Buying a car

[Lincoln]

So I need a car for college which starts tomo IMO. Looking for a car to buy this week. I was looking around at the used car lots and I found a Mazda rx8 2005-2009 for pretty cheap. My budget is 10-15k

Is this a good car tho? Not really looking for haulin a lot of shit around so I went the route of a smaller car. Fun to drive, like the suicide door and 6 speed manual.

Never bought a car before tho, checked the blue book value and it seemed fair.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol do you have money for fuel for that rx8?

rotary engines cost alot to maintained and fix.....

nice car but drinks alot of petrol...

[Fpoonsie]

Cool car. Shit gas mileage, though, so if there's any kinda commute to school and back for you (assuming you're still in the D/FW area), you're gonna be bent over regularly at the pump (no pun intended) each week.

[koriwhat]

rx7 was a hell of a lot better from what i hear.

[GLAAD Committee]

Candy apple red VW Beetle, then slap a nice ol' Coexist bumper sticker on it. :tu

[vato loco]

evo VIII

[CubanMustGo]

Check how much car insurance is gonna run you. Under 25 you're gonna have to pay out the nose, and if you're not paying cash you're gonna have to have comprehensive, collision, and liability insurance. Add to that the sports car premium - even if you have a clean record it's gonna cost you a fortune. If you have tickets or accidents on your rec, it'll be even worse.

[Lincoln]

tbh thats what i heard, and the college im going to is literally 5 min away. id still do a lot of city driving tho and maybe ill look for something more fuel efficient.

it was really nice though fwiw

[Lincoln]

im getting a quote right now, it is considered a 4 door car because of the back suicide doors so maybe that'll drop the price down. i do have one accident on my record though so im prob fucked

[Wild Cobra]

evo VIII
LOL...

Can you get a decent one of them for $15k?

[koriwhat]

i'd get the most fuel efficient & cheapest ride you can find that you can deal with for the next 5 yrs or so. not worth the trouble to get all fancy when you're just going to be going to school and working your ass off to get out of school.

[4>0rings]

You should get a v6 Mustang like eveyr college girl gets.

[koriwhat]

You should get a v6 Mustang like eveyr college girl gets.

or a lazyboy with a bed pan like fatasses similar to 4>0rings.

[Lincoln]

nah my bro got a 12 mustang v8, don't wanna jack his shit tbh

This car interest me but the mpg and premium fuel is a big problem so prob a no

Insurance would be high too, I'm only 17 with a wreck on my record lol

[DMC]

It's hard to pass up something sporty once you start thinking about it non-stop, however do some research on the cars you want and see what their major issues are. There are generally forums for each engine type (know the engine) where you will see the same few issues being discussed over and over.

Whatever you decide, have it looked at by a good auto mechanic before you buy. It would suck to be 15K into a used car only to have a blown head gasket a month later.

Since your limit is so high, consider a new Kia or something like that (warranty).

[TDMVPDPOY]

LOL...

Can you get a decent one of them for $15k?

one of the milfs on this site drives a evo10 :(

imo get an evo8 and above

rx8 is nice, you get chicks easy...then again whats its like to sit idle while the rotary engine continues to drink :(

[DPG21920]

Acura, Lexus & Honda. Stay in that zone IMHO.

[Lincoln]

Nigga engine uses premium too :(

[DPG21920]

If I were you I'd go with something like a 2007 Honda Accord. Nice cars, reliable and easy to maintain.

I know it's hard when you get fixated and excited, but cars are depreciating assets and terrible wastes of money. They are extremely useful obviously, but you have to be smart. Unless you have enough money not to care, you should buy practical and save money.

05-07 Acura TL
07+ Honda Accord or Civic

Even leasing is a great option if you can swing the monthly. The car will be under warranty and brand new. You can lease a new Jetta for $179 a month for 36 months with $2199 due at signing.

Buying a new Jetta is prob 17,800 after ttl as well.

