My pos alero is about to die

Post by **Mop** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:56 pm

I spent 300 on my geo prizm thingy.... runs like a fucking champ... filled up three times for a 1200 mile trip this past week.

leah · Post by **leah** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:58 pm

i really, really want to buy that accord i posted . . . but i better not

my car is still goin', and i'm looking to buy a house next summer, so i'd prefer to not have a giant car payment for a new car weighing me down when i'm dealing with house expenses.

p.s. omg buying a house next summer!! :D

Post by **Mop** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:03 pm

I'd rather have a house than a car, just me. I never got all that into cars, outside of the few classics I had growing up. And really that might be the only type of car I would buy again unless I had a bad commute. If that were teh case I would buy a hybrid

I am moving to portland and will probably get rid of my car because of the complete lack of need for it there. I only drive to work 1 maybe two times a week currently. I work bout 10 miles away, usually ride in and shower at the gym next store. - Sadly most days i can make it on my bike in the same amount of time since there is all the traffic im in otw to work.

After moving back to the bay area I realized I hate having to drive everywhere, and cars are just a pain in the ass.

Markarado · Post by **Markarado** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:32 am

Anything Japanese and you're set. I'd stay away from American cars if at all possible.

Gaazy · Post by **Gaazy** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:36 am

If I lived in a city with public transit Id be all over that shit. Here, theres like 2 taxis and a bus that goes through 'town' once every few hours. I have to have a vehicle, unless i could duct tape a 2000 pound motor to my back and bike up the strip job to the mines

dammuzis · Post by **dammuzis** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:09 am

even though i could afford a benz i wouldnt drive anything but a japenese car
had my civic for ten years now and the only problems is new tires, oil changes, and spark plugs

The Notorious · Post by **The Notorious** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:31 am

Mop wrote:I'd rather have a house than a car, just me.

I am with you there! :mrgreen:

Markarado · Post by **Markarado** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:35 pm

I dunno.... If I had the money I would probably get a BMW.... I LOVE the Z4

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:50 pm

I'd love to have a different car for every day of the week

Naethyn · Post by **Naethyn** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:39 am

What do you guys think of this car ?

http://www.carfinder.com/detail.php?sVI ... 454PL00253

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:56 am

honestly, I think you're better off putting your money into a house, not a car

Maeya · Post by **Maeya** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:00 am

Does it really matter what people think of that car? You haven't listened to any advice so far, so why even bother asking what people think?

Naethyn · Post by **Naethyn** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:04 am

Maeya wrote:Does it really matter what people think of that car? You haven't listened to any advice so far, so why even bother asking what people think?

What do you mean not listened to any advice? I posted some cars, people said they sucked. I confirmed they suck. NT proves to be right.

I found this BMW at the honda shop. I'm kinda leary about 33k miles. But damn it's nice.

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:07 am

33k is nothing

why would you be leary about that?

Naethyn · Post by **Naethyn** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:11 am

Tikker wrote:33k is nothing

why would you be leary about that?

BMW cost an assload to repair =p

Tikker · Post by **Tikker** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:21 am

33k is still just barely broken in

if you'd said 133k, or 233k sure, look closer, but 33k is nothing

Post by **Lyion** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:23 am

The advice was to not blow a lot of cash on a car. It was to:

1. Get a 2-3 year old Honda or Toyota for about 13k out the door
2. Get a new Kia for about 12k out the door.
3. find something similar at a good price, that is dependable transportation.

You won't do these, because you are young, dumb, and full of cum. It's ok, we were all there, and in 10 years you can feel stupid for pissing money down the toilet.

kinghooter00 · Post by **kinghooter00** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:37 am

everyone needs a car.

leah · Post by **leah** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:42 am

i'm thinking i'm just going to buy my mom's car from her . . . it's a '97 (maybe '98) accord; has kind of high miles but i know it's well-cared for, and i know most of the miles are highway anyway. it's a good reliable car . . . but i'm still kind of sad panda that i won't be able to get that gorgeous '04 accord i posted earlier

kinghooter00 · Post by **kinghooter00** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:51 am

hey i'm driving a 2001 chevy cavalier...its slowly going to shit on me...i got that from my mom..

Post by **Lyion** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:26 am

leah wrote:i'm thinking i'm just going to buy my mom's car from her . . . it's a '97 (maybe '98) accord; has kind of high miles but i know it's well-cared for, and i know most of the miles are highway anyway. it's a good reliable car . . . but i'm still kind of sad panda that i won't be able to get that gorgeous '04 accord i posted earlier

Look at it this way, in five years that 04 Honda will be just as old, and you'll have saved a good deal of coin. 97 is a bit old, though. I don't care how well maintained it is, a 10 year old car will have many things that eventually need to be replaced. I think you should consider if it's worth it.

Anyways, I have 2 fairly new cars. These will be the last cars I purchase until our society gets the fck off of the internal combustion gas powered engines we've been using for the last 100 years.

leah · Post by **leah** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:30 am

yes but i think a 10-yr-old honda that i KNOW to be well-maintained is > a 9-yr-old cougar that i know has not been well-maintained hehe, which is what i've got now.

Post by **Tossica** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:37 am

If you buy that BMW you are truly a retard.

Naethyn · Post by **Naethyn** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:38 am

I just ran a carfax report. Seems it was a lease vehicle up until they are selling it now. Only 1 owner. Maintenance every 3000. No problems.

btw, I have the unlimited car VIN lookup on carfax if anyone wants to check a vin for 30 days.

leah · Post by **leah** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:40 am

please check the VIN of that accord i posted? <3