Car shoppers: what you wanted vs what you settled for.

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Fenixgoon

Fenixgoon

Lifer
Jun 30, 2003
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wanted: RWD coupe with good handling

got: genesis coupe. i'm happy.

should have also considered: subaru WRX, used G35/350z, used GTO (damn hard to find in my area)
 
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WackyDan

Diamond Member
Jan 26, 2004
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CZroe said:
Wanted: New 2011 Ford Fiesta 5-door (hatchback) 5-speed manual with Sync for about $15,500.
Getting: New 2011 Toyota Corolla 5-speed manual for $13,506.

$15,500 probably was a little unrealistic for the Fiesta, which probably would have been $16-17K, so let me ask: Most things equal beyond a style/brand preference, is it silly to give up on the car you really wanted over a few thou' or is that more than enough reason for most to jump ship?
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Depends on how long you keep your vehicles. If you buy new and keep them ten years or more then getting the newer platform of the Ford (I think is newer than the Corolla) might be the best way to go.

If you are new every few or five, then the value of the Toyota is probably the better choice. I've driven a lot of the late model Corolla via my rentals at hertz and found them to be pretty nice cars for the most part. -given the budget/cost.

You can always work another Ford Dealer over or go back to the current dealer and explain the price difference between the two and that you are torn between the value of the Toyota and explain that if they can make the gap closer by $500, you'll buy on the spot. It is what I just did in buying my new truck... and they went for it. You do however have to be prepared to walk away to the toyota if you don't get your way and know that you gave it your best try.
 
herm0016

herm0016

Diamond Member
Feb 26, 2005
8,443
1,070
126
wanted: steel blue z-71 all terrain 1500 gmc sierra

got: silver birch z-71 all terrain 1500 gmc sierra
 
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cyclistca

Platinum Member
Dec 5, 2000
2,885
11
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Want:

A small body on frame SUV with a manual transmission and a nice interior.

Bought:

Nothing because what I want does not exist
 
WhoBeDaPlaya

WhoBeDaPlaya

Diamond Member
Sep 15, 2000
7,413
401
126
Wanted : RWD 4-door sedan
Got : Loaded 06 Lincoln LS THX/Navi/HID

Very happy with the ride :)
Another nice thing is that it's not nearly as common as other lux cars.
 
dbk

dbk

Lifer
Apr 23, 2004
17,685
10
81
wanted an 07 civic ex taffeta white coupe..
got an 07 honda fit sport taffeta white

this was right after graduation.. i was poor.. now i want a TL or G37
 
NutBucket

NutBucket

Lifer
Aug 30, 2000
27,045
558
126
Current car

Wanted: White Pearl CR-Z EX 6MT
Bought: White Pearl CR-Z EX 6MT

Previously,

Wanted: Regal Blue Pearl Legacy GT Limited 5MT sedan
Bought: Satin White Pearly Legacy GT base 5MT sedan

What can I say, my now wife was right on both counts. The cloth seats were better than leather and white looked much better than dark blue. I still miss having that sunroof though.
 
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JackBurton

Lifer
Jul 18, 2000
15,993
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alkemyst said:
If you were paying cash for a $3x,000 car, and wanted the GT500...you should have done the Boss 302 for $7k more.
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Although the 302 falls right between a GT and GT500 price wise, it's really a different car that serves a different purpose. If you are a track guy, yes, the 302 is a great option. If you are not, I wouldn't even consider it. For me, it is either GT or GT500, and quite honestly, they need to integrate a backup cam in the GT500. I love that thing. And like calvie said, you'll also miss out on other Premium options when you go the 302 route. Not something I'd want to give up. IMO, the extra $7K would be better spent, dropping the GT an inch and installing the 624HP supercharger. :)
 
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homercles337

Diamond Member
Dec 29, 2004
6,340
3
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Wanted: an AWD, manual, hatchback, two-door.
There are about a half-dozen choices in Europe, only one available here, Golf R.
 
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chin311

Diamond Member
Feb 27, 2003
4,306
3
81
wanted: s2000
got: altima se-r

couldn't bring myself to make an s2k a daily driver so settled with something cheap on insurance, plenty of power, still 6 speed funs...

i still search for s2000s though LOL
 
jlarsson

jlarsson

Golden Member
Jul 31, 2001
1,050
0
76
Wanted: 2007 Mazdaspeed3
Bought: 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT

The ended up getting the speed6 for the same price as the sticker price of the speed3.
 
MagickMan

MagickMan

Diamond Member
Aug 11, 2008
7,460
3
76
I don't settle, I save until I can get what I want. I'd hate to walk into the garage every day and think, "I wish I'd waited and gotten what I really want".
 
exdeath

exdeath

Lifer
Jan 29, 2004
13,679
10
81
Wanted: Indisputable power; to be damn near invincible at stoplights and merges after putting up with nonstop unsolicited pissing contests against my slow Camry for several years. The exact opposite of what I already had.

Got: Kenne Bell '03 Cobra
 
senseamp

senseamp

Lifer
Feb 5, 2006
35,787
6,197
126
Wanted something practical,fun to drive, and cheap to own. Got a Mazda3 :)
Next car I want something with AWD for ski trips.
 
amish

amish

Diamond Member
Aug 20, 2004
4,295
6
81
1st Car:
wanted: 2005 honda accord
purchased: 2005 honda accord LX.
regret: should have purchased the EX

2nd car:
wanted: 2006 honda civic EX
purchased: 2006 honda civic EX
regret: autotragic thanks to the wife not wanting a manual. she drove it <10 times.

3rd car:
wanted: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Limited with a Hemi.
purchased: 2007 JGC, limited hemi.
regret: none! best car i've ever owned.

4th car:
want: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, Kona Blue
purchased: not yet. resisting urge to go to the dealership to test drive it.
regret: i'd probably regret purchasing it because it would be mostly financed and we currently carpool together so it wouldn't get driven.
 
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