So the GF is looking for a new car.

has to be new or nearly new under 30k.

So far she likes the mini cooper, but she may need to carry professionals around for work, and I dont know if its practical.

Any ideas?

She she does not care about power or performance.

3/18/2010 11:44:44 AM

tell her to buy whatever and hire a man to drive it.

Help keep our roads safe people!

3/18/2010 11:47:07 AM

automatic RSX with leather (not the type S model)

3/18/2010 11:53:33 AM

^thats still a 2 seater which wouldn't be practical carrying professionals around.

I'd say TSX in that case.

3/18/2010 11:59:57 AM

Audi A3
VW Jetta GLI
BMW 128i (has a roomy rear seat from what I hear despite being a 2 door)
Honda Accord coupe (sedan is blah)
Golf GTI
Mazda 3 5 door
Honda Civic Si (Sedan or Coupe)
Subaru WRX

[Edited on March 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM. Reason : k]

3/18/2010 12:08:58 PM

Toyota Solara
Mazdaspeed 3
Rav4
CRV
VW Eos

3/18/2010 12:27:12 PM

WRX has high insurance, don't even bother. what the hell is she going to do with a 13 second car

3/18/2010 12:29:15 PM

No like the hatch back style. (except hte mini from what i can tell. she hates the mazda3 and the fit that kinda style)

Ohh yea, she loves miatas, and roadsters, but they wont fill her needs.

She wants somethign that has more soul than an accord meaning everyoen dosnt have one.

No suv



[Edited on March 18, 2010 at 12:46 PM. Reason : as god as my witness, i thought that turkeys could fly.]

3/18/2010 12:42:39 PM

G8 v6



[Edited on March 18, 2010 at 1:11 PM. Reason : ]

3/18/2010 12:48:10 PM

$30K? what a fucking waste

3/18/2010 1:02:44 PM

what's wrong with the rest of my picks? And the insurance for the WRX can't be THAT bad

3/18/2010 1:03:30 PM

^^whys 30k a waste exactly? that is if you have 30k to spend on a car and are not living paycheck to paycheck.

3/18/2010 1:07:16 PM

One last ammendum.

From what i can tell she changes her oil um. Never, last oil change i put some of that 15k mile mobil 1 and a high capacity oil filter.. But other than that not much i can do.

Other maintance is done.. never.

3/18/2010 1:53:35 PM

tell her to get a BMW. Aren't the oil changes and maintenance included or something like that?

3/18/2010 1:54:36 PM

Good ideea.

3/18/2010 2:11:18 PM

base 128i is going to be right at $30k before tax/tag/doc

3/18/2010 2:31:43 PM

Subaru Legacy GT

3/18/2010 2:34:05 PM

i'd say bmw 3 series (e90), tsx, or lexus IS. i think the volkswagen cc's are pretty cool as well.

too bad she doesn't like hatches. a3s are hot.

3/18/2010 3:00:04 PM

females rarely have valid reasons in their like/dislike of a car.

3/18/2010 3:15:25 PM

^^^^hence why I listed it

And tell her to grow up and take care of her car Otherwise, might as take that $30k and light it on fire

[Edited on March 18, 2010 at 3:16 PM. Reason : k]

3/18/2010 3:16:00 PM

Quote :

"From what i can tell she changes her oil um. Never, last oil change i put some of that 15k mile mobil 1 and a high capacity oil filter.. But other than that not much i can do. Other maintance is done.. never."

another reason why....

Quote :

"hire a man to drive it."

is a valid solution.

3/18/2010 3:46:09 PM

Mustang

Camaro

Challenger

3/18/2010 7:02:05 PM

1. go to leith bmw
2. buy a CPO e90 328i sedan under warranty
3. profit

professional looking. newish. bmw will fill a warranty claim at the drop of a hat.

seriously, this is simple, don't fuck it up. you're looking at $25k maybe less.

3/18/2010 7:08:26 PM

Kinda ironic, just got a call from a female friend (not a car person at all) who has a late model car, just out of warranty...

