ATBNG Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I live in an urban area. I drive about 150 miles a week. I have no clue about maintenance. I am single and have no interest in spending big bucks on an automobile (preferring wine, women, song and the occasional football wager). I refuse to drive an SUV or minivan type vehicle. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 WTF 155883[/snapback] But get the 2005 WTF because it was upgraded quite a bit from the 2004 WTF. It's also been a Consumer's Digest Best Buy, and Car and Driver named the 2005 WTF as the Car of the Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I drive about 250-300 miles a week, and I love my Toyota Camry. Not sure what "expensive" to you is though; mine cost roughly $24,000. My wife has a Corolla and loves that -- it cost around $15,000. If you don't want to worry about it breaking down or anything, get either a Toyota or a Honda; those things run forever. The only "problem" I've had with mine is a flat tire -- and that's because I went way too long without replacing the tires (ironically, I was going to get new tires the night that one popped on me). Other than that, just routine maintenance (oil changes, fluid replacements, etc). New cars come with a manual that tells you what to get done at what milages. My Camry needs an oil change every 7,500 miles with special things (read: more expensive) done every 30,000 miles. I'm at roughly 75,000 miles (6 years) and it's gone grreat. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATBNG Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 WTF 155883[/snapback] I know zevo. ROT stands for "ridiculously off topic." Sorry if this is entirely misplaced. I do do my own homework for school if it makes you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman's Helmet Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Dude, if you already know what you DONT want then chances are you can use process of elimination to figure out what you DO want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATBNG Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 Dude, if you already know what you DONT want then chances are you can use process of elimination to figure out what you DO want. 155891[/snapback] I'm doing a lot of research, but there can be no better advice than hearing from people who have driven these models of cars and have a good experience with it, and I don't have a long time frame to make my purchase (my car was totaled). It's cold out and rentals are expensive. My last car was an unmitigated disaster that all the Consumer Reports in the world couldn't have saved me from. Your post wasn't helpful. In fact, you're being a turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman's Helmet Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I'm doing a lot of research, but there can be no better advice than hearing from people who have driven these models of cars and have a good experience with it, and I don't have a long time frame to make my purchase (my car was totaled). It's cold out and rentals are expensive. My last car was an unmitigated disaster that all the Consumer Reports in the world couldn't have saved me from. Your post wasn't helpful. In fact, you're being a turd. 155896[/snapback] My advice wouldnt help you. I drive a 2002 Ford Explorer and I love it. Then again, I dont drive many miles so gas guzzling isnt a factor. As far as cars go, I've found that Japanese models are the best driving and most reliable out there. Honda, Toyota and Nissan are all great cars (89 Honda Prelude, 01 Toyota Camry, 95 Nissan Altima) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I drive a 2003 Buick LeSabre....I am the envy of every 81 YO male in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 What's your price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 It might be too much car for you...but we just got a 2005 Nissan Altima. The suspension is a little spongy on sharp maneuvers, but other than that it's a seriously nice car (and a sport suspension package would probably take care of the sponginess anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven in MD Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I live in an urban area. I drive about 150 miles a week. I have no clue about maintenance. I am single and have no interest in spending big bucks on an automobile (preferring wine, women, song and the occasional football wager). I refuse to drive an SUV or minivan type vehicle. Thanks in advance. 155873[/snapback] Corvette...because with one of those...you get all the wine, women and song you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Mitsubishi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Ask the zebras. You seem to think they know everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Get an american-made car or truck and support your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Get an american-made car or truck and support your country. 155954[/snapback] As soon as an American car works as trouble-free as a Japanese car, I will. Besides, all of the manufacturing is done in the US. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 As soon as an American car works as trouble-free as a Japanese car, I will. Besides, all of the manufacturing is done in the US. CW 155956[/snapback] exactly. I was a Chevy man all my life. I put enough money into the crooked Extended Warrantee companies' pockets, one that was not American. Then they proceed to try to tell you that they will cover the problem ONLY if the shop you take it to charges a certain amount for the part. You end up screwed. Since 1994, the only vehicles I have purchased and driven have been Hondas. All used, and I've never had to put major repair money into any of them. I still have two of those three. 96 Prelude and 2001 Accord. My other 87 Prelude would not die. It was over 200K miles, and the only thing I ever had to do was change a fuel injector. I ended up selling it to some kid as a 1st car, and he still has it. The only American car I would buy now is a Chevy Full Size truck (s-10's are junk), or NEWER Ford f-150. I love my country, but I'm not going to let an auto corporation rip me off repeatedly for an inferior product. Stick with a Honda unless you need a truck. my 0.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slimey car salesman Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 here ya go Deal of a century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horus Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I'd go with a mitsubishi eclipse..they are very sporty looking cars and still economicaly safe....if you go brand new i think mitsubishi has one of the best warranties arround, but i could just be dreaming on that...your single, young, need something sporty yet economical..go with the eclipse mitsubishi eclipse mitsubishi eclipse spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max in Tampa Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I live in an urban area. I drive about 150 miles a week. I have no clue about maintenance. I am single and have no interest in spending big bucks on an automobile (preferring wine, women, song and the occasional football wager). I refuse to drive an SUV or minivan type vehicle. Thanks in advance. 155873[/snapback] Honda S2000. I have one and traded a Z3 for it. Women love it and there is plenty of space for wine bottles and stereo equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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