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Don Stugots

11-19-2006, 05:22 PM

i am in the market for a new car.  I am renting a chrysler 300 for the next week or so and i like it.  i like riding in style but it is too much.  I was thinking about a mini cooper, Jeep Compass or something else.  since i am not sure i am open to suggestions.  got any?

Gvac

11-19-2006, 05:24 PM

You like the 300M so why are you looking at something as tiny as the MiniCooper and the Compass?  What are you most interested in - sportiness, appearance, functionality, size, etc?Let me know your preferences and your price range and I'll tell you what I recommend.  I'm a new car freak.

Team_Ramrod

11-19-2006, 05:26 PM

Any Jeep is a good thing, maybe a commander. They are still a fair bit in price though. The VW Jettas are nice practicle vehicles, cheep price and you can go 1400 km on a tank....what's that, 840 some odd Miles? Very good when you consider gas will spike in late January or february.

Fez4PrezN2008

11-19-2006, 05:28 PM

<img src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/JBphotojunk/yugo.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="203" />It's kinda like a mini cooper... maybe if you squint your eyes or drink rubbing alcohol.I think you should try it.

whiskyriver

11-19-2006, 05:49 PM

you live in the city don't you?

if you even need a car (i guess you do) why get something nice?

Don Stugots

11-19-2006, 05:51 PM

whiskyriver wrote: you live in the city don't you? if you even need a car (i guess you do) why get something nice?  i live in brooklyn.  i was thinking the same thing.  why not just get an older car?  but i work hard and why not have something nice, dependable and fun to drive.

whiskyriver

11-19-2006, 05:58 PM

i see your point

i love nice cars,but i'm just too cheap to pay for one. for me a car is just
something to get me from point A to point B nothing more. i haven't had a car
payment in 12 years,and i've only been broken down once.

you can always rent a nice car if your going out of town.

Landblast

11-19-2006, 05:59 PM

Fez4PrezN2008 wrote: <img src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/JBphotojunk/yugo.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="203" />It's kinda like a mini cooper... maybe if you squint your eyes or drink rubbing alcohol.I think you should try it. you push,..YUGO

HeyGuy

11-19-2006, 06:02 PM

how much you looking to spend? since you like the 300 chrysler has just come out with a new body type for the sebring and its a 4 door. Very nice full sized sedan, its luxury like the 300 but a little cheaper.

Don Stugots

11-19-2006, 06:06 PM

Campo wrote: how much you looking to spend? since you like the 300 chrysler has just come out with a new body type for the sebring and its a 4 door. Very nice full sized sedan, its luxury like the 300 but a little cheaper.  i seen it and wasnt thrilled with it.

Gvac

11-19-2006, 06:14 PM

You want affordable, sporty, fun to drive coupes?  My top 3 -  Honda Civic SiAcura RSXPontiac G5

goreds2

11-19-2006, 06:26 PM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">STUGOTS1 wrote: whiskyriver wrote: you live in the city don't you? if you even need a car (i guess you do) why get something nice?ÿÿi live in brooklyn.ÿ i was thinking the same thing.ÿ why not just get an older car?ÿ but i work hard and why not have something nice, dependable and fun to drive. ÿÿ<hr color="cococo" align="left">

Before buying a car, please read this LINK.

http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/search/?strSearch=car&sa.x=10&sa.y=15

Don Stugots

11-19-2006, 06:32 PM

i looked over the link and will read more of it tomorrow.   maybe i should go old school and buy an old caddy.

whiskyriver

11-19-2006, 06:32 PM

Gvac wrote: You want affordable, sporty, fun
to drive coupes?ÿ My top 3 - ÿHonda Civic SiAcura RSXPontiac G5ÿ

the honda is a fun car and will last a lifetime....mine is a 93 with 150,000 on it. no
major problems and it goes through snow like it had 4 wheel drive

Don Stugots

11-19-2006, 06:37 PM

i like the CRV and the rav 4, if needed to get something with 4wd.

Bob Impact

11-19-2006, 06:41 PM

Got a 2006 Scion tC and I love that damn car for 16 grand.

Gvac

11-19-2006, 06:53 PM

Don't let Skellington see your love for the Scion tC!

