Author Topic: good first cars. (Read 17521 times)

FreeK · « **on:** August 31, 2009, 04:40:52 PM »

so, as most of you know im turning 16 in just over 20 days now. so ive been looking at cars..

from what i hear my price range at the moment is about $1500-$3000 but my mom said that if i save up some money, she'll double what i have.

anybody have any ideas on cars i should look for?

doesnt have to be new or anything, but i dont want it to be too old either. and should preferably be a 2 door coupe.

scott · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:49:41 PM »

1986 Plymouth Turismo

tmandt · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:33:29 PM »

the 99 year eg hatches etc, civic si's* around 5g's +* or just find a regular 99-00 civic coupe

FreeK · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:42:20 PM »

that plymouth looks like the mustang.

and tony, thats mainly what ive been looking at. ive been seeing a bunch of 93-95 civic coupes arond that price range on craigslist.

Skullmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:50:01 PM »

I sell you my truck?

budgray19 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:59:17 PM »

when it comes right down to it
its what u can find in ur price range that ud find acceptable

FreeK · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2009, 12:36:47 PM »

Quote from: Skullmaster on August 31, 2009, 05:50:01 PM

I sell you my truck?

for less then $3k?

P3nnyw1se · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2009, 01:55:00 PM »

You might find a nice Audi for 6K....maybe

Skullmaster · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2009, 05:33:05 PM »

Quote from: FreeK on September 02, 2009, 12:36:47 PM

for less then $3k?

yeah..... ummmmm no.

DarkShot · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2009, 08:10:23 PM »

Quote from: Skullmaster on September 02, 2009, 05:33:05 PM

yeah..... ummmmm no.

lol

ryan0 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:57:41 AM »

Get a motorbike,seriously....DO EEEEET

awdracer2 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:49:29 PM »

depends on wer u live.. and please for the love of god if you plan on a civic dont rice it out! but suggestions would be civic,accord, rx7, mr2, list goes on

Jumbo · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2009, 06:27:38 PM »

I plan on getting civic as first car and im not going to rice it out. Black the whole car out and green neon outside and inside. Also a killer sound system.

ryan0 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2009, 09:01:59 AM »

Quote from: Jumbo on September 03, 2009, 06:27:38 PM

I plan on getting civic as first car and im not going to rice it out. Black the whole car out and green neon outside and inside. Also a killer sound system.

Don't tint the windows if you're gunna put neon on the inside AND outside,because the greens will be mismatched,to make up for it rig it up sound reactive.

budgray19 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2009, 12:45:49 PM »

try black and blue
maby red

FreeK · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2009, 06:09:36 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on September 03, 2009, 06:27:38 PM

I plan on getting civic as first car and im not going to rice it out. Black the whole car out and green neon outside and inside. Also a killer sound system.

kinda what i had in mind, just with what bud said, red or blue (not a big green fan)

THEDEVILmh · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2009, 04:50:25 PM »

I got a 92 Honda Civic Hatch with 171k miles for $1850 as my first car. Its in good condition. Maybe you could get one of those. Here is a picture.

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/THEDEVILmh/l_7134e792ebb741fca3abc7df61697f7e.jpg?t=1256168905

Tec_ · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2009, 05:57:32 PM »

the 90's civics and toyotas and every thing built on those frames run for ever. my 91 geo had 150,000 miles when she finaly went and i bought her for somthing like 1000

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2009, 05:17:00 AM »

all that jappanese crap will never break down, till it eventually does.
and when it does it's allways something big.

were replacing a whole engine atm for like 5000 euro...the dude is :censored:ing crazy.

if i was you i wouldnt build in all that neon and speaker crap because its jsut stupid.
tune the engine and race....

my ford focus looks stock from the outside but when i start it, its a beast.
i do a lot of races at traffic lights with those asses with all the neon and big and loud speakers.
as soon as i start my engine yo see the smile on their faces fade away....

they only get like a bigger air intake and an other exhaust for the sound.
i did a complete rebuild of my engine and it took me 2 months.
thats beauty...lol

atm i got no car because im getting my licence (yes i drove around without a lincence, yes its wrong, no i dont care)
like this: http://adaptivestrategies.com/spine-spinner.jpg

thats just so G-A-Y it looks cheap.
get some real rally rims, they are better in the bends and will help you not to oversteer to fast.
those cheap and fake rims will get you in a lot of trouble if they get to hot.

when i was in the usa i jsut kept laughing at young people with a crap car and 4 chrome rims.
its like: i have no money but i wanna be cool.

budgray19 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2009, 12:04:57 PM »

honestly imo. i wish my first was a car that had a carborater in it

dedafmonteur · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2009, 12:14:54 PM »

carb. rock totally!!!

