What vehicle should I purchase?

[Brendan]

I currently drive a 2013 Dodge Challenger, but have recently had an epiphany and wish to obtain a different vehicle. I'm looking for something quick, appealing to the eye, reliable, and under ~$35,000. Any suggestions or criticism relative to the thread are welcome!
Vehicles I'm looking at so far:

BMW M3 (E46)
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0
Dodge Viper
2005 Lotus Elise
Dodge SRT-4
Toyota Supra
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=1&Log=0

This thread will be updated quite often with links to cars.
I had been eyeing a particular Lotus Elise for about a month but it recently sold.

[Mateo]

impreza wrx sti

[louiswill]

epiphany? Did it go to heaven too?

I really want to give suggestions but I have only driven one car whole life.

toyota 2010 corolla

[Frog]

Frog's Wisdom of Ribbit.

car = depreciating asset.

Loose women = Condom/3g amoxicillin

Disclaimer: I own a Chevy Trailblazer Ext in the states and I have a driver with a Lexus LS 600h L in Dubai

If you do not have more than $200,000 in the bank, don't throw your money on a depreciating asset. That's the first big thing young people can buy. Invest in a property instead. If you must buy a car in your budget, I'd say go for a VW Jetta diesel, plenty of power and resale value is astronomical.

[RLVG]

Toyota Hybrid / Prius. They're #1 in security and if you watched top gear, it's nearly impossible to kill a toyota.

The Hybrid allows three choices : Biofuel, Gas and Electricity.

How can you get it cheap? Used. You just need to be on the lookout, or you can attempt to trade the current vehicle.

Prefered option would be to attempt trading a Veteran (30> year old) vehicle as they're more pricy and there's no road taxes.

[Mateo]

stop being jooish, he said he has ~30k to spend on something fast and lists sports cars, obv he has the money to buy something besides a 90's Volvo stationwagon

[Bunny]

I currently drive a 2013 Dodge Challenger, but have recently had an epiphany and wish to obtain a different vehicle. I'm looking for something quick, appealing to the eye, reliable, and under ~$35,000. Any suggestions or criticism relative to the thread are welcome!
Vehicles I'm looking at so far:

BMW M3 (E46)
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0
Dodge Viper
2005 Lotus Elise
Dodge SRT-4
Toyota Supra
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=1&Log=0

This thread will be updated quite often with links to cars.
I had been eyeing a particular Lotus Elise for about a month but it recently sold.

did you crash again? was that your ephiphany =P get something from here https://equus-automotive.com/gallery

[Brendan]

did you crash again? was that your ephiphany =P get something from here https://equus-automotive.com/gallery

No I just don't want to drive a car with such an awful power to weight ratio. I don't want to dump money into it because I can buy a faster car and cooler car with the same amount of money.

[zingo1zang]

did you crash again? was that your ephiphany =P get something from here https://equus-automotive.com/gallery

The first pic that shows up is practically an exact copy of Los Santos International Airport, and for a second I thought it was GTA V. The hangar to the back left of the car looks exactly like it matches the hangar in LS AP. Coincidence?

[Brendan]

Frog's Wisdom of Ribbit.

car = depreciating asset.

Loose women = Condom/3g amoxicillin

Disclaimer: I own a Chevy Trailblazer Ext in the states and I have a driver with a Lexus LS 600h L in Dubai

If you do not have more than $200,000 in the bank, don't throw your money on a depreciating asset. That's the first big thing young people can buy. Invest in a property instead. If you must buy a car in your budget, I'd say go for a VW Jetta diesel, plenty of power and resale value is astronomical.

This is actually pretty good advice for a frog. Most of the used cars I'm looking at have already done 80%-90% of their depreciating depending on how much I drive it before I sell it. The Jetta is simply not fast enough for my taste.

[Brendan]

Toyota Hybrid / Prius. They're #1 in security and if you watched top gear, it's nearly impossible to kill a toyota.

The Hybrid allows three choices : Biofuel, Gas and Electricity.

How can you get it cheap? Used. You just need to be on the lookout, or you can attempt to trade the current vehicle.