[cheguevara]

lol buying asian toy cars. buy a real man's car:

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/features/7240732+w440/0710_03_z+2007_dodge_ram_bft+10_foot_box.jpg

[Lincoln]

Not much of a truck guy tbh, and it was actually my fam that brought up the rx8 lol. I've been doin research and it is a gas and oil killer just like y'all said. Roughly 58$ for a tank with today's gas prices

May look at something more economical but whatever I'm getting, it's coming tomorrow tbh

[BlackSwordsMan]

water jet pack ftmfw

[Fpoonsie]

'PG's got the right idea. You can still get a slick Accord (2-door's are nice) or one of the Acura's and not feel like a chump driving up and down 35 in it while still being cost-efficient.

[Lincoln]

tbh mazda woulda been a bitch gas wise and insurance wise so i decided to take the economical and practical route and we found a great deal on a 2010 corolla. nigga gets like 28 mpg and i doont have to deal with problems of a rotary engine.

[tlongII]

You should get a Lincoln.

[Fpoonsie]

tbh mazda woulda been a bitch gas wise and insurance wise so i decided to take the economical and practical route and we found a great deal on a 2010 corolla. nigga gets like 28 mpg and i doont have to deal with problems of a rotary engine.

Surprisingly wise choice. I woulda been wonderfully irresponsible...and I'm 27.

[Lincoln]

yea i fig its better in the long run not only for myself but for my parents. i wanna save dem some money imo. plus im only 17 and just started college on monday, no need for a car thatll suck money...yet

[Lincoln]

You should get a Lincoln.

:lol

[GoodOdor]

I have to keep stopping myself from leasing a nice sports car that I Really shouldn't waste money on. I know it's stupid and vain, but honestly, I'm 23, making decent money, in 2-4 years it will be time to settle down and start a family, so why not enjoy life to the fullest right now?

Anyway know any good deals on nice BMW's? I really know jack shit about cars so I need advice tbh.

[DMC]

Life to the fullest doesn't happen for another 15 years for you tbh. Just make sure you have the funds when you get there.

[MI21]

The Corolla will at least be reliable. One of my company cars is a 2010 Corolla, I treat that thing like shit and it keeps on going. Ugly as fuck but a good reliable car that is good on fuel.

[The_Worlds_finest]

Get something still under warranty, if not new. you don't want to be having to work to pay for an older cars repairs through your 4 years of school. Dont fret about getting some sports car, once you get out of school youll be able to get one!

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I have to keep stopping myself from leasing a nice sports car that I Really shouldn't waste money on. I know it's stupid and vain, but honestly, I'm 23, making decent money, in 2-4 years it will be time to settle down and start a family, so why not enjoy life to the fullest right now?

Anyway know any good deals on nice BMW's? I really know jack shit about cars so I need advice tbh.
Why not just get a Mercedez and Rolex to completely fit the stereotype :lol

[silverblk mystix]

Life to the fullest doesn't happen for another 15 years for you tbh. Just make sure you have the funds when you get there.

Pretty pathetic that people take for granted that you will even live past today...let alone 15 years into the future...

"I will really START living life to the fullest in _______ years!"

Something to examine here....IMHO...

[GoodOdor]

Why not just get a Mercedez and Rolex to completely fit the stereotype :lol

Sons I can afford monthly payments of 500 or so for a nice car, I ain't got the down payment for a rolex.


































Unless those also come with payment plans?:hat

[cantthinkofanything]

Pretty pathetic that people take for granted that you will even live past today...let alone 15 years into the future...

"I will really START living life to the fullest in _______ years!"

Something to examine here....IMHO...

You never fail to prove yourself as one of the biggest idiots on SpursTalk.
I have to believe you're just a troll manifestation of another poster.

[silverblk mystix]

You never fail to prove yourself as one of the biggest idiots on SpursTalk.
I have to believe you're just a troll manifestation of another poster.

Which part of that statement was untrue?

If there is a shred of falseness...point it out and prove how stupid you are.

Is anything a guarantee in this life? Do you KNOW how much time you have?

Dumbfuck.

[Fpoonsie]

Which part of that statement was untrue?

If there is a shred of falseness...point it out and prove how stupid you are.

