help me choose a car....

[moviebuff]

soooooooo originally I was going to be getting my aunt's hand-me-down Volvo after she picked out a new car for herself. Apparently she wants a $55,000 and my uncle told her no so she's pouting and now my rich uncle is offering me a car of my choice for my graduation present. LOL He said he will probably give it to me earlier because my SVX has been acting kind of cooky lately....

the rules:
THERE ARE NO RULES

no there are... i'm just kidding. I wish there weren't lol

the only rule is it has to be $18,000 or lower. I can't even narrow it down to a car I like! I kinda like a 2008 Mustang I found on carmax, but I would love some input if you guys are willing I would rather get a used car with low mileage. Again, I feel completely confused and can't decide so ideas are appreciated!

Thanks!!

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[Jean Ralphio]

how about you tell us a little about what you will be using the car for and what YOU want out of a car..

 

[Jean Ralphio]

Will it be your daily driver?
Are you into any kinds of racing? (auto-x, drag, madd-tyte dorifto, etc)
Will you be modifying it? And if so, to what extent..

 

[moviebuff]

lol it's just going to be recreational use. to and from work, etc. I would really like something sporty and fun and quick. At the same time I'm wondering if I should be more practical and get a 4-door sedan type of thing. Right now I'm searching and I like everything. I like the 2009 mazda3 i .... i just can't decide

 

[Kbrown]

sucks for your aunt...lol

 

[moviebuff]

no racing no mods... unless I make bank, which, being a teacher, I will not be making bank... lol

 

[moviebuff]

sucks for your aunt...lol

lol She doesn't work, she has a second home in AZ that he gave her, and he's offering to buy her a new car and she's pouting 'cause he gave her a limit... I feel no sympathy for her lol

 

[TransHed]

So this would be driven during the winter, yes?

 

[Kbrown]

lol She doesn't work, she has a second home in AZ that he gave her, and he's offering to buy her a new car and she's pouting 'cause he gave her a limit... I feel no sympathy for her lol

lol, id tell her to :gtfo2:

yea, thats just bad...hmm as for a car...

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...kId=20228&rpp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national

or you could always by that bus KJ was after

 

[EmersonHart13]

MazdaSpeed 3

 

[Kbrown]

i was just lookin around and saw a couple SRT8 Cherokees around that price too....ive always been a fan of those.

 

[moviebuff]

So this would be driven during the winter, yes?

yes, sir

 

[moviebuff]

MazdaSpeed 3

hmmmm :drool:

 

[skeezer]

zoom zOom

 

[TransHed]

Id actually suggest an 06/07 WRX. AWD, turbo, not horrible gas mileage. Good for an all year long car.

 

[DanJ]

If you like Mustangs...

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...2Nm=miles&rpp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national

It has additional safety features installed too!

 

[TransHed]

Could look into an 03/04 Mach 1 also. Good cars.

Im trying really hard not to say "get an LS1 Trans Am!" but... they are bad ass cars lol

 

[Kbrown]

If you like Mustangs...

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...2Nm=miles&rpp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national

It has additional safety features installed too!

nice looking car...all good minus that part about driving in the winter lol...

 

[moviebuff]

Id actually suggest an 06/07 WRX. AWD, turbo, not horrible gas mileage. Good for an all year long car.

I think I might be the only one on this forum that is not a fan of the hood scoop

 

[skeezer]

wrxs are gay

 

[DanJ]

Are you going to :squirts: all over them?

 

[TransHed]

I think I might be the only one on this forum that is not a fan of the hood scoop

wrxs are gay

nope.. see ^^^ lol

Im actually not a huge fan of the scoop either to be honest.

 

[02BlueGT]

What about a 07+ Mini cooper S.... fun, reliable, quick, usually in the 17.9 - 21K range

 

[02BlueGT]

But I also 2x the mazdaspeed 3 those are nice

 

[moviebuff]

What about a 07+ Mini cooper S.... fun, reliable, quick, usually in the 17.9 - 21K range

i no likey the mini coopers... but yea that mazda speed has got me thinkin....

i'm also checking out a 2005 mazda rx-8.... any thoughts?

mmm i just like the way that looks ... prolly not great for winter