something nice (niceness listed in order)

Originally Posted by 91RS

If you're up for fast, you could check out an Impala SS with the 5.3L. They are sweet cars and wicked fast (compared to the competition). The only downfall I have with them is that they're FWD, but the price is definately right! You can get an 07 still under warranty for under $15k no problem. If you're interested in the SRT-4, you could also check out a Cobalt SS. The only problem with either of those cars so are the pricks that usually buy them can't drive a manual and beat the hell out of them.

Originally Posted by Death-Note

Just for the record, I`d rather drive a porsche that can do 25mph max

Originally Posted by AndreBSD

Well you can buy a Porsche... Boxsters are under 15k and you may be able to find a very early Cayman. Shouldn't look too outdated unless your Porsche nut then you'll notice the headlights are different than the new model.

As for the cobalt IMHO I'd hang myself before buying that. But hey, each to their own... if it turns you on then go for it. I got one friend who is absolutely crazy about the Cobalt SS but we do make fun of him for driving it.

Edit: Hum... well that's newer than I figured... 2002 Boxster, 14,999. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...?paId=301642152

Originally Posted by AndreBSD

For some reason I thought the Cayman was built before 2006 but I got that wrong. So not searching Autotrader.com/Cars.com for a specific model you'd be limited to: Boxster if you want something relatively new. Going older you could pickup a 911 (There's a 1990 right now up for just under 14k but it is in UT; looks like a good deal though), 944, 928, and 914.

Somehow craigslist seems to have cheaper cars though. The major websites are easier to search but for some reason craigslist seems to be cheaper.

Cars.com comes up with Caymans between $32,999 and $51,900
911 link in case your interested in something older: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...?paId=136998787

There we go... craigslist always got the deal. $18,999... bit out of budget for a 2001 911: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...1099043352.html

Edit: the 911 is manual, forgot you wanted an auto. Automatics are a bit hard to come by with Porsches... last I heard was that 80% of their cars come with Manuals and they are currently the only major car maker that builds more manuals than automatics.

The Boxster doesn't seem to have any problems according to the ad, that car does have an automatic. Well to be specific it's probably a "tiptronic" which is an automatic that can run in full auto or you can shift using the buttons on the wheel or using the gear stick as a sequential.

The thing to remember with the Boxsters, if you're going to work on it yourself, the engine can only be accessed from the bottom of the car. The rear trunk has access for the oil and water, the front trunk I think you can only get to like the gas tank level sensor. Any thing like changing belts and such will need to be done from the bottom.

Originally Posted by ajponu

Are you paying cash for the car?

Originally Posted by BeaverLiquor

where exactly did you move from?

Originally Posted by Death-Note

nope, paying with gold bars.

Originally Posted by EChid

I would suggest look for something that is less luxury brand. You pay less to get the same luxuries. Have a look at the Mazda 6 or Nissan Altima 3.5 SE perhaps. They look good and are nice and fast with the V6.

Originally Posted by AndreBSD

I think either the 911 or the Boxster would be a good choice. The Boxster is easier to drive as the engine is in the middle and it's not as quick as a 911. 911's have a tendency where the back of the car suddenly starts to slide under hard acceleration while cornering since the engine is so far to the rear. The Boxster would be cheaper to fix though, if you go to a dealer and say 911 they see dollar signs, and I'm pretty sure insurance would be cheaper on the Boxster as well.

I would always try to get a better price, if you buy from a dealer or a person most the time you can go down a bit. At the dealer I would see how long it's been on the lot, the longer it's on the lot they better deal you might get as at some point they just want to get rid of the thing. With a private seller they might not go down as much, I only got 400 bucks off my Porsche from a private seller but it was pretty much a steal anyway.

Just get what you enjoy. I figure if you want a 100k car, buy it... but if you were going to spend 50k, then keep the 100k car twice a long. Now you broke even (if we don't include re-sale and such). - Or even better, buy that Lamborghini then rent the thing out for a couple weekends out of the month to pay for payments and maintenance, then your Lamborghini is free while Joe down the street is making payments, from his own money, for his Toyota.

Originally Posted by ajponu

I take it you haven't shopped car insurance yet in Khalafonia.

Originally Posted by AndreBSD

In a couple weeks the dealer may lower the price out of their own if it's still available, but either way I think you'd be able to get it for 16k. You might even bring some ads with you of like the 2002 one for 15k and act like your seriously interested in the one for 15k but if they are willing to take 16k for theirs you'll do it. Give them a stupid reason like their dealership seems nicer or something, "Well if you'll take 16k for yours I'll do it... I think your a good guy and I'd prefer to give you the commission over the other guy who was kind of a jerk yesterday when I stopped by." Make it seem like you're giving them a deal, flatter the sales person a bit, and mention commission just to remind them that if they take the deal they get money too.

Originally Posted by EChid

I would suggest look for something that is less luxury brand. You pay less to get the same luxuries. Have a look at the Mazda 6 or Nissan Altima 3.5 SE perhaps. They look good and are nice and fast with the V6.

Originally Posted by Death-Note

Thx



thx,

so

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...1099778730.html

or

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...1097119087.html

or

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...?paId=301642152

Which would you pick?

Also, they would let me test drive them 1st right? and do they do that thing (Like in gyms), where they try to get you to buy it?

And how can I ask for a better price? Should I just name a price and tell him that`s how much I`ll pay? or should I play it kool & pretend I`m not really interested unless I get a good deal?

Also, where should I look/search for good deals?



Nope, how much would it likely cost?

Originally Posted by ajponu

Not to sure do you currently have a California driver license, If so how long have you had it? I say shop around online with Progressive or Geico, should be able to get good rates with one of them.

Originally Posted by ajponu

Get an H3, you can probably get one for really cheap.