Post by: guitarfrk on February 07, 2006, 05:05:00 PM
my dad said to start lookin at used cars <12,000
soo hers the criteria :
must be from a certified dealer w/ less than or 80,000 miles on it (this is just to last foor about 5 or so yrs)
my preferences:
would like either a suv or car
(i kinda like a car better bc then i can put side skirts etc on it)
automatic tranny (bc i like to multitask
)i was kinda thinkin a mustang...preferablt gt coupe
here are some ex.
1
2
and my fav ...well its most prob a dream for a 1st car but...
3
if anyone else knows of a better 1st car just drop me ur opinion.
thx
Post by: guitarfrk on February 07, 2006, 05:52:00 PM
i also too am lookin towards a stang now
one thing tho ..gotta have a
auto transmission (i know manuals better ..but auto for now will do)
thx
Post by: Hercules Q Einstein on February 07, 2006, 08:44:00 PM
Before i recomend anything, what do you want? Do you want a sport car? 2 door, 4 door, fast, dont care?
Post by: guitarfrk on February 07, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
)nah jk
but yah like a mustang..just one made after 2001 preferably.
also would like a cobra or mach 1 or a gt
Post by: xboxhackern00b on February 07, 2006, 10:47:00 PM
QUOTE
(i kinda like a car better bc then i can put side skirts etc on it)
please dont put that on a mustang
Post by: krustytheclown on February 08, 2006, 11:12:00 AM
Post by: Hercules Q Einstein on February 08, 2006, 11:33:00 AM
Anyway if need something to last a long time Integras, and Celicas are both very nice choices I dont think ive ever really seen one not last to around 250k miles. Mustangs are pretty relable as well and cheap to fix, altough the cheapest to fix would probably be a chevy. Impala (96 is the best IMO), Monte Carlo, or Firbird, Camaro.
The BMW i can assure you will cost a TON to get worked on.
Post by: guitarfrk on February 08, 2006, 01:28:00 PM
about the 14k cars..yah i meant AROUND 12k bc i can put some of my own money into the car too if needed
o yah and the celicas actually a really good thought ...thx bc i completely forgot about that
thx for yalls help so far but i still got about a month of research soo im hoping i can find a good one
Post by: C o s m o on February 08, 2006, 01:36:00 PM
Hercules Q Einstein is pretty dead on.
Post by: tayl0124 on February 12, 2006, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: guitarfrk on February 21, 2006, 05:52:00 PM
how bout this one
Post by: Rylinkus on February 21, 2006, 06:30:00 PM
I'm not a fan of the Auto, but I know you are, so I can't complain there.
Im not sure if I really like that color or not. It's not horrible, but Im not sure I dont like some other color options myself, and I think Id be pushing for a leather interior. But Im just nit picking because its what I do. And just because Id want leather and maybe a different color doesnt mean you need to. It's certainly not a bad car at all. If it's what you want go for it. If it's not hold off til you find EXACTLY what you want. Even if it took a month or 2, 12K is a lot to spend if youre not getting the car you want with the features you want.
Post by: guitarfrk on February 21, 2006, 06:45:00 PM
so i guess that leads to a question, .. whats the cost for a good quality paint job( NOT W/ GRAFICS...esp not the god aweful hot wheels gfx in the pic above)
i was thinking more of a solid color w/trim..but most prob a single base coat
thx in advance
(btw itll prob be 4 months b4 i get it now so im gettin there)
Post by: Rylinkus on February 21, 2006, 06:50:00 PM
Post by: guitarfrk on February 21, 2006, 06:59:00 PM
still tinkering w/ idea of body kit
thx for input
Post by: Hercules Q Einstein on February 21, 2006, 10:23:00 PM
Ive heard a really good thing to do is call you local high schools career and tech center and they will do it for free provided you buy the paint. I work with someone who did this and he said just remeber to buy some pizzas or something for the student so they take extra care of your car. His car does look fine if you ask me, but thats no inducation of how long it will last.
Post by: jesterrace777 on February 21, 2006, 11:33:00 PM
Post by: guitarfrk on February 22, 2006, 03:11:00 PM
and i like the saleen body kit the best...its just when i searched yahoo all that came up was the demon body kit
still lookin and still takin input
just wanna let yall know that yall HAVE been a BIG help ...so thx
Post by: Rylinkus on February 22, 2006, 03:11:00 PM
Post by: Rylinkus on February 22, 2006, 04:59:00 PM
QUOTE(anticrap1234 @ Feb 23 2006, 12:31 AM) 
an auto v8 mustang can be driven just like a 4 banger civic, if he decides to floor it and hits a wall that is his falt, if you have any sense you will be fine. im now 17 and am driving a mach no problem,i can drive it just like a civic. You may say its not as safe as a v6 mustang but it has better suspension and better brakes. so if driven like a normal car i think it is even safer.
You cant make a Civic oversteer so I disagree. There's a reason that the insurance on a Mustang GT will be more then that on a similarly priced Civic/Corolla/Focus. It's because Mustang GTs are more commonly in accidents. A mistake in a powerful car is amplified. The gas in my Camaro is touchy. On wet roads I will get the rear end sliding on 1 out of turns without trying. Normal everyday acceleration that would never in a million years provoke tire spin in my truck or many other vehicles.
Post by: guitarfrk on February 22, 2006, 08:41:00 PM
QUOTE
if he decides to floor it and hits a wall that is his falt
haha no but really...i probably wont get a gt or mach1 bc of insurance..bc as rylinkus said...its pretty damn expensive...but anyways so far im leanin to the mustang above..or a similar red one
Post by: Rylinkus on February 22, 2006, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: guitarfrk on February 22, 2006, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Rylinkus on February 22, 2006, 09:09:00 PM
QUOTE(guitarfrk @ Feb 23 2006, 05:01 AM)
yah i think red is too common
Ive owned 4 red vehicles which is downright sickening. I know Ford has a really cool burnt orange that the Mustangs came in in certain years. But that grey one is pretty sweet too. Itll probably hide dirt pretty well too. My Camaro shows dust. It's impossible to keep a black car clear I guess.
Post by: Hercules Q Einstein on February 22, 2006, 11:33:00 PM
QUOTE(Rylinkus @ Feb 23 2006, 05:16 AM)
It's impossible to keep a black car clear I guess.
Pretty much.... i wash my car on they way home and the next moring its covered in dust and grime.
Post by: jesterrace777 on February 23, 2006, 12:55:00 PM
QUOTE(Rylinkus @ Feb 23 2006, 04:54 AM)
Given the choice between red and that grey I prefer the grey. I've got an aversion to red.
You and me both. I mean, if it is a great car in all other respects, then I will buy a red car, but if I have a choice I avoid it like the plague.
Post by: xBRYAN on March 11, 2006, 12:57:00 AM
you can pick one up for 12k.