What car should I get? (see details)?

Question

What car should I get? (see details)?

Answer 1

Whatever you choose, before you commit to buy it, check with an insurance agent for the likely premiums.

Anything even slightly sporty will cost you dearly and 350Z or Mustangs etc are gonna hit you in the pocket book.

Answer 2

350z

Answer 3

The Tiburon doesn't really belong in that list.



As a general rule of thumb, your automotive expenses should not be more than 25-30% of your gross income, so $1000/mo should cover the payment, gas and insurance. That being said, you should be able to afford any of those cars assuming you don't have a bunch of other debt...if you do, you probably don't need to be buying such an expensive car.



All things being close to equal, I would take the G35 over the 350z any day of the week. If you think you're too young, go to an import accessories shop and get SKYLINE lettering and take off the Infiniti stuff. Considering the Skyline is the aspirational vehicle of young people, why would the G35 (Actually it's the G37 now) NOT be good for your image?



Anyway, for that money you should check out the WRX as has been mentioned. I can't say much for the interior, especially the plastics, but it's a solid performer and isn't terrible on gas. I know it's not a coupe, but if you have never driven one you should go take a test drive.



I'm not a huge fan of FWD cars, but if you're considering a Tiburon you should look at the GTI. VW is having a hard time selling the 2-door. There's deals to be had on them and unlike the Tiburon, it will be worth something when you've outgrown it.

Answer 4

Hybrid. It gets great gas mileage. Its not to pricey. I think its fuel efficient and its looks good

Answer 5

You, unfortunately, are looking for a car that is powerful, gets excellent gas mileage, doesn't cost a lot and is a nice looking ride - in other words, a car that does everything.

Somewhere among your desires, you're going to have to compromise somewhat. You'll have to decide which attributes are most important to you and buy accordingly.

Answer 6

The Tiburon is not in the same class as those other cars. It's more like a competitor for the Civic SI or Mazdaspeed 3 or VW GTI.



The RX-8 is also more finicky about maintenance than the other cars (which you should be properly maintaining anyway). That's a car you only get if you think its unique characteristics are worth the responsibility.



If you can't afford a 350Z, you can't afford a G35 coupe.



The Tiburon, particularly late-model, would be an okay choice. You might also consider its relative, the Elantra. (Not as fast as the Tiburon V6, but it's a pretty good-handling car)



Also consider:

Honda Civic SI/RSX/Integra

Honda Prelude/Accord V6

Toyota Celica

Toyota MR-2

Mazda Miata

Mazda Protege 5/Protege MP3

Subaru Impreza 2.5RS (the WRX might kill you on insurance)

Subaru Forester XT (WRX performance with cheaper insurance)



If you're interested in a bit more torque, and you'd be okay with fuel economy no better (or worse) than the 350Z, you might look into a mid-90s Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar (or if you want more expensive maintenance, and to use premium gas) Lincoln Mark VIII. They're heavy (3700 lbs), but they have V8 torque and fairly responsive (for their size) but very forgiving handling. And the price and insurance is cheap. Or a Mustang or Camaro/Firebird, of course. (Getting a V6 Camaro is okay, getting a V6 Mustang is not, unless it's 05 or later, BTW...but you should only get V8)



The best price/performance/efficiency will be a used Miata or MR-2. (The Miata is far more practical, though...you might think "in that kind of car, who cares about cargo room?" but TRUST ME YOU WILL, especially if it's your only car.)

Answer 7

http://consumerist.com/consumer/cars/top-10-most-fuel-efficient-cars-311974.php

Answer 8

350Z

Answer 9

What a list of lousy cars. You only make 50 k a year. Poor thing How will you survive. If you make that much the price of gas should not be a problem.

Answer 10

350z is a great car that I recommend. However, whatever car that you choose, make sure that it is not only sleek, but can fit within your pocket book as well, as it is pointless to get bad credit just to have a nice car.

Answer 11

Go with the Tiburon. It's a choice that won't put you in the poor house. Not only that, but it's a good little sports car. With the V6 engine it's peppy enough, but still good on gas (compared to your other choices). It's got a well-balanced chassis, that makes it a fun2drive car. Look on YouTube for Top Gear episode where they test drive it. They have nothing but good things to say about it.

