YACT! What car used or new less then $30k for a single guy!

[tami]

mid life crisis? erm.

meet some chicks.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

used s4 is all you need brother...

 

[radioouman]

used Viper.

 

[DurocShark]

Originally posted by: radioouman
used Viper.

 

[Fenixgoon]

used audi S4

 

[Scarpozzi]

Maybe you should get one of these?

 

[MasterAndCommander]

The Terminator - a used SVT Cobra
S/C Torquey V8, RWD - 6 Speed Manual, IRS, tons of aftermarket parts, 2 door coupe - perfect for the single guy.

 

[HexiumVII]

Stang GT for wait for the new Camaro

 

[DougK62]

Will this be your ONLY car? That'll make a huge difference in recommendations.

 

[iversonyin]

$30k after tax?

New stang GT deluxe

 

[melly]

I am personally in love with my Hyundai Santa Fe v6 SUV!

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: iversonyin
$30k after tax?

New stang GT deluxe

Once again, 'man-card' and 'acceptable mid-life crisis car card' retention are both at stake with this recommendation

edit - hahaha that was a quick edit - I didn't even end up quoting the original post

 

[Legend]

Originally posted by: DaviDaVinci
Forget the hybrids in the other thread I had started. Doesn't seem like a good idea and not many options as well.
Then I was thinking. Why am I trying to be sensible? I'll just do that when I'm older.

Because no matter how hard you try, you cannot overcome the power of compound interest when you're older. If you invest thousands now, you'll have millions in 40 years.

If you can afford to invest a lot in a 401k and IRA now, and buy a car and that's what you want, go for it.

Personally, I'd put money into a house and an awesome home theater.

 

[DougK62]

If it's your only car then you'll want to get something newer like many of the suggestions: M3, S2000, etc.

If you have another car to daily drive then get something crazy like an early 90's Lotus Esprit. Now THAT is a mid-life crisis car.

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: iversonyin
$30k after tax?

New stang GT deluxe

Once again, 'man-card' and 'acceptable mid-life crisis car card' retention are both at stake with this recommendation

edit - hahaha that was a quick edit - I didn't even end up quoting the original post

I was thinking about price range. I though V8 stang cost more then $30k after tax. There is nothing wrong with a V6 stang. It looks good and fuel efficient comapre to V8.

Do you really want to pay $60-70 everytime you wanta fuel ur tank for the hell of a mid-life crsis? most chicks couldn't tell the difference.

 

[3chordcharlie]

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: iversonyin
$30k after tax?

New stang GT deluxe

Once again, 'man-card' and 'acceptable mid-life crisis car card' retention are both at stake with this recommendation

edit - hahaha that was a quick edit - I didn't even end up quoting the original post

I was thinking about price range. I though V8 stang cost more then $30k after tax. There is nothing wrong with a V6 stang. It looks good and fuel efficient comapre to V8.

Do you really want to pay $60-70 everytime you wanta fuel ur tank for the hell of a mid-life crsis? most chicks couldn't tell the difference.

But you could. Last I checked, the mileage difference wasn't all that impressive, either - the 8-cylinder engine in the mustang is much newer technology.

Personally I think all Mustangs use too much gas, and sadly, that would probably stop me from buying one.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: iversonyin
$30k after tax?

New stang GT deluxe

Once again, 'man-card' and 'acceptable mid-life crisis car card' retention are both at stake with this recommendation

edit - hahaha that was a quick edit - I didn't even end up quoting the original post

I was thinking about price range. I though V8 stang cost more then $30k after tax. There is nothing wrong with a V6 stang. It looks good and fuel efficient comapre to V8.

Do you really want to pay $60-70 everytime you wanta fuel ur tank for the hell of a mid-life crsis? most chicks couldn't tell the difference.

But you could. Last I checked, the mileage difference wasn't all that impressive, either - the 8-cylinder engine in the mustang is much newer technology.

Personally I think all Mustangs use too much gas, and sadly, that would probably stop me from buying one.

Isn't the V6 in the new Mustang a brand new DOHC unit? That's much newer than the 4.6 that they've been using for some time now.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie

Originally posted by: iversonyin
$30k after tax?

New stang GT deluxe

Once again, 'man-card' and 'acceptable mid-life crisis car card' retention are both at stake with this recommendation

edit - hahaha that was a quick edit - I didn't even end up quoting the original post

I was thinking about price range. I though V8 stang cost more then $30k after tax. There is nothing wrong with a V6 stang. It looks good and fuel efficient comapre to V8.

Do you really want to pay $60-70 everytime you wanta fuel ur tank for the hell of a mid-life crsis? most chicks couldn't tell the difference.

But you could. Last I checked, the mileage difference wasn't all that impressive, either - the 8-cylinder engine in the mustang is much newer technology.

Personally I think all Mustangs use too much gas, and sadly, that would probably stop me from buying one.

Isn't the V6 in the new Mustang a brand new DOHC unit? That's much newer than the 4.6 that they've been using for some time now.

The current SOHC 4.0L V6 is newer than the 3.8 V6 it replaced, but it's not a new design, it's the same V6 used in the Ranger and Explorer, just tweaked to give more torque.

The current SOHC 24-valve 4.6L V8 is completely brand new and replaces the previous SOHC 16-valve 4.6L V8. Main differnces is that has VVT, 3-valves/cylinder, and uses regular unleaded to get 300HP/320TQ. It made Ward's 10 best engines list in '05 and '06.
Mileage is like 17/25 MPG for the V8 - which is better than my 3.0L V6 Camry.

Get a used '03 or '04 Mustang Cobra instead - it's more bang for the buck. (DOHC, 32-valve, forged-internals, factory supercharged)

 

[jcuadrado]

G35 Couple or BMW 330

 

[Zenmervolt]

Low mileage 1990 Porsche 944 Turbo? A lot of fun and still reasonably practical.

ZV

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Mickey Eye
I'd probably go with an old porsche... something mid 80s. If I could I would so have a RUF 959

Alois Ruf's company never built a 959-derivative.

ZV

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
M3!

:thumbsup:
for real!

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: iversonyin
Do you really want to pay $60-70 everytime you wanta fuel ur tank for the hell of a mid-life crsis? most chicks couldn't tell the difference.

I fill up a Lincoln with a V8 for $35/tank with Premium. I don't know which orifice you're pulling that "$60-70" out of...

ZV

 

[pontifex]

there's tons of cars you can get for 30k or less that are brand new. i can't believe you are having trouble finding one.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
The Terminator - a used SVT Cobra
S/C Torquey V8, RWD - 6 Speed Manual, IRS, tons of aftermarket parts, 2 door coupe - perfect for the single guy.

You calling something like that "The Terminator" just adds to the stereotype of Mustangs/Cobras.