Sell your car, and replace it!

[sportyaccordy]

A tC is a good first car... but not necessarily a good car

[SVT32V]

I have been entertaining the thought of selling the cobra and wrangler and getting a one of the below, I wouldn't mind a bit more room for the family in addition to the Commander:

Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Charger SRT-8
CTS-V - 6 spd
S60R - 6 spd
G8 - 6 spd
S-type/XJ

Perhaps even a used escape hybrid so I can act smug here at the ivory tower.

[Minpin]

A tC is a good first car... but not necessarily a good car

Why would you say that? What does it not do? Shrink?

[SVT666]

I have been entertaining the thought of selling the cobra and wrangler and getting a one of the below, I wouldn't mind a bit more room for the family in addition to the Commander:

Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Charger SRT-8
CTS-V - 6 spd
S60R - 6 spd
G8 - 6 spd
S-type/XJ

Perhaps even a used escape hybrid so I can act smug here at the ivory tower.

Noce list, but I would add the Magnum SRT-8 to the list and ditch the GC.  You already have an SUV.  I would go with either the G8 GXP, Magnum/Charger SRT-8, or the CTS-V.

[SVT32V]

Noce list, but I would add the Magnum SRT-8 to the list and ditch the GC.  You already have an SUV.  I would go with either the G8 GXP, Magnum/Charger SRT-8, or the CTS-V.

It is true that I already have an SUV but I really like the GC SRT8, they just launch and there is this twin turbo kit, 600 awhp.

I really like the way the S60R handles, it is small though.

As much as I like the charger, I just don't like the looks of the magnum.

The G8 is probably more than I want to pay at this point.

[SVT_Power]

Why would you say that? What does it not do? Shrink?

I'm sure it excels at being an appliance car, but not as a driver's car.

[Minpin]

I'm sure it excels at being an appliance car, but not as a driver's car.

Not too many reliable drivers cars, that also are practical enough for a 20 year old male, but also fall within a budget. 

[2o6]

Not too many reliable drivers cars, that also are practical enough for a 20 year old male, but also fall within a budget. 

There's tons of them....

[Cookie Monster]

Minpin is just mad that he didn't get a Civic Si.

[Minpin]

Minpin is just mad that he didn't get a Civic Si.

I'm really not. My car is very unassuming, something that an Si can not do. I'd rather blend into traffic than be the guy everyone loves to hate. I'm just a little saddened my car is getting picked on for being "a good first car, but not a good car"; which is a confusing statement in and of itself.


Either way, free car = the best car. 

[sportyaccordy]

Not too many reliable drivers cars, that also are practical enough for a 20 year old male, but also fall within a budget. 

Mazda3, Civic Si, WRX Wagon

It's a good car though; almost better than anything I've ever had anyway.

[MX793]

Mazda3, Civic Si, WRX Wagon

It's a good car though; almost better than anything I've ever had anyway.

Do you have any idea what insurance rates for a 20 year old male w/ a WRX would be?

[Raza]

What do other cars in that same price range do, that mine doesn't? 

I don't really have the need for much else. At times I wish I had 4 doors, but honestly it's been a pretty sweet first car.

Not judging...I really loved my Passat.  I just never thought of the tC as the kind of car that someone loves. 

[Raza]

Do you have any idea what insurance rates for a 20 year old male w/ a WRX would be?

It would be pretty bad.  But the Civic Si would be worth it.  Great car that. 

Hmm...

[MrH]

Civic Si insurance rates aren't all that bad at all.

[TBR]

I have driven one, it was nothing to write home about TBH. Might have been the 4AT workign it though

I have driven one as well. Handled pretty well, had great pep, and was quite practical. My only complaint was a lack of cruise in this no-options ZX3 S.

[sportyaccordy]

I have driven one as well. Handled pretty well, had great pep, and was quite practical. My only complaint was a lack of cruise in this no-options ZX3 S.

You know what... the 2010 model I drove had the 2.0L Duratec. That car had no guts.

Do you have any idea what insurance rates for a 20 year old male w/ a WRX would be?

Gotta pay the cost to be the boss. The tC is not a bad but like Raza said I can't imagine someone loving it, unless they don't have a broad point of reference

[TBR]

You know what... the 2010 model I drove had the 2.0L Duratec. That car had no guts.

