24 Jul 07
Originally posted by shortcircuitBut still, I've been there, done that - I want something a little more dangerous and less practical. Yeah, that doesn't seem normal, but I just want something fun - stick, rear wheel drive, fast - seems good.
I'm telling you straight, they are good, solid, reliable cars that get excellent gas mileage. Hard to beat the combination.
24 Jul 07
..if you want fun get a vw cabriolet...stick of course..it only comes that way...they are also convertible...still many on the road...very, very fun fast nifty car to tool around in...owned one two years ago until my daughter burned out the clutch...look them up on the net...try one out..used of course..i paid 1,500.00 but i did buy it from a vw mechanic...ran really well...
24 Jul 07
Originally posted by cmsMasterworst buy you could make though is a used sports car. Why you may ask? Because generally speaking, they have been run into the ground which is the only reason you could buy one for the money you are talking. If you enjoy working on cars and want to learn how to fix them yourself, then, by all means, run out and buy one and pour all of your money into you car. If, on the other hand, you have no desire to be a grease monkey, and you would prefer to spend your money on going out with girls and such, then buy somthing sensible and solid. Your move chief!
But still, I've been there, done that - I want something a little more dangerous and less practical. Yeah, that doesn't seem normal, but I just want something fun - stick, rear wheel drive, fast - seems good.
24 Jul 07
Originally posted by reinfeldHm, that's a good suggestion actually. I've driven one - where I valet - but it's auto (I think it's a Cabrio, don't know if that's the same thing you're talking about). For 1,500 though, that's definitely worth a shot.
..if you want fun get a vw cabriolet...stick of course..it only comes that way...they are also convertible...still many on the road...very, very fun fast nifty car to tool around in...owned one two years ago until my daughter burned out the clutch...look them up on the net...try one out..used of course..i paid 1,500.00 but i did buy it from a vw mechanic...ran really well...
24 Jul 07
Originally posted by shortcircuitOK mom... 😛
worst buy you could make though is a used sports car. Why you may ask? Because generally speaking, they have been run into the ground which is the only reason you could buy one for the money you are talking. If you enjoy working on cars and want to learn how to fix them yourself, then, by all means, run out and buy one and pour all of your money into yo ...[text shortened]... r money on going out with girls and such, then buy somthing sensible and solid. Your move chief!
24 Jul 07
Originally posted by shortcircuitWell I already know that a lot of bad things can happen with a used sports car, but I have a reliable car already. And it's boring as F***, I want a fun summer car - that's really the only time I'll be driving over the next few years anyway while I'm off at college - assuming I get accepted. 😕
That is my favorite part too. When they come back with experience and say "Wow, you were right, I should have listened in the beginning". Parents love those moments. 😀