Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Buying a Car, Help Me Pick One.

profile picture
bemmis
Posts: 1602 - Karma: -3
Over the summer I'm going to be working and with a bit of help from my parents hopefully, I'll be able to buy a car.

It needs to be:

Feb 21 2009 10:44PM
0 0
profile picture
0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
either a toyota prius, or a ford f250 would suit your needs well.
Feb 21 2009 10:58PM
0 0
profile picture
spruitm
Posts: 2221 - Karma: 1,069
buy a shoppind cart with wheels and be a bum and collect cans yeeeaaa
Feb 21 2009 11:04PM
0 0
profile picture
Slinger1x1
Posts: 8853 - Karma: 66
we should weigh the differences


I would say something with a hatch back (for carrying around lots of shit) like a subaru. or something like it. whats your spending range? what were you thinking? i mean you said new car and thats it, so i say get a lambo
Feb 21 2009 11:19PM
0 0
profile picture
hedgehog
Posts: 1595 - Karma: 167
subaru. hello... skier.
Feb 21 2009 11:54PM
0 0
profile picture
bemmis
Posts: 1602 - Karma: -3
wow. it didn't post any of the criterea i listed. haha.

ok it needs to be:

sporty
rwd or awd
manual
relatively low maintanace
relatively low insurance

Feb 22 2009 12:06AM
0 0
profile picture
dguay13
Posts: 372 - Karma: 14
hahaha niceeeee
but scooby roo FTW
Feb 22 2009 12:20AM
0 0
profile picture
kris.....
Posts: 759 - Karma: 43

honestly it actually pointless asking NS about what car to get cause there all so SUBARU happy and all they will tell you to get is a SUBARU.

id honestly go a truck frord f150 250 or a dodge 1500 or 2500. cause when you need the 4 wheel drive you have it and can go in and out of it, also you have a box which there is more then enouph room for your skis your friends skis and your sled if you have one and like to go back country more often. you pritty much haver everything you need in a truck they just dont look sporty  

but since your looking for sporty go the ford mustang GT or any of them you get more bang for your buck, one you have the legendary 5.0L the nicest sounding v8 on the market and performace parts are cheap depending how far you want to take it, also personally like the new style.

also if you can find it the Dodge Neon or Caliber srt4 depending if you get brand new, the milage is really good about 30 to 35 pg if it remains stock, also maintence is cheap about every 6000 miles they ask you to bring em in

Feb 22 2009 12:55AM
0 0
profile picture
Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Get an S-10 and swap a V8 in it, preferably a 350 or a 327. You will be unstoppable.
Feb 22 2009 8:40AM
0 0
profile picture
tBatt
Posts: 9632 - Karma: 580
price range? age?

this is just me hoping on the NS/Subaru band wagon, but id say an impreza outback sport 2.5rs. AWD, about 25mpg, comes in 5 speed. pretty quick.

if youre looking to drop a decent amount of cash, volvo s40/s60 T5's are dope cars too. quick, good gas mileage, 6 speed, turbo. also available in AWD

another thing. why do you prefer RWD over FWD? thats gunna be terrible in the snow, and seeing as youre on a skiing website, im gunna guess youre gunna be around snow a decent amount...

IF you do open up to FWD cars, a Volkswagen GTI 1.8T would be a good choice. quick, im not too sure about the maintenance, but i heard modded ones aren't amazingly reliable. and they get 30-35 MPG.
Feb 22 2009 9:34AM
0 0
profile picture
tBatt
Posts: 9632 - Karma: 580
also forgot to add in the FWD section Saab 9.3 (SE?). good gas mileage, quick, fun to drive, turboed, reliable, and relatively low insurance.
Feb 22 2009 9:38AM
0 0
profile picture
Inbred_Redneck
Posts: 2776 - Karma: 28
Dont go subaru if you want low insurance and maintenance fees.
Feb 22 2009 10:18AM
0 0
profile picture
alpha1ne
Posts: 205 - Karma: 17
Click for larger image

low miles, brand new, $10,000 cash money priced to move!

