I would suggest the MP3 over the Sentra SE-R since I value having a usable backseat. But they're pretty tied up IMHO as well 
But you wouldn't be sitting in the rear seat...
Shouldn't there be a *wink* *wink* in there? Ever seen the Simpsons episode implied by this phrase?
Shouldn't there be a *wink* *wink* in there?
Ever seen the Simpsons episode implied by this phrase?
BigSmooth
Lifer
- Aug 18, 2000
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<< Ever seen the Simpsons episode implied by this phrase? >>
Probably, but which one is it? All I can think of is Simpson/Homer Simpson/he's the greatest guy in his-tor-y/From the/town of Springfield/he's about to hit a chestnut tree... AAAAAH! ...can't get that out of my head!
I'm not sure exactly. He's talking about a car he owned in high school and he says something along the lines of "That car drove great, but the best times I had were in the back seat" then it pans back to a flashback of him at a drive in movie sitting alone in the back seat with a bunch of food
Hmmm...I don't know what to do. I've waded through a few dozen reviews in the past days...Does everyone else have this problem when they're buying their first car?
Select the cars you want to try, and the ones you really want, I suggest you check it out and try it at the dealership. Just don't go in there and be like you wanna buy a car, but you don't, so like be sure what cars your aiming for.
We just give suggestions, you have to decide what you want, since your likes are different and you'll definitely feel the differences between the cars.
We just give suggestions, you have to decide what you want, since your likes are different and you'll definitely feel the differences between the cars.
RossMAN
Grand Nagus
- Feb 24, 2000
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I would make a list of all the cars you are seriously considering, create a checklist showing all the features, specs and prices. Then test drove every single vehicle. You can dream all you want but until you get behind the wheel so much can change about your perception of the car.
So far what are the final contenders and what do you like about each car?
So far what are the final contenders and what do you like about each car?
carpoint has a feature that compares cars, i think it's pretty nice.
BTW, the WRX is kinda cramped and small, if your tall, you'll have to see if you can fit. I have no problem fitting in the car, but you might. Since I own a 2002 2.5RS and I've gotton a ride in the WRX, i'll give you the run down of pros and cons, and don't forget the #1 rule, "Get the best or regret!"
pros: really nice seats, so comfy
wrx-turbo beats u up, real cool stuff
metal pedels and momo steering wheel on wrx
nice space in trunk
one of the few that will own one, I expect a lot of people to buy the wagon (wrx or 2.5ts, outback) so the sedan will be kinda rare
as i have been told, stuff under the hood is easy to access because of the design of the engine
6 cd-changer
fun to drive (opinion)
2.5RS uses regular gas
decent alloy wheels
cons: gear box is sloppy
quality of car is not 100%, but near it, some stuff seems fragile, well you'd have to see it to know what I mean, but I bet all cars are similar
no sunroof
tight back seats, not so bad if you don't need to push back the front seats so far
floor mats they give you, really sux
I hear the paint job isn't that great either, but it's still decent.
WRX uses premium gas
crappy tires
BTW, the WRX is kinda cramped and small, if your tall, you'll have to see if you can fit. I have no problem fitting in the car, but you might. Since I own a 2002 2.5RS and I've gotton a ride in the WRX, i'll give you the run down of pros and cons, and don't forget the #1 rule, "Get the best or regret!"
pros: really nice seats, so comfy
wrx-turbo beats u up
, real cool stuffmetal pedels and momo steering wheel on wrx
nice space in trunk
one of the few that will own one, I expect a lot of people to buy the wagon (wrx or 2.5ts, outback) so the sedan will be kinda rare
as i have been told, stuff under the hood is easy to access because of the design of the engine
6 cd-changer
fun to drive (opinion)
2.5RS uses regular gas
decent alloy wheels
cons: gear box is sloppy
quality of car is not 100%, but near it, some stuff seems fragile, well you'd have to see it to know what I mean, but I bet all cars are similar
no sunroof
tight back seats, not so bad if you don't need to push back the front seats so far
floor mats they give you, really sux
I hear the paint job isn't that great either, but it's still decent.
WRX uses premium gas
crappy tires
I haven't had problems fitting in cars at 5'6"...one of the few benefits of being short. When I get back to California, I'm definitely going for a testdrive
b0mbrman:
No, not everyone has these problems selecting a new car. A lot of people impulse-buy based on looks, or R&T's comparison chart, or something similar. A lot of people let their company, their friends, or their SO make the choice. Some people are always looking, so they have a good idea of what they seek, before they actually start shopping.
