$12k - First and Only Car
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I've got about 12k to spend on my first car. It will be my only car, so it needs to be a daily driver. To and from school/work, groceries, etc. So there's that.
Then here's this. I'd like it to be fun, but not become a money pit. I've been looking at used BMWs and V6 Mustangs, but I can't help but think that those would become a problem sooner than later. What are my options? Can Are my expectations too high for $12k?
>>14804499
12 corollas
>>14804499
G35 6MT sport trim
>>14804499
>But I can't help but think that those would become a problem sooner than later.
Every car becomes a problem sooner or later buddy.
I think you should use 6k or 7k for the car and save the rest of your money.
If you're stuck on BMW's, you can get a decent early 2000's 325i or 330i for 4k or 5k
Avoid the v6 mustang, everyone will mock you.
Can you buy older Genesis Coupes for 12k yet?
Lexus anything.
>>14804563
That makes sense. I gotta say though. I'd be really worried about buying a car that old. The ones I've been looking are are 07-08 models and they have 100-150 kilometers on them.
>>14804572
That's been a tempting idea. I hear they're by far the most reliable car on the road. I sure would love to not have any sudden bills coming my way.
09-10 Acura TSX. Fully loaded, good MPG, fun to drive and reliable as fuck
>>14804660
I used to look at Acura models, but I was turned away by the FWD. At this point, I just want something that works, so I'll probably dive back in. I'd likely be better off with a Lexus or Acura.
>FUN
>cheap
F-BODY
>>14804499
>fun
>cheap
>reliable
Pick two.
Post your local Craigslist
>>14804638
Lexus Express Technician here. DO IT FAGGOT. Get an SC 300 for 3 grand, drop a turbo in it, a body kit is only 600, pocket the rest. Sweet sweet turbocharged 2JZ goodness in a reliable package that also happens to be fantastic on the track.
Don't get an IS if money is a concern, they run through tires and brake rotors like candy.
>>14804778
I don't want to be making any modifications and crossing off the IS is essentially crossing off 80% of the Lexus models in my area. What could cause a car to burn through tires and brakes?
Get a new edge gt for like 6 grand
>>14804499
Why would V6 Mustangs become a problem? BMWs I understand, but I don't think I've ever seen any kind of Mustang become a money pit.
>inb4 becuz le ford xD
>>14804794
It's the way they ride, basically. They wear the tires out unevenly, even with rotation. As for brakes Lexus pads and rotors are a bit softer than normal, if you replace them with non Lexus parts make sure you get matched pads and rotors.
>>14804738
>fun
>cheap
>reliable
I chose all three
>>14804705
>>14804499
Buy a wrx.
Fast fun and reliable. Should be able to get one well within budget leaving you money for any maintenance. Yes they have all been raped their entire lives but they really can take it as long as they have been serviced decently.
>>14804821
Also used IS 300 tend to have completely trashed interiors with cracked windshields. This is why if your target demographic is rich people you do not market a car to their children.
>>14804806
I've heard that buying a used Mustang can be hit or miss because it's likely that the previous owner drove it very hard. I'd probably be charged insane rates for insurance too.
>>14804821
Is that a design flaw?
>>14804835
With that, I'd be worried about insurance costs.
>>14804864
so let me get this straight
you want a
>cheap
>reliable
>fun
>cheap to insure car
>not older than 10 years
>not a v6 mustang
>not fwd
>no modifications
Fuck you op, go buy a fucking miata and be happy with it you hard to please faggot
>>14804919
spoiled ass fuckin millennials, man
>>14804830
>>fun
>>cheap
>>reliable
BUY A SPRINTER AND GO FUCKING HARD NIGGAH, 200k KILOMETERS IS STILL YOUNG FOR THESE MEGABOXES
>>14804956
can a 6 foot tall person stand upright in those?
>>14804964
In the cabin? Yes. In the back? A 7 foot one could!
>>14804964
Depends on the configuration you get, you get a high roof then yes, get a medium or lower then probably no.
>>14804970
You can already in the medium one niggah, only the low one makes you duck, and I'm 6 foot 2.
>>14804968
>>14804970
>>14804984
It's time
SOUNDS LIKE YOU WANT A 4TH GEN CAMARO WITH LOW, LOW MILES
>>14804984
Interesting, i'm mainly only familiar with transits and their medium is a bit shorter then.
>>14804992
nigga the van life is baller as fuck. Either a workmans shed or get a decent paintjob on it and some decent wheels and they actually look pretty good.
>>14805009
someone put the twingo face on this please
>>14804919
LS1 V8 FBODY
>cheap
>reliable
>FUN AS FUCK
>fast
>cheap to insure
>15-17 years old
>not a v6
>RWD
>fast stock easy to mod, plenty after market etc
>sexy as fuck
>great handling
>limitless potential
>ricers talk shit and get upset
best car ever
>>14805041
>reliable
the driveline, yes
The rest of the car like the electronics, no
>>14804563
old bmws come with constant expenses for repairs. keep that in mind, op.
