what kind of vehicle should I get?

[BLAZE1]

Just thought I would get some opinions.

I am gonna finance a new/used car and was trying to get opinions because I am totally clueless on what I want.

Here are some things that are important.

1. price- 10/15,000
2.gas - not super important cause I don't drive that many miles but that sh*t is expensive

some cars I like in my price range:
1999 lincoln ls
2001 mitsu. galant
2005 scion tc

trucks are a possibility too:
2000 silverado 2wd
1999 tacoma 4wd

poss. even a 4runner or pathfinder

any input would be appreciated

[450r51]

pinto

[raptorrider686]

Do you like Mistubishi Eclipse? Or a 2004 Grand Prix GT ,Mitsubishi Lancer?

[BLAZE1]

I like the new eclipses but they are out of my price range.
I have only seen a few lancers I like but my g/f hates them.
GrandPrix=possibility

[BLAZE1]

I thought about the Pinto but everyone I know already drives a riced out pinto so I don't wanna copy!:blah:

[raptorrider686]

The new Saturns, Honda Civic, Nissan Skyline?

[BLAZE1]

The new skylines are bad@ss but I think they are a little expensive. I would say $18,000 is my limit. Some of the other nissans look nice but there are so many damn diff kinds of cars I need to do some research. I know the day I buy my car I am gonna find a nicer/faster/better one for cheaper

[raptorrider686]

Will you g/f let you get a crotch rocket? Now those are fast things

[BLAZE1]

HaHA! got one of those.:devil:

That's why I am car shopping.

I sold my car in Jan. to buy a bike and a quad. Got a Z and a 1996 F3. Now I am in the market for a car before the weather gets rough.

[raptorrider686]

Oh I see. But whatever you do do not get a Dodge Neon. Get the new 2005 Saturn

[BLAZE1]

I would never get a neon but whats up with the saturns. I used to hate saturn but in the past couple of years they are looking a little more appealing. Same with Kia three years ago if you said Kia I almost threw up. Just the other day I say one that looked like a Jag???WTF?

[LuckyOxygen]

Get a truck if you ride quads so you can haul it, or get somethin u can pull a trailor with! I really like the 1996-1998 2 door tahoes.

[raptorrider686]

I know what you mean. The older Staurns look like S***. But I do Like the looks of the newer ones. Or you can get a used Mustang. Not bulls****** you either. Get a used mustang

[BLAZE1]

Right now I think I am torn between

2000 - 2wd shortbed silverado
2000 lincoln ls -
2004 scion tc-

Here is a pic of the scion

[BLAZE1]

Lol.HaHaHa!

A mustang. That's a good one!
I thought you were serious for a minute.:devil:

[BLAZE1]

any one else?

What kind of cars do you guys drive??

If you were buyin a new car right now what would it be?

i'll vouch for the yotas

Originally posted by BLAZE1
any one else?

What kind of cars do you guys drive??

If you were buyin a new car right now what would it be? i like the new eclipse's

[gun32boarder]

out of you choices i would either get a scion or the yota. they are both reliable and will last you along time if you want to keep them long. Right now im driving a 01 eclipse. 00-05 eclipse's you can find in the 8-15k range just stay away from the gs/rs. Also keep your eye out for Audi S4 00-01 you may get lucky and find one in the 18k range

here are a few pics just freshly lowered
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/843000-843999/843329_16_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/843000-843999/843329_14_full.jpg

front

[gun32boarder]

Please don't get the 4g Eclipse for the price your paying for one you could get way better cars, a 350z to name one. the car weighs 3500lbs and suvs do the skidpad better then it does

[CTmxyfz]

first of all, do you have a truck to haul your bike around? Watching cars tow trailers is funny. I would get a 4wd truck for the bad waeather... snow and etc. Depending where you like. GMs are hard to beat. We have 4 chevys and they all rock. I would say something cheaper but good on gas, and looks good with mods and can haul a quad. 4wd chevy colorado. Pretty good power, good looks, makes a sweet mini truck like the s-10s that they replaced, and would be good for all conditions of driving. That 5 cylinder moves pretty good. I have had a chance to drive one and they have more power on tap than our 94 2wd s-10 and my 97 4wd s-10 blazer. Take a look at em.:)

[bulkdriverlp]

this is what i think of cars:blah:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/bulkdriverlp/IM000008.jpg

buy a truck man, dont buy a wussbag car.:devil: get a f-150

[the yazer]

http://img.netcarshow.com/ncs/Aston_Martin/2004-DBR9_Prototype/m/01.jpg

[Giz400ex]

A truck is more useful than a car!!!

[raptorrider686]

Well for guys yes. We need to tow things like our four wheelers. And our other friends cars that break down:D Just kidding to any one who gets offended easily

[DH400EX]

2wd:huh if u get a truck get a 4x4

[wantablaster]

get a nice ss camaro 1998-2002 they go around 10k to 20k and they are fast and will tear any of those cars you listed a new one or get a nice truck but make sure its a 4x4 or maybe a jeep

[450rboy]

i think you should get one that runs and be happy. Be Happy.

and do you got a quad or a bike or something

Originally posted by 450rboy
i think you should get one that runs and be happy. Be Happy.

and do you got a quad or a bike or something haha doesnt that groundhog that determines how long winter will last live in ur town??