Feb 22 2009 11:06AM
0 0
profile picture
bemmis
Posts: 1602 - Karma: -3
oh yeah. equal or lesser than $5000 please. and no vans/trucks.
Feb 22 2009 1:43PM
0 0
profile picture
ParkE
Posts: 1388 - Karma: 190
you should get a truck.
Feb 22 2009 3:08PM
0 0
profile picture
max.
Posts: 2022 - Karma: 12
ya seriously its fucking weird ive always thought they were lesbian cars like every dyke I know has one and noone else
Feb 22 2009 3:18PM
0 0
profile picture
slevin_kelevra
Posts: 416 - Karma: 13
pinto
Feb 22 2009 3:21PM
0 0
profile picture
geet
Posts: 2436 - Karma: 6
gremlin.
Feb 22 2009 3:31PM
0 0
profile picture
[~_~]
Posts: 20239 - Karma: 1,273
I have a truck and I hate it. There's no room for my friends or my things since everything I need to haul is either camera or music gear, and I can't put that stuff in the back. So I'm basically paying for 10 mpg to haul around a big empty bed that I never use. blehh
Feb 22 2009 3:57PM
0 0
profile picture
grown-ninja
Posts: 3031 - Karma: 175
check out some older saabs mines a 99 9-3 got it with 100000 for 4900 ran great but needed to put money into it cluch went and come other shit but when your not making monthly payments you could put money in to your car its a hatch so a ton of room for skis and stuff 5 speed putting out 185 so its not "that" slow and at its prime was gettin 31.5 mpg
Feb 22 2009 4:49PM
0 0
profile picture
*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 258
for 6G's or less, check out:

VW GTI 1.8t (although the MKIV's aren't exactly the most inspiring cars unless you get a 337 or a 20th ae)....maybe even check out jettas
Volvo 850 Turbo
Older Subaru (I know...I said it) wrx or legacy or Mitsubishi lancer (JDM evo too!)
Maintenance could be a bitch, but you can find some really nice E36 BMW's out there
I'd stay away from Audi, great cars but they'll cost you an arm and a leg for upkeep.
Older saabs...something along the lines of a 9-3 are great too.
Personally, I wouldn't go domestic. Shit cars with shit handling (for that price range and appropriate age)
I also wouldn't go with a truck or suv...unless you want to be sucking gas and have the driving pleasure equivalent of riding a hippopotamus...

There's TONS of stuff out there, especially now with everyone pissing their pants about the economy. Deals are to be had.
Feb 22 2009 4:50PM
0 0
profile picture
0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
word ill actually contribute, i own a saab 9-3, its a fucking beast, hatch= sick for ski gear, it pulls pussy like you wouldnt believe. fast too for a 2.0t.

check em out
Feb 22 2009 5:23PM
0 0
profile picture
cable
Posts: 323 - Karma: 25
'09 wrx with a rack and some dope snows. kicks winter's ass
Feb 22 2009 5:31PM
0 0
profile picture
bermbuster49
Posts: 7445 - Karma: 90
okay well since there is no price....

i'm kindof in the same boat as you.  I'm selling my current 05 SRT-4 and i'm picking up a White 2.0T track hyundai genesis coupe.

its gonna be dope. reasons:

world motor block (the 4B11 currently used in the EVO X)
19" wheels stock
14" rotors with red Dual piston front and rear Brembo's
Limited slip differential
RWD
HID's
Bluetooth, ipod, and usb drive capability.

yadda yadda yadda. i could list a ton of other shit but i'm kindof wondering the same thing....why do you want RWD over FWD???  i mean i guess it depends where you live?

i live in PA and winters arent too bad, plus i need to get rid of wrong wheel drive... and i can drive my moms whip in the snow...


btw, 2.0 Base genesis starts at 22,000. and you'll be able to get it cheaper.  but the track edition i stated starts at 26,750.
Feb 22 2009 5:32PM
0 0
profile picture
JayDope
Posts: 6842 - Karma: 408
yeah vw 337 (they r the 2002 25th german ae edition) they r sick, 6 speed recaro seats, 1.8t bbs rc rims, the 03 20th ae edition is almost the same thing comes in various colors, im not sure how insurance is on them tho
Feb 22 2009 5:46PM
0 0
profile picture
gbirrd
Posts: 1475 - Karma: 20

Click for larger image

hahaha

Feb 22 2009 5:59PM
0 0
profile picture
deezy.
Posts: 2538 - Karma: 26
get a bentley/life
Feb 22 2009 6:06PM
0 0
profile picture
*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 258
insurance is the same as the regular gti...which isn't too much.
i'm actually looking into BC insurance to see if i can register a mkiv r32 as a golf.... just further incentive haha.
Feb 22 2009 6:18PM
0 0
profile picture
skifree179
Posts: 769 - Karma: 17
get a Toyota Venza
Feb 22 2009 7:05PM
0 0
profile picture
Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
When I bought a car I needed the same things.

First of all Subaru is out because you obviousy want a WRX and the insurance on them is totally outrageous. 

In the end I got a GTI even though its FWD and I love that shit.  And the insurance is dirt cheap for how fast it is.

But check out the new Cobalt Turbo SS and the new Evo Rali Art or whatever its called, the one they just put out to compete with the WRX's price range.
Feb 22 2009 7:21PM
0 0
profile picture
gnarlygoodski22
Posts: 429 - Karma: 18

well, in your description you pretty much said "subaru." everybody and their grandma has one and thanks for supporting america. haha

get a 5 speed cherokee, people will think you are more manly

Feb 22 2009 7:30PM
0 0
profile picture
skihillraod
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 45
^ ftw
5g's or less jeep is the way to go unless you want to get stuck or be broke from insurance.



Feb 22 2009 8:59PM
0 0
profile picture
stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
rav4 great in the snow all wheel drive adn you can buy one pretty cheap.... check autotrader.com
Feb 22 2009 9:01PM
0 0
profile picture
evan25
Posts: 931 - Karma: 20
is that an MG B coupe? if it is thats quite a dope car besides the fact its a POS
Feb 22 2009 10:45PM
0 0
profile picture
Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
LEIK OMG no wai? Lets all hop on subaru's dick.



But really I guess a subaru fits your needs.

Get a jeep though, the girls will flock to you.
Feb 22 2009 10:52PM
0 0
profile picture
P4LSkier103
Posts: 235 - Karma: 16
hahahah, go for the garbage truck in the background
Feb 22 2009 11:26PM
0 0
profile picture
Ski4frnt4445
Posts: 420 - Karma: 132
WRX or STI depending on how much you wanna drop.. super sick cars
Feb 23 2009 12:46AM
0 0
profile picture
*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 258
PLEASE.....stop reinforcing this annoying ns stereotype.

if you would have read the kids thread, you would have realized that the wrx is out of his 6000 price range (not counting insurance costs...which would frankly be astronomical).
also, i understand that you must have been compelled to include the sti, because you aren't truly legit unless you mention that car. because a kid on ns asking "help me pick one (car)" is going to go out and buy an sti...with help from his parents... think for a second before you post this. not only has it been said 10 times before this, but it is quite inappropriate for his needs and means.

sorry, this isn't directed all at you. this is just a bit of my pent up annoyance spewing out. "git a soobaru there sick, sti ftw, subaru is the only car out there worthwhile of anyone's interest"

