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08-22-2012, 10:03 AM
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If you could buy any car...
brand new, under $30k, what would you get? I'm graduating after this school year and and am counting down the days until I can start shopping (once I have a job offer of course)! The problem is a majority of the cars I like either aren't made anymore or would be out of my price range haha (ZR1 anyone?)
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08-22-2012, 10:17 AM
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2012 WRX. Fun, 4 door, good in all weather and pretty much the same as an STI with some minor changes, 1 less gear and smaller brakes.
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08-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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scion frs
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08-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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You can get a new camaro ss for under $30k if you go option the 1SS properly
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08-22-2012, 10:36 AM
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Cruze ltz
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It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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08-22-2012, 10:43 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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Volt if its under the $30k? Or cruze diesel
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08-22-2012, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: sewell, NJ
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I'd keep my T/A
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08-22-2012, 10:54 AM
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Depends on your needs. You want only new or will consider used?
Being economical, the Cruze Diesel would be a nice option out of school. Comfortable, great mileage and good overall car. The Subaru's are fun but the mileage isn't much to talk about and the insurance rates will kill you being young.
Not being economical, I would buy a used C6 if possible or a really nice C5Z. Insurance won't be attractive with this either but meh....
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08-22-2012, 11:00 AM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Being economical, the Cruze Diesel would be a nice option out of school. Comfortable, great mileage and good overall car. The Subaru's are fun but the mileage isn't much to talk about and the insurance rates will kill you being young and a male.
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What do you think the Cait in WS6 Cait is short for? Caitlin.
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08-22-2012, 11:43 AM
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05.5 and up Dmax, short of the new stuff, usually go mid $20s, buy a built trans and all the mods, throw a 200hp tune on it, success.
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08-22-2012, 11:47 AM
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Used....2ss camaro or g37 maybe.
New.....Genesis coupe (or leftover)
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08-22-2012, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Used CTSV
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08-22-2012, 12:19 PM
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Suburu BRZ for a new car.
Suzuki Equator for a new truck.
G8 for a used but newer car.
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08-22-2012, 12:24 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WS6_CAIT
brand new, under $30k, what would you get?
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Why is reading so hard?  . Brand new means NOT USED.
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1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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08-22-2012, 12:48 PM
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Sonic LTZ, turbo, 6 speed, for $20K, built in the US, 29/40
over $30, I would get the Volt.
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08-22-2012, 01:00 PM
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I'd keep my T/A
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The plan is to keep the TA too.
and I'm not opposed to buying used I just like the idea of having something brand new and shiney lol. Definitely a fan of the GTO or G8 if I were to buy used.
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08-22-2012, 01:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Not being economical, I would buy a used C6 if possible or a really nice C5Z. Insurance won't be attractive with this either but meh....
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08-22-2012, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by r0nin89
Suburu BRZ for a new car.
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I'm leaning towards this also, but mostly because I auto-x and it will murder everything. 
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08-22-2012, 02:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
What do you think the Cait in WS6 Cait is short for? Caitlin.
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Never met HER so I wouldn't know. We all don't stalk like you.
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Why is reading so hard? . Brand new means NOT USED. |
What's wrong with thinking outside the box?
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Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
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08-22-2012, 02:39 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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I too, would go manual Sonic especially if you are keeping the t/a.
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Never met HER so I wouldn't know. We all don't stalk like you.
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Never assume! Although I believe Cait would throw most people off.
And never assume you can go outside of someone's guidelines when they explicitly state something 
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1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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08-22-2012, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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if your going new, WRX
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08-22-2012, 03:45 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
I too, would go manual Sonic especially if you are keeping the t/a.
Never assume! Although I believe Cait would throw most people off.
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We can debate this somewhere else but I've never seen the name spelled that way. This is the internet, I can assume what I want and have nothing to lose.
Back to the topic, Miss Caitlin, if you are keeping the TA, then you may want to go for something purely economical. The GTO and G8 are nice options and certainly more comfortable, the fuel efficiency may of concern. I don't know what kind of commute you have or your priorities but since you are young, get more toys . If you are thinking long term, get something cheap and efficient while still meeting your needs. You have been given many good options here.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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08-22-2012, 03:56 PM
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after you get a set of tires...
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08-22-2012, 04:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
We can debate this somewhere else but I've never seen the name spelled that way. This is the internet, I can assume what I want and have nothing to lose.
Back to the topic, Miss Caitlin, if you are keeping the TA, then you may want to go for something purely economical. The GTO and G8 are nice options and certainly more comfortable, the fuel efficiency may of concern. I don't know what kind of commute you have or your priorities but since you are young, get more toys . If you are thinking long term, get something cheap and efficient while still meeting your needs. You have been given many good options here. |
Agreed. If you are keeping your toy car, buy something economical and easy to deal with. Having a daily car helps if you have to do something like haul dirty parts, park in an airport parking lot for a few days, drive people around, etc. Stuff you may not think about now, but if you keep the car for a few years you might have a need then. After filling with premium gas, buying 275/40s, synthetic oil changes, and such start to add up.
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08-22-2012, 04:21 PM
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Personally I would be shopping for a new Malibu, but the Sonic or Cruze would both be a good option for you. As has been mentioned, the Cruze diesel is supposed to be available around the middle of next year, so that would definitely be something to keep in mind.
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