El Mudo

11-19-2006, 07:07 PM

I really like Toyota products...ive been more than impressed with my Tacoma

Marc with a c

11-20-2006, 05:34 AM

Don Stugots

11-20-2006, 07:49 AM

Marc with a c wrote: <img src="http://www.racehome.com/images/iroczdesigns.jpg" border="0" width="650" height="488" /> i never had one one of those.  i did have a caddy of two in my day.  i would cruise down 86th street with wnew blasting and if there wasnt a train running over head it would be 1480 AM ZROCK.  the guidos hated me and i hated them.  i had the busted headlights to prove it.

boeman

11-20-2006, 07:56 AM

Pontiac GTO... I love mine, it just sucks driving during the winter. <img src="http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/2311/gtoside6dc.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="599" /> <img src="http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8260/gtofront2ws.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="599" /><img src="http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3151/gtoback8uf.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="599" />

angelinad128

11-20-2006, 11:00 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i like the CRV and the rav 4, if needed to get something with 4wd. Go with the CRV! I HAD a 2005 CRV until my accident this summer and I loved it. It drives great handled snowy PA mountain roads with no problem and has alot of room!

Don Stugots

11-20-2006, 11:01 AM

angelinad128 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i like the CRV and the rav 4, if needed to get something with 4wd. Go with the CRV! I HAD a 2005 CRV until my accident this summer and I loved it. It drives great handled snowy PA mountain roads with no problem and has alot of room!   i think its this or the 300.

Gaia

11-20-2006, 11:03 AM

I think you should get a car with lasers and super powers, one that just blows people out of the way when they are talking on thier fucking cell phones and changing lanes without signaling. you should also get one that has an invisibility cloak. yyyeeaaahhhh!!! EDIT:IROC= Italian retard out cruisin' IROC=-I reak (wrong spelling) of cologne....haha I amuse myself so much. 

This message was edited by Gaia on 11-20-06 @ 3:05 PM

Don Stugots

11-20-2006, 11:05 AM

Gaia wrote: I think you should get a car with lasers and super powers, one that just blows people out of the way when they are talking on thier fucking cell phones and changing lanes without signaling. you should also get one that has an invisibility cloak. yyyeeaaahhhh!!! i made a mess in my pants, thank you hotness.

Gaia

11-20-2006, 11:09 AM

<img src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n53/rfgaia/nightrider2.gif" border="0" width="297" height="400" /> I think you should get Kit... "Kit, meet me in the parking garage!!!!"

spoon

11-20-2006, 09:06 PM

Nice wheels Boeman.  I have two right now:1)  Comany Car - Ford Escape (not great pickup bc they didn't exactly get me the loaded package but hey it's free all around (ins, gass, repairs).2)  Acura TSX fully loaded with GPS, leather, disc changer, spoiler, sun-roof and a ton a power and speed.  Love the car and will be trading up soon for the TL or the MDX.  Only problem with the MDX is I don't like the current model bc it looks like a hybrid (SUV/Minivan).  I'm not into those at all.  There are a couple BMWs and Infinity models that have caught my eye of late too, but I'm still about a year away.

spoon

11-20-2006, 09:23 PM

<img src="http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/599/599425/2005-acura-tsx-a-spec-20050328052716723.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="427" /><img src="http://www.mfgautoleasing.com/images/edmunds/VEHICLE/2005/Acura/AcuraCompliantPhotos/05.Acura.TSX.f3-4-E.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="315" /><img src="http://www.motorintro.com/novedades/_imagesnovedades2005/38_SEMA%20Show%202005/acura_tsx_aspec_concept_2.jpg" border="0" width="480" height="360" /><img src="http://www.riceandtimes.com/v1issue01_2003/images_v1no1/carpage/TSX/rt_v1no1_tsxinterior.jpg" border="0" width="423" height="225" /><img src="http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2006/07/14/acura_tsx_nav.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="376" />Mine is dark grey without all the metallic trim on the red car or the bright chrome in the third pic, but the inside is much like the last two pics.

