I Finally Got my Car!

[Theguynextdoor]

Originally posted by: Phlargo

I'm suprised there are so few manual zealots out there! This guy is totally off. To the best of my knowledge, most of the world drives manuals and the only reason automatics are so common here is that we live in the land of laziness.

As for it being faster..sorry Malak. It's just not true. As far as I know, there are only a very select few automatics which are as fast or faster than a manual: the new Audi one and then I think Ferrari has some. And then the F1 stuff. And while I'm very impressed with that new Audi transmission.. I don't even know if I'd buy an auto if I were getting that car - where all the reviewers say that it is the first time they've driven a 'manu-matic' which gives all the benefits and pleasure of driving a manual. I'd still have to do a very careful driving of it first to see if it was as much fun as the manual.

But let's consider some more realistic reasons: a small engine, a road that isn't straight, or any of most automatics which don't handle a car's torque curve very well.

The manual is the only way to go for performance and driving enjoyment (for driving's sake - you wanna sit in your car and talk on your cell phone and eat your cheeseburger - buy your chrysler lebaron).

You're posting on a nerd forum. How many car enthusiats did you expect to be here.

As for the automatic/manual argument, that's more use specfic on which one is faster. However, F1 shifters (with true manual capabilites) are the best.

 

[MaxFusion16]

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I'm sorry, but that's a rubbish car, could've gotten a mid 90s integra, celica, 240sx, impreza...etc.

next time ask before hand

Instead of bashing my choice of car and saying that it sucks, how about giving some actually reasons why its "complete rubbish"? Oh and next time I'll gaze into my crystal ball and learn that you're going to say my car sucks, so I'll ask you before hand. I've also posted numerous threads about my car shopping dilemmas, I'm wondering why you didn't place your imput in one of the 3 or so car threads I made?

you asked what we thought of your car and I gave you my opinion, what more do you want?

I'm sorry I didn't sugar coat it for you, but the truth is you overpaid for a rubbish car.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

i would never spend that money on a cavalier

that being said, a close friend has a POS cavalier that just will not die. definitely gained some respect for that

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: Theguynextdoor
If you really like the car. Ignore some of the comments.

My first car is my dream car, a 2000 Corvette Coupe. Bought it when I was 18. Pouring 1/3 of my paychecks into the monthly bill. No regrets.

Wow.. what were you doing at 18? Selling crack?

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Malak

Originally posted by: MBrown
I wouldve gotten a standard instead of automatic, but thats just me. congrats.

Automatic is standard. Nobody drives manual anymore. Even sports cars come in automatic these days. I've never seen the fascination with manual cars anyway. I can drive faster in an auto.

What crack have you been smoking... clearly you've never spent significant time with a nice manual car. Automatics are standard here only because people are more concerned with getting from A to B than actually enjoying getting from A to B. If you had said hey, I have kids, and I need to have both hands available therefor auto is better... I would understand, but to say... Manuals are silly auto is faster anyway... you clearly have no idea what you're talking about...

But Hey I'm willing to give you benefit of the doubt... belly up to the bar... what manuals have you driven and what autos have you driven?

-Max

 

[Doboji]

To the OP,

It's your first real car, you'll love it. You'll realize when you buy your next car how poorly you did on your first purchase... But don't let that get you down.. EVERYONE screws up the first time... car dealers are snakes waiting for newbies to screw over. As far as new car buyers go, you did much better than most. You got a decent reliable car, that will last you through college. Well done.

Now go buy yourself a nice sound system... it'll make you love your car.

-Max

 

[Aquila76]

Originally posted by: Twista

Originally posted by: Malak

Originally posted by: MBrown
I wouldve gotten a standard instead of automatic, but thats just me. congrats.

Automatic is standard. Nobody drives manual anymore. Even sports cars come in automatic these days. I've never seen the fascination with manual cars anyway. I can drive faster in an auto.

woah, woah, woah! Automatics are #1 in america because most ppl dont want to learn how to drive it plus it supposly takes away the eatting factor or talking on cell while driving. Yes, sport cars come with automatics and the owners who buy them wasnt thinking straight when he/she brought it =) Sports+umm fun= stick shift.. not a damn automatic if you want a sports car. Theres no fascination till you drive one for +1 more month because the 1st couple weeks is mostly hell and your thinking, "why the hell did i get a manual".
=) Manuals are the win!

I gotta agree with Twista. I had only spottily driven a manual trans. car, basically so that I could when I had to and nothing more. When my car was being repaired, I borrowed a manual Accord. After a month of it, I can't believe how much I want a standard now and that's based on a crappy 12 yo Honda transmission!

Also, congrats on the first new car. That's a great car to start off with, as repairs are cheap, there's not much trouble you can get into with it, and they last forever as long as you do proper maintanence (oil change, transmission fluid, etc.).

 

[Ronin]

Cavalier is a good first car purchase. Yeah, you might have paid a little much for it, but oh well..it's paid off (if I understood you correctly), and all you have to worry about is some oil changes, filter changes, gas, and insurance.

It'll do ya fine (but don't expect much when you trade it in).

 

[Slaimus]

Only time will tell whether it was a good buy. If it is reliable, then paying a bit more will pay off. Does it have the Ecotec or the old Cavalier engines?