 Brother is looking for a car, need your opinions |
 Jan 30, 2005 - 4:29 PM
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So my brother and I have been debating what kind off car he should get for his first car. He was looking for something in the 5-7000 range. I've told him to look at celicas, integras, and 240 SXs. Do you guys have any other suggestions? A couple of his friends suggested a stealth or a neon, do any of you have any experience with them? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Jan 31, 2005 - 3:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '05 From Greencastle, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Well, I'm the brother in question.
Current list: TDI Jetta Stealth (over 3000gt) Celica Neon RT (having qualms about this) Right now, I'm giving a Stealth RT serious thought. Its got a decent amount of power, looks good IMO. Its a little heavy at 3164, but not any worse than a 300zx or an eclipse. The NA Eclipses definetally are something I dont desire. Example After discussing it with my friend, a 300zx is pretty much out of the picture, as is nearly any turbo or RWD. (Turbo, cost, running; RWD, winters here). A TDI Jetta is pretty much out of my price range. I would only really want a 99 or newer. Features I'm definetally looking at: -Under 7500 or so, max. -Not convertible -at least 20mpg -decent amount of power/speed (acceleration is huge to me) -driveable in snow -decent handling -reliable -> take care of it, takes care of me. Features I want, but not decisive: -Easy to work on or has good parts (Stereo, headlights, tails, gauges, filters) -Decent pricing for parts (timing belt, ISC motor, headers, brakes, stuff like that) -Decent room -not extremely riced out/stereotyped (civic, integra, prelude) Preferences: -not extremely common (unlike integra, civic) -Relatively streamline/not boxy (aesthetically pleasing unlike prelude/old jettas) -sunroof would be nice (feels bigger) -2 Door (probably hatchback, flows better with design) -honda =  -Gray/black Leather would be nice -------------------- If anyone needs interior stuff, etc, I'm parting whats left of my celi out. Just ask.
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Feb 1, 2005 - 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(mark_426 @ Jan 31, 2005 - 1:40 PM) Well, I'm the brother in question. Current list: TDI Jetta Stealth (over 3000gt) Celica Neon RT (having qualms about this) Right now, I'm giving a Stealth RT serious thought. Its got a decent amount of power, looks good IMO. Its a little heavy at 3164, but not any worse than a 300zx or an eclipse. The NA Eclipses definetally are something I dont desire. Example After discussing it with my friend, a 300zx is pretty much out of the picture, as is nearly any turbo or RWD. (Turbo, cost, running; RWD, winters here). A TDI Jetta is pretty much out of my price range. I would only really want a 99 or newer. Features I'm definetally looking at: -Under 7500 or so, max. -Not convertible -at least 20mpg -decent amount of power/speed (acceleration is huge to me) -driveable in snow -decent handling -reliable -> take care of it, takes care of me. Features I want, but not decisive: -Easy to work on or has good parts (Stereo, headlights, tails, gauges, filters) -Decent pricing for parts (timing belt, ISC motor, headers, brakes, stuff like that) -Decent room -not extremely riced out/stereotyped (civic, integra, prelude) Preferences: -not extremely common (unlike integra, civic) -Relatively streamline/not boxy (aesthetically pleasing unlike prelude/old jettas) -sunroof would be nice (feels bigger) -2 Door (probably hatchback, flows better with design) -honda = -Gray/black Leather would be nice [right][snapback]240500[/snapback][/right] Except for the fact they are common, you are giving a description of most hondas. I'd try and find a prelude or an Integra GSR personally. Both will hand my car it's ass. Old VW corrado's are fun if you can find one. 
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mjmsoccer Brother is looking for a car Jan 30, 2005 - 4:29 PM
ghostdog whats he looking for? comfort, relability, power, ... Jan 30, 2005 - 4:32 PM mjmsoccer He said he wants power, but still wants it to have... Jan 30, 2005 - 4:39 PM macavely Civic -- yeah i said and what ... Jan 30, 2005 - 4:50 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 If he were willing to go Domestic, a couple year o... Jan 30, 2005 - 4:50 PM boosted_K2 screw getting something used, get something new, l... Jan 30, 2005 - 5:04 PM Bigmeanbulldog55 I'm going to disagree with that. You can get ... Jan 30, 2005 - 5:13 PM
boosted_K2 QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Jan 30, 2005 - 5:13 ... Jan 30, 2005 - 5:27 PM SinisterWhisper dunno much about stealths cept they arent too comm... Jan 30, 2005 - 5:22 PM mjmsoccer I'm not exactly sure what he is looking for an... Jan 30, 2005 - 6:28 PM boosted_K2 does he have a job and is he able to make any sort... Jan 30, 2005 - 6:56 PM ghostdog if he doesn't like the integra but wants some ... Jan 30, 2005 - 7:01 PM mjmsoccer Thanks guys for all the replys.
He does have a job... Jan 30, 2005 - 7:13 PM boosted_K2 prelude would be a good first car too, anything to... Jan 30, 2005 - 7:23 PM SinisterWhisper why not try for an older mr2? only issue with it i... Jan 30, 2005 - 7:32 PM boosted_K2 QUOTE(SinisterWhisper @ Jan 30, 2005 - 7:32 P... Jan 30, 2005 - 7:43 PM Anub1s My celica is up for sale, if he is looking for pow... Jan 30, 2005 - 7:43 PM SinisterWhisper don't know what your talking about Jan 30, 2005 - 8:15 PM mjmsoccer Anub1s : Your car might be a possibility except yo... Jan 30, 2005 - 8:16 PM Sh0gunkid8721 Buick LeSabre Jan 30, 2005 - 8:16 PM Anub1s If he wants to buy it I would let you fly for free... Jan 30, 2005 - 8:19 PM coustoe QUOTE(mjmsoccer @ Jan 30, 2005 - 2:29 PM)So m... Jan 30, 2005 - 8:20 PM Akimbo Nobody's mentioned this yet, but how about a V... Jan 30, 2005 - 8:59 PM mjmsoccer Thanks for the offer anub1s but he really doesn... Jan 30, 2005 - 9:30 PM SinisterWhisper umm gas jetas bite as far as reliability goes but... Jan 30, 2005 - 9:32 PM Anub1s QUOTE(mjmsoccer @ Jan 31, 2005 - 2:30 AM)Than... Jan 30, 2005 - 9:40 PM boosted_K2 Stealths are FWD unless its the AWD twin turbo ver... Jan 30, 2005 - 10:37 PM saleeka 4th gen Prelude (92-96) all the way if you can fin... Jan 30, 2005 - 11:27 PM Digndoug Id say go for a prelude, a4, accord, civic, del so... Jan 30, 2005 - 11:41 PM mjmsoccer Yeah i like the preludes, he doesn't like the... Jan 31, 2005 - 3:30 AM saleeka look at the MX-6 then, it fits most of your criter... Feb 1, 2005 - 12:09 AM Digndoug QUOTE(saleeka @ Feb 1, 2005 - 5:09 AM)look at... Feb 1, 2005 - 12:19 AM celicer although u are bashing honda's if i could go b... Feb 1, 2005 - 12:22 AM top_projects05 what about an eclipse? what about mines? fast an... Feb 1, 2005 - 11:11 AM Akimbo I heard Corrado up in hurr! Feb 1, 2005 - 1:02 PM boosted_K2 remember thought that the MX-6 = Probe... so any m... Feb 1, 2005 - 1:04 PM |
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