The most important factor when choosing a car

[m54daboll]

Just wanted to have a discussion on what you all think is the most important factor you take into account when choosing to buy a new car. I just recently got my newest car (1 month ago) and being back in the market for a car made me think about all the different things people consider when buying a car: Price, fuel economy, performance, options, financing rates, brand value, etc. Personally, I have three big things that I look for when buying a new car (or a new to me car):

-Fun to drive--for me this means the car likes curves. I don`t have to be fast in a straight line, but you can bet your butt she`ll be fast in the corners
-Manual transmission--Yes, DC automatic transmissions are faster on the track and give better lap times, but there`s just something about being connected to the car and driving a MT
-Parts available for the car--I don`t keep my cars stock for very long, so this is an important consideration for me when choosing a new car

For context, I am an immature 21 year old kid who`s nuts about cars. So when choosing a new car or new project car I don`t really have practicality or fuel economy or safety in the top of my mind. I`m curious to see what you all think is the most important factor when choosing a new car (or new to you car). What factor made you say "Yup, this is the one". Could be anything! Share away!

[wannafbody]

Engine, color, price

[Bill D]

Style,color, price

[m54daboll]

Style,color, price

Interesting, so in theory you would not buy a car simply because of the color that you see on the lot?

[someidiot]

Interesting, so in theory you would not buy a car simply because of the color that you see on the lot?

I absolutely won`t buy a color I don`t want. I might have a couple colors in mind, though, and would be willing to move from my first choice to my second if it has the features I want or it`s at a better price.

Hard to say really what factors I look for. For my last car it was overall size (I needed a 3-row SUV), then cost, features, reliability, color.

[Bill D]

Interesting, so in theory you would not buy a car simply because of the color that you see on the lot?

I would order the color I want if it’s not on the lot

[Accumulator]

Primary criteria are:
-Right tool for the job (which includes driving characteristics)
-Appeal (build-quality, styling)
-Easy for me to live with (ease of Detailing, competent service)
-Lack of undefeatable "safety features", connectivity, and tracking of location/use
-Within (cash) budget to buy and maintain

I would order the color I want if it’s not on the lot

If I were buying a new car, I`d order it anyhow if only to ensure that nobody [messes] with it before delivery. And I would continue to refuse vehicles that somehow show up with unacceptable-to-me issues.

I wouldn`t buy any vehicle that had any characteristics that genuinely displeased me and I set the Displeasure Bar quite low, wouldn`t own most vehicles if they were given to me, including lots of `em that others love/lust after.

[rlmccarty2000]

Primary criteria are:
-Right tool for the job (which includes driving characteristics)
-Appeal (build-quality, styling)
-Easy for me to live with (ease of Detailing, competent service)
-Lack of undefeatable "safety features", connectivity, and tracking of location/use
-Within (cash) budget to buy and maintain


If I were buying a new car, I`d order it anyhow if only to ensure that nobody [messes] with it before delivery. And I would continue to refuse vehicles that somehow show up with unacceptable-to-me issues.

I wouldn`t buy any vehicle that had any characteristics that genuinely displeased me and I set the Displeasure Bar quite low, wouldn`t own most vehicles if they were given to me, including lots of `em that others love/lust after.

Buying a car that has sat on the lot is a crap shoot. I took my BMW in for service and the “detailer” took us to the mall. We struck up a conversation after seeing a car covered in bird crap. He said very casually that they routinely WET SAND new vehicles with etching from bird crap. The blood drained from my face. I said nothing.

[rlmccarty2000]

Driving fun, style, cost to own

[m54daboll]

Driving fun, style, cost to own

Cost to own is a good one, forgot about that!

[Coatings=crack]

Just wanted to have a discussion on what you all think is the most important factor you take into account when choosing to buy a new car. I just recently got my newest car (1 month ago) and being back in the market for a car made me think about all the different things people consider when buying a car: Price, fuel economy, performance, options, financing rates, brand value, etc. Personally, I have three big things that I look for when buying a new car (or a new to me car):

-Fun to drive--for me this means the car likes curves. I don`t have to be fast in a straight line, but you can bet your butt she`ll be fast in the corners
-Manual transmission--Yes, DC automatic transmissions are faster on the track and give better lap times, but there`s just something about being connected to the car and driving a MT
-Parts available for the car--I don`t keep my cars stock for very long, so this is an important consideration for me when choosing a new car

For context, I am an immature 21 year old kid who`s nuts about cars. So when choosing a new car or new project car I don`t really have practicality or fuel economy or safety in the top of my mind. I`m curious to see what you all think is the most important factor when choosing a new car (or new to you car). What factor made you say "Yup, this is the one". Could be anything! Share away!

What you get? Pics?


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[m54daboll]

What you get? Pics?


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I got a 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R Spec. Came with some free rotary holograms all over it and I can`t correct it yet since I`m at school. Here are some pics after I applied some Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant to it:

[Coatings=crack]

I got a 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R Spec. Came with some free rotary holograms all over it and I can`t correct it yet since I`m at school. Here are some pics after I applied some Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant to it:

She’s pretty any mods planned?


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[m54daboll]

She’s pretty any mods planned?


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Yes! First is gatta be an exhaust. You have good intake/ turbo noise but the exhaust is way too quiet. Then, I`ll do some suspension work. It handles incredibly well, but want some lowering springs and stiffer and thicker sway bars. Not doing coilovers or anything, because it is my daily driver and I still want it to be comfortable. The car comes from the factory pretty stiff as is. I also want to do a tune to 93 octane. It`s a very small displacement and high compression engine, so tuning to 93 should help get a tiny bit more power. Think that`s it for now. Wheels and tires are good as they are (car comes with Michelin PS4s!)

[Coatings=crack]

Yes! First is gatta be an exhaust. You have good intake/ turbo noise but the exhaust is way too quiet. Then, I`ll do some suspension work. It handles incredibly well, but want some lowering springs and stiffer and thicker sway bars. Not doing coilovers or anything, because it is my daily driver and I still want it to be comfortable. The car comes from the factory pretty stiff as is. I also want to do a tune to 93 octane. It`s a very small displacement and high compression engine, so tuning to 93 should help get a tiny bit more power. Think that`s it for now. Wheels and tires are good as they are (car comes with Michelin PS4s!)

Add a cold air intake to your list. That couple with your exhaust will do wonders for your turbo. Make sure to tune after all Mods or get a programmable tuner to change as you add. Your plans sound awesome! Only thing I would add personally is wheels and tires. Complete changes look. Although those are nice looking wheels... would be the same as many other velosters around. A good hack and way to get away cheap will still looking stock is to look for stock rims off other hundai/genesis that people are selling because they got new aftermarket. Usually have good tires and now you’ll have winter/summer set up. Does an awesome job changing appearance while still looking aggressively stock.


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