SnowDrifter Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Right... So I have 6k saved up to buy a first car. My parents will price match me up to 5k, so that puts my budget at 11k. It needs to be quick. When I say quick, I don't mean like spin the tires in any gear quick, I just need something that will get me up to speed in a reasonable amount of time due to the areas that I drive(very short on ramps that tax my father's mustang at times.) Criteria: 1. Gotta be a car, not a huge SUV or anything 2. Needs to drive nice on country highways and mountain passes while going 75 - 85 (speed limit @ 75, don't freak ) 3. Needs to be manual, and needs to be, in order from least to most preferred: rwd / 4wd / awd. I can't stand front wheel drive. 4. Turbo would be nice, but not a deal breaker 5. Fuel injected, not carbed. 6. Seats 4, 5 would be better 7. Decent amount of trunk space 8. Has a decent level of reliability 9. The heavier the better (sounds odd, but I get lots of rain, so it helps with hydroplaning) 10. Doesn't need tune ups every weekend, but this is negotiable as I am a tinkerer. 11. Something that won't jack up insurance. I can take a bit of a hit, but nothing like a 1993 supra twin turbo for example. 12. Low rpm torque is nice A few obvious, but preferred things... Repair cost Part availability And most important: Crash safety if provided Rollover resistance if applicable Skidpad / WET Braking distance (not snow, just in moderate to heavy rain) Some things that really don't matter too much to me: Abs doesn't matter either way - I have driven almost exclusively, my mom's big 'ol jeep that doesn't have it. I have braking w/o it down, so it's a non issue Sporty look - It needs to walk the walk, not talk the talk Sorry for the long list... but hey, at least I know what I'm looking for. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmcbob_345 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Subaru outback. I have one from 2000 and has never had any problems in it's entire lifetime. It's got decent low end for a 4 cylyder and it just handles like a sportscar. And it had enough space for an 18 in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBox Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 a subaru? just throwing it out there, border line on price tho EDIT: 2 post at the same time that mention subaru's lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoxihax Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 a fast car as your first car isn't the best idea, get a firebird! 2004 Volkswagen GLI 1 10" Skar VVX ^^^ Looking for an amp to run it, Pm me if you have one ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Craigslist some used SRT4s, wrxs, or cobalt SS supercharged. Something cheaper and less race car I like the Mazda 3 or 6, maybe even a speed Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I say an accord in the 2005+ region. My mom has a 2005 accord, v6 vtec and that bitch is quick. Also has a big trunk too. 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emoxihax Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 god I wish my sxt was an srt4 2004 Volkswagen GLI 1 10" Skar VVX ^^^ Looking for an amp to run it, Pm me if you have one ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 And just see you actually meant 4wd...well.... Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 god I wish my sxt was an srt4 In 2005 I sold my AEDCentral project Pontiac and looked for another smaller vehicle to balance out my truck and Yukon. Laughed my ass off at the SRT although a couple friends were SRT techs. Parked next to a wrx I only went to test drive, was a stock black 04 SRT4. I test drove it and 2 hours later drove home in my newest family member, midnight. I have never had as much fun driving another vehicle as I do in my SRT. I even bought an 06 wrx and treat it like a biracial stepchild. Moral, god I love SRTs and don't knock the FWD, lol Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnbikecrazy55 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 imprezza wrx hatch. great pull, and awesome reliability I hate long signatures.... ...what the fuck is wrong wiht you you fucking fuckity fuck fuck head... Mtnbikecrazy55 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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