what car should i buy - Page 2

MrAtom · June 2nd, 2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

Really?? How old was it? We helped my Dad's friend pick out a car and she chose the TC. I wasn't even close to hitting the roof and I'm 6'.

it was reasonably new iirc.

algs26 · June 2nd, 2016, 10:22 PM

Another autox favorite is the Fiesta ST.

snot · June 3rd, 2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

The Scion TC is just a very uncomfortable toyota corolla. My head hit the roof in my friends' several times, no legroom. I'm 6 feet tall, and that's a tiny bit bigger than some people but I don't really consider myself a tall person. I don't have these problems in a Miata. If a Miata is more comfortable than a car that's somehow larger than it, the TC is doing something wrong.

I love my tC. I am shorter than you, and I have limited edition so the interior is slightly different. Its bigger