kawana
06-08-2007, 10:32 PM
Ok so this is going to be a very wide range of cars that will fit so ill try to narrow it down a bit.
Budget is $12,000cad (thats the max i want to spend) Keep in mind, this budget depends on the actual KBB value of the car, as im taking out a loan. So a car that goes for $12,000 but the actual KBB value is $7000, wont work so well. I do have $3500 cash from my car i just sold, just keep that in mind while suggesting stuff. Ok onto the requirements:
Like i said it doesn't matter a whole lot (Bold are the things id prefer but non are deal breakers):
Domestic or import
FWD, RWD, AWD
4cyl, 6cyl, 8cyl
MPG: no lower than roughly 23 city (could be lower) *see insurance below*
(only MUST) Insurance: Must be good on insurance (im 19 years old), if its really extra special good then the MPG can be a little worse (more money left over per month that can be put towards gas)
looks sexy, good aftermarket support
not a honda (just personal preference, there a dime a dozen here, i want to be a little different)
Id rather NOT have a truck/suv, the gearing makes the MPG go way down from what ive seen.
Preformance:
Heres where my options vary:
Fast/fun to drive, should have fair MPG city, as thats where most of my driving will be.
or
Luxury, leather interior , sexy styling, better on MPG (will use for cruising)
S/C T/C N/A
Im not opposed to engine swaps, but factor that into the budget.
What ive thought about getting, and why i do/dont want to get them:
86-88 fiero GT:
Why:
do a 3800s/c swap, love the styling, very easily modded, EASY on insurance.
Why not:
Older cars, higher milage, low KBB value, so ill have to make up the difference.
98-00 F-body:
Why:
Sexy, v8 :D, MPG isn't terrible, moddable
Why not:
MPG (while not bad) Is lower than id like, Insurance isn't fantastic
98+ Nissan Maxima:
why: v6 for a little bit of power, nice styling, nice interiors (certain models)
why not: none yet, still researching them
So ya, i told you its quite wide open for options here lol. Lets see what you got.
Budget is $12,000cad (thats the max i want to spend) Keep in mind, this budget depends on the actual KBB value of the car, as im taking out a loan. So a car that goes for $12,000 but the actual KBB value is $7000, wont work so well. I do have $3500 cash from my car i just sold, just keep that in mind while suggesting stuff. Ok onto the requirements:
Like i said it doesn't matter a whole lot (Bold are the things id prefer but non are deal breakers):
Domestic or import
FWD, RWD, AWD
4cyl, 6cyl, 8cyl
MPG: no lower than roughly 23 city (could be lower) *see insurance below*
(only MUST) Insurance: Must be good on insurance (im 19 years old), if its really extra special good then the MPG can be a little worse (more money left over per month that can be put towards gas)
looks sexy, good aftermarket support
not a honda (just personal preference, there a dime a dozen here, i want to be a little different)
Id rather NOT have a truck/suv, the gearing makes the MPG go way down from what ive seen.
Preformance:
Heres where my options vary:
Fast/fun to drive, should have fair MPG city, as thats where most of my driving will be.
or
Luxury, leather interior , sexy styling, better on MPG (will use for cruising)
S/C T/C N/A
Im not opposed to engine swaps, but factor that into the budget.
What ive thought about getting, and why i do/dont want to get them:
86-88 fiero GT:
Why:
do a 3800s/c swap, love the styling, very easily modded, EASY on insurance.
Why not:
Older cars, higher milage, low KBB value, so ill have to make up the difference.
98-00 F-body:
Why:
Sexy, v8 :D, MPG isn't terrible, moddable
Why not:
MPG (while not bad) Is lower than id like, Insurance isn't fantastic
98+ Nissan Maxima:
why: v6 for a little bit of power, nice styling, nice interiors (certain models)
why not: none yet, still researching them
So ya, i told you its quite wide open for options here lol. Lets see what you got.