Subject	Do what I did..
Posted by	cha5e on August 27, 2009 at 11:31 PM
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In Reply To	NZR Recommendation for a new car posted by ZXRider(SoCal) on August 27, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Message	Pick up a well-maintained IS300 for 6-10k and save the rest. There are plenty of clean, unmolested ones out there, especially if you don't mind a Auto with Tiptronic. It makes a very clean, respectable, and sporty daily driver and isn't too killer on gas. Take care of it and it will definitely last you through school. Get through school, buy a house. Mod the ish out of your Z. Stop foolin around! ;) Just me.. but I wouldn't drop anywhere close to 20k on a car right now. I'm assuming you'd be getting a loan for whatever car you decide to purchase.. I guess all I can say is... don't be a n00b when it comes to life. Unless you just have cash to burn, in which case.. by all means! Just my 2 cents. DesertBoard.com // The Desert Enthusiast Website and Forums
Follow Ups	NZR Recommendation for a new car - ZXRider(SoCal) 21:48:41 08/27/09 How about a price range? Might help with the suggestions. (n/m) - Eric(NJ) 21:52:06 08/27/09 Below 20K, it would be great - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:01:03 08/27/09 Some choices in the under 20k price range - new or - jzack 22:22:19 08/27/09 The new Mitsubishi Lancer is in that price range too. (n/m) - Eric(NJ) 22:47:24 08/27/09 False. Below $5k is your MAX. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:48:43 08/27/09 Missing your Yugo? =0 (n/m) - The Hawk 08:29:55 08/28/09 Evo X or 335i - jdubs 21:52:16 08/27/09 Not unless I sell a Kidney or something (n/m) - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:04:03 08/27/09 Geo Metro. (n/m) - MAD_96TT(ATX) 22:05:20 08/27/09 I want a Cube! (n/m) - PCVI 22:09:44 08/27/09 Do a craigslist search for a Honda Civic SI. - DVDBURN (MD) 22:10:25 08/27/09 Here is a 2006 so you can get an idea of what they are like. - DVDBURN (MD) 22:15:03 08/27/09 Ya they are great cars - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:18:13 08/27/09 Hondas are nothing but soul sucking POS's. True story. (n/m) - Guapo 22:23:13 08/27/09 Lets hear the story? (n/m) - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:25:28 08/27/09 42k - new motor and trans from HoMoCo. (n/m) - Guapo 22:28:22 08/27/09 That sucks, which model? - ZXRider(SoCal) 22:30:38 08/27/09 yep. Various family members have had different models - Guapo 22:32:25 08/27/09 I think buying cars is like pot luck. - DVDBURN (MD) 22:39:23 08/27/09 Re: I think buying cars is like pot luck. - D-JAY 00:51:29 08/28/09 What year? Do tell more. (n/m) - MixManMash 07:52:51 08/28/09 Re: What year? Do tell more. - D-JAY 09:11:28 08/28/09 Your story isn't the only one I've heard about with BMW's. - MixManMash 09:42:48 08/28/09 My ex had a BMW - blackomega 13:04:52 08/28/09 Try a 2006+ VW GTI. Fun to drive and great quality. - LiftedCracker 18:32:43 08/28/09 Seen people have a fair share of trouble with those too. (n/m) - MixManMash 20:14:10 08/28/09 2nd - 93DemonCar 14:35:36 08/28/09 2nd on the JGC. Problem after problems. (n/m) - stockplayerz(nyc) 14:51:56 08/29/09 Never had ONE problem with my Accord or the Civic... - DVDBURN (MD) 22:33:56 08/27/09 Oh sure, they last an eternity. Many days of absolutely no - Guapo 22:35:49 08/27/09 My wife loves hers. - DVDBURN (MD) 22:42:05 08/27/09 LOL, considering we had the van a full month before - Guapo 22:43:48 08/27/09 I understand how that could leave a bad taste in your mouth. - DVDBURN (MD) 22:45:23 08/27/09 under that logic.. - not scared 00:44:35 08/28/09 If you read closely ... - Guapo 09:17:58 08/28/09 Re: under