UPDATE- New car. New car for my sister?

[CJ]

Has your sister actually driven the 3?

[CALL_911]

Has your sister actually driven the 3?

No. But she has driven about 2 TSX's, and she likes them a lot. Are you going to tell me that the 3 drives better than the TSX does?

[CJ]

No. But she has driven about 2 TSX's, and she likes them a lot. Are you going to tell me that the 3 drives better than the TSX does?

I'm not.  I am suggesting that she drive a 3.

[Submariner]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-MAZDASPEED6-MIDSIZE-TURBO-6-SPEED-AWD-SPORT-CD-NC_W0QQitemZ220219043971QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220219043971

[Cookie Monster]

For the millionth time, I am NOT rich.

And it isn't even going to be my car. When I get my car in college, for the same price, hopefully it will be a 1er, and if so, if most definitely will be a 6MT.

Getting a $20k car is a pretty big deal.

And CJ, only you'd be dumb enough to take a 3 over a TSX. I'd only do that if the 3 was an MT and the TSX was an AT.

[CALL_911]

Automatic only.

[Cookie Monster]

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WIN

[CJ]

Getting a $20k car is a pretty big deal.

And CJ, only you'd be dumb enough to take a 3 over a TSX. I'd only do that if the 3 was an MT and the TSX was an AT.

I would take a new car over a used car any day.  It's just common sense.

[CALL_911]

I would take a new car over a used car any day.  It's just common sense.

[Cookie Monster]

I would take a new car over a used car any day.  It's just common sense.

No it isn't and you don't have any common sense.
You act like a 2 year old TSX will break down as soon as it's driven off the lot.

[Cookie Monster]

What makes you boneheads think she wants something like the MS6? It sounds like she's looking for a little more luxury and a little less involvement.

That's the wrong question to ask a board full of auto enthusiasts.

[Cookie Monster]

Wait, Ro, what about a Volvo S40? I've always liked those. Plus the waterfall center stack is nice.

[CALL_911]

Wait, Ro, what about a Volvo S40? I've always liked those. Plus the waterfall center stack is nice.

Funny you say that, my parents were just discussing a C30.

[CJ]

No it isn't and you don't have any common sense.
You act like a 2 year old TSX will break down as soon as it's driven off the lot.

That's not what I'm saying.  I'm saying that you have no clue how the car was treated previously and the service history, if it wasn't documented.  With a new car, you know the service history, you know how it has been driven, and you know how it was treated.  If that doesn't make sense, I don't know what does.

[Tave]

That's the wrong question to ask a board full of auto enthusiasts.

Ignore that post. I made some assumptions about the tread that were completely wrong.

[2o6]

Why?

Are you a Mazda salesman? 

[CALL_911]

That's not what I'm saying.  I'm saying that you have no clue how the car was treated previously and the service history, if it wasn't documented.  With a new car, you know the service history, you know how it has been driven, and you know how it was treated.  If that doesn't make sense, I don't know what does.

It's a CPO! Damn, CJ, this car is not a salvaged POS, it's almost new. I'm afraid the TSX wins in almost every way against the 3, at least in this case.

[Cookie Monster]

That's not what I'm saying.  I'm saying that you have no clue how the car was treated previously and the service history, if it wasn't documented.  With a new car, you know the service history, you know how it has been driven, and you know how it was treated.  If that doesn't make sense, I don't know what does.

You're still dumb.
That's completely irrational. Chances are a nice car like a TSX will be nicely maintained.

[Cookie Monster]

Funny you say that, my parents were just discussing a C30.

Well, I like the S40 more but C30's are nice as well.

[Submariner]

Seriously take a look at the Turbo 6. 

6-Speed FTMFW!

[CJ]

You're still dumb.
That's completely irrational. Chances are a nice car like a TSX will be nicely maintained.

How the fuck is it irrational?  Chances are just that.

[Soup DeVille]

I would take a new car over a used car any day.  It's just common sense.

I seriously doubt I will ever buy a new car again. My wife's cars will probably all be new, but I don't think any of mine will.

[CALL_911]

Well, I like the S40 more but C30's are nice as well.

Yeah. We would be taking a closer look before we did anything, though.

Seriously take a look at the Turbo 6. 

6-Speed FTMFW!

This is getting frustrating. SHE WANTS AN AUTOMATIC! Damn.

[Cookie Monster]

How the fuck is it irrational?  Chances are just that.

You're 15 and want a minivan, so you don't know what you're talking about.

[CALL_911]

You're 15 and want a minivan, so you don't know what you're talking about.

That's not the example I would back that up with, but I wholeheartedly agree with the latter.

[Cookie Monster]

I seriously doubt I will ever buy a new car again. My wife's cars will probably all be new, but I don't think any of mine will.

+1, unless I get a good deal on a car I really must have.
And Soup, don't you know that cars automatically turn into exploding timebombs as soon as you buy them?

[Cookie Monster]

That's not the example I would back that up with, but I wholeheartedly agree with the latter.

I didn't want to sound like Trep and be a condescending prick by saying he has no experience (which is also true).

[CALL_911]

+1, unless I get a good deal on a car I really must have.
And Soup, don't you know that cars automatically turn into exploding timebombs as soon as you buy them?

Used cars can't make it home from the dealer, you n00b.

[Cookie Monster]

Used cars can't make it home from the dealer, you n00b.

I know, those stealerships must drain them of all their fluids so the engines all seize up!

[CJ]

I NEVER FUCKING SAID THEY WOULDN'T MAKE IT HOME FROM THE DEALER.  SHOW ME WHERE THE FUCK I SAID THAT.  OH WAIT, YOU CAN'T.