YACT: What car should I get with a $30k budget?

TheBDB

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I'm thinking of buying a new car, but there isn't one that really grabs my attention. Any thoughts on a good new car for under 30k? BTW, I'm a 22 yr old single guy, and I don't like trucks.
 

boyRacer

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obligatory g35 post.

obligatory buy a civic and save the rest post.

obligatory save your money post.
 

Descartes

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Mazda RX8, Mazda 6, Nissan 350Z. Those would be my choices for ~$30k if you're not willing to go slightly used.
 

MustISO

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Do you own a house? Plan on getting one or getting married? I'd think more of the future and get a good, reliable car.
 

iamme

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buy a $15K car.

then use the rest to build a robot.

a girl robot.

hehehehehehehe.
 

TheBDB

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Originally posted by: MustISO
Do you own a house? Plan on getting one or getting married? I'd think more of the future and get a good, reliable car.

I can't get married and buy a house until I get a girlfriend.....which is why I need to buy a new car. ;)
 

NTB

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Originally posted by: TheBDB
Originally posted by: MustISO
Do you own a house? Plan on getting one or getting married? I'd think more of the future and get a good, reliable car.

I can't get married and buy a house until I get a girlfriend.....which is why I need to buy a new car. ;)

lol :)

Well, shoot...since you don't like trucks, I can't really suggest anything more than what's been listed here. If I were in your situation, I'd be looking for a small SUV or pickup, myself.

Nate
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: bR
obligatory g35 post.

obligatory buy a civic and save the rest post.

obligatory save your money post.
LOL...

Buy some nice A-B transportation for ~15-20k and invest the rest.
 

Vic

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Originally posted by: bR
obligatory g35 post.

obligatory buy a civic and save the rest post.

obligatory save your money post.
obligatory STi post :)
 

TheBDB

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Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: bR
obligatory g35 post.

obligatory buy a civic and save the rest post.

obligatory save your money post.
obligatory STi post :)

I hate that car....though I do admit it has great performance.
 

StageLeft

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22, out of college? Get that debt racked up, it will serve you well when you want to have a kid and a house.
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: TheBDB
Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: bR
obligatory g35 post.

obligatory buy a civic and save the rest post.

obligatory save your money post.
obligatory STi post :)

I hate that car....though I do admit it has great performance.
Why, if I may ask? :)

Would you rather have an Evo? :Q

:p
 

TheBDB

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Originally posted by: Skoorb
22, out of college? Get that debt racked up, it will serve you well when you want to have a kid and a house.

Hehe my financial situation is different than most 22 yr old college grads. I could buy the car with cash and still have plenty leftover if I wanted. :Q
 

DrNoobie

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350Z...those things engines are like Supras...except made by Nissan. With lower compression and a nice turbo, they can handle ~800hp...plus they're sexy.
 

TheBDB

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: TheBDB
Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: bR
obligatory g35 post.

obligatory buy a civic and save the rest post.

obligatory save your money post.
obligatory STi post :)

I hate that car....though I do admit it has great performance.
Why, if I may ask? :)

Would you rather have an Evo? :Q

:p

I don't like the way it looks. What the hell is an Evo?? :confused: