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ilikebooze · 05-03-2011, 03:36 PM

After a wreck, my girlfriend is buying a car within the next month. Her price range is $13k and she is looking for something that drives really well. She cares more about how it drives than how it looks.She is also must have one that is reliable and on the cheaper side to repair.

I am taking it upon myself to help her since I am living vicariously through her until I graduate next year and have the money to buy a sports car lol.

I'd love to hear some of your opinions about the driving experiences of various cars.

She's open to anything as far as sedans, coupes, convertibles, and what not.

DS562 · 05-03-2011, 03:46 PM

2010 jettas drive well and look good doin it.
or 06 IS300

simmode1 · 05-03-2011, 03:47 PM

She looking for a 4 door? Coupe? Sporty? Luxury? We need more info.

$13k should be about enough for an AP2 S2000. That's what I'd be looking at.

ilikebooze · 05-03-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmode1

She looking for a 4 door? Coupe? Sporty? Luxury? We need more info.

$13k should be about enough for an AP2 S2000. That's what I'd be looking at.

She's definitely looking for something sporty. Preferably a sedan, but if she likes the car then it does not matter.

I'm looking at a
2000 S2000 w 50k selling for 13.5, but it seems a bit high
2008 Jetta
350z
G35

Any experience with any of these cars?

KiLLeR2001 · 05-03-2011, 04:03 PM

If she doesn't buy an s-chassis, you need to dump her with the quickness.

Dirty Habit · 05-03-2011, 04:21 PM

My girl just picked up an Altima Coupe. She likes it. It drives nice. Its got a cool dash setup on it.

ZX88 · 05-03-2011, 04:24 PM

vw suck cock. get here a is300 or acura tl 2004-2008

***CrimsonRockett*** · 05-03-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Habit

My girl just picked up an Altima Coupe. She likes it. It drives nice. Its got a cool dash setup on it.

They're up there though. Like $18k last time I checked.

My girlfriend bought an '05 Accord Coupe not too long ago. Would've gone for an '06-07, but we got a great deal on this one.

She loves it. Sporty looking car. Handles well. Pretty good on gas.

flawlessflo3190 · 05-03-2011, 04:28 PM

get a lexus. with low miles. they last long and still hold good value with 180k

97nismo · 05-03-2011, 04:29 PM

+1 altima coupe or sedan both good choices

ilikebooze · 05-03-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by flawlessflo3190

get a lexus. with low miles. they last long and still hold good value with 180k

We're looking at the GS300 and IS300. It's tough to find an IS300 under 100,000 miles. Anyone have any experience with how either of them
drive?

drftwerks · 05-03-2011, 04:45 PM

how does one use a car while in the kitchen??????

!Zar! · 05-03-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drftwerks

how does one use a car while in the kitchen??????

Gotta pick up the groceries some how.

She should buy a Vw jetta wagon tdi.

Or a GTI TDI.

Full all that other noise.

adrians_s13 · 05-03-2011, 04:47 PM

I'd say get an accord coupe/ sedan. They're sporty, better than altimas (imho), and last forever.

red89rps13 · 05-03-2011, 04:58 PM

I'd say go with the GS300 from personal experience. Super smooth ride, really quiet when driving, and as long as you keep up with the maintenance on the motor it will give you no problems. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one!

ilikebooze · 05-03-2011, 05:01 PM

And there is this evo ... 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution Evo 8 modded

I believe that it was well maintained, but 99k seems like a lot for a turbocharged motor. Have any of you guys had experience with high mile evos?

khai01 · 05-03-2011, 05:04 PM

STI, EVO, SC400, Acura TL RL.

DS562 · 05-03-2011, 06:00 PM

its for a chick, who already was in a wreck. i wouldnt be givin her an sti or evo.

raz0rbladez909 · 05-03-2011, 06:15 PM

Tell her to get a Toyota Yaris 3dr LB, You can get them for brand new for near 13k and slightly used for a little less, reliable as fuck and you're going to want that gas mileage right now with the way gas prices are. Plus I think it's standard with all the airbags you need

add some wheels and they don't look to shabby

roushman90 · 05-03-2011, 06:24 PM

Womans-Dream-Car by roushman90, on Flickr

No, but really, S13. Coupe or Hatch? Well, that's her decision...

iROYAL · 05-03-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

same thing, amirite?

miggsfiggs · 05-03-2011, 06:45 PM

Help her save money for the ft-86,as that is the only car out there that will make a better driver out of both of you.It's about 23,000 and I already started my second job.

Tantwoforty · 05-03-2011, 06:46 PM

shes hot get her a turbo car so fanboys will crash while jizzing in their laps.

drftwerks · 05-03-2011, 06:50 PM

she is too hot to drive and not crash.

get a used old car.

SochBAT · 05-03-2011, 08:11 PM

Mazda 2. 13k new, drives amazingly well and is amazing on gas!

ronmcdon · 05-03-2011, 08:46 PM

yeah i also had trouble finding a used IS 300 for cheap.
Manual models are also rarer & more pricy.
$15k and 60-80k mi is about right.

codyace · 05-03-2011, 09:02 PM

1994 Altima. 4 doors. Not fast enough to get hurt, cheap as hell to replace, and good MPG. Tell her to bank the rest, as if she's crashed one it's bound to happen again.

sil80owner · 05-03-2011, 10:44 PM

I'd go with a Wrx..sporty roomy and just a badass of a car

flip3d · 05-03-2011, 11:10 PM

I'm gonna go out on a limb here.

Check out 2003+ BMW 740.

Shit is AMAZING inside. Definitely my next car.

silverarrow27 · 05-03-2011, 11:45 PM

Civic or Miata

05-03-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
ilikebooze Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Girlfriend is buying a car. Any suggestions After a wreck, my girlfriend is buying a car within the next month. Her price range is $13k and she is looking for something that drives really well. She cares more about how it drives than how it looks.She is also must have one that is reliable and on the cheaper side to repair. I am taking it upon myself to help her since I am living vicariously through her until I graduate next year and have the money to buy a sports car lol. I'd love to hear some of your opinions about the driving experiences of various cars. She's open to anything as far as sedans, coupes, convertibles, and what not.

05-03-2011, 03:46 PM	#2
DS562 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwalk 90650 Posts: 1,151 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	2010 jettas drive well and look good doin it. or 06 IS300 __________________ Zeeeeeeeee32

05-03-2011, 04:03 PM	#5
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	If she doesn't buy an s-chassis, you need to dump her with the quickness. __________________

05-03-2011, 04:21 PM	#6
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My girl just picked up an Altima Coupe. She likes it. It drives nice. Its got a cool dash setup on it. __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

05-03-2011, 04:29 PM	#10
97nismo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Asheville Posts: 2,133 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	+1 altima coupe or sedan both good choices __________________ Feedback: http://zilvia.net/f/itrader.php?u=78978

05-03-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	She looking for a 4 door? Coupe? Sporty? Luxury? We need more info. $13k should be about enough for an AP2 S2000. That's what I'd be looking at.

05-03-2011, 04:24 PM	#7
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	vw suck cock. get here a is300 or acura tl 2004-2008

05-03-2011, 04:28 PM	#9
flawlessflo3190 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 714 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	get a lexus. with low miles. they last long and still hold good value with 180k

05-03-2011, 04:45 PM	#12
drftwerks Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: california Posts: 2,343 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	how does one use a car while in the kitchen?????? __________________ giantroboteyes.wordpress.com/

05-03-2011, 04:47 PM	#14
adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 40 Posts: 2,878 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	I'd say get an accord coupe/ sedan. They're sporty, better than altimas (imho), and last forever. __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

05-03-2011, 04:58 PM	#15
red89rps13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: riverside Age: 37 Posts: 294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say go with the GS300 from personal experience. Super smooth ride, really quiet when driving, and as long as you keep up with the maintenance on the motor it will give you no problems. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one!

05-03-2011, 05:01 PM	#16
ilikebooze Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And there is this evo ... 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution Evo 8 modded I believe that it was well maintained, but 99k seems like a lot for a turbocharged motor. Have any of you guys had experience with high mile evos?

05-03-2011, 05:04 PM	#17
khai01 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lewiston, ID Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	STI, EVO, SC400, Acura TL RL.

05-03-2011, 06:00 PM	#18
DS562 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwalk 90650 Posts: 1,151 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	its for a chick, who already was in a wreck. i wouldnt be givin her an sti or evo. __________________ Zeeeeeeeee32

05-03-2011, 06:24 PM	#20
roushman90 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 579 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Womans-Dream-Car by roushman90, on Flickr No, but really, S13. Coupe or Hatch? Well, that's her decision...

05-03-2011, 06:45 PM	#22
miggsfiggs Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NoHoDistrict Age: 41 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Help her save money for the ft-86,as that is the only car out there that will make a better driver out of both of you.It's about 23,000 and I already started my second job.

05-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#23
Tantwoforty Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside ca Age: 35 Posts: 1,890 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	shes hot get her a turbo car so fanboys will crash while jizzing in their laps.

05-03-2011, 06:50 PM	#24
drftwerks Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: california Posts: 2,343 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	she is too hot to drive and not crash. get a used old car. __________________ giantroboteyes.wordpress.com/

05-03-2011, 08:11 PM	#25
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Mazda 2. 13k new, drives amazingly well and is amazing on gas!

05-03-2011, 08:46 PM	#26
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 90 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yeah i also had trouble finding a used IS 300 for cheap. Manual models are also rarer & more pricy. $15k and 60-80k mi is about right.

05-03-2011, 09:02 PM	#27
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	1994 Altima. 4 doors. Not fast enough to get hurt, cheap as hell to replace, and good MPG. Tell her to bank the rest, as if she's crashed one it's bound to happen again. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

05-03-2011, 10:44 PM	#28
sil80owner Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ca Age: 34 Posts: 453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd go with a Wrx..sporty roomy and just a badass of a car

05-03-2011, 11:10 PM	#29
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 37 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm gonna go out on a limb here. Check out 2003+ BMW 740. Shit is AMAZING inside. Definitely my next car. __________________

05-03-2011, 11:45 PM	#30
silverarrow27 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Banning, CA Posts: 1,428 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Civic or Miata __________________ 1989 240sx XE\|2002 Frontier SC CC LB 4wd\|2011 Pathfinder LE V8 4wd