| Author | Message | ||
| dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 1966 Registered: 5-2001 |
Honda civic, two or four door. Excellent reliability and gas mileage...They look quite nice too. | ||
| Dave Quick (Davequick)
New member Username: Davequick Post Number: 29 Registered: 5-2003 |
'03 MINI Cooper. Small, safe, fun, and relatively cheap. -dq | ||
| DL (Darth550)
Member Username: Darth550 Post Number: 399 Registered: 7-2003 |
Brian, >>....that just happenes to be a really fast car eating machine.hehe << NOW you're talkin! Just keep one eye on the rearview mirror and you'll be fine!! DL | ||
| Brian Saligman (Brisalig)
Junior Member Username: Brisalig Post Number: 186 Registered: 8-2002 |
plus...since i paid for it...i care lots more about it. I already knew how it worked...and all that good stuff...but i baby the hell outa it. Its my little princess....that just happenes to be a really fast car eating machine.hehe | ||
| Brian Saligman (Brisalig)
Junior Member Username: Brisalig Post Number: 185 Registered: 8-2002 |
DL, my father made me the same deal. Except, he paid the downpayment...and I pay monthly...and insurance. Originally I was gonna get a used bimmer....and the deal was we go 50/50...but then i decided I wanted a new car. So the deal changed...still i think its very very fair. I feel soo much better knowing that half of it is the product of my hard work! My car was not too expensive...and I love it. I dont know if I like any other subarus thou...and there not really girl cars. brian | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 360 Registered: 5-2003 |
A friend's father was in the car wholesale business. After much nagging, he finally agreed to give the kid a car. It arrived in crates. "Some assembly required." It took him just under three weeks to get it on the road (with a bit of help from his friends). Another friend was completing a ground-up rebuild on a Triumph GT6. Still hadn't finished by graduation, but he'd have had a sweet ride when he was done. | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 48 Registered: 9-2003 |
When I was a kid my neighbor had a original Shelby Cobra. He bought the car new for 7500.00. If he still has that car today it is worth between 300-400k. | ||
| DL (Darth550)
Member Username: Darth550 Post Number: 396 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yeah, I know...I never should have sold it. But I guess I could say that about alot of cars I have owned. DL | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 47 Registered: 9-2003 |
That 69 Z28 in mint condition is worth between 40-50k. | ||
| DL (Darth550)
Member Username: Darth550 Post Number: 395 Registered: 7-2003 |
Before I bought my first car my father made me a deal. What ever I earned (toward the purchase) he would match. He did not set a limit. I put together a couple of grand and bought a '69 Z28. I felt GREAT when I got it too! DL | ||
| John (Cohiba_man)
Member Username: Cohiba_man Post Number: 296 Registered: 1-2003 |
I agree , but ultimately its your own choice. 30 hour work weeks on top of school to hardly afford a cheap POS would teach her a lot more about life than a beautiful new luxury car just given to her...just my opinion, but I don't have kids and I drive a Ferrari so who am I to talk? ;) | ||
| Michael C. James (Mjames)
Junior Member Username: Mjames Post Number: 138 Registered: 6-2003 |
Here's a novel idea....make her get a job and get her own car. That's what I did when I was her age... | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 530 Registered: 2-2003 |
Omar ..and a Bradley is safer than a 7er.....  best rt | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 37 Registered: 9-2003 |
Alot of good suggestions even though they vary quite a bit. | ||
| Thomas I (Wax)
Member Username: Wax Post Number: 431 Registered: 7-2003 |
89-91 Saab SPG Safe, cheap (though she and her friends wouldn't know it), good mileage, good looks (IMHO better looking than new generation Saabs), enough power, excellent handling... | ||
| DGS (Dgs)
Member Username: Dgs Post Number: 352 Registered: 5-2003 |
Would you be buying a $30K sports car for a step son? You trying to impress her mother?  A good first car is one that teaches you to make the most of what you have: under-powered, rear wheel drive, controllable in a slide, simple enough for some DIY maintenance (because you drive better if you understand the machine), ... and cheap to replace. Anyone know of a Fiat 124 coupe that hasn't rusted out? (And the old Italian cars get better gas mileage than most new cars.) On the other hand, if you're just bringing up a prom princess, get her a buffy-mobile (3-series) ... or a Lexus (more reliable and FWD). | ||
| spanky mcdoogle (Spanker)
New member Username: Spanker Post Number: 23 Registered: 9-2003 |
Nothing like spoiling them when their young...Certainly sets up expectiations for the rest of their lives. $30K budget for a first car, for an 18 year old? Oh, fcn pleeeeease! Like I've said before, there is no correlation between having money and intelligence, or in this case plain old common sense. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1543 Registered: 3-2001 |
7 Series??? She's 18 yrs old...C'mon! Give her a 7 Series now and what's she going to expect when she turns 20, an SL55 AMG? Give me a break... Honda or Toyota. | ||
| Ryan Alexander (Ryalex)
Junior Member Username: Ryalex Post Number: 118 Registered: 8-2003 |
GIRLS LOVE VW's, the diesel Jetta gets like 45mpg and that's what 18 year old girls want ($19k). Perhaps a Passat or a new convertible Beetle. New Audi or BMW might taint a kid (- I definitely would not get a teenager one, might get too used to the 'economic outpatient care') - perhaps an early to mid-90's 3er would be better... I might say 300 series diesel MB (I had a 190E for my first car in college- love the scholarship $$!), but girls think it's an old man's car. Go with the VW's, get the warranty. Buying through Costco can knock a few $k off too. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1037 Registered: 9-2002 |
Russ, a 7er is safer than a volvo. | ||
| Vernon Hill (Vwh3rd)
Junior Member Username: Vwh3rd Post Number: 195 Registered: 1-2003 |
I would lease her a VW Jetta, it is her first car and it will mostlikely get alittle beat up. It is safe and dependable and when the lease is up just drop it off. | ||
| Jaime T. Ferraris are sex on wheels (Chevarri)
Junior Member Username: Chevarri Post Number: 191 Registered: 1-2003 |
SS 454 Troy? | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 36 Registered: 9-2003 |
Back in the day I had a 70 Chevelle with a Big Block and 4 speed. | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 527 Registered: 2-2003 |
Go for safety - a Bradley Fighting Vehicle or a Volvo. | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
Junior Member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 99 Registered: 11-2002 |
'69 Charger would have handed it to my Dart. My next one was a '73 Chevelle with a 350 engine. Felt real fast off the line. | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 33 Registered: 9-2003 |
Dr.J I had a 69 Charger when I was that age. | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 32 Registered: 9-2003 |
I was refering to Omars comment. | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 31 Registered: 9-2003 |
That's a little much for a 18 year old. | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
Junior Member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 98 Registered: 11-2002 |
'69 Dodge Dart. | ||
| James P. Smith (Tigermilk)
Junior Member Username: Tigermilk Post Number: 202 Registered: 7-2001 |
I'd personally go for something cheap and dependable. Accord, Corrola, Civic, Saturn, etc. She may be responsible, but she's still 18. | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Intermediate Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 1036 Registered: 9-2002 |
certified preowned 99-01 7 series. Safest cars in the world. | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 30 Registered: 9-2003 |
My price range is 30-35k. | ||
| DL (Darth550)
Member Username: Darth550 Post Number: 386 Registered: 7-2003 |
The Lexus IS 300 is a popular choice nowadays. DL | ||
| Brian Saligman (Brisalig)
Junior Member Username: Brisalig Post Number: 183 Registered: 8-2002 |
How about a WRX....it wont get you into any trouble...or obscene speeding tickets.....no way! I always love a girl in a bmw 3 series. | ||
| les brun (Labcars)
Junior Member Username: Labcars Post Number: 182 Registered: 1-2003 |
Used '97 -'00 Honda Civic or Accord, or '98 - '01 Subaru Legacy wagon. Great bang for buck, not over-powered, but "cool" enough for the friends. | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Intermediate Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 1340 Registered: 9-2001 |
What about a pre owned Acura or a Lexus? Great, safe cars with a low price. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1542 Registered: 3-2001 |
If reliability is in the equation, buy her a Honda or Toyota. | ||
| Kendall Kim (Kenny)
Member Username: Kenny Post Number: 542 Registered: 9-2001 |
step daughter?? pweeese... my future daughter whom I'll love dearly will get a used 300D Mercedes Turbodiesel.. Built like a tank, reliable, and underpowered as to not get the teenagers in trouble.. | ||
| Patrick Denonville (Arizonaguy)
Member Username: Arizonaguy Post Number: 692 Registered: 4-2003 |
honestly, please don't buy her a cavalier. An Audi A4 is a good choice, same with an infiniti G35. | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 374 Registered: 5-2002 |
What is your price range? This would help with suggestions. | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 337 Registered: 2-2003 |
My parents just got my sister a 2003 cavalier coupe with their sport package. For like 15 it is not a bad car at all. See if you can find one left over. Erik | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 29 Registered: 9-2003 |
Augustine, Thank you for answering my question. | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 496 Registered: 4-2003 |
The standard 325i with 5 speed may be less. | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 495 Registered: 4-2003 |
I think they start around $30k | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 28 Registered: 9-2003 |
What is a base 3 series going for nowadays? | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 494 Registered: 4-2003 |
Make that the "Buying Ferraris" thread. | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
Member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 493 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hey Bruce, I already suggested that on the "Car Covers" thread! LOL. | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
Junior Member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 232 Registered: 2-2003 |
My girlfriend has a new Caviler its a fun car that gets great gas mileage. Also one of my employees has a focus its a fun little car also. | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3063 Registered: 4-2002 |
MR GREEN??? | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 1448 Registered: 9-2002 |
3 series is a safe bet. --Dan | ||
| Jason W (Pristines4)
Member Username: Pristines4 Post Number: 727 Registered: 12-2002 |
Audi A4 or BMW 3-series. | ||
| Troy Watts (Troy_watts)
New member Username: Troy_watts Post Number: 27 Registered: 9-2003 |
I hope this is the right place to post this. I want to buy my step-daughter a car. She just turned 18. Any suggestions on a good first car. I would prefer a vehicle that gets good gas mileage. |