Don Stugots

11-20-2006, 10:34 PM

very nice ride spoon. 

spoon

11-20-2006, 10:42 PM

So what are you leaning toward so far?  You can hit snoogans since I believe he's still selling his.

lintpit

11-21-2006, 01:54 AM

We have a 2003 Nissan Altima. Gets around 27 mpg in town in 4 cyl. The 6 cyl boast torque similar to porsche 911. Actually a comfortable,well thought out ride. If you are a big fella, you will be comfortable. Well appointed and affordable. We love ours. Our next one is going to be the 6 cyl Maxima.Daddy likes Fastee!!.

spoon

11-21-2006, 03:23 AM

The escape is pretty bad on gas with what feels like no engine at all.  While the TSX isn't as good as they advertise either.  Yet I really like to drive that car pretty hard.  I mean come on, it's leased and it's my fun car. 

EffMeBoobs

11-21-2006, 07:25 AM

I'm in the market for a new car as well.  I was looking at the Honda Civic or the new Ford Edge.

angelinad128

11-21-2006, 07:28 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: angelinad128 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i like the CRV and the rav 4, if needed to get something with 4wd. Go with the CRV! I HAD a 2005 CRV until my accident this summer and I loved it. It drives great handled snowy PA mountain roads with no problem and has alot of room!  i think its this or the 300. The 300 is a beautiful car.

sailor

11-21-2006, 07:36 AM

i was in the market for a new car last year, and was looking hard at the mini. i ended up buying a mazda 3s for a few reasons. it was cheaper (minis are hip, so the price is too high for what they deliver...like an ipod on wheels) and as powerful (italian job be damned!) while not that much bigger. it's a great car and a ton of fun to drive. (fact checking) 

This message was edited by bronxmarc on 11-21-06 @ 11:44 AM

Don Stugots

11-21-2006, 07:38 AM

angelinad128 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: angelinad128 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i like the CRV and the rav 4, if needed to get something with 4wd. Go with the CRV! I HAD a 2005 CRV until my accident this summer and I loved it. It drives great handled snowy PA mountain roads with no problem and has alot of room!  i think its this or the 300. The 300 is a beautiful car. i am renting one right now and it is like a magic carpet ride.   you are just floating down the road. Bronxmarc, i have a friend that has a mazda 6 and he loves it.  i looked at the 3 and it didnt catch my eye, but i will reconsider based on your testimony.

sailor

11-21-2006, 08:03 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: angelinad128 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: angelinad128 wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i like the CRV and the rav 4, if needed to get something with 4wd. Go with the CRV! I HAD a 2005 CRV until my accident this summer and I loved it. It drives great handled snowy PA mountain roads with no problem and has alot of room! i think its this or the 300. The 300 is a beautiful car. i am renting one right now and it is like a magic carpet ride. you are just floating down the road. Bronxmarc, i have a friend that has a mazda 6 and he loves it. i looked at the 3 and it didnt catch my eye, but i will reconsider based on your testimony.   they're effectively the same.  the 6 is just larger (the sedan as opposed to the coupe).  i test drove both and the 3 (being smaller) had more pep.

Gvac

11-21-2006, 04:04 PM

I think Stugots is losing his marbles.  Do you want a sport coupe, an SUV, or a sedan?  You're making me crazy!I love the Mazda6 for a sporty sedan.  If you're looking for something that handles more like an "American" car, check out the Ford and Mercury versions - The Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan.  Ford has majority ownership of Mazda, so it's basically the same car with different styling and different suspensions.  The Milan is a really pretty car and they're giving deals like crazy on them.  You can get a Fusion or Milan in either 4 or 6 cylinder versions, but the Mazda6 is definitely more fun to drive.

Captain Rooster

11-21-2006, 04:36 PM

New chevy avalanche

Don Stugots

11-21-2006, 04:46 PM

Gvac wrote: I think Stugots is losing his marbles. Do you want a sport coupe, an SUV, or a sedan? You're making me crazy!I love the Mazda6 for a sporty sedan. If you're looking for something that handles more like an "American" car, check out the Ford and Mercury versions - The Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan. Ford has majority ownership of Mazda, so it's basically the same car with different styling and different suspensions. The Milan is a really pretty car and they're giving deals like crazy on them. You can get a Fusion or Milan in either 4 or 6 cylinder versions, but the Mazda6 is definitely more fun to drive.  GVAC, i honestly have no idea what i want in a car/truck.  i like them all really.   Yes, i am losing my marbles, remember our conversation on Sunday?