LT Texan

Joey, that sounds pretty cool. Next time I'm in the Valley, I'm gonna buy your dad a beer.

MGW-Fla

I used that tactic when I "bought my wife" our 911 cab for Xmas. She will tell you that it was her car, but I know I put more miles on it in the 5 yrs we owned it!

sty3x

Anyone got any ideas what i should buy now for a daily driver I almost bought a 2003 SL500 for about 21,000 ,but I'm trying to avoid used.....

Giovanni

2009 Ford Focus S :-)

We paid $13k OTD with zero miles on it and we have zero regrets getting the car. Our Automatic gets 34 mpg on the hwy easily. And while I think Ford could have not put a cheaper interior in it we still like the car for what it it, awesome gas mileage and CHEAP.

sty3x

I was thinking a Nissan Rogue or Sentra SE-R my dad said he'll get me a 20kish car, so I went for the SL ,but he said its just not the time...V6 Challenger maybe?

Lizard928

Joey,
with your age, unless you have a really good job, get a cyl car that is good on gas and save money instead of pumping it into the gas tank.

sty3x

I'm open to suggestions I want something fun to drive though

sjfarbs

I travel a lot and rent a ton of cars.
For the money and HP, I really like the Mazda CX7, VW GTI or Audi A4.
All of the above mentioned are (or can be) Turbo with a 4cyl.
Fun to drive and good on gas..............the Mazda was my fav to drive.

Giovanni

A 05-06 350z for less than $17k and money left for mods.

sty3x

I actually want a CX7 funny you mention it I think its a pretty cool car especially in that icy blue color. They're selling well under MSRP nearby 2.3L Turbo if I'm right

Manfred

Hey Joey, Sorry to hear you gave your car away--it was nice to see a young person getting into the 928. Sounds like you made a good decision though. With a little luck, maybe you'll find some 928 keys in your stocking in a few years--your dad will have brought the car up to snuff and you'll be in a little bit better position to keep it going...

sty3x

Anyone want to give me some life advice?? I saw a Mercedes SLR Mclaren today and it was incredibly beautiful I want one!! Please give me some advice on how I can get one of these anyone?? I'm studying to be a Corporate Lawyer?? Will I be able to get one??

Nicole

Last time I was at the local Mercedes Dealership, they had the last un-registered new McLaren Mercedes Coupe in the showroom.

I know the sales manager, and could ask him to make you a good deal on it.

Ron_H

On the Carrera GT forum, there is a thread entitled: "What do you guys do for a living?". Maybe you could glean something from it, FWIW. You may have to search because I haven't noticed any posts lately.

stealth

I just bought a new 2008 Civic Si Sedan. Nice 350W sound system, 6-speed manual (quite a breeze to clutch/shift vs a 928), LSD, traction/stability control, comfortable Recaro seats. 197HP 16V 11.0:1 2-liter. Suspension feels to me like my friend's 190E 2.4-16 Cosworth.

Just over $19k and I didn't hit 'em hard. A 2009 can probably be negotiated to just below $20k. A used Si (2007+) can be had for $17k or less with modest mileage.

I know, it's a Civic...but it's a lot of car for under $20k.

I would not buy a Benz made in the past 10 years, almost everyone I've known who has had one (E55, SLK320) had significant issues for cars so young. I was looking at SL500s but glad I started buying 928s instead.