Amerikun Soljia · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2009, 11:39:36 AM »

I don't know where you guys live, but a civic with 171k miles on it for almost 1900 bones?!? whoa! I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but just surprised! My first car was a mint condition 1992 Honda Accord ex with 77k miles on it and I got it for 1200 bones. If you do some shopping around, look in newspapers(classifieds) and auto-trader, craigslist, etc. You will find a decent car for cheap. It's all a matter of taste. Or you could always go to a small car lot, put 1k down, and make monhly payments of about 200 a month for 60 months, but thats up to you.
I took that 92 accord and dropped like 20 g's into it over about a year, H22 conversion, auto to stick conver. turbo, intake, nos, rims, wing, and paint job, carbon fiber hood, and green neon all the way around, two 12's in the trunk, it was decked out. Buuuuut I wrecked it. Sorry no pics. Used to be on cardomain but got deleted.

zeblon123 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 26, 2009, 06:05:45 PM »

i still got 5 months till i turn 16. i am getting a matrix which is in good condition, but there isnt much stuff i can get for it.

Amerikun Soljia · « **Reply #23 on:** November 02, 2009, 02:06:27 PM »

Uh oh, a matrix? I mean, they are great on gas, but everyone I know that has one always has some kind of issue with it. Is it a hand-me-down?

zeblon123 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 02, 2009, 06:40:10 PM »

yea its a hand me down. so far we haven't had any problems with it besides the fact we wrecked into a deer. but yea its good on gas which i am grateful for b/c i live like 25 mins away from town,

Amerikun Soljia · « **Reply #25 on:** November 03, 2009, 01:18:37 AM »

Well, you know what, a matrix is probably a perfect first car. It may not be the best looking thing around, but you can make any car your-own. It's small, not too fast, good on gas and affordable, plus insurance will be lower because it's a toyotand it's not a sports car. You will enjoy it. It goes from A to B right? Lol.

zeblon123 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 03, 2009, 02:50:47 PM »

haha yep. and thats all that really matters i guess.

Amerikun Soljia · « **Reply #27 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:47:53 PM »

Good attitude bro. My first car was a 92 hoda accord. It got me around fine. You'll have fun, I promise.

MorboTron · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:03:03 AM »

Get yourself a '78 Malibu and trick it out. They look like granny cars, but if you build them right they FLY.

My First car was a poo brown metallic '78 Coupe. 305 V8 (Got pulled and a 355 was dropped in). Change out the Metric Tranny for a 350 Turbo Hydromatic with shift kit, pop some 3.83 gears in the diff, and go.

Sorry for the Zombie topic resurrection, I forgot to check the date... My bad.

krazyone2006 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2010, 06:42:54 AM »

look up the police auctions and that in your area you can always find nice cars there cheap and some may need a lil work i got a 1990 Chevy Silverado 125,000 miles on it mint condition interior (except ceiling fabric was hanging down easy fix with spray glue LOL) lil bit of rust on the body, 8 foot bed, 5.0 V8 engine in it for $500 at one still got it and its a beast. My first car was a mint condition 1991 Mustang Gt that car was balls fast LOL i miss it may it rest in pieces thanks to my sister LOL

loganbyers07 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2010, 12:16:15 PM »

My first car is a 2003 chevrolet avalanche. Not neccisarily cheap. Actually I think it is the opposite. Gas milage kills me but it is cool none the less.

Exodus · « **Reply #31 on:** April 01, 2010, 05:52:29 AM »

Golf VR6, seriously.
Those things are FAST.

krazyone2006 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 01, 2010, 06:06:01 AM »

my first car was a 1991 5.0 mustang gt blach with black interior it was a nice car till sister wrecked LOL

CRooKeD aNTLeR · « **Reply #33 on:** July 07, 2010, 03:04:16 PM »

in New York Sound Reactive Lights are illegal. im not sure where you live but check that out because i learned the hard way.... a $150.00 hard way haha

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oh and my 1st car was a 1996 dodge ram 1500. i lifted it 3 inches, tonneau cover, hid headlights and everything. 18" beadlock rims with 34" mud tires, i sold it and now i have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lareado. it rides sooooo smooth. not to mention my $800 sound system in it. haha but buy whatever is in your price range and sont buy something to look cool, buy something because you like it. not to impress others. hope this helped.

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