friend trying to decide on car

[Corporate Thug]

a friend of mine is getting a car for grad present from parents. he doesnt know muich about cars but asked all his buddies for opinions. his parents are giving him 30K (he can squeeze another 5k out of them if need be)

he is open to recommendations. he is looking for a sports car or atleast a sporty car

i recommended the 3.2TL to him, some others suggested the evo

any other recommendations (BTW, he doesnt want a G35 as he doesnt perfer the look)

 

[Rent]

Have to be new?

 

[boyRacer]

Obligatory lucky spoiled bastard post

Obligatory whine about how parents didn't buy me a car post

Obligatory get a civic and save the money post

Obligatory get a G35 post even though the OP said no G35s post

 

[CrackRabbit]

Originally posted by: bR
Obligatory lucky spoiled bastard post

Obligatory whine about how parents didn't buy me a car post

Obligatory get a civic and save the money post

Obligatory get a G35 post even though the OP said no G35s post

Took care of everything didnt you?

Tell him to get a 300c Hemi is good.

 

[yhelothar]

get the evo!!
that thing is a FUN MACHINE!
3.2TL is a boring family car... your friend would have so much fun driving the evo.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Rent
Have to be new?

yes

 

[Tremulant]

Originally posted by: bR
Obligatory lucky spoiled bastard post

Obligatory whine about how parents didn't buy me a car post

Obligatory get a civic and save the money post

Obligatory get a G35 post even though the OP said no G35s post

Hm.. that about covers it.

He should just do some research and pick a car he likes. How about the 350z?

If I had $30k I'd buy a '97-98 Nissan 240SX, put a few grand into it and then put the rest of the money into savings.

 

[M16Grenadier]

Tell him to buy a used Duece and a half. He can mount some flak cannons on the back of it if he wants.

 

[mugs]

If he can't find a car he can be satisfied with for under $30k, he has a problem.

Subaru Legacy GT

 

[Rent]

I'd say get a TSX and let him have an illusion of sportyness

Oh, and a GTO fits very nicely into that budget. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Kishan]

used 5 series?

 

[MikeMike]

300C with a hemi.

although no one knows how resale value will fare. its a love it hate it design.

MIKE

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
used 5 series?

his parents want to buy new, dont ask

havent thought of the 300c, will definately run that by him. the GTO as well

 

[BurnItDwn]

a slightly used Vette or a GN (those things go for like 10 to 15K ... so he should pocket the rest)

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: bR
Obligatory lucky spoiled bastard post

Obligatory whine about how parents didn't buy me a car post

Obligatory get a civic and save the money post

Obligatory get a G35 post even though the OP said no G35s post

My parents wouldn't even pay for my college textbooks.


My roommate calls his dad and gets permission to put a 27" TV on the credit card.

I call my parents "Hey, books ran me about 400 dollars, do you think you could help me out a bit?"
them: "You still have a savings account, don't you? Get a couple jobs"
me: "but I have a job."
them: "More. More jobs."


edit: oh, and 2005 MustangGT.

 

[vi edit]

Whatever looks best wrapped around a telephone pole or crumpled in a mangled mess when he does something stupid.

 

[virtueixi]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
300C with a hemi.

although no one knows how resale value will fare. its a love it hate it design.

MIKE

300C would cost well over 30k.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Let me be the first...Subaru WRX-STi.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
300C with a hemi.

although no one knows how resale value will fare. its a love it hate it design.

MIKE

How is the resale on the PT Cruiser? I would imagine the 300C would depreciate similarly.

 

[Kishan]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Let me be the first...Subaru WRX-STi.

unless they have the cash for that young man's insurance. Male under 21 on a wrx sti? bwahahah

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: LordMorpheus

Originally posted by: bR
Obligatory lucky spoiled bastard post

Obligatory whine about how parents didn't buy me a car post

Obligatory get a civic and save the money post

Obligatory get a G35 post even though the OP said no G35s post

My parents wouldn't even pay for my college textbooks.


My roommate calls his dad and gets permission to put a 27" TV on the credit card.

I call my parents "Hey, books ran me about 400 dollars, do you think you could help me out a bit?"
them: "You still have a savings account, don't you? Get a couple jobs"
me: "but I have a job."
them: "More. More jobs."


edit: oh, and 2005 MustangGT.

 

[BatmanNate]

Parents buying a sports car probably isn't a good idea, since to truly respect and appreciate the car you need to work for it, and not appreciating or respecting a sports car will most likely end up with him in the meat wagon.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Whatever looks best wrapped around a telephone pole or crumpled in a mangled mess when he does something stupid.

:thumbsup:

He should buy an old POS, learn to drive and shift - then get a new car.

- M4H

 

[Hankerton]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Whatever looks best wrapped around a telephone pole or crumpled in a mangled mess when he does something stupid.

I seriously hope that happens. Spoiled rich b!tch.

 

[JDub02]

GTO, 3 series BMW, Subie Legacy GT, 2005 Mustang GT, Ferd Lightning