Prefered option would be to attempt trading a Veteran (30> year old) vehicle as they're more pricy and there's no road taxes.

I could purchase most of their hybrids new and all of them used with low mileage. I feel like this post is a joke. If you read the thread I want a fast car, not a car that goes 0-60 in 10 seconds.

[Brendan]

impreza wrx sti

Personally I don't like their styling. They're just high performance sedans. I also know a kid with an sti that keyed my car and would not like to join his ranks.

stop being jooish, he said he has ~30k to spend on something fast and lists sports cars, obv he has the money to buy something besides a 90's Volvo stationwagon

Thanks for getting the thread back on topic.

[Mateo]

i personally dont like the syle of the impreza either, i just saw you listed the dodge srt-4 which is similar. i used to drive a 3000GT, best vehicle ive ever driven. hard to find one with low miles, but again you listed the supra, and the 3kgt was designed to beat it. i like the m3 you linked. if you are looking for a newer car id go nissan

[zingo1zang]

fuck money get bitches

[Helz]

I heavily agree with frogs words of wisdom.

If you are dead set on buying something be smart and get 2 cars. One you want and one pos that runs. Claim the nice one as a 95% work vehicle and provide justification for the last few days of the year as work. Then if you make a lot use an accelerated depreciation to max out your tax return and get a nice chunk of it back in a few months.

This would be a responsible way to get the most out of your money even if that 30k you referenced is your loan cap and not cash.

(Btw, dont use the accelerated depreciation on a 30k car unless you have a taxable income of over 100k for this year)

[Frog]

Helz, we're like the same person. It's scary.

[Brendan]

I heavily agree with frogs words of wisdom.

If you are dead set on buying something be smart and get 2 cars. One you want and one pos that runs. Claim the nice one as a 95% work vehicle and provide justification for the last few days of the year as work. Then if you make a lot use an accelerated depreciation to max out your tax return and get a nice chunk of it back in a few months.

This would be a responsible way to get the most out of your money even if that 30k you referenced is your loan cap and not cash.

(Btw, dont use the accelerated depreciation on a 30k car unless you have a taxable income of over 100k for this year)

I'm 17 and my car was payed for with cash. I'd sell/trade my car, refund the warranty on it and pay with cash.

[Helz]

I'm 17 and my car was payed for with cash. I'd sell/trade my car, refund the warranty on it and pay with cash.

I can not say much other than what do you drive? What are you looking for? I know how to make the most of income but a vehicle purchase is a very personal investment. There is smart buys and there is desired buys. The advice I just gave was to make a smart desired buy. Its not what I would do but I think its the best fit for his situation.

If you want PM me on your situation to avoid the pub bullshit but I don't much care for recommending specific buys. I ran into a situation a year ago on an unimproved land buy that was more trouble than it was worth.

Taxes are simple. Buy near the end of the year and there is money to be had. You want to be able to claim your vehicle as 95% work which avoids an audit (over 95%) and gets your money back (depreciation / downpayment). If you can make a down payment avoid going for depreciation until the next year. And it is a lot better to buywhen you have a vehicle. Use what you own as a personal to justify your buy and bank the downpayment. Wait a year and use the depreciation..

[oops_ur_dead]

Tell your mom to buy a Ford Mustang.

Make sure it comes with a semi-auto transmission.

[Brendan]

Tell your mom to buy a Ford Mustang.

Make sure it comes with a semi-auto transmission.

mustangs r pretty fast but im done with american muscle cars

[Bruno]

Your dad's getting a new car? That's pretty cool. Haha, remember when you were grounded for two weeks after crashing your dad's BMW?

[Brendan]

Your dad's getting a new car?

No

Remember when you were grounded for two weeks after crashing your dad's BMW?

No

[BrockSamson]

"impreza wrx sti"

Yup. Get the hatchback. Besides all the power, you get AWD so you're not a hopeless fool in the snow.

[Brendan]

"impreza wrx sti"

Yup. Get the hatchback. Besides all the power, you get AWD so you're not a hopeless fool in the snow.

Is family sedan not 4 me

[BrockSamson]

You never know, you may want the space. Plus it's 305 hp is no joke.

[Brendan]

You never know, you may want the space. Plus it's 305 hp is no joke.

Challenger has 305 hp. BMW has 600hp.

[Admiral]

Where the hell did you get $35,000 at 17? In addition to the thing you're already driving?

[Brendan]

Where the hell did you get $35,000 at 17? In addition to the thing you're already driving?

I believe you've misunderstood. I intend to sell my car.

[Admiral]

I believe you've misunderstood. I intend to sell my car.

Fine, how/where did you get the 2013 Challenger?

I drive this: 2006 Ford Five-Hundred (Limited)

TVIDsKX.jpg

Pros: Spacious, comfortable, relatively safe(somewhat due to the size)

Cons: Gas mileage, speed(not really too much of a concern for me), not enough doohickeys for a "Limited." I know it wasn't too common for cars of that year but that digital speed-o on the newer civics and in-dash touch screen shit is awesome. I would love to mount a tablet in place of my radio for a "touch-screen" dash.

Edit: I'd probably take a loss on it but I want to sell/trade for a Corolla or Civic. Possibly Hybrid. I drove a 2007 Civic Hybrid but did not like the transition from Electric to gas. I wonder if a newer one is more smooth.

If selling it is not feasible, I will do some home-brew mods to it and try again later.

[Brendan]

Fine, how/where did you get the 2013 Challenger?

I drive this: 2006 Ford Five-Hundred (Limited)

TVIDsKX.jpg

Pros: Spacious, comfortable, relatively safe(somewhat due to the size)

Cons: Gas mileage, speed(not really too much of a concern for me), not enough doohickeys for a "Limited." I know it wasn't too common for cars of that year but that digital speed-o on the newer civics and in-dash touch screen shit is awesome. I would love to mount a tablet in place of my radio for a "touch-screen" dash.

Edit: I'd probably take a loss on it but I want to sell/trade for a Corolla or Civic. Possibly Hybrid. I drove a 2007 Civic Hybrid but did not like the transition from Electric to gas. I wonder if a newer one is more smooth.

If selling it is not feasible, I will do some home-brew mods to it and try again later.

Home-brew mods?

[Admiral]

Home-brew mods?

Like I go buy a tablet that would fit in the area where the radio is and work the install out myself.

[Brendan]

Like I go buy a tablet that would fit in the area where the radio is and work the install out myself.

lol do it. tablet replacement console.

[Mateo]

nevermind, u should get a volvo. much safer

[Jr4life24]

nevermind, u should get a volvo. much safer

༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Give VOLVO

[BrockSamson]

I just bought a 14 Subaru Forester w/ turbo and I fucking love it.

[Mateo]

subaru is shit

[BrockSamson]

"subaru is shit"

"Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdd6_ZxX8c

[Bruno]

brendan u crashed ur dads 1 series bmw and u got grounded lmfao

and now you deny it hahahahhaa

[Brendan]

brendan u crashed ur dads 1 series bmw and u got grounded lmfao

and now you deny it hahahahhaa

Whatever u say

[Brendan]

"subaru is shit"

"Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWdd6_ZxX8c

Subaru is shit

[Cryptonic]

why would you spend 35k on a car at your age? D:

[Bunny]

it really makes no sense to buy such a pricey care at your age.

[Slaol]

I don't understand why you would spend that much when you have a working, and newer, vehicle already.

[Brendan]

Need 4 speed no1 will ever understand. Must go fast.

[Bunny]

Need 4 speed no1 will ever understand. Must go fast.

you'll probably kill an innocent family with this mentality.

[Cryptonic]

Need 4 speed no1 will ever understand. Must go fast.

get a motorbike then. You can go much faster, and will likely only kill yourself.

[Orpz]

u should get a yukon. never die

dont drive drunk ever

[Orpz]

it's a SWAT-tier bulletproof vehicle pretty much

u wont die guaranteed

[Cryptonic]

it's an old soviet model, shouldn't run you up too much.

[Brendan]

I was looking at BMW HP4s, but then I would have to drive a crap car. I would rather drive a fast car and save up for a decent bike.