gOOters August 11, 2004 Share gOOters Member August 11, 2004 Okay, for my next car, I will be going alot cheaper than my Z so that I can go buy a nice house. I will only be driving my vehicle for a couple of years probably. Requirements: 1) Has to be trouble free for 2.5 years (want less than 30K miles on it) 2) Has to be fun 3) Has to be < $20k Currently, I am considering an '03 Civic Si (like the gas mileage) I am also considering (and currently leaning towards) a 2004 Dodge Ram SLT with the 20" rims and the 5.9 Hemi, found one with 10K miles on it. What do you guys suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwEEziL August 11, 2004 Share dwEEziL Member August 11, 2004 Hemi baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter August 11, 2004 Share Magruter Member August 11, 2004 Mini cooper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters August 11, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 11, 2004 Mini cooper? Thanks for the thought Mag, they are cool. Dont think that would suit me though. NEXT!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver-Bullet August 11, 2004 Share Silver-Bullet Member August 11, 2004 I read somewhere your saving up for a house? Than i wouldnt suggest a truck. Mucho gas=mucho price=less money in the pocket. My mom's van takes like 35 bucks to fill it up all the way when its close to empty. And trucks take alot more. Get the civic, or something with good gas milage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters August 11, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 11, 2004 I read somewhere your saving up for a house? Than i wouldnt suggest a truck. Mucho gas=mucho price=less money in the pocket. My mom's van takes like 35 bucks to fill it up all the way when its close to empty. And trucks take alot more. Get the civic, or something with good gas milage. Good points, but my drive to work isnt too bad, and I can borrow the wife's car when I have to drive to school (2 days a week starting in a year). I am tempted by the Civic's practicality, but dont know if I could stand to have such a small car. They are really cool on the inside though. Also, Im thinking that with a house, a truck might be a really handy thing to have for my weekend projects, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter August 11, 2004 Share Magruter Member August 11, 2004 Civic's have great resale value.... and they last forever, cheap to fix since there are so many of them out there. how about a VW? I have a golf and love the dang thing. Great resale, good gas milage, reliable even after 50,000 miles. Trucks are fun though, If you drive it for only two years, trucks have bad resale value, could possible lose money on a trade in. Just a thought, the new Altima, i like how those look, plus you can get a fully loaded model for <20,000 I think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 August 11, 2004 Share bullet-401 Member August 11, 2004 Toyota Celica!!!!111one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playaa August 11, 2004 Share Playaa Member August 11, 2004 well goot...are you going for cool factor? honestly I will ALWAYS think of Oldsmobile as some of the most reliable cars ever made...my first one hit nearly 300k miles with very few problems (relatively) and I'm hoping this one lasts as long. I would go with the Civic as well though...or maybe step up a bit to the Accord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters August 11, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 11, 2004 Yeah, I am toying with the idea of an Accord V6 coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepNutz August 11, 2004 Share SheepNutz Member August 11, 2004 I think the Si is a great blend of sporty handling, not-too-slow engine, and great gas mileage. I'd go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 August 11, 2004 Share bullet-401 Member August 11, 2004 My 93' Toyota Camry hit 222900 miles today and is still going strong. woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters August 11, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 11, 2004 I think the Si is a great blend of sporty handling, not-too-slow engine, and great gas mileage. I'd go for it! 3) Has to be < $20k Thats pretty cool bullet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 August 11, 2004 Share bullet-401 Member August 11, 2004 You want my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General J August 11, 2004 Share General J Member August 11, 2004 If you are looking for gas mileage, that eliminates the truck. Especially the truck you listed. My little 4.0L V6 Ranger takes about $32 to fill up the 20 gallon tank. Remember that a truck is unlike a car in the fact that it has the box factor. Take a fan, a wedge and a box. Hold the wedge up to the fan. Feel much resistance? Now, take the box and hold it up to the fan. Feel the difference now? You catch every gust of wind in a high riding, boxy vehicle. For under $20k- For gas mileage in town and on highway I would go with a celica, mazdaspeed protege, protege5, civic (si if you want the extra ponies.), or 03 focus (again, svt if you want) all manuals of course. If gas mileage matters, but you still want the power and room go for an Accord V-6. Just straight power, go with a v-6 Tiburon GT with a 6-speed. Or here's an option I bet you hadn't considered... A Hyundai XG350. A buddy of mine, who drives an 02 Cobra, loves to steal his dad's XG. Has one of the smoothest, nicest, quietest rides I have ever experienced. Plenty of power, room, and comfort. His dad drives a ton for business, so the warranty Hyundai offers is excellent. My sister recently purchased a Sonata, and for the price, it is a nice car as well. Just a few suggestions. Good Luck Goot! I still can't believe you are getting rid of your Z... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepNutz August 12, 2004 Share SheepNutz Member August 12, 2004 From Honda's Si website: "Starting at $19,070" That's under 20k, go for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters August 12, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 12, 2004 heh, good call on the XG J! Not for me, but a VERY interestingvehicle and probably the nicest ride for the dollar that you could get...period. Bad news, I drove the Hemi tonight. A short bed, regular cab HEMI. 345HP!! It was niiice Really smooth ride and comfy too. As a reg cab, I was VERY impressed with the cargo space behind the seats and the comfort of the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magruter August 12, 2004 Share Magruter Member August 12, 2004 Well then get that... ...Support terrorism!!!! I don't really mean that. My next car will hopefully be a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gOOters August 12, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 12, 2004 OKay here is a dumb thought. This car REALLY does not suit me, but a Dodge SRT - 4 would be just as fast as my Z (sadly) and still cheap and good gas mileage (if I am not constantly hammering it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General J August 12, 2004 Share General J Member August 12, 2004 Ah, screw it. IT'S A NEON!!! With that being said, it is one BAD donkey NEON! Test drive it like you would normally drive it for the first half or so, Then just drive the crap out of it to see how it opens up the last half. Then promptly find another one to buy if you like it! Whoever said you had to buy the one you test drove? What about something like an 01 or 02 BMW 3-series goot? If you can find a freakin manual... just searched autotrader, any distance, no price limit. Only modifier was a manual... nothing.. What the hell is wrong with this country?? People are lazy and don't know how to drive their cars anymore.. OH wait, yes they do... slide shifter into gear.. press gas... wow I am "driving" my car... yipee.. Kinda like the donkey burrow that didn't know how to turn yesterday and almost ran head on to my bike, in my lane, making a left hand turn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playaa August 12, 2004 Share Playaa Member August 12, 2004 yeah, see I hate the SRT4...just because it's such a NOT cool car....that's a cool car.... but I'd say for your price and the fact that you're a family man now....get one and then proceed to show up the teenagers who think it's not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 August 12, 2004 Share bullet-401 Member August 12, 2004 Get an SUV BTW I HATE SUVs and TRUCKs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters August 12, 2004 Author Share gOOters Member August 12, 2004 Prolly get the wife a 4Runner in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet-401 August 12, 2004 Share bullet-401 Member August 12, 2004 My mom wants to get a highlander next since me and my sister will be out of the house soon. They hate us. Once we get that we will now have 4 toyotas Corolla Camry Camry Solara Ford Windstar swaped for a Highlander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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