A car for under $1500

[TBR]

I will probably end up with an auto just because that is what is available around here, not many stick shifts, even in econo cars.  

[giant_mtb]

Hehe I've disabled the power steering on my car. Broke, and it was the middle of winter so I didn't feel like fixing it myself and I was too cheap to take it to a garage, then I ended up really liking the amount of road feel I got, and it's still like that to this day.

I just hope damage doesn't occur to the steering rack. I asked around and there has been a bunch of people who have removed power steering with no ill effects so I should be fine.

Must be a blast with your 4WS.    

[Raza]

What about a Volvo?  740?  240?

Why'd you say no on the RX7 again?

[TBR]

What about a Volvo?  740?  240?

Why'd you say no on the RX7 again?

Insurance, plus availability of parts. No European cars because of the cost of parts. Right now it looks like the best thing to do will be to buy whatever car I can get the best deal on.  

[Raza]

What about a Volvo?  740?  240?

Why'd you say no on the RX7 again?

Insurance, plus availability of parts. No European cars because of the cost of parts. Right now it looks like the best thing to do will be to buy whatever car I can get the best deal on.

Sounds about right.  

[SargeMonkey]

Just but a used toyota, they it should last for more than you need it.

[TBR]

Just but a used toyota, they it should last for more than you need it.

Too expensive

[Raza]

I say get a moped.

Oh!  A Vespa!

[TBR]

I say get a moped.

Oh!  A Vespa!

Everything will be 30+ miles away from where we are going to move so that won't work very good.  

[Raza]

I say get a moped.

Oh!  A Vespa!

Everything will be 30+ miles away from where we are going to move so that won't work very good.

They get like 50mpg.

[TBR]

I say get a moped.

Oh!  A Vespa!

Everything will be 30+ miles away from where we are going to move so that won't work very good.

They get like 50mpg.

Did I mention that that 30 mile drive involved a major arterie of Houston with lots of traffic and a 70 mph speed limit.  

[Raza]

I say get a moped.

Oh!  A Vespa!

Everything will be 30+ miles away from where we are going to move so that won't work very good.

They get like 50mpg.

Did I mention that that 30 mile drive involved a major arterie of Houston with lots of traffic and a 70 mph speed limit.

Fine.  You be that way.  

[Fire It Up]

Do it redneck style: handmedowns!  

[Raza]

I agree with Raza.  You should get a Vespa.

See?  Everyone agrees.

[BMWDave]

Top speed is about 80 KMH on a Vespa, or 50 mph.  Definitely not fast, but fast enough for most highways.

[TBR]

Top speed is about 80 KMH on a Vespa, or 50 mph.  Definitely not fast, but fast enough for most highways.

Not for one with many big trucks going over the 70 mph speed limit, mopeds are pretty much useless imho.  

[BMWDave]

Top speed is about 80 KMH on a Vespa, or 50 mph.  Definitely not fast, but fast enough for most highways.

Not for one with many big trucks going over the 70 mph speed limit, mopeds are pretty much useless imho.

I would not want to be in one at that speed.  Have you tried looking at a used motorcycle maybe?

[TBR]

Top speed is about 80 KMH on a Vespa, or 50 mph.  Definitely not fast, but fast enough for most highways.

Not for one with many big trucks going over the 70 mph speed limit, mopeds are pretty much useless imho.

I would not want to be in one at that speed.  Have you tried looking at a used motorcycle maybe?

What happens when it rains and I have to get to work? A motor cycle won't work, besides the fact that my over protective parents would never let me have one.  

[BMWDave]

Top speed is about 80 KMH on a Vespa, or 50 mph.? Definitely not fast, but fast enough for most highways.

Not for one with many big trucks going over the 70 mph speed limit, mopeds are pretty much useless imho.

I would not want to be in one at that speed.  Have you tried looking at a used motorcycle maybe?

What happens when it rains and I have to get to work? A motor cycle won't work, besides the fact that my over protective parents would never let me have one.

yea, motorcycles are very dangerous.  I would never drive on as a daily driver on the street.  