that logic.. - Spongerider :) 11:44:20 08/28/09 Not to mention his Z is 19 years old - na300zx (OH) 14:06:48 08/28/09 Re: Re: under that logic.. - not scared 20:31:29 08/28/09 2nd. - MixManMash 23:14:06 08/27/09 My 96 Prelude vtec 2.4L had 190hp and was pretty fast in its - Inzane 00:21:58 08/28/09 Oh, I don't dispute that they were quick. My only problem - MixManMash 07:52:22 08/28/09 we've gad great success with hondas - dpjax 06:32:09 08/28/09 I really enjoy my 2000 civic Si. - Josher 08:33:18 08/28/09 That was the last model year that had nice styling IMO. - MixManMash 09:44:20 08/28/09 Agreed. I remember driving the new Si, - Josher 14:55:03 08/28/09 True, NSX's are nice. (n/m) - MixManMash 16:38:15 08/28/09 2nd, had a Prelude that sucked more oil than the entire US - Cap927(Boston) 11:23:36 08/28/09 I have 2 98 accord 5 speeds, and they are AWESOME. - zfreak(Dallas) 13:16:22 08/28/09 I know it's not what you asked about but your best - Agner.S(CT) 22:44:15 08/27/09 Agreed - buying a new car is 100% the wrong thing to do. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:47:59 08/27/09 3rd, more debt is not the answer... - tdogzjoint 01:54:22 08/28/09 4rd. (n/m) - Z_Cherub 08:33:27 08/28/09 Fords suck! :p (n/m) - Multi_Read (MO) 10:37:58 08/28/09 lol! Should have said "4nd". (n/m) - Z_Cherub 11:19:42 08/28/09 *Some* do... - kenecchi 13:05:58 08/28/09 You don't need to spend $20k... - BradZ (UF) 22:50:08 08/27/09 ^Listen to this advice^ - zcar4me 02:11:28 08/28/09 Well what has me worried - ZXRider(SoCal) 09:08:55 08/28/09 use 10 W 40 - Jonez 09:41:26 08/28/09 I run the 5w30 that Honda recommends - ZXRider(SoCal) 09:44:18 08/28/09 The SE-R was awesome, get your truck? (n/m) - SkiFly01 08:20:49 08/28/09 No, I think I got outbid... - BradZ (UF) 11:47:59 08/28/09 SO let me get this straight... - Bernie (NoVA) 23:09:51 08/27/09 Spending money to do a transmission - ZXRider(SoCal) 23:20:47 08/27/09 No one made you take it apart. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 23:24:33 08/27/09 But some love having cars they never/can't drive!!!! (n/m) - The Hawk 14:49:28 08/28/09 Do what I did.. - cha5e 23:31:25 08/27/09 New sig test - cha5e 23:53:26 08/27/09 I have one too and it's a great car. (n/m) - John@Z1 07:38:07 08/28/09 sx4? (n/m) - stockplayerz(nyc) 23:35:22 08/27/09 Buy a Pinto! (n/m) - Inzane 00:25:38 08/28/09 How about a scion? - ROAD CAESAR 00:58:53 08/28/09 The TC is a great car. - BradZ (UF) 11:50:55 08/28/09 Sure, my car for 11k :) (n/m) - Nostype2 05:27:22 08/28/09 I just picked up a 99 Saturn SC2 for $2500 for a beater. - RAGTPZ 05:46:07 08/28/09 Toyota Corolla / Geo Prizm (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 05:49:38 08/28/09 Honda Accord/Nissan Altima? - Agent X 06:56:13 08/28/09 I wish I could say the same about my Prelude - ZXRider(SoCal) 08:55:02 08/28/09 yep, that sucks - Agent X 10:17:49 08/28/09 Just saw a commercial... - DVDBURN (MD) 07:41:45 08/28/09 i like my new mazda 3GT - BradleyTT(OK) 08:18:37 08/28/09 My only beef with the new Mazda3 is that big happy face. - MixManMash 09:45:27 08/28/09 first, the toilet bowl. Now,the smilely face. (n/m) - SuparexTT 09:47:40 08/28/09 Toilet bowl? (n/m) - MixManMash 09:52:11 08/28/09 i agree with the face thing but it kinda grows on you - BradleyTT(OK) 09:52:42 08/28/09 found this link... - RedSER13 11:40:03 08/28/09 anything that wouldn't require financing. - kenecchi 12:21:43 08/28/09 MazdaSpeed3 just go drive one and you will fall in love. - dansz 17:45:54 08/28/09 I'll be selling an '06 STi for 18K if yu are interested (n/m) - puchy 14:00:38 08/29/09 Re: NZR Recommendation for a new car - 562_JonnyZ 14:47:44 08/29/09
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