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What is a good first car?

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ski_utah
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so im turning 16 soon and i have a small budget for a car. Anybody have any ideas of a first car that is cheap and good gas mileage? or just post pictures of your first car.


Jul 20 2011 7:07PM
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Piste.Off
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My first car was a boss 1997 dodge durango with 150k on it. Nothing electrical worked on the inside, and the speakers were all blownout. I didnt have a front bumper and It had no heat or a/c either and the driver door only opened from the outside. Eventually the tranny died and it wouldnt shift out of first gear so we sold it to a mexican for 32 $100 bills.
Jul 20 2011 7:18PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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bmw
Jul 20 2011 7:19PM
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EthanJPAskier
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always wished i had a 240 DL just so i could cruise around and listen to that song :(
Jul 20 2011 7:20PM
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Fucktown
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my pick would be mid 90s civic, corolla, camry

In terms of price, they are about as cheap as you can get a reliable car for... just keep trolling craigslist until you find one that doesnt make weird noises and/or have smoke pouring from it's orifices.

Gas mileage wise... 30+ on the models with smaller engines easily if you can keep your foot from stomping on the gas too often.

Longevity wise, your grandchildren will be driving it to your funeral.

Jul 20 2011 7:24PM
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kamron_708
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^^^^ imprezas are the way to go. Greatest, most durable car out there, nd they tend to be pretty cheap
Jul 20 2011 7:35PM
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KravtZ
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just look around on cars.com, craigslist, autotrader and look for the best deals. Dont go with a german car unless your going volkwagon real expensive to repair, etc. Get what suits your needs. If you need someting with awd, or a truck or suv, look for that. There is no best car. For me, my first car was a lexus gs 350 awd. Pretty fast, relatively ok in snow good enough for me. For you a best car could be whatever.
Jul 20 2011 7:39PM
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yuck
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ive never thought of an impreza as a cheap car hahah there are much much cheaper options than an impreza for a first car
Jul 20 2011 7:40PM
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Fucktown
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yea, mid 90s imprezas/legacys are great in terms of reliability... was just thinking because of awd (assuming you get it in awd) you will have reduced mileage compared to fwd cars
Jul 20 2011 7:45PM
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ski-or-die
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http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14227779 1 reason not to get a car....

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get your first car here

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Jul 20 2011 7:56PM
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a.wall
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MY FIRST CAR (THAT I STILL HAVE) IS A 1990 MAZDA MIATA SOFT TOP THAT I INHERITED FROM GRANDPA.
ITS A MONEY PIT AND I CANT DRIVE IT IN THE WINTER.

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BUT ITS STILL COOL LOOKING SO WHATEVER
Jul 20 2011 8:06PM
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MADDECENT
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Get a Toyota. They are without a doubt the most reliable vehicles made. Yes, Subarus are good, and Hondas are far and away better than Subaru, but nobody quite matches Toyota.

And before anybody gets all hot and bothered and starts bringing up their Toyota that only made it to 70k or their Subaru with 195k, I admit there are exceptions.

I think when I go to college I'll sell my 4runner and go for the oldest Corolla Station Wagon I can find.

Which leads me to my final suggestion: Old Corolla Station Wagon.
Jul 20 2011 8:12PM
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manzear
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older civics can be cheap, they also last forever.
Jul 20 2011 8:17PM
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.Emerson.
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Trolling I hope
Jul 20 2011 8:24PM
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a.wall
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NO ITS FOR REAL IF YOU WANT PICS
Jul 20 2011 8:28PM
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Rachy
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My first car was a 1985 pontiac fiero with a supercharged engine with only 30k on it....

yeah.....


I don't think it's a good first car for most... but I had fun with it :)
Jul 20 2011 8:31PM
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ski_utah
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yah a friend of mine got a 90's civic for $300 that needed a transmission for $400 so he was in it $700 and it ran perfect with no problems
Jul 20 2011 8:39PM
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malonius_funk
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Honda civic dawg slice. inherited it from Granny, it has about 150k on it now but she's still purrin' and runnin like a beaut. oh and it goes from 0 to 60 in like 30 seconds so she got that goin for her.

Jul 20 2011 8:41PM
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charmander
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somethin like this:

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or somethin like this:

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Jul 20 2011 8:42PM
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ski_utah
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mabye this, its a geo tracker, 4 wheel drive, small, 30-37 MPG
Jul 20 2011 8:51PM
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ski_utah
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or this, its definitely not in my budget though, its a single cab duramax turbo diesel. 300 hp stock so its fast. light weight so pretty good gas mileage. 
Jul 20 2011 8:58PM
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DirtyDan
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Well I have a 2001 Acura CL S and also a 1997 Buick Lesabre. Both are pretty nice, but I'm probably gonna sell both for money towards an a4... Any opinions?
Jul 20 2011 9:02PM
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blackmamba.
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Honda Civic or any Toyota
Jul 20 2011 9:10PM
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Turnup_swiperigh
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Civic for sure
Jul 20 2011 10:22PM
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Big.L
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Get a jeep, I have a 99 grand Cherokee and I love the thing. I've been driving it for 3 years and I've had no problems with it at all. It only gets 15 miles to the gallon but fuck it I pu a k&n cold air in it and it helped a little. It's also got pleanty of room even with sub in the back and its rear wheel or all wheel drive so it's boss at drifting and will go anwhere in the snow or the woods
Jul 20 2011 10:33PM
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ski-or-die
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this is exactly the kind of attitude thats killing the planet
Jul 20 2011 10:47PM
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DERS.
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bughati veyron
Jul 20 2011 10:57PM
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Bugatti*
Jul 20 2011 11:05PM
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Vino
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My first car is a toyota tercel. Fuck yeah

Jul 20 2011 11:07PM
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Aren't those like, rare or some shit?
Jul 20 2011 11:13PM
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Vino
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not really, just some old ( about 1994-1999 ) durable cars.
Jul 20 2011 11:16PM
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Zimmerman
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subaru anything.. except the forester
Jul 20 2011 11:19PM
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jibmeisterflex
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Jetta 2000 with a turbo shits fast
Jul 20 2011 11:37PM
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yuck
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that is the gayest little fairy car I have ever seen
Jul 20 2011 11:40PM
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monkatizer
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this
Jul 20 2011 11:44PM
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CrotchKiller
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agree to disagree. saw one for the first time in real life the other day
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Jul 20 2011 11:45PM
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.jersey
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I inherited a 2008 civic as my first car. By the hand of God, it managed to survive the abuse i put it through(i.e. It floats). Awesome gas mileage. However, if you even think you are going to drive it in the snow, just shoot yourself. Worst car in snow/rain ever.

Now I have a 2005 Nissan xterra. I miss gas mileage.
Jul 20 2011 11:46PM
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Coxworth
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ive been on the same boat as op. ive been looking at some 1986 bmw 530i and volkswagon vanagon with the camper style roof. very different cars. i feel the vanagon is more practical for what ill be using it for but bmw is much cheaper and more bitching. cant hotbox a beamer and be cool though thats for sure
Jul 20 2011 11:47PM
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No_Dub
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lol get a real engine


Jul 20 2011 11:48PM
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Sorry, wrong forum. Didn't get the anticipated answer, oh well.
Jul 20 2011 11:50PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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ill sell you a jeep grnd cherokee laredo 99 for like 1000

Jul 20 2011 11:54PM
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TraviHark
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This is the only response you should pay attention to.
Jul 20 2011 11:58PM
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austinmetsch
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i have a 94 saab 900 se turbo two door hatchback. it's pretty sweet. Definitely try and get stick shift for your first car because it's an important life skill to have and there is no better time to get one then when you won't be spending much on the car anyway. i love my stick shift. it's way more fun to drive. i recommend finding a car like this. i found it on craigslist for only $1500. it has a few problems but that is to be expected.
Jul 21 2011 12:04AM
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charmander
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the dirtymax is shitty, also, its a modern full size truck nothing about it is light weight, if you decide on a diesel get an 89-98.5 dodge with the 12 valve cummins, legit ~18 mpg easy 400+hp, 800+ ft./lb. torque
Jul 21 2011 12:09AM
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dirty.
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i think it should be a rule that every 16 year old gets a 1980s volvo 240
Jul 21 2011 12:17AM
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KravtZ
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you sound like a fucking tool
Jul 21 2011 12:31AM
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Fucktown
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lol, how so? I was just saying that they're reliable cars... reliable enough that they will be running far into the future... and I don't think efficiently using what limited resources we have for as long as possible is killing the planet... what is destroying the planet is programs like cash for clunkers, as well as having vehicles that get 10mpg or less and only last 100,000 miles before the owner decides that it's not worth paying to repair the thing anymore... Yay full size SUVs for a single persons daily commute!

If you're saying that I've implied that we will be just as dependant on fossil fuels in 50 years as we are today... I'm sorry I've made that implication, and I don't think that will be the case. But do I think it will be impossible to get pump gas in 50 years? Fuck no. But do I think every gas station will be dedicated to 87/89/92 octane gasoline? No. I think that in the future we will further develop more cost effective and efficient fuels for automobiles... but I don't think that we can ignore the fact that everyone and their grandma (in the US) has a car that runs on gas or diesel... and people aren't just going to throw away something that they paid $20k+ for solely because theres a new fuel out that can save them $40 a month

Jul 21 2011 12:39AM
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Coxworth
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how so?

Jul 21 2011 12:43AM
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Panda_with_Guns
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subarus like this= fappable. subarus give me boners.
Jul 21 2011 1:11AM
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Panda_with_Guns
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subarus like this= fappable. subarus give me boners.
Jul 21 2011 1:11AM
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Cufe.
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Jul 21 2011 1:14AM
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