First Car Suggestions?

thefragger said:
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I've been looking at Volvos more and more; they're an interesting vehicle, and I've driven me friends' 740 turbo wagon (fun thing to drive!). One thing that stood out was the clever in-dash computer, but the more I read the more I'm finding out they make a pretty good sleeper, too.
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Sooooo, do you want a sleeper or an econobox? You can't have both. If you want a Volvo sleeper then you have two options; an R model or a 2.5T 5cyl. The R models (V70R in particular) are quick as is but the 5cyl motors have 800+hp potential... :yes:

Have you mentioned a budget in this thread?

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well i decided on a car and will be buying it tomorrow..
Its a 1994 buick skylark. all black.. 115,000 miles. nothing wrong with it.. there is a dent on the left side. and a few scratches on the hood. but seems to be a good buy at $1,300.
had my brother come with me who is far more knowledgeable about cars than i am.
went and checked it out and testdrove it.
found a few things wrong with it.. the seller is a mechanic and said he will fix the few problems before i come out to get it tomorrow. :thmbsp:
 
Not to be a stick in the mud but you are going at this in the wrong way. This is your first car and you will probably need the cash you have for other expendentures. So here is what you do look at each car as as a mobil junk yard. Price out every part that is on the car. Then find out which one will give you the greatest return when you need to sell it or part it out. Once you have the numbers go shopping and look for the cheapest running car you can run it into the ground. Your first car should not be more than 500-700 dollars and if that.

For example
1985 toyota corrolla
Excellent car with gas milage up in the high 20 on the freeway.
Should be able to pick it up for 500-700.
you could strip it or sell it for the same price. You are not out any money and you still got some use out of it.
Insurance on this is cheap, tires are cheap,

Or here is one find a good old chevy, gmc, ford pickup with a small block in it for 500-800 gas is a little more but you will save on the insurance and you still can get your money back out of it when you sell it.
Just FYI any pickup will give you a cheaper rate when it comes to insurance and they are less likely to get stolen.
 
lr11 said:
Not to be a stick in the mud but you are going at this in the wrong way. This is your first car and you will probably need the cash you have for other expendentures. So here is what you do look at each car as as a mobil junk yard. Price out every part that is on the car. Then find out which one will give you the greatest return when you need to sell it or part it out. Once you have the numbers go shopping and look for the cheapest running car you can run it into the ground. Your first car should not be more than 500-700 dollars and if that.
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That only works if you know what you are doing. For me, I can probably find the battery under the hood and possibly even check the oil, but I am totally clueless when it comes to changing a tire or something like that.:angel:
 
I just wanted something that wouldent require alot of work. and that will last me through this winter. I dont have any experience under the hood, but i dont think its anything i cant learn.. I know alot of people who are total block heads, but when it comes to cars, its pretty damn simple to them.
with the internet as a resource and maybe a book to read i dont think il have any problems.

I think any car thats selling for between 500-700 will quickly need work and become more expensive. probably to about the point to where its a $1000. car.. and it will probably be as good as some of the cars that are selling for right at 1k.
id rather try and skip all that work and shoot for something thats in a bit better shape.
 
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I am going to echo the others with the Honda Civic. Great cars.

Although diesel (last I was up there) is a lot cheaper.
 
x_25 said:
I am going to echo the others with the Honda Civic. Great cars.

Although diesel (last I was up there) is a lot cheaper.
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Ah! Yes, you're all (mostly) in America--diesel is oftentimes cheaper than gas here in Canadaland. Gas in the US is much cheaper than here, too.
 
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