YACT: Totaled car, need a replacement vehicle... any ideas?

[akiraxtc]

My RX-8 is totaled due to an accident this weekend. Some idiot decide to run a stop sign at the last minute and didn't see me coming. Anyways... appraiser decided it was totaled and i need a replacement vehicle.
I don't have the check yet since the other guy's incurance company (Geico) is still trying to determine if the vehicle is covered (the other guy was using a rental car) - but what i know is that my vehicle is totaled and i should be searching for another one.

So.... the hunt begins... i need a fun car, good gas milage (LOL every other car's MPG looks very good now that i've used rx8 )... it doesn't have to be new but reasonably priced. Navi is a plus since i had it on my 8 and i've grown attached to them and found that i'm always in need of it. I don't need a billion horsepower - i won't be racing anyone from one stoplight to another. Know any vehicle that fit that bill?


Thanks!

 

[NFS4]

G35 Coupe

 

[JRock]

SLK 350 Roadster

 

[DougK62]

A used Grand Am.

 

[jaedaliu]

so your desires are:

inexpensive
good mpg
navigation

Sounds like you should get a used civic and a magellan =p

Depending on how much you drive, you might want to look into a car that doesn't require premium gas. The extra 20 cents a gallon adds up over time. Make sure you take your rims off the rx-8 before it gets junked.

 

[DaWhim]

Subaru STi

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: JRock
SLK 350 Roadster

**FIXED**

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: JRock
SLK 350 Roadster

**FIXED**

hahahahah
ya the new slk is fugly. It's like the took the design cues from the SLR and made a miata bodykit.

 

[Aimster]

G35
350Z

 

[radioouman]

Ford Fusion with nav.

 

[ballmode]

Now you don't have to deal with rotary fuel econ!!!!

 

[radioouman]

oops

 

[akiraxtc]

Well i want an OEM nav if at all possible but i'm gonna get Pioneer avic-d1 if the car won't have any oem navi.

I don't think i can the rims off my car... it's OEM wheels. Can you actually take things off car that has been declared total? I mean it belongs to the insurance company and all.

 

[atiyeh]

accord coupe

 

[jlbenedict]

I like the Saab 9-2x myself

 

[Majunior]

Lexus IS300 (or 350 you are going new) Easily one of my favorite cars right now

 

[K1052]

Subaru Legacy GT.

 

[Aimster]

Buy a civic

save up buy a house

that's just what I would do.

 

[jaedaliu]

Originally posted by: Aimster
Buy a civic

save up buy a house

that's just what I would do.

and how is a house going to help you get noticed by hot chicks?

 

[akiraxtc]

I'm at a point in my my life where i don't want to be tied down with a big commitment like a house yet. I need to be able to relocate anywhere anytime when something comes up - a house would basically add unneccesary complication when i move.

That aside... how about a Miata+aftermarket navi?

I wish i have the guts to buy vehicle with similar price or higher now since i realized even though the car is new and had all warranty and stuff, i'd be losing a lot in the first 1-2yrs of ownership whereas if i buy a newer used car i wouldn't be losing quite as much.

 

[loic2003]

Motorbike + forget the other crap.

/thread.

 

[Cashmoney995]

I would go with a pontiac Solstice, or the Saturn Sky. That is if your looking for that small coupe segment. Otherwise treat urself to an Accord Coupe...the new ones look real clean.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Dodge GMH Turbo All the ladies will be puttin' out!

 

[akiraxtc]

06 Civic Coupe w/ Navi?

 

[Doggiedog]

Sucks about your car. At least you are ok.

My wife just got rear-ended on the highway and the person that hit us had Geico insurance. They were actually very fast with their payment so hopefully you won't have to worry about that.