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02-22-2010, 01:47 AM
Hello beyond members, I didn't see anywhere saying not to make one of these and you must get them often but I really do need your help. I'm at one of those "what the heck car do i get" points in my life, and I'm hoping you guys can help.(I know I should have made a WTB thread in the marketplace, but I'm still on my month probation and I want something sooner than that, sorry if this is wrong of me) Most of you seem to know what your talking about.
Ok so here is my situation, I've pretty much got 10K and am looking to buy a car. I was looking to get a loan and then go up to 25K for a 3 door white DSG GTI, which is sort of a dream car. But then reason stepped in and said go back to school, which is what I'm doing now, but i still have an itch for a new ride. I'm 19 and took a year off to figure out what i want to do with my life, and save up money. Now here I am going back in the fall, and really want a nice car.
As for what I'm looking for its sort of anything with a few parameters.
I like the look of coupe better, but if it looks good enough a sedan will do.
Manual is a must, just doesn't feel like driving without it, and it being slower is a major no no.
Reliability is a must, but i doubt anyone is looking for an unreliable car. For this reason and hopefully i don't start and controversy by saying this but i prefer non domestic
Color isn't crucial as i like most colors, just not red or yellow or orange, and I do like a really nice white.
Mileage isn't as big a deal but nothing ridiculous id say over 22MPG, I'd be wanting to do a little road trip down to California with it.
Quick and comfortable are my two major concerns, (a little back story being that I have a 96 golf that was lowered and has magnaflo exhaust, it was my first car and was only $1400, its still running for now but is getting worse, i think the whole tranny is in need of repair{partly from a little abuse before i got it and part from me learning manual on it with no one teaching me}, and many other little things. Its been a love hate relationship with this car, I love the handling and that it isn't a real snail, but hate the roughness, i feel every bump, and dread speed bumps or deep snow, and bottom out often, which as anyone who has this fear knows its a gut wrenching feeling. The muffler is so loud, luckily i have a decent sound system or I'd go insane. Don't get me wrong i like the noise but on extended trips it wears on me. ) sorry for going off track with that, but it might help you understand better what I'm looking for. So as you can see I'm not a big fan of low, if its lowered within reason that's ok, and as long as the ride isn't horrid. As for quick I'm looking for something modded as has been proven, its cheaper to buy a car with a mod on it then to put one on yourself, in most cases. Something nicely tuned would be nice, I certainly don't like getting beaten between the lights. It doesn't have to be the fastest thing on the street, but just fun to drive and better than most.
To give you an idea of what i might be interested in I've been looking at Prelude, Supra, GTI/golfs, jetta, WRX, sc400, LS400. But I'm open to anything.
I wont go higher than 10,000 and would hope to keep at least a little, but if i end up pretty much broke but happy any time I drive anywhere, thats fine with me. I really want a good deal, or even a OMG you'd be crazy not to take it deal would be cool, hope you can help me out and thanks in advance.
P.S. sorry about the wall of text if you dont want to read it then
TL;DR I have 10,000 moneys need car pls.:dunno:
Ok so here is my situation, I've pretty much got 10K and am looking to buy a car. I was looking to get a loan and then go up to 25K for a 3 door white DSG GTI, which is sort of a dream car. But then reason stepped in and said go back to school, which is what I'm doing now, but i still have an itch for a new ride. I'm 19 and took a year off to figure out what i want to do with my life, and save up money. Now here I am going back in the fall, and really want a nice car.
As for what I'm looking for its sort of anything with a few parameters.
I like the look of coupe better, but if it looks good enough a sedan will do.
Manual is a must, just doesn't feel like driving without it, and it being slower is a major no no.
Reliability is a must, but i doubt anyone is looking for an unreliable car. For this reason and hopefully i don't start and controversy by saying this but i prefer non domestic
Color isn't crucial as i like most colors, just not red or yellow or orange, and I do like a really nice white.
Mileage isn't as big a deal but nothing ridiculous id say over 22MPG, I'd be wanting to do a little road trip down to California with it.
Quick and comfortable are my two major concerns, (a little back story being that I have a 96 golf that was lowered and has magnaflo exhaust, it was my first car and was only $1400, its still running for now but is getting worse, i think the whole tranny is in need of repair{partly from a little abuse before i got it and part from me learning manual on it with no one teaching me}, and many other little things. Its been a love hate relationship with this car, I love the handling and that it isn't a real snail, but hate the roughness, i feel every bump, and dread speed bumps or deep snow, and bottom out often, which as anyone who has this fear knows its a gut wrenching feeling. The muffler is so loud, luckily i have a decent sound system or I'd go insane. Don't get me wrong i like the noise but on extended trips it wears on me. ) sorry for going off track with that, but it might help you understand better what I'm looking for. So as you can see I'm not a big fan of low, if its lowered within reason that's ok, and as long as the ride isn't horrid. As for quick I'm looking for something modded as has been proven, its cheaper to buy a car with a mod on it then to put one on yourself, in most cases. Something nicely tuned would be nice, I certainly don't like getting beaten between the lights. It doesn't have to be the fastest thing on the street, but just fun to drive and better than most.
To give you an idea of what i might be interested in I've been looking at Prelude, Supra, GTI/golfs, jetta, WRX, sc400, LS400. But I'm open to anything.
I wont go higher than 10,000 and would hope to keep at least a little, but if i end up pretty much broke but happy any time I drive anywhere, thats fine with me. I really want a good deal, or even a OMG you'd be crazy not to take it deal would be cool, hope you can help me out and thanks in advance.
P.S. sorry about the wall of text if you dont want to read it then
TL;DR I have 10,000 moneys need car pls.:dunno: