New Car for girlfriend time

Started by Submariner, September 21, 2008, 06:55:10 PM

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Submariner

September 21, 2008, 06:55:10 PM
Well...as my car hunting saga continues (now between a Jag XJ and a BMW 6 coupe) my girlfriend popped the most important question in the book...what should she get for a new car?

Naturally this came as good news to me.  I hate Toyota and her 98' 4 speed auto Camry makes me nauseous.

Her budget is about 10k +/- a grand.  She's looking for something safe, reliable, and good in the snow (though, AWD isn't a must)  Stick isn't a must, but it's preferable.   

Alright gentlemen, go for it!
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

the Teuton

#1
September 21, 2008, 06:58:32 PM
Audi A4 Quattro or a WRX.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Submariner

#2
September 21, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on September 21, 2008, 06:58:32 PM
Audi A4 Quattro or a WRX.

Reliable and reliable?

She makes trips out to western NY to see friends...I don't want her breaking down half way there.
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

Eye of the Tiger

#3
September 21, 2008, 07:04:40 PM
Quote from: Submariner on September 21, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
Reliable and reliable?

She makes trips out to western NY to see friends...I don't want her breaking down half way there.

Damn right they're reliable. Why shouldn't they be? Camries are less reliable than any Audi or Subaru of all time.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

ifcar

#4
September 21, 2008, 07:05:46 PM
She'll have the best luck finding a reliable stickshift car for $10,000 in an economy car that's a couple of years old. A 2007 Elantra would meet her requirements well.

Eye of the Tiger

#5
September 21, 2008, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: ifcar on September 21, 2008, 07:05:46 PM
She'll have the best luck finding a reliable stickshift car for $10,000 in an economy car that's a couple of years old. A 2007 Elantra would meet her requirements well.

gtfo with your elantras. she needs a 9-5 turbow
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

the Teuton

#6
September 21, 2008, 07:11:54 PM
Quote from: Submariner on September 21, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
Reliable and reliable?

She makes trips out to western NY to see friends...I don't want her breaking down half way there.

Fine, be that way.  A Civic Si then.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

68_427

#7
September 21, 2008, 07:12:56 PM
Late 90's XJR.  :D
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

Submariner

#8
September 21, 2008, 07:22:27 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on September 21, 2008, 07:12:56 PM
Late 90's XJR.  :D

the FIRST car that came to mind...

but RWD killed it...
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

TBR

#9
September 21, 2008, 07:24:30 PM
What kind of Legacy will that buy? That's what I would get.

And, do not under any circumstances get a 6.

68_427

#10
September 21, 2008, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: Submariner on September 21, 2008, 07:22:27 PM
the FIRST car that came to mind...

but RWD killed it...

That's what tire chains are for.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

Submariner

#11
September 21, 2008, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: TBR on September 21, 2008, 07:24:30 PM
What kind of Legacy will that buy? That's what I would get.

And, do not under any circumstances get a 6.

why?
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

Raza

#12
September 21, 2008, 07:51:54 PM
Focus SVT, EP3 CSi, 01 WRX.

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
If you can read this, you're too close

2006 BMW Z4 3.0i
http://accelerationtherapy.squarespace.com/   @accelerationdoc
Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Submariner

#14
September 21, 2008, 09:06:42 PM
Quote from: TBR on September 21, 2008, 08:25:08 PM
It's a hideous blob

I think it looks phenomenal.
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

sparkplug

#15
September 21, 2008, 09:49:25 PM
small volvo
Getting stoned, one stone at a time.

CJ

#16
September 21, 2008, 09:59:11 PM
V70.

Rich

#17
September 21, 2008, 10:08:29 PM
Used Focus
2003 Mazda Miata 5MT; 2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4AT

the Teuton

#18
September 21, 2008, 10:54:31 PM
Mini Cooper?
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Rich

#19
September 21, 2008, 11:48:18 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on September 21, 2008, 10:54:31 PM
Mini Cooper?

They want something reliable :lol:
2003 Mazda Miata 5MT; 2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4AT

nickdrinkwater

#20
September 22, 2008, 05:14:23 AM
Accord or TSX?

Raza

#21
September 22, 2008, 06:38:53 AM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on September 22, 2008, 05:14:23 AM
Accord or TSX?

TSX at 10K is probably not going to be that easy.  It's nearly 30K new, it's only out for four or five years, and Acuras hold their value fairly well.  An RSX/S would be a better bet (longer production cycle).

Accords would be easier, but it wasn't until recently that they sold the V6 sedan with a stickshift (04/05, I believe), and you don't want to end up with the shitty four cylinder, especially in coupe form, pretending it's a sports car.  Right, Laz?

Saab 9-2X Aeros might be a stretch at 10K, but they are cheaper than comparable WRXs by a noticeable margin. 
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
If you can read this, you're too close

2006 BMW Z4 3.0i
http://accelerationtherapy.squarespace.com/   @accelerationdoc
Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

S204STi

#22
September 22, 2008, 08:14:17 AM Last Edit: September 22, 2008, 08:34:13 AM by R-inge
2000-2004 Legacy.

Shift507

#23
September 22, 2008, 09:59:12 AM
Quote from: NACar on September 21, 2008, 07:07:47 PM
gtfo with your elantras. she needs a 9-5 turbow

Could be worse

Recent Mopar convert

Eye of the Tiger

#24
September 22, 2008, 10:04:18 AM
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

Payman

#25
September 22, 2008, 10:09:01 AM
I'll have to see a pic of her so I can gauge her fashion style, before I can render my opinion. Lingerie or a bikini will do...

the Teuton

#27
September 22, 2008, 10:33:57 AM
I've never met a girl who wouldn't drive a Sunfire.  Get a bright yellow Sunfire automatic.  She'll love it.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Tave

#28
September 22, 2008, 02:34:25 PM
Why don't you ask her what she wants?
As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me.

Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

MX793

#29
September 22, 2008, 07:40:44 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on September 22, 2008, 10:33:57 AM
I've never met a girl who wouldn't drive a Sunfire.  Get a bright yellow Sunfire automatic.  She'll love it.

Those and VW Jettas (particularly MkIVs).
Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5
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