New car

tensors22288 · 10-17-05, 04:02

hey guys im 17 and im turning 18 in february. since i've been doing well in school my parents agreed to match whatever i pay for my car, ex if i put in 5k, they will put in 5k and i can get a 10k car. which leaves me with several options. i have a total of 12k in the bank and 3k in my current car (97 pathfinder) which i plan to sell for 5-6k. now i've been looking at used cars and i really like the 3000GT, lancer evo and tegs. now my parents dont support me buying a car thats not "safe". in your opinions which cars, that have that sporty look that is seen in the 3 cars i mentioned, are relatively safe and in the price range of 8k-15k used?

Neothin · 10-17-05, 04:39

a used 2003-2004 srt-4 is in that price range. And as for their safety, though the car was never crash tested (instead used the ratings of the regular neon) mine held up really well when I wrecked it. I ended up rolling the car over 4 times and I ended up with a cut on my head (and black eyes from the airbags, but that'll happen in any car), that's it.

tailwind · 10-17-05, 04:49

You could pick up an extremely nice F-body (Camaro or Firebird) with those funds.

Insurance would be insane for a 17 year old, though. That won't change with any sporty car, unfortunately. Make sure you have enough left over to cover that.

A-spec119 · 10-17-05, 05:42

.....EVO!!! Insurance will kill you though. Look into an '06 RSX. I have an 04 and LOVE it...for more info check out www.clubrsx.com

holland_patrick · 10-17-05, 05:45

Get a BAJA

G35stilez · 10-17-05, 06:13

Look at the new Subaru Legacy GT.

Its a more restrictive STi engine that puts out 250hp. It gets to 60 in a touch over 5 seconds and runs a high 13 1/4 mile. With a couple simple mods, you are deep in the 13s and under 5 to 60. With all of this, its also AWD, stealthy (nobody knows its potential, well almost nobody), and all in all looks great.

tensors22288 · 10-17-05, 06:15

well insurance ALMOST already killed me with my pathy. got pulled over doing 50 in a 25 (4 points) but i did a little sob story and got it down to 39 in a 25 which is 2 points. unfortunatly if insurance found out i got 2 points (im not allowed ANY on restricted liscense), my insurance would double so i had to pay freaking 440 bucks to pay off the points in court

so yea insurance sucks for a 17 yrs old, especially in jersey.

i didnt even think about the srt 4. that things pretty quick isnt it? as in below 6sec 0-60? see i want a car that i can still afford to mod out abit. tint, wheels, intake and exhaust to start.

only thing i have against camaro is that i see soo many on the road. and i love the rsx but i cant afford an 06. im hoping to spend about 6k-8k out my account and it will add up to a 12k-16k car.

thanx for all the comments, keep them coming, i need all the advice i can get

2000firebird · 10-17-05, 06:16

depends if u like nice or rice.

based on what u like i can probably tell u wont agree with me. but I can't wait til i save up that much cuz im getting an 02 ws6 trans-am 350 crank hp, = low 13's... 11's with boltons.

tensors22288 · 10-17-05, 06:16

hmm ill check out the legacy. did they just start making it this yr?

tensors22288 · 10-17-05, 06:23

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Originally Posted by 2000firebird

depends if u like nice or rice.

based on what u like i can probably tell u wont agree with me. but I can't wait til i save up that much cuz im getting an 02 ws6 trans-am 350 crank hp, = low 13's... 11's with boltons.

if that ride in the pic is a firebird, i've always liked those cars. im really up for anything and id deff consider a firebird or camaro, im just having trouble finding one that fits everything i need

2000firebird · 10-17-05, 06:26

yeah that would be a firebird trans-am (v8).. (firebird is the slow v6)
u have to shop around a little bit but they can be had for 15k. most people try to get 20k but they were around 32k-35k brand new.

Pontman43 · 10-17-05, 06:59

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Originally Posted by 2000firebird

yeah that would be a firebird trans-am (v8).. (firebird is the slow v6)
u have to shop around a little bit but they can be had for 15k. most people try to get 20k but they were around 32k-35k brand new.

Shoot, with gas prices now you can get one even cheaper, like $12K for a 99-02 with low (under 50K) miles. And BTW they get good gas mileage, like 20 town and 26 highway (not 100% sure about those #s), have good size trunks and are relaible, oh ya and very easy to make fast. And of course they look bad a$$!