Is anything a guarantee in this life? Do you KNOW how much time you have?

Dumbfuck.

The obvious assumption was that he'd live to see his 30's. That being the case, it's solid advice to not get wrapped up in debt and frivolous spending early on so you can actually enjoy life once things settle down for you (outta school, start a career, etc).

Dumbfuck.

[cantthinkofanything]

Pretty pathetic that people take for granted that you will even live past today...let alone 15 years into the future...

"I will really START living life to the fullest in _______ years!"

Something to examine here....IMHO...


Which part of that statement was untrue?

If there is a shred of falseness...point it out and prove how stupid you are.

Is anything a guarantee in this life? Do you KNOW how much time you have?

Dumbfuck.

Ok, I'll bite (no homo).

Your comments about living only for the day and not planning for the future are asinine (inane, absurd, foolish). 15 years goes by in a heartbeat. Especially if the OP ever decides to get married and have kids. You would have him spend all his money on a flashy impractical car just so he can live life to the fullest today?? Not that you are even real, but if you could go back in time and plan ahead, wouldn't you take that opportunity so you could be something other than a chronically masterbating, lonely, bull dyke, prison guard?? Fuck, I'd go back in time just so I could tell you what an asshole you were gong to be if you didn't change things.

This not planning for the future mentality is a giant part of why this country is so fucked right now.

[DMX7]

tbh mazda woulda been a bitch gas wise and insurance wise so i decided to take the economical and practical route and we found a great deal on a 2010 corolla. nigga gets like 28 mpg and i doont have to deal with problems of a rotary engine.

Yeah, but you have to deal with the problem of looking like a little bitch.

[silverblk mystix]

Ok, I'll bite (no homo).

Your comments about living only for the day and not planning for the future are asinine (inane, absurd, foolish). 15 years goes by in a heartbeat. Especially if the OP ever decides to get married and have kids. You would have him spend all his money on a flashy impractical car just so he can live life to the fullest today?? Not that you are even real, but if you could go back in time and plan ahead, wouldn't you take that opportunity so you could be something other than a chronically masterbating, lonely, bull dyke, prison guard?? Fuck, I'd go back in time just so I could tell you what an asshole you were gong to be if you didn't change things.

This not planning for the future mentality is a giant part of why this country is so fucked right now.

You are stupid and lack reading comprehension skills. Your first sentence is garbage about living for the day and not planning for the future....stupid assumption on your part. Show me where I specifically said that you should NOT plan for the future? Show me if you are not a troll.

Fact is you can plan all you want and you can live five more minutes or you can live 50 extra years...NO ONE KNOWS.

The statement about waiting to enjoy life 15 years from now is what is wrong with this planet...if everyone is busy living in the future--who the fuck is living now?

If we are so worried about tomorrow and finding life on other planets---who the fuck is living LIFE NOW? Why the fuck do we need to find life in another planet if we can't stop destroying this one?


You can very well live life to the fullest and if you are graced with longevity...then that will also be lived fully in that moment.

If someone here thinks a cool car or any other toys are necessary to "live life to the fullest"...then there is a lot more wrong than which toy to buy.

You are a dumb deluded fuck if you can't enjoy life to the fullest WITHOUT sabotaging your future.

Show me where I said the above---or shut your fuckin' cockhole.

[silverblk mystix]

The obvious assumption was that he'd live to see his 30's. That being the case, it's solid advice to not get wrapped up in debt and frivolous spending early on so you can actually enjoy life once things settle down for you (outta school, start a career, etc).

Dumbfuck.

That solid assumption won't be so solid if it happens that he doesn't live to reach his 30's.

That is stupidity personified to assume how long you will live.


Dumbfuck.

[ElNono]

tbh, Toyota makes good, durable cars. Plus being 2010 you probably get another 2/3 years of warranty. Solid decision, IMO.

[cantthinkofanything]

You are stupid and lack reading comprehension skills. You're first sentence is garbage about living for the day and not planning for the future....stupid assumption on your part. Show me where I specifically said that you should NOT plan for the future? Show me if you are not a troll.