The one I drove had the 2.0 as well, but it was a 5 spd, and I am somewhat certain the 'second generation' Focus put on a bit of weight. It wasn't neck snapping, but it wasn't disappointing either.

[68_427]

I have been entertaining the thought of selling the cobra and wrangler and getting a one of the below, I wouldn't mind a bit more room for the family in addition to the Commander:

Grand Cherokee SRT-8
Charger SRT-8
CTS-V - 6 spd
S60R - 6 spd
G8 - 6 spd
S-type/XJ

Perhaps even a used escape hybrid so I can act smug here at the ivory tower.

Sweet list.  I'd go G8, Charger, or XJ.

[Minpin]

The tC is not a bad but like Raza said I can't imagine someone loving it, unless they don't have a broad point of reference

So unless my car is a 200k sports car that goes 200 mph I am not allowed to love it? What kind of logic is that? Just because it doesn't do anything that makes your dick get hard doesn't mean I can't love it.

I bet you love your POS 1980 Honda shitboxes, but you don't see me criticizing them about how ghetto they look, and how it's impossible to love them. Jesus, you're dumber than I originally had you pegged for.

[sportyaccordy]

So unless my car is a 200k sports car that goes 200 mph I am not allowed to love it? What kind of logic is that? Just because it doesn't do anything that makes your dick get hard doesn't mean I can't love it.

I bet you love your POS 1980 Honda shitboxes, but you don't see me criticizing them about how ghetto they look, and how it's impossible to love them. Jesus, you're dumber than I originally had you pegged for.

No need to get emotional, it's just a tC. If you like it, do that and chill the fuck out, my opinion should have no bearing on how you enjoy your car. Kids are so sensitive these days.

[Minpin]

No need to get emotional, it's just a tC. If you like it, do that and chill the fuck out, my opinion should have no bearing on how you enjoy your car. Kids are so sensitive these days.

Mmmhmmm. Go fuck yourself.

[Cookie Monster]

I'm really not. My car is very unassuming, something that an Si can not do. I'd rather blend into traffic than be the guy everyone loves to hate. I'm just a little saddened my car is getting picked on for being "a good first car, but not a good car"; which is a confusing statement in and of itself.


Either way, free car = the best car. 

Actually in black, its a pretty nice sleeper IMO. Either way, if you like your car, thats all that matters.

Plus, you cant argue with a free car.

[Rich]

GUISE, HE'S POSTING A NEW TOPIC IN GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE!

(at least that's what it says in the "what others are doing now" page)

???

where is this?

[TBR]

http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=22463.0

[MX793]

http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=22463.0

I think he was asking where the "what others are doing now" link/page was.

BTW, you can view what other online users are doing by clicking on the "Who's Online" link at the bottom of the main page
http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?action=who

[J86]

My car (2001 Mercury Sable LS Wagon) apparently has a KBB private party value of 4,720.  I find that next to impossible to believe.  It was bought over a year ago for $4k.  However, taking the larger number and doing a super quick craigslist cruise, I find...

1980 Triumph Spitfire!!!

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1838686151.html

[Raza]

My car (2001 Mercury Sable LS Wagon) apparently has a KBB private party value of 4,720.  I find that next to impossible to believe.  It was bought over a year ago for $4k.  However, taking the larger number and doing a super quick craigslist cruise, I find...

1980 Triumph Spitfire!!!

http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1838686151.html

$4500 for a Spitfire?  I was reading in GRM (or it might have been the sister mag), and the one guy was saying that the Spitfire is the car one of your friends is always trying to give you. 

Man, I would love one of those as a resto-mod.  Stick in a light, modern engine (maybe an MX-5 engine or something like the 2.0T, if not smaller) and transmission, give it a modern suspension.  The only better car I can think of to do that to would be the S1 Elan. 

[J86]

I know nothing about Sptifires other than they are old little ragtops, so therefore exactly what I love!  I also invested a grand total of twelve seconds on that bit of 'research'.  I'd be interested to drive one someday.

[Rupert]

I have an MG you might be interested in. It runs great!