She was driving to the beach a few hours ago, and noticed that the car wasn't "as fast as normal". She kept driving as the temp gauge was pegged +other lights -->oil light flickers --> oil light on --> engine no longer running. Now the car needs a new engine.

3/18/2010 7:26:44 PM

My wife has had a mini for 5 years. She loves it, her next car will be a mini. Maybe look for a clubman if you need space but there is typically pleanty of room. Just put the tall people in the back.... honest it is better that way.

3/18/2010 8:30:23 PM

I'm about to buy a new GTI. they're pretty girly.

won all sorts of shootouts and awards this year. Even a Consumer Reportes 'Best Sporty Car of the Year'. Thats says a lot, CR used to hate all over VW.

They also come w/ free scheduled maintenance for 3yr/36k

3/18/2010 8:48:39 PM

MazdaSpeed3

[Edited on March 18, 2010 at 9:19 PM. Reason : yo]

3/18/2010 9:18:56 PM

^I'm guessing you didn't read the thread?

3/18/2010 9:33:06 PM

328i as long as she doesn't want/need cheap maintenance. If so, just get a 4 door Accord or TSX.

3/18/2010 9:36:15 PM

no pics of slOOts ITT

t dub I am ashamed of you

3/18/2010 10:07:06 PM

^^

Quote :

"She wants somethign that has more soul than an accord meaning everyoen dosnt have one. "

seriously, am I the only one that actually reads a whole thread before replying?


[Edited on March 18, 2010 at 10:32 PM. Reason : ]

3/18/2010 10:31:22 PM

Quote :

"Subaru Legacy GT"

Friend has an 05 model. Look into one, she may like this. the 2010's are big and roomy (less sporty than the outgoing models) and with the benefits of turbo and AWD. They are plenty quick and have a grown up look. A used 2008 or 2009 would be good too, they're smaller than the brand new ones.

3/19/2010 2:31:28 AM

^I didn't mention the Legacy b/c I think the MY10 model is ugly. 2008-2009's are hot though

3/19/2010 8:17:33 AM

Scion tC
VW Eos (Hardtop convertible is both practical and fun)
Volvo C70 hardtop 'vert (see above)

3/20/2010 12:01:10 AM

numerous Nissans fit those criteria and many are considered more professional class vehicles

3/20/2010 12:29:56 AM

except nissan makes some junk...

3/20/2010 1:29:10 AM

^^^ says the guy who wears necklaces

3/20/2010 7:30:16 PM

?
Don't know what necklaces have to do with what I posted. Nor do I wear one for that matter.

3/21/2010 11:51:36 AM

I guess I was talking to you then, was I?

this forum is a bit ghetto compared to others I use and the number of "^" doesn't indicate how many posts up you're referring to

[Edited on March 21, 2010 at 2:04 PM. Reason : .]

3/21/2010 2:03:28 PM

feel free to stop logging in

3/21/2010 2:06:17 PM

Nah, just now getting used to it

3/21/2010 2:08:45 PM

i wear a gold chain. whats wrong with that noob

[Edited on March 21, 2010 at 2:11 PM. Reason : ;pl]

3/21/2010 2:09:31 PM

i wear a double roller timing chain around my neck

3/21/2010 2:21:09 PM

haha

3/21/2010 2:43:41 PM

v6 mustang. duh.

3/21/2010 2:49:26 PM

^ only if her name is Mike.

3/21/2010 4:36:58 PM

Quote :

"the number of "^" doesn't indicate how many posts up you're referring to "

it does here.

and it'd be much nicer if they'd adapt the idea everywhere else

3/21/2010 5:39:05 PM

haha, he must be pissed because nissan makes some junk

3/21/2010 7:35:47 PM

anthing bright, auto and convertible

3/21/2010 8:38:40 PM

sell her your v6 stang convertible, and you get a stang GT coupe. then only one of you will look like a girl when driving.

3/22/2010 12:39:10 AM