HELP ME BUY A NEW CAR - Probably under 20 grand

DJohnson · 07-11-2006, 08:48 PM

Aight, so right now I drive a 1991 Chev Lumina and it's really close to dead. Approaching 300 kilometers (almost 190k miles). It's not going to last.

I will probably be leasing for two to four years (I'll take opinions on this too). I can also buy used but I have no interest in fixing my own car and I'll be working full time in two years (and part time before) and I'll have more money to throw around. I have little mechanical experience but a ton of car electronics experience from working at a shop.

Because it'll be a lease I'll be selling my sound system which will pay for a bunch of it. My dad said he would up my wage to pay the rest of it.

Lol, before I get booed... I think it has to do with the fact that I'm working for him all summer helping him make a custom security monitoring system for a large organization, and he might feel guilty that he's making too much money off me.

Since I'll probaly be leasing it can die as soon as I'm done with it, I don't care.

I drive to school 5 days a week, pure highway, 20 minute drive each way as well as recreational use.

Hit me with the suggestions!

Oh yeah, If I go used I'll probably have to go for under 6 grand, hence why I'm thinking I'd just lease until I work full time.

**krzna** · 07-11-2006, 09:31 PM

Under 20K ... get a nice certified preowned Charger man. With rims and a good system, it would defenitely be a head turner.

**Sholiz** · 07-11-2006, 10:10 PM

2006 Saleen S7 or a 2005 Ferrari F430 sounds like it'd fit your needs.

**Pioneer** · 07-11-2006, 10:20 PM

Honda Accord

Civic Si if you want awesome power for a cheap(er) price

Brent · 07-11-2006, 10:35 PM

Dodge Caliber R/T AWD. You are in canada, you need the AWD.

Matt96teg · 07-12-2006, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pioneer

Honda Accord

Civic Si if you want awesome power for a cheap(er) price

You mean RSX Type S :p SI's are slow.
Wait for Caliber SRT4

300HP/260lbstq

Brent · 07-12-2006, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt96teg

You mean RSX Type S :p SI's are slow.
Wait for Caliber SRT4

300HP/260lbstq

Too bad the SRT isn't AWD.

DarkFalcon · 07-12-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJohnson

Aight, so right now I drive a 1991 Chev Lumina and it's really close to dead. Approaching 300 kilometers (almost 190k miles). It's not going to last.

I will probably be leasing for two to four years (I'll take opinions on this too). I can also buy used but I have no interest in fixing my own car and I'll be working full time in two years (and part time before) and I'll have more money to throw around. I have little mechanical experience but a ton of car electronics experience from working at a shop.

Because it'll be a lease I'll be selling my sound system which will pay for a bunch of it. My dad said he would up my wage to pay the rest of it.

Lol, before I get booed... I think it has to do with the fact that I'm working for him all summer helping him make a custom security monitoring system for a large organization, and he might feel guilty that he's making too much money off me.

Since I'll probaly be leasing it can die as soon as I'm done with it, I don't care.

I drive to school 5 days a week, pure highway, 20 minute drive each way as well as recreational use.

Hit me with the suggestions!

Oh yeah, If I go used I'll probably have to go for under 6 grand, hence why I'm thinking I'd just lease until I work full time.

Being in Alberta also I'll offer your some very good advice. Buy your used car in California. My buddy at work just picked up a beautiful mint condition 93 BMW 520 convertable for under $6000 including everything. It's cheap to fly down and you can get used luxury cars in Cali for dirt cheap with no rust. Only thing is you need to make sure all the paper work is done before you drive it back.

**Pioneer** · 07-12-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt96teg

You mean RSX Type S :p SI's are slow.
Wait for Caliber SRT4

300HP/260lbstq

or I mean Honda CBR1000RR, RSX Type S's are slow

the Si for the price and it not being a V6, giving it added gas milage on a 198 HP engine. you would be lucky to even find one of these for sale, damn things are out the door the second they hit the dealer floor.

**Ikaika** · 07-12-2006, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt96teg

You mean RSX Type S :p SI's are slow.

Uh oh...the can of beans, it has opened!

But Matt is right

Pj-Macx · 07-12-2006, 11:45 PM

Not to get in on the Civic debate.. but neither one is very fast..