Answer 12

Have you ever actually driven a Tiburon? You really should give it a chance. It really is a nice car for the money. Honda Civic Si is good on gas, and has 200 hp. Too bad it looks just like a regular Civic with a few add-ons. Don't overlook the Ford Mustang. It's got a unique style, plenty of power, and a reasonable price. A v6 will get you about 25 mpg, the v8 a little less but still not bad if you don't drive it hard. A Honda Accord EX coupe with a v6 would be good. The styling is fairly conservative, but it is quick, reliable, efficient, and a more "mature" than a civic. As for the guy who recommended a Pontiac Grand Am, almost anything would be better, except maybe a Daewoo.

Answer 13

I would not recommend buying the 350Z in general. It is loaded in plastic and known as a mid-life crisis car. The Tiburon is not a popular car for a reason. It does not excel in any category other than a good warranty. A car that I would recommend is a Honda Accord Coupe. Personally, I think the new Accord is ugly in sedan form, but the coupe is a whole other story. It actually looks cool, from a side profile, it looks like a BMW. Other than that, the only good other option is a Nissan Altima Coupe. The Accord was rated better than this, but if the Accord Styling doesn't fit you, this would be a nice choice. To save a little bit of money, the Scion TC is a nice car, not much fun to drive though.



Not many other companies have tested this market of relatively inexpensive coupes. Your options are limited. If you are willing to expand your options, a Mini Cooper S would be an amazing choice. The Mini is like a Supercharged Go-Cart. It can fit in just about every parking spot, it is fast, extremely agile, and can manage up to 35MPG. Also, when you drive one, people in other Mini's wave to you. Its kind of like a clan.





Good Luck





PS- What did you do to get so many answers? When ask a question in buying and selling I am lucky if I get 10.

Answer 14

A Hybrid car is the best way to go to save money in the long run, but I don't of any that are sporty and or attractive.



I'm not sure what year of a car you're looking for? They made a Dodge Stratus (Two Door) a few years back that really looks sporty and sharp...it looks very fast, but only has a 4 banger in it wich would benifit your money you spend in gas. Also with Dodge Stratus having a 4 banger for an engine you save on insurance, you get a 2 door sporty looking car with all the sporty looks yet pay less because of the engine size ...the smaller motor qualify's the car as a NON sports car though you still have those nice looks.



I have also been car shopping myself right now and would have bought a Dodge Stratus but I already owned one at one point and smashed it, just want something different so I've been looking at the newer Volvo's....most are 4 doors but they have the sporty feel to them....less cheap feel....I like the quality! Ford also owns part of Volo now so your parts would'nt be as much as it normally would have been buying a forgien car. The Gas milage in a Volo's not bad eaither and even though their mostly 4 doors their still sharp looking.



Remeber when buying a car if you buy new rims for your car it totally changes the look of your car. It's like you after a new hair-cut.

Answer 15

Good rule of thumb - don't own a car that's worth more than 1/2 your yearly salary. & Don't be afraid to buy used.

I would reccomend buy at least 2 yrs old - you can get a way better car.



Fast and good on gas...not easy to find. A 4 cylinder with tubo is a good compormise in those 2 areas.



Some new options -

Altima Coupe.

Jetta Wolfsburg

VW GTI

Hyundai Tiburon



Some used options - there are a lot more

Audi A4

Audi S4

Audi A3

Jetta

Jetta GTI

Hyundai tiburon

Mazda Rx-8

350Z

ALtima Coupe

MItsubishi Eclipse GT

Infiniti I250

Acura TSX



From my list:

Cheapest New - Tiburon

Cheapest Used - TIburon

2nd cheapest new - JEtta or ALtima

Coolest new in proce range - VW GTI

Coolest Used in price range - Audi S4 or Audi A4



What i would do - get a several yr old A4 or GTI.

Or if you want to be way different used RX-8 -a rotary engine is way different....

Answer 16

just for the record, 350Z is faster than G35. i really thought about getting a 350Z. but i got a G35 sports coupe instead. it was a better choice. mostly due to the fact that G35 is a bit more luxury rather sports, it has 4 seats, and girls just DIGGGGGGG it. its fast too. it wont beat a stang in sraight line (i tried so hard...) but i think it'll corner better. and fuel is actually on the good side. i get like 22 mpg. my friend who had an rx8 said he got 18 mpg. and just for the record, rx8 and G35 are about the same speed. (on a FLAT surface).

even though rx8 got no torque, and the rotary only pushes 230-240 horse, its curve weight 2400lb makes it up for it. but when it comes on rougher rode, or up the mountain, it lags behind.. BAD. and the engine wont give u anything unless u pushing 8000 RPM+ .



and im sure u can afford a G35. u should get a used one first. and maybe in couple of years, get a G37. and trust me, u r never too young. im 16 and i drive G35 sports coupe. its a killer. people will call u spoiled and i rly dont care...

but, these cars are also for looks. (to pick girls up duh..)



if u want performance straight up, get a Evo or a imprezza STi. (used 2000-2004 cost about 20K. horrible interior if u ask me.) they r stunning fast though. easily whip a 350Z. dont be looking for a new evo... u r going have to go empty stomach for a whole year.

Answer 17

Have you considered a slightly used car? You can get a car that's 1-2 years old with 20K miles or less for substantially less. than new. 20K miles on a new car is practically nothing as most cars will do 100k easily, and someone else took the big initial hit on the price. That way you can get a car that maybe you couldn't afford new. So if your limit is $20k to spend, you can get a car that was between $25-30K new. It's a good way to go to the next level of cars without committing your self to a car you couldn't really afford.



PS. Tiburon is nowhere near the same league as the others you mentioned.

Answer 18

if i were to choise any of the above , i would go with the rx-8 . it may be kinda bad on gas but the most practicle of those sports cars . stay away from the tiberon ,it is not fast and not built well . personally i would check out the scion tc , but with a 5 speed . it is quick , not the quickest thing out there but not slow by any means . also gets good gas mileage and is inexpensive . one suggestion if you do , take the tire wear warranty if they offer it . it does go through a little quick

Answer 19

Get a Honda /Acura! Solidly built, bulletproof engine (swiss watch precision), reasonable pricing and great value retention when it comes to sell it on. Parts & servicing reasonable. Plenty of go faster parts / tuners as well. Sips fuel ( comparatively), and safety is top notch. The latest JDM Type-R Civic laps Nurburgring faster than the old NSX Type-R! All that and not a turbo in sight!

Answer 20

maybe a new subaru WRX sti there so so on gas very quick and all wheel drive.



the new lancers are about as fast as the subaru's maybe a lil better gas MPG.



and the new chevy cobalt SS i know most ppl laugh at it, but the new turbocharged cobalts are runnin 265 HP stock have a new suspension system than the older models, and if ur thinking there supercharged there not. they were but they had to change to a turbocharger to meet emmision standards and the chevy cobalts SS get pretty good gas MPG i think its something like 21/28 take a few give a few

Answer 21

Go with the Tiburon, those cars are so popular in Europe sleek and so damn sexy! Great with gas in these nasty times and excellent value. I always look twice when I see those cars coming down the road!

Answer 22

http://www.autobarnnissan.com/detail.aspx?iid=2636895



http://www.fast4wheels.com/carpics/2001NissanSkylineR34GTT/



http://www.focusautosales.com/



http://rbmotoring.com/gallery/album141



http://jdm-imports.com/vehicles/forsale.html



Myself would get a car of one of the links provided as for the fuel mileage you said sports car ,iam afraid all sports cars roughly run within the same range give or take,only know this as been driving them for 16 years and have to sneak to fill the fuel tank up before the wife finds out the running cost of the car we have had.



Myself would go for an

rx7,rx8

supra MK4

celica gt4

gto,fto 3000gt mitsubishi

Lancer or evo

galant

180sx s13 great cars had a turbo one years ago.

silvia s13 s14 s14a s15

300zx z33

350z

Subaru wrx,sti,p1

m3 m6

323 turbo

G35/350GT

Skyline range/great cars owned 2 models post 1989

civic type r

crx

prelude

corrado

scion tc

mustang range

eclipse

integra dc2 dc5

accord type r

nsx

calibra

mr2 turbo.

