If you had a maximum of $30,000 to spend on car, what would you get?

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Krk3561
I've been taking driving lessons too, I have at least 20 hrs driving experience just from them

Not to nag or anything, but 20 hours isn't worth jack sh!t. How many hours at night? In the city? In rural areas? In snow? Rain? Fog? Rain/snow at night? Do you know to do if you have a blowout at 65 mph? Do you know what to do if you lose the rear end of the car? If you hit black ice in the middle of a corner?

20 hours isn't even out of the typical engine break-in period. And that's if the whole 20 hours were at 60 mph.

ZV

 

[KMHPaladin]

That's a good point, rbloedow. If mommy and daddy hand you the keys to a car at age sixteen, you're not going to have a whole lot of respect for it. Not that anyone is going to have a whole lot of respect for you either, but that's another story. Anyway, what do you think the insurance will be for a freakin' 16-year-old with a two-door sports car like the 350z? Hope mommy and daddy can pick that up too.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: codeyf
For a first car, get something cheap, reliable, and efficient. Civic/Sentra/Corolla etc.

Sentra SE-R Spec V comes to mind as a nice one. And think about how happy your parents will be when you pick out a car < $20k.

Spec V only comes in stick, he could go with a SE-R, it has an auto available for it.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: KMHPaladin
Anyway, what do you think the insurance will be for a freakin' 16-year-old with a two-door sports car like the 350z? Hope mommy and daddy can pick that up too.

For some reason, I doubt his parents are hurting for cash.

 

[MustangSVT]

hmmmm .. hmmmmmm

if we had to spend it all on the car at once and no mods to it..

ill probably get.. EVO.. (minus altezza plz). or s2k

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: KMHPaladin
That's a good point, rbloedow. If mommy and daddy hand you the keys to a car at age sixteen, you're not going to have a whole lot of respect for it. Not that anyone is going to have a whole lot of respect for you either, but that's another story. Anyway, what do you think the insurance will be for a freakin' 16-year-old with a two-door sports car like the 350z? Hope mommy and daddy can pick that up too.

I'm very respectful, and plus you dont know anything about me so how can you talk about me? My insurance will be lower too because I've taken the required hours of lessons for a discount and I have a 4.0 GPA (unweighted) which is another discount.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Krk3561

Originally posted by: KMHPaladin
That's a good point, rbloedow. If mommy and daddy hand you the keys to a car at age sixteen, you're not going to have a whole lot of respect for it. Not that anyone is going to have a whole lot of respect for you either, but that's another story. Anyway, what do you think the insurance will be for a freakin' 16-year-old with a two-door sports car like the 350z? Hope mommy and daddy can pick that up too.

I'm very respectful, and plus you dont know anything about me so how can you talk about me? My insurance will be lower too because I've taken the required hours of lessons for a discount and I have a 4.0 GPA (unweighted) which is another discount.

Sports car insurance is EXTREMELY expensive, even for good students, driver's ED discount, etc.

You do have the advantage in that you will undoubtedly be on your parents' policy. On your own, you could easily spend $6K+ per year for insurance on a $30K sports car.

I was quoted $10K per year for a 300ZX TT.

Viper GTS

 

[codeyf]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: codeyf
For a first car, get something cheap, reliable, and efficient. Civic/Sentra/Corolla etc.

Sentra SE-R Spec V comes to mind as a nice one. And think about how happy your parents will be when you pick out a car < $20k.

Spec V only comes in stick, he could go with a SE-R, it has an auto available for it.

Oh yeah. Well, tell them you'll get a cheaper car if they let you get a stick....

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Krk3561

Originally posted by: KMHPaladin That's a good point, rbloedow. If mommy and daddy hand you the keys to a car at age sixteen, you're not going to have a whole lot of respect for it. Not that anyone is going to have a whole lot of respect for you either, but that's another story. Anyway, what do you think the insurance will be for a freakin' 16-year-old with a two-door sports car like the 350z? Hope mommy and daddy can pick that up too.

I'm very respectful, and plus you dont know anything about me so how can you talk about me? My insurance will be lower too because I've taken the required hours of lessons for a discount and I have a 4.0 GPA (unweighted) which is another discount.

Being respectful has nothing to do with it - you're unexperienced, and that's the issue. You don't realize that, and neither do your parents. Experience is everything, not to mention you'll have to get acclamated to this new car, you'll have to learn how it reacts in all situations, etc.

Sure you'll get a Good Student Discount, and a discount for the class, but it's still gonna be high. When I was 16, I had both dicounts also, and my insurance was still 900 bucks every 6 months (I was under my parents policy too).

 

[neovan]

I was in your same position except it was out of my own pocket and only wanted to spend ~$30K.

I ended up getting a 350Z Enthusiast 6spd.

But if you want auto, you can always get an Audi A4 1.8T.

 

[Krk3561]

I dont know where I said I was using my parents money...

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: Krk3561
I dont know where I said I was using my parents money...

Trust me, you're not paying for it. Any money you have has been leeched off of your parents, and being a kid, any job you find is not going to pay for the car payment, insurance, etc.

 

[GeekyKid]

why don't you be like me and not rely on your parents to buy you anything and get a job to pay for your first car.....a frickin $1,500 1970 Volkswagen Bug. Awsome to work on an extremely easy. You feel good about yourself and they are cheap.

 

[RabidMongoose]

Seems like a lot of people here are jealous that this kid is going to get a $30k car...

 

[neovan]

Originally posted by: Krk3561
I dont know where I said I was using my parents money...

16 yo w/ 30K. My question is "who is your supplier?"

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Krk3561
I dont know where I said I was using my parents money...

Ok, then, I'll ask: How are you paying for this car?

 

[RabidMongoose]

Who cares how he's getting the money? If his parents have enough money to buy him a $30k car, then more power to them.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

91 Corolla. Then step up the car ladder.

 

[loosliptcomptrola]

right here bishes..

 

[Shockwave]

I always wanted a Ferrari.

 

[JYDog]

I'd get a Mini Cooper S

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: JYDog
I'd get a Mini Cooper S

Mini's are cool but they're kinda small, if only my parents let me get a stick.

 

[rh71]

I got my first brand new car when I was 17 ... came out to $27k on paper... even though I worked damn hard for it (7 days a week for a long while) ... I must admit I wish it wasn't brand new... because you're going to go through some "inexperienced" moments after you just get your license. My poor truck has been in a couple of rear-enders (to others) which were my fault because I thought tailgating was okay to do. Cost me a few grand to keep it looking good as new... but it was an expensive lesson on a new car. Anyway, that was me... and I won't be making the same mistake with my kids (sucks for them)... they're getting used cars first...

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Seems like a lot of people here are jealous that this kid is going to get a $30k car...

No, it sounds like a lot of us here KNOW better. Some of us are adults and have experiences that we could share about when we had a nice/fast car and were young.

Krk3561- My insurance on my Mustang is INSANE and I am 20 with a good many discounts and on my parents policy. That is why it is listed as an infrequently driven care right now.

 

[Krk3561]

Oh, and where did I say that I was getting $30,000 to spend on a car? I asked what people would get with $30,000.