[450rboy]

Originally posted by aLLoY MX 428
haha doesnt that groundhog that determines how long winter will last live in ur town??

yea i hate that ground hog. we shoot every ground hog around where i live. and i live right out of punxsy. we shoot them all because the make a ton of holes in our yards and feilds. and they mostly won't stop diging holes. i know up on my grandpas farm last year we shoot 37 i think and there are a lot more this year again. hahah

[Snow]

toyota supra

http://i20.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/81/83/7a_3.JPG

http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/8a/e2/25_12_sb.JPG

[kicken250x]

get one of the 99-02 f250s. those are really nice trucks well within youre price rage as well. what ever you do thought dont get anything but the 7.3 if u go with the oil burner. the 6.0s had lloottss of problems. the 7.3 went 10 years or so in the old body style and NEVER had a problem as much as the new ones have. the triton v10 isnt that bad...but if i had 2 sitting infront of me one gas and one diesel id DEFF take the oil burner! with the bike and the quad you gotta have something to haul em around with. out of what you listed thought, id say the scion is the best choice. they look good and preform fairly well too. but in the end i guess it all comes down to waht you really want. go drive them all look them over from top to bottom learn everything u can about them and figure out which will better suit youre needs. good luck in the hunt boss man

[450rboy]

Originally posted by bulkdriverlp
this is what i think of cars:blah:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/bulkdriverlp/IM000008.jpg

buy a truck man, dont buy a wussbag car.:devil: get a f-150

ok i like what he is saying but just don't think of getting a ford lol. i know i am gonna cause some trouble now because i hate ford sorry but i can't help i like chevy

[toby400ex]

Be a man, get a truck and chew tobacco. Lol but serious get a truck.

[BLAZE1]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
first of all, do you have a truck to haul your bike around?

All my riding buddies have trucks and so does my brother and my stepdad. So if I need to haul something I think I got it covered. I don't really want a 4wd cause I'll hardly ever use it and I don't wanna pay the extra in gas/insurance/price of vehicle if I don't use it. Plus I live in California not Conn. (no offence to those connecticutians) don't really need it. If I did get a 4wd I'd get like a 99' yota.

[BLAZE1]

Thank you guys (and girls if ther were any) for all your input.
Car shopping is hard. :mad: My first couple of cars I just got what I could afford. Now that I can actually afford a nice car there seem to be so many choices.

I've been test driving vehicles for like three days now.

Btw What the f*ck is that skinned corpse lookin thing. I know y'all like trucks and everything but c'mon.

[Woodsrider]

Originally posted by the yazer
http://img.netcarshow.com/ncs/Aston_Martin/2004-DBR9_Prototype/m/01.jpg
I think thats a little out of his price range LOL.
That has to be the ugliest DB9 I have ever seen. Personaly I like the Vanquish looks better, but the DB9 is a easier package to handle, and is a tad quieter in the cockpit.

[JForestZ34]

I would get the toyota tacoma. They are a pretty good truck.

James

[BLAZE1]

I am looking for a picture of a truck that someone on this site owns (or used to own, I think he might have sold it??)

It is a 1999+ white chevy silverado 1/2 ton

If you own one or have a pic of one on ur computer copuld you please post it.

*edit* I've been using the search feature for two days with no luck, so any help would be appreciated.

[dpizz450]

get a truck. a chevy silverado Z71 ext. cab. around 98-01. believe me you won't regret it. i love mine i got about a week ago and its a 2002. i would get pics up but my sister has the digi cam at her house. mine was $17,000 and it came with subwoofers, tinted windows, 8 in. lift kit (that alone costs 6500), 35" tires, chrome rims. it came loaded. so i know you can find a fairly used around 2000 model in your price range. i will get pics up ASAP. happy truck hunting :D

[BLAZE1]

Thanks. Every thread is better with pics.

I am pretty sure I am getting a 99-02 chevy/gmc but I am undecided if I want a sierra or a silverado. Also I am still not sure on the 2wd vs. 4wd idea.

I know most of you guys will say 4wd but I don't go "off-road" that much and you can't tell me this isn't a nice truck

[CTmxyfz]

i like lowered trucks and lifted trucks but im totally against bagged trucks... too low, waste IMO. that silverao looks good. doesn't look bagged but its sitting low. Sick:cool:

[kicken250x]

Originally posted by CTmxyfz
i like lowered trucks and lifted trucks but im totally against bagged trucks... too low, waste IMO. that silverao looks good. doesn't look bagged but its sitting low. Sick:cool:


its bagged. look at the camber on the front wheels. lowering kits fix that bags make it worse. i feel about the same as you do with bagging something but that blue or green (idr) RAM that was on xtreme offroad a while back was pretty freakin bad arse!!

[fasterblaster09]

Just wodnering..what does "bagged" mean??

[hessianmx111]

Originally posted by fasterblaster09
Just wodnering..what does "bagged" mean??
A vehicle that has an airbag suspension.

[BLAZE1]

I don't think I would bag it. I would go pretty low though like a 5/7 drop.

The only advantage I can see to air bags is being able to load the bed then just air it up if its riding too low.

I think if I just get a high quality lowering kit (i.e. hotchkins) it would be able to support the extra 400lbs when I'm haulin my quad.