Answer 23

1984-1989 300zx turbo. Great looking car, great gas milage..my 85 gets 30-45 mpg. Very advanced electronics for it's age..the GLL model that is. 3200lbs. 0-60 5.4 sec stock. Very hard to blow the motor, type vg30et into the search and you will be happy to read that it was the fastest production car out of japan in 85. The 87 model is more aerodynamic than the 85-86. the 84 is the annevassary model which is also more aerodynamic. You can go drifting with these cars. I swear by this car. Oh, and expect it to last you around 500,000 miles no problem. Stock internals can handle 500rwhp. I added a manual boost controller and an intake and get 249.8rwhp 332ftlb of torque with the above mentioned gas mileage. The avg price for the car is now 3k. I hope this helpes you alot! My e-mail is lovesdaoc1@yahoo if you have any questions. The links are for the engine and the youtube link is for all of the comercials. Enjoy.

Answer 24

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Answer 25

Id go with the Tiburon. Its a fast car for a decent price.

Answer 26

Look at a used corvette for about 40k if you can. They're good on gas, and bear anything you have mentioned. However, if you are on a more limited-budget, look at a Mazda MX-5 Miata. They are very good on gas, and although they don't have gobs of power, they are quick due to their small size, and low weight. A nissan 350Z would however be a nice compromise between the two.

P.S. If you're looking at a sports car, a bit of a "gas guzzler" comes with the territory. Make sure you can afford it before you buy it.

Answer 27

Mazda 3

Answer 28

Honda Civic Si (coupe) 21,745

Scion tC 17,620

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 23,275



Mazda3s Grand Touring 22,815

Mazda5 Touring 21,245

Scion xB 17,609

Answer 29

Go to Consumer Reports.com and research whatever you buy. They have consumer opinions as well as reviews and in depth ratings on vehicles. It includes safety ratings, fuel efficiency, ownership costs, how it compares to similar cars,etc. You might also try edmunds.com which has similar things. Before purchasing my car, I researched the hell out of all of this and was very satisified with my decision.

Answer 30

you want a car dats good on gas? Get yerself something electric, trick out a car to make it electric(bout $6000), or go deasel so u can trick it out to use cooking oil from fast food joints! Nothin sez coolness like a jacked up earth friendly ride! BOO YAH! >XB

Answer 31

If you are looking to buy an expensive car you shouldn't have a need to ask for fuel prices or mileage.

Answer 32

have u looked at the Toyota Camry because it is a nice car, not that expensive and gets pretty good mileage..But if you are looking for a more sporty car then check out the new Mitsubishi eclipse

Answer 33

Honda del sol, tons of aftermarket parts, many different engine options, targa top, sporty, great on gas, cheap to buy and getting rare by the day

Answer 34

I'll go to this bad boy and it has a good rating and review and the price is very close to 09 Eclipse spider.

http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/1series/2008/index.html#search=open.eq..amp.p.eq.cvehicledata%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Ef64%7C%7C436f6e7665727469626c65%7E%7Enf13%7C%7C2432354b202d202433354b

You can make your choices with this link.

http://www.edmunds.com/finder/type.convertible.html;f=%2Busein%3Anew?cat=Convertible&reFacet=VehicleType%3AConvertible&p=cvehicledata%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Ef64%7C%7C436f6e7665727469626c65%7E%7Enf13%7C%7C2432354b202d202433354b

If they are too expensive for you then just get a used Miata.

Answer 35

Pontiac Solstice or its Saturn counterpart. Nice little cars built in the spirit of late-50's English sportscars. Small, rear-wheel drive, fun and relatively quick. Plus, not everyone has one.

Or a Mustang.

Please don't get a teeny-bopper Civic or similar. Not sportscars.

Answer 36

if your worried about mpg get a hybrid or a 4 cylinder car



but if what you want is performance with decent mpg you can get a Tiburon V6 gt giving you resonable milage with performance



if you want to research by milage search "epa gas mileage"

Answer 37

Go for the Tiburon. Great warranty, nice giddyup.

Answer 38

Honda S2000. Get one about 5 years old or so, so it won't cost too much for you. This is a great car. Tiburon is slow and hungry.