they aren't THAT awesome.
Feb 23 2009 4:44AM
0 0
profile picture
49566738265
Posts: 0 - Karma: 7,704
I like how you said NS was stupid for suggesting only Subaru's, then you said to get either a Ford F-250, a Ford Mustang GT, or a Dodge Neon.  Are you on drugs right now?  Can you read?
Feb 23 2009 11:06AM
0 0
profile picture
0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
og poster said he wanted RWD.... neon is dumb, but a mustang or truck isnt outta the question.
Feb 23 2009 11:14AM
0 0
profile picture
Snowcase
Posts: 11456 - Karma: 634
I have a 98 outback and I love it. It's still in the generation where I can work on it easy enough so the only cost for me is parts. I had the timing belt, full tune up and a few small things looked at when I first bought it in August 07. Cost $600. Went a year without a problem until I had my brakes checked and they found a spring was broken. Replaced that and a few things with the brakes. I replaced the o2 sensor, plugs, wires, filter, oil myself and I think the total cost is less than $1000 for the whole time I've had the car. My mom has had her 01 330xi for the same amount of time and has spent $8000.
Feb 23 2009 11:39AM
0 0
profile picture
7-11_Slurpee
Posts: 1142 - Karma: 1,552
wrx and sti is turning into full tilt.
Feb 23 2009 12:49PM
0 0
profile picture
Thenowhereman42
Posts: 5682 - Karma: 65
Except Full Tilts are cool and STI nowadays is just like "WTF why wouldn't you buy a clearly superior Evo?"  Just in the last few years, mind.  They were pretty equal at first.
Feb 23 2009 3:00PM
0 0
profile picture
hartig
Posts: 8192 - Karma: 10
300zx tt

oh wait, thats what I want to buy.. not you

you should check it out still, one of my favorite cars
Feb 23 2009 3:05PM
0 0
profile picture
rhcp
Posts: 2598 - Karma: 18
You could definitely find a 93-02 mustang for around 5k.  They have relatively cheap replacement parts, they're sporty, and there are a ton of them around (so you could find one).

On the downside, they have no backseat.

Oh, and you probably aren't gonna find a sporty V8 that isn't complete shit (or needs a ton of work) for 5000 or under, so you should probably settle for a V6.
Feb 23 2009 3:17PM
0 0
profile picture
skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7845 - Karma: 22,178
The car or the truck?

My friend has a Toyota Yaris which I drive sometimes and it is good on gas, low maintenance and probably low insurance because the engine is so small. It's a pretty fun car to drive although not very sporty. But I would look at that, because it's also a relatively cheap car to buy. Also maybe a Mazda 3 or Mazda 6? a small truck might not be a bad idea either.
Feb 23 2009 4:11PM
0 0
profile picture
gh0s7_r1d3r
Posts: 160 - Karma: 19
get urself a nissian pulsar GTiR people my think they don't look all that good cause their a hatchback but they wiegh about the same as a hyundai accent are awd, turbo, and stock 230whp with a little work these things can get up too 300whp and will smoke any v8 that why they have the nick name of the v8 killer

http://http://media.nextautos.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/4f32_3.JPG
Feb 23 2009 4:35PM
0 0
profile picture
Mooserz
Posts: 2945 - Karma: 32
umm im pretty sure every car besides minivans come in manual
Feb 23 2009 4:38PM
0 0
profile picture
Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
That was an ignorant post.

A majority of the newer cars are tough to find in manual these days.
Feb 23 2009 4:45PM
0 0
profile picture
bemmis
Posts: 1602 - Karma: -3
just so you guys know, right now i am driving my parents' saab 9-5 2.3t. it its pretty fast and the understeer isnt as bad as alot of fwd's, but every thime i drive it i wish i were a manual and rear wheel drive. the horsepower is good enough at 180, but i would like a car with stiffer suspension alot, and would also appreciate a lighter car.

so far my candidates have been:

older subaru wrx (sti if i can find cheap) which is low maintainance, awd, decently powerful, four seats, and upgradable.

2bd gen mazda miata. low mainainance aswell, and super fun, and rwd. but pretty gay, and needs body mods for you not to feel like a fool driving it with turbo and a blow-off valve. also no storage really, but a good commuting car, good fuel economy.

1985-1990 porsche 944. fun, rwd, 4 seats. not quite as reliable, but important parts such as clutch, engine and axles are very durable. most replacement parts that tend to break are only about $30. also, its just an awesome classic car.

nissan 300zx twin turbo. pretty low maintainance, powerfun, upgradeable, but looks lame stock so would probably buy a tuned one someone was selling.
Feb 23 2009 7:47PM
0 0
profile picture
[MEGAMO]
Posts: 1222 - Karma: 18
Click for larger image
Feb 23 2009 8:04PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)