[Run Away]

That's really too bad. If I lived somewhere where it wasn't winter 6 months of the year, I would definitley have a motorcycle as my only method of transportation.

[BMWDave]

That's really too bad. If I lived somewhere where it wasn't winter 6 months of the year, I would definitley have a motorcycle as my only method of transportation.

Lets say youre in a crash with one...there is absolutely nothing protecting you.  If a car nudges you and you go down on a highway, and you hit the pavement at 70mph, even if you survive, you have to worry about getting run over.  Its really not my thing.

[Run Away]

That's really too bad. If I lived somewhere where it wasn't winter 6 months of the year, I would definitley have a motorcycle as my only method of transportation.

Lets say youre in a crash with one...there is absolutely nothing protecting you.  If a car nudges you and you go down on a highway, and you hit the pavement at 70mph, even if you survive, you have to worry about getting run over.  Its really not my thing.

I know the dangers, and I would definitley take them..
Though I am a speed freak, I am also quite cautious.
I biked year round (2 feet of snow, whatever, I needed to get to school) ever single day for 4 years of my life until I got a car.
The winter biking taught me alot of traction and how to use it, and it also gave me an excellent balence on the bike because some times one wheel would slip sideways when on an ice bump. But I do know that with motorbikes is't far easier to slip up, and the dynamics arn't quite the same.

Besides, the element of danger is probably what gives me the biggest rush. Not that I'm a adrenaline junkie, but you have to have you fun somehow.

[BMWDave]

That's really too bad. If I lived somewhere where it wasn't winter 6 months of the year, I would definitley have a motorcycle as my only method of transportation.

Lets say youre in a crash with one...there is absolutely nothing protecting you.  If a car nudges you and you go down on a highway, and you hit the pavement at 70mph, even if you survive, you have to worry about getting run over.  Its really not my thing.

I know the dangers, and I would definitley take them..
Though I am a speed freak, I am also quite cautious.
I biked year round (2 feet of snow, whatever, I needed to get to school) ever single day for 4 years of my life until I got a car.
The winter biking taught me alot of traction and how to use it, and it also gave me an excellent balence on the bike because some times one wheel would slip sideways when on an ice bump.

Besides, the element of danger is probably what gives me the biggest rush. Not that I'm a adrenaline junkie, but you have to have you fun somehow.

I guess you could look at it that way...but I would be scared of not falling off, but of getting hit or something.

[280Z Turbo]

I would think that a lot of motorcycle accidents are the result of people being stupid on them.

We've all seen those morons on croch rockets flying down a busy road at 70 mph while popping a wheelie. That's a good way to get yourself killed.

The other thing is people not seeing you. That's why I think loud pipes are a good idea for motorcycles; even if they don't see you, they should at least hear you coming.

[BMWDave]

I would think that a lot of motorcycle accidents are the result of people being stupid on them.

We've all seen those morons on croch rockets flying down a busy road at 70 mph while popping a wheelie. That's a good way to get yourself killed.

The other thing is people not seeing you. That's why I think loud pipes are a good idea for motorcycles; even if they don't see you, they should at least hear you coming.

I think Motorcyclists are at fault for that, since a lot of time they try to take up less space than a car, when really, they should just stay in the middle of the lane, but instead they are darting in an out of cars, popping wheelies, etc.  Its very disconcerting to other drivers, and very dangerous as well.

[TBR]

I would never take the risk of driving a motorcyle in heavy traffic, it is just stupid and can't be all that fun unless you drive at break neck speed which is, of course, even more stupid. However, I bet that there aren't many things more relaxing and fun than driving a bike on a nice country road.  

[BMWDave]

I would never take the risk of driving a motorcyle in heavy traffic, it is just stupid and can't be all that fun unless you drive at break neck speed which is, of course, even more stupid. However, I bet that there aren't many things more relaxing and fun than driving a bike on a nice country road.

It definitely would be nice.  I still would rather drive a sports car though.

[Fire It Up]

Thats why those street legal go cart things are kickass.

[SargeMonkey]

I hate crotch rockets, I would love to get an older used roadking though, loud and  comfy.

[Raza]

Um, I thought we agreed.  Vespas.