Answer 39

Scion TC is like 20grand under for the top of the line TC. It looks hella sick .It might not be fast with everything stock but once you supe it up its great.

Answer 40

Mazda3 speed. Great performance, handling and still delivers decent fuel economy. Also, reliability and crash tests are rated very high by consumer reports.

Answer 41

Pontiac G8 or Cadillac CTS V

Answer 42

I'll go for... none of them! I'd rather go for something more convenient like the Proton Savvy or the Satria GTi or if really I want sporty, I'll go for Subaru Impreza straight-away...

I'll go for vehicles I know if there's minor damage I can repair easly...

Answer 43

Cobalt with a blower

a WRX

a Vette

Something in your price range and skill level, you should consider a BigWheel.

Answer 44

I have a mustang, which I think is a very hot car and they are FAST. I've had an 8 cylinder 5.0 years ago before gas went up so high and now I have a 6 cylinder. It still has great pickup and is very fast and amazingly good on gas. The price on these cars is relatively low if you steer clear of the newest models. I have a 2003, which I think is one of their best years.......no trouble mechanically and it turns heads! I got mine for $11,900 and my payments are around $250. Good luck

Answer 45

Take Fairlady 350z or GTR..Fuyoh, crazy fast...If i got money, i'm sure buy it..... But both these cars like to drink fuels....



http://varietiesinside.blogspot.com

Answer 46

I would recommend a Mustang GT. 310 hp and is the safest out of all of them. My next choice would be the next safest one.

Answer 47

Well if your on a budget but still want a car with a nice look like the more pricey cars, these two maybe be better for you. They both are still super nice looking, good on gas and most a well priced. Hope it helps some. Good luck



Nissan Altima Coupe http://www.nissanusa.com/altimacoupe/?dcp=16575031%3b&dcc=95059973%3b



Honda Civic Si

http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-si-coupe/

Answer 48

nissan 350z r very nice cars especially in mettallic black the [price isnt that high in some car sales places so gd luk =]

Answer 49

Get a Hionda Acura NSX....it leaves your list in the mist

http://wikicars.org/en/Acura_NSX

Answer 50

You can buy a car that you fancy , the one that you all ways had in your mind to have,and you will be happy

Answer 51

Corvette, great gas millage, loads of power, if you get one a few years old they aren't overly expensive.

Answer 52

how about a alfa romeo 156 there great and they dont cost alot.

although i wont get a petrol one there not that fuel efficient

what do you think?

Answer 53

Get a 2004-05 subrue WRX STI, its the best looking STI in my opionion.

Answer 54

go to edmunds.com and it can give you stats on all the cars (fuel efficiency, average price, etc.)



Good luck!

Answer 55

its a buyers market and you have a lot to choose from. cars.com will give you some ideas...shop around...take your time! find a older corvette! that would be awesome!

Answer 56

um i love vl commodors or calais they ned a bit to much work to make respectable so a skyline silvia (nissan) they go hard as! best for drifting!!! make sure you get a turbo moddle

Answer 57

Cadillac

Answer 58

I would go with the tibby, my friend has one and he loves it. It definitely has balls and is well worth the money.

Answer 59

Get a Yugo.

Answer 60

350z

Answer 61

scion tc is nice

Answer 62

what ever you can pay cash for. A nice fat car note is not worth any of them.

Answer 63

cadillac escelade ext i have 1 they'e awsome!!!!!!!!

Answer 64

rx-8





for a color get candy blue





tthat will look very hawt



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Answer 65

corvet

Answer 66

mustang

Answer 67

ford gt

Answer 68

grand am all the way dude!!! i love my grand am, you can get sporty ones like the GT or grand prix, they are great cars, mine is 11 years old and still runs perfectly!!

Answer 69

get u 745 AND IF U A GURL WHEN U GET THAT 745 GIVE ME A CALL 816-719-0608 N IM NOT PLAYING 50k a year i can live off dat....

Answer 70

get a subaru bro there not that expensive and are pretty fast

Answer 71

how bout a nice huffy

Answer 72

hybrid..u can go like 60 miles with 2 gallons..

Answer 73

im only 12, i dk!