Also Falcon is right.. there are some really nice cars in Cali.. for cheap prices.. just depends on what kind of car you are looking for.. and what you are wanting it to do.. good gas mileage,, or luxury + good gas mileage.. or just a car that will get you from A to B.. but I am sure you can find something in your price range down here in Cali..

comfortable_pants · 07-13-2006, 12:55 AM

scion tc

therif · 07-13-2006, 05:19 PM

Ferrai F430 2005... This sound is good

Matt96teg · 07-14-2006, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pj-Macx

Not to get in on the Civic debate.. but neither one is very fast..

Also Falcon is right.. there are some really nice cars in Cali.. for cheap prices.. just depends on what kind of car you are looking for.. and what you are wanting it to do.. good gas mileage,, or luxury + good gas mileage.. or just a car that will get you from A to B.. but I am sure you can find something in your price range down here in Cali..

Yeah nothing is fast compared to your super car :p

But the RSX Type S is a full second faster in pretty much everything than the SI.

**romanaz** · 07-14-2006, 05:31 AM

the Caliber SRT4 has an OPTION AWD, but not for the first year (or so I'm told from a dealer near me), since they need to rework their AWD for the platform. Also, the Calibur is UGLY as balls. I don't care if its 300hp AWD or not, I would'nt buy it personally..

how about a Subaru Legacy GT, newer, you can lease it, even like a 2003...

285hp AWD :-D and much better lookin

**DJSTARER** · 07-14-2006, 07:43 PM

Cobalt or new Mazda

07-11-2006, 08:48 PM	#1
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,087 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	HELP ME BUY A NEW CAR - Probably under 20 grand Aight, so right now I drive a 1991 Chev Lumina and it's really close to dead. Approaching 300 kilometers (almost 190k miles). It's not going to last. I will probably be leasing for two to four years (I'll take opinions on this too). I can also buy used but I have no interest in fixing my own car and I'll be working full time in two years (and part time before) and I'll have more money to throw around. I have little mechanical experience but a ton of car electronics experience from working at a shop. Because it'll be a lease I'll be selling my sound system which will pay for a bunch of it. My dad said he would up my wage to pay the rest of it. Lol, before I get booed... I think it has to do with the fact that I'm working for him all summer helping him make a custom security monitoring system for a large organization, and he might feel guilty that he's making too much money off me. Since I'll probaly be leasing it can die as soon as I'm done with it, I don't care. I drive to school 5 days a week, pure highway, 20 minute drive each way as well as recreational use. Hit me with the suggestions! Oh yeah, If I go used I'll probably have to go for under 6 grand, hence why I'm thinking I'd just lease until I work full time. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

07-11-2006, 09:31 PM	#2
krzna Dogg Crappin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Olangapo-Zambales,Philipines Posts: 1,632 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Under 20K ... get a nice certified preowned Charger man. With rims and a good system, it would defenitely be a head turner. __________________ *DIET DEDICATION DP** www.surpassgenetics.com www.offshorebodybuilding.com www.thevipboard.com Team Beast Breeder colossus@beastbreeder.com

07-11-2006, 10:10 PM	#3
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07-11-2006, 10:20 PM	#4
Pioneer Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,726 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 75	Honda Accord Civic Si if you want awesome power for a cheap(er) price __________________ "A Marine in battle fears disgracing himself by running. He fears not losing his life, but losing his honor. He may not be able to preserve his life, but he can always preserve his honor. That much is within his power... To fear disgrace but not death, to fear not duty but dereliction from duty -- this is courage." -FMFM 1-0 "Leading Marines" pg. 43 Drive on

07-11-2006, 10:35 PM	#5
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07-12-2006, 11:45 PM	#11
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Not to get in on the Civic debate.. but neither one is very fast.. Also Falcon is right.. there are some really nice cars in Cali.. for cheap prices.. just depends on what kind of car you are looking for.. and what you are wanting it to do.. good gas mileage,, or luxury + good gas mileage.. or just a car that will get you from A to B.. but I am sure you can find something in your price range down here in Cali.. __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

07-13-2006, 12:55 AM	#12
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07-13-2006, 05:19 PM	#13
therif New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 22 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Ferrai F430 2005... This sound is good

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