You want new, you want sporty but conservative, but also something your parents wouldn't be seen in (unless it's the passenger seat), right?
You can use the comparison charts to eliminate a lot of vehicles, but you really can't tell anything about a car until you've driven it. Every new car smells/feels good and drives nicely. All you can really tell about a new car drive is how good the visibility is, and how well the interior ergonomics suit you. You can eliminate some cars based upon just this information, but not all.
Suggestion for the cars still on your list after your visits to the dealers: get a "rental rider" for your current insurance (mine was $19.95/yr {YMMV} and covers any damage or other issue with regards to a rental car, including "down time" while the rental is being repaired {no cc "insurance" or comprehensive covers this!}...You have to ask your agent for it, and not all insurance companies have it available, but most do); then make a list of your top 12 remaining prospects. If you have friends who own cars on your list, see if they'll let you borrow them for a day, otherwise go to your friendly neighborhood Rent a Wreck and rent 1-2yo models of your top 12 (or as close as you can get to them). You will get much more valid input from living with the car for a day, then you will from any test drive!
See what the car is like after the new car smell has worn off and it has been beaten up by potholes and curbs. Park it under a hose and see if the sunroof or convertible top leaks (or the doors or windows), drive the he!! out of it and see if it handles like you want. Go for a road trip and see if the seat gets uncomfortable, if the controls are intuitive (and to your liking), if you get a reaction from passers-by, etc. Take it down a bumpy road and see if it rattles, or if the suspension and steering have minds of their own. Play with every thing that moves (knobs, switches, seats, etc.), and see if they deteriorate with age, throw a couple friends in the back seat, see if they fit...remember, to you, this is a two year prospect, but your family is going to be looking at, and riding in it for much longer.
For a ~$200 "research" investment (not much, compared to what you're going to spend), you'll gain an incredible insight into which cars you'd really like, and you'll know which you'd really rather not drive again. Most of all, be patient because you are spending a lot of money on something you'll have to live with for a while...
No, not everyone has these problems selecting a new car. A lot of people impulse-buy based on looks, or R&T's comparison chart, or something similar. A lot of people let their company, their friends, or their SO make the choice. Some people are always looking, so they have a good idea of what they seek, before they actually start shopping.
You want new, you want sporty but conservative, but also something your parents wouldn't be seen in (unless it's the passenger seat), right?
You can use the comparison charts to eliminate a lot of vehicles, but you really can't tell anything about a car until you've driven it. Every new car smells/feels good and drives nicely. All you can really tell about a new car drive is how good the visibility is, and how well the interior ergonomics suit you. You can eliminate some cars based upon just this information, but not all.
Suggestion for the cars still on your list after your visits to the dealers: get a "rental rider" for your current insurance (mine was $19.95/yr {YMMV} and covers any damage or other issue with regards to a rental car, including "down time" while the rental is being repaired {no cc "insurance" or comprehensive covers this!}...You have to ask your agent for it, and not all insurance companies have it available, but most do); then make a list of your top 12 remaining prospects. If you have friends who own cars on your list, see if they'll let you borrow them for a day, otherwise go to your friendly neighborhood Rent a Wreck and rent 1-2yo models of your top 12 (or as close as you can get to them). You will get much more valid input from living with the car for a day, then you will from any test drive!
See what the car is like after the new car smell has worn off and it has been beaten up by potholes and curbs. Park it under a hose and see if the sunroof or convertible top leaks (or the doors or windows), drive the he!! out of it and see if it handles like you want. Go for a road trip and see if the seat gets uncomfortable, if the controls are intuitive (and to your liking), if you get a reaction from passers-by, etc. Take it down a bumpy road and see if it rattles, or if the suspension and steering have minds of their own. Play with every thing that moves (knobs, switches, seats, etc.), and see if they deteriorate with age, throw a couple friends in the back seat, see if they fit...remember, to you, this is a two year prospect, but your family is going to be looking at, and riding in it for much longer.
For a ~$200 "research" investment (not much, compared to what you're going to spend), you'll gain an incredible insight into which cars you'd really like, and you'll know which you'd really rather not drive again. Most of all, be patient because you are spending a lot of money on something you'll have to live with for a while...
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