Fact is you can plan all you want and you can live five more minutes or you can live 50 extra years...NO ONE KNOWS.

The statement about waiting to enjoy life 15 years from now is what is wrong with this planet...if everyone is busy living in the future--who the fuck is living now?

If we are so worried about tomorrow and finding life on other planets---who the fuck is living LIFE NOW? Why the fuck do we need to find life in another planet if we can't stop destroying this one?


You can very well live life to the fullest and if you are graced with longevity...then that will also be lived fully in that moment.

If someone here thinks a cool car or any other toys are necessary to "live life to the fullest"...then there is a lot more wrong than which toy to buy.

You are a dumb deluded fuck if you can't enjoy life to the fullest WITHOUT sabotaging your future.

Show me where I said the above---or shut your fuckin' cockhole.

You're funny. Pure genius.

[silverblk mystix]

You're funny. Pure genius.

You are finally seeing the light.

Troll.

[cantthinkofanything]

You are finally seeing the light.

Troll.

LOL. Not me.
You polesmoker you.

[pawe]

Sons I can afford monthly payments of 500 or so for a nice car, I ain't got the down payment for a rolex.


You dont buy a Rolex with a payment plan. You'll just look like another trying hard mid 30's guy who is insecure about his rich friends he hangs out with.

[Fpoonsie]

That solid assumption won't be so solid if it happens that he doesn't live to reach his 30's.

That is stupidity personified to assume how long you will live.


Dumbfuck.

The current life expectancy in the US is 78+ years.

Assuming that he'll make it to his 30's is therefore justified, as is planning accordingly.

Dumbfuck.

[BlackSwordsMan]

you're gonna be the first asian I see with an EVO tbh

[Lincoln]

Yeah, but you have to deal with the problem of looking like a little bitch.

Rofl cuz I see all these college kids driving flashy cars huh?

[Lincoln]

60 bucks every few days cause of shit mileage and premium gas +expensive insurance over cheap ass insurance, 40$ every 10-15 days? Lol alright.

Im not goin to blow my load on an rx8 considering I still got college and books and all det to pay

[pawe]

Rofl cuz I see all these college kids driving flashy cars huh?

Forget the flashy cars! Yeah, the comfort and driving experience is noticeable but unless you DIY the parts and maintenance, the ownership costs will get you.

I drive a Mercedes C230 and a Lexus IS right now and oil change alone is already $180-210 every 5k miles. Tune up (service b) is $600 every 15k miles, Brake pads and rotors will cost $700 in parts + $450-600 labor at around 25k miles. Parts are 2-3 times more expensive and labor is $95/hour.
Premium gas too, the merc goes 27mpg, lexus has 22 mpg mixed driving.

Im 30, clean driving record, parks in a gated community, with college grad and bundle discounts; Insurance for the merc is $120/mo; insurance for the lexus is $135/mo.

Id just get a Ford focus or an Accord.

[silverblk mystix]

Forget the flashy cars! Yeah, the comfort and driving experience is noticeable but unless you DIY the parts and maintenance, the ownership costs will get you.

I drive a Mercedes C230 and a Lexus IS right now and oil change alone is already $180-210 every 5k miles. Tune up (service b) is $600 every 15k miles, Brake pads and rotors will cost $700 in parts + $450-600 labor at around 25k miles. Parts are 2-3 times more expensive and labor is $95/hour.
Premium gas too, the merc goes 27mpg, lexus has 22 mpg mixed driving.

Im 30, clean driving record, parks in a gated community, with college grad and bundle discounts; Insurance for the merc is $120/mo; insurance for the lexus is $135/mo.

Id just get a Ford focus or an Accord.

You do know that you can get service somewhere besides the dealer,right?

Once the Mercedes and Lexus complimentary services run out...nothing is stopping you from finding cheaper service places...after all the Lexus is a Toyota engine and will be fine with a generic oil change...and the Mercedes engines have been around forever and everyone has parts and everyone can do the required services for a fraction of what you are paying. So-called luxury carmakers are capitalizing on the nameplate...but an engine won't know the difference if Joe the local monkey-wrench is doing the service.

Unless, you just like paying as much as possible.

[ElNono]

Forget the flashy cars! Yeah, the comfort and driving experience is noticeable but unless you DIY the parts and maintenance, the ownership costs will get you.

I drive a Mercedes C230 and a Lexus IS right now and oil change alone is already $180-210 every 5k miles. Tune up (service b) is $600 every 15k miles, Brake pads and rotors will cost $700 in parts + $450-600 labor at around 25k miles. Parts are 2-3 times more expensive and labor is $95/hour.
Premium gas too, the merc goes 27mpg, lexus has 22 mpg mixed driving.

Im 30, clean driving record, parks in a gated community, with college grad and bundle discounts; Insurance for the merc is $120/mo; insurance for the lexus is $135/mo.

Id just get a Ford focus or an Accord.

Where the fuck are you buying your Lexus parts from?

I drive an '06 RX330, 50K miles, rotors are fine. Just changed the front brake pads ($50 for the whole front kit from lexuspartseast.com), and rebuilt one of the calipers ($40 for the kit from same place). All Toyota original parts.

Oil change *at the dealer* was $70, including free car wash.

It's not the car, it's you that's getting raped and taking it.

[Wild Cobra]

I have to keep stopping myself from leasing a nice sports car that I Really shouldn't waste money on. I know it's stupid and vain, but honestly, I'm 23, making decent money, in 2-4 years it will be time to settle down and start a family, so why not enjoy life to the fullest right now?

Anyway know any good deals on nice BMW's? I really know jack shit about cars so I need advice tbh.
Leasing is a bad idea.

[pawe]

You do know that you can get service somewhere besides the dealer,right?

Once the Mercedes and Lexus complimentary services run out...nothing is stopping you from finding cheaper service places...after all the Lexus is a Toyota engine and will be fine with a generic oil change...and the Mercedes engines have been around forever and everyone has parts and everyone can do the required services for a fraction of what you are paying. So-called luxury carmakers are capitalizing on the nameplate...but an engine won't know the difference if Joe the local monkey-wrench is doing the service.

Unless, you just like paying as much as possible.

I only take my car to the dealership for the service B so my complimentary roadside assistance and free towing wont get disqualified..that's like $75 off my insurance.
Indy mechanics still charge $75-80/hour.



Where the fuck are you buying your Lexus parts from?

I drive an '06 RX330, 50K miles, rotors are fine. Just changed the front brake pads ($50 for the whole front kit from lexuspartseast.com), and rebuilt one of the calipers ($40 for the kit from same place). All Toyota original parts.

Oil change *at the dealer* was $70, including free car wash.

It's not the car, it's you that's getting raped and taking it.

Im asian, of course I DIY almost everything.
Haven't replaced the lexus brakes yet since I only have 6k miles on it. I will get parts from the suggestions of the forum members at club lexus since forums know where the cheaper parts are.

I did the brakes for the merc and the cross drilled rotors plus ceramic brake pads and brake sensors still cost me $600 including the tools used for the job vs probably $200 for the hondas/toyotas.


* My point here is even entry level "flashy" cars will cost big money specially if you are still in college. It's just not worth it to spend this much for a car when you are still in debt.

[ElNono]

Im asian, of course I DIY almost everything.
Haven't replaced the lexus brakes yet since I only have 6k miles on it. I will get parts from the suggestions of the forum members at club lexus since forums know where the cheaper parts are.

I did the brakes for the merc and the cross drilled rotors plus ceramic brake pads and brake sensors still cost me $600 including the tools used for the job vs probably $200 for the hondas/toyotas.

Merc will rip you off, but they'll last you. I still have an '88 300E with 152,000 miles on it that refuses to die. It's just not worth putting money into it for even basic stuff at this point.

Lexus uses mostly Toyota parts, so it is cheaper. Most of my RX330 parts are the same as the Highlanders (except for the luxury stuff).

tbh, sometimes paying a little more for reliability is worth it. That's why I think his Corolla pickup is a sound decision.

[Lincoln]

Pawe I was being sarcastic tbh, that nigga called me out on drivin a car that'll make me look like a bitch so I just basically told him that most college kids can't maintain a sports car lol.

[ElNono]

Lincoln, NIGGA

[Jt.ONE]

american cars are shit tbh

anything honda/toyota have long lives if kept healthy

[Lincoln]

american cars are shit tbh

anything honda/toyota have long lives if kept healthy

Tbh parents saidthe same exact thing then proceed to try and get me a black mustang convertible lol

[Axe Murderer]

hows South Oklahoma?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

hows South Oklahoma?
South Oklahoma?!?!?!?!?!?!?!


More like Northwest Gulf of Mexico I saidddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

[4>0rings]

Damn a 'rolla? Really? Cool I guess if you consider cars as only transportation from point A to B. Could never own a boring car.

[Lincoln]

4 0, what u got imo

[Wild Cobra]

Merc will rip you off, but they'll last you. I still have an '88 300E with 152,000 miles on it that refuses to die. It's just not worth putting money into it for even basic stuff at this point.
When I lived in Gaertingen, Germany, my next door neighbor worked at the the nearby Mercedes plant. He was disgusted with how their quality control started going down. This was in '88 he started saying this. That would be for the '89 models.

[pawe]

When I lived in Gaertingen, Germany, my next door neighbor worked at the the nearby Mercedes plant. He was disgusted with how their quality control started going down. This was in '88 he started saying this. That would be for the '89 models.

They dont build tank-like cars anymore like they used to. Probably because its also harder to make a machine with hundreds of electronics to be as reliable as the simpler older models.

But the newer models that just came out, the ones with the led lights on the lower bumpers, the engineers this time made sure merc reliability will be recognized again.

[4>0rings]

4 0, what u got imo
A modified Mustang.

[ElNono]

When I lived in Gaertingen, Germany, my next door neighbor worked at the the nearby Mercedes plant. He was disgusted with how their quality control started going down. This was in '88 he started saying this. That would be for the '89 models.

Agree with that and one other reason why I didn't go back to them.

That said, it's tough to build heavy cars like that anymore with the requirements in gas mileage, etc.

[mingus]

just got a nissan 370z 1 week ago. i'm very happy with it so far. :hat

[mingus]

I have to keep stopping myself from leasing a nice sports car that I Really shouldn't waste money on. I know it's stupid and vain, but honestly, I'm 23, making decent money, in 2-4 years it will be time to settle down and start a family, so why not enjoy life to the fullest right now?

Anyway know any good deals on nice BMW's? I really know jack shit about cars so I need advice tbh.

this site helped me pick out a car. check it out:

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/

[RandomGuy]

So I need a car for college which starts tomo IMO. Looking for a car to buy this week. I was looking around at the used car lots and I found a Mazda rx8 2005-2009 for pretty cheap. My budget is 10-15k

Is this a good car tho? Not really looking for haulin a lot of shit around so I went the route of a smaller car. Fun to drive, like the suicide door and 6 speed manual.

Never bought a car before tho, checked the blue book value and it seemed fair.

Go for something small, cheap and reliable. Always consider the cost of ownership, as others have pointed out. Insurance, gas, maintenance, start to add up.

Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus come immediately to mind, or even the compact versions of those cars, the Yaris and Fiesta, which are new cars within your stated budget.

That said, if all you are doing is some city driving, get something a bit older.

Always count on gas never getting much cheaper than it is now, and probably getting a good deal more expensive in the next 5 years. Remember that we are competing with tens of thousands of new drivers every week for the same gallon of gasoline/oil, who are buying their first cars, and that is running up demand at a fast pace.

[Lincoln]

Got a corolla tbh lol

[DPG21920]

Nice choice sons. Btw I think the car actually looks good. It's not amazing but much cooler than they used to be.

[DPG21920]

Leasing is a bad idea.

That's not true.

[Lincoln]

Ya, early corollas looked like shit and while the 2010 isn't anything flashy, it looks up to date with the world