My sister needs a car...

Started by TheIntrepid, June 28, 2007, 11:25:13 AM

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Eye of the Tiger

#30
June 28, 2007, 08:28:55 PM
PROBE!! Your sister needs a good PROBE!!!  :tounge:
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CMan

#31
June 28, 2007, 09:21:37 PM
Quote from: NACar on June 28, 2007, 12:42:17 PM


How about a Buick Centruy, those have incredibly low insurance rates, are reliable, and are even classier than a Camry.



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I second this recommendation.
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TheIntrepid

#32
June 28, 2007, 10:01:32 PM
Looked at a few cars tonight. Thanks to some insider deals from my dad's company on ex-leases, a few domestics are on the list.

2004 Impala, 2002 Intrigue GLS, and 2003 Intrepid SE are among the ones we looked at. The Tauruses were all high-mileage and a bit dirty.

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Eye of the Tiger

#33
June 28, 2007, 10:03:00 PM
Get a Chevy Cobalt!
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TheIntrepid

#34
June 28, 2007, 10:03:58 PM
$7000? I don't think so.

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Eye of the Tiger

#35
June 28, 2007, 10:06:33 PM
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AKL

#36
June 28, 2007, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: TheIntrepid on June 28, 2007, 10:03:58 PM
$7000? I don't think so.

When did the Cobalt come out?

2005 I believe? I'm sure you can get one for 10,000 maybe less.... considering its low resale value  :huh:
Worth checking  :ohyeah:

It's a pretty good car for the price.
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TheIntrepid

#37
June 28, 2007, 10:17:51 PM
Ehh... maybe. :huh:


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1996 BMW 325i Convertible - Brilliant Black [2.5L I6 - 189hp]

the Teuton

#38
June 28, 2007, 10:19:57 PM
Fuckus and Intrigue are my top 2 picks currently in this group.  I also think your sister should look at a Honda or something similar.  The only reason I exclude Subarus are because she probably doesn't need or want AWD and extremely fun cars generally seem to be out of the question right now.
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!

TheIntrepid

#39
June 28, 2007, 10:24:37 PM
Well, I don't want a Honda (Civic) over a Corolla because the insurance is significantly higher for Civics than Corollas, and given her accident and high insurance rating, she's got enough on her plate. Otherwise, I know of a 1998 Integra GS-R that my friend's selling.

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1996 BMW 325i Convertible - Brilliant Black [2.5L I6 - 189hp]

the Teuton

#40
June 28, 2007, 10:27:44 PM
Then do I sense a 4 door, 4 cylinder Subaru in her future?  Have her get a 2.2 liter car and all will be right with the world.  Plus, they are far cheaper to own, insurance-wise, than a Honda.  No one steals them. 
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!

TheIntrepid

#41
June 28, 2007, 10:33:01 PM
She doesn't need AWD, and I could get a Corolla or Protege cheaper. I see no reason to pay the premium for an Impreza.

FWIW they don't need premium fuel do they? I knew that my uncle's WRX Wagon did.

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1996 BMW 325i Convertible - Brilliant Black [2.5L I6 - 189hp]

the Teuton

#42
June 28, 2007, 10:39:04 PM
If it doesn't have a turbo or H6, it probably doesn't need premium.

And since when are used Imprezas more than used 'Yotas and Hondas?
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!

ifcar

#43
June 29, 2007, 05:22:11 AM
Quote from: AKL on June 28, 2007, 10:16:17 PM
When did the Cobalt come out?

2005 I believe? I'm sure you can get one for 10,000 maybe less.... considering its low resale value  :huh:
Worth checking  :ohyeah:

It's a pretty good car for the price.

According to CR, first-year Cobalts have had quite a bit of reliability trouble.

nickdrinkwater

#44
June 29, 2007, 05:42:17 AM
Who gives a shit what Consumer Reports say?

ifcar

#45
June 29, 2007, 05:44:15 AM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on June 29, 2007, 05:42:17 AM
Who gives a shit what Consumer Reports say?

If reliability is paramount and there's a strong indication from any source that a car's reliability isn't up there, then anyone who cares about the actual criteria laid out in this advice thread.

nickdrinkwater

#46
June 29, 2007, 06:02:10 AM
I don't know much about them other than that they are often criticised on here for knowing nothing about cars.

ifcar

#47
June 29, 2007, 06:15:11 AM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on June 29, 2007, 06:02:10 AM
I don't know much about them

Didn't stop you from commenting though, did it?

nickdrinkwater

#48
June 29, 2007, 06:17:27 AM
No sir.  I don't have to know anything about them to ask if anyone gives a shit what they say.

SJ_GTI

#49
June 29, 2007, 07:16:46 AM
The 2002 Intrigue sounds...intriguing... :lol:

In all seriousness though, the Intrigue was definitely the best W-Body car at the time. I would reccomend that from your choices.

Outside of that, someone mentioned an Altima which isn't a bad idea, and a used Ford Focus would be great as well IMHO.

TheIntrepid

#50
June 29, 2007, 12:53:45 PM
Well we've made a decision. She's not getting a car. The Camry's going back to my cousin, who's going to replace the tranny and keep driving it.

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Tave

#51
June 29, 2007, 01:40:59 PM
Why doesn't she just take the Intrepid after you get your Camry?
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.

Eye of the Tiger

#52
June 29, 2007, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: Tave on June 29, 2007, 01:40:59 PM
Why doesn't she just take the Intrepid after you get your Camry?

His mom wants the trep.  :huh:
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Tave

#53
June 29, 2007, 01:51:08 PM
What does she drive? Take that.
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.

NomisR

#54
June 29, 2007, 02:10:51 PM
Quote from: NACar on June 29, 2007, 01:49:17 PM
His mom wants the trep.? :huh:

I'd takes the trep over a Camry.. a hybrid one no less..  I would be driving like  :mask: if I had a Camry..  :lol:

Raghavan

#55
June 29, 2007, 03:38:44 PM
Man, Trep's family car situation is so confusing.

Tave

#56
June 29, 2007, 03:56:52 PM
So Trep, what's your mom driving right now? When she switches over to the Dodge, can't your sister take her car?
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.

Raghavan

#57
June 29, 2007, 04:10:48 PM
Quote from: Tave on June 29, 2007, 03:56:52 PM
So Trep, what's your mom driving right now? When she switches over to the Dodge, can't your sister take her car?
Apparently the Camry is hers right now, so when Trep gets his Camry their selling her Camry and she's taking his Trep.

The Pirate

#58
June 29, 2007, 04:16:40 PM
Quote from: Raghavan on June 29, 2007, 04:10:48 PM
Apparently the Camry is hers right now, so when Trep gets his Camry their selling her Camry and she's taking his Trep.


Say that 10 times fast!
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NomisR

#59
June 29, 2007, 04:43:35 PM
Quote from: Raghavan on June 29, 2007, 04:10:48 PM
Apparently the Camry is hers right now, so when Trep gets his Camry their selling her Camry and she's taking his Trep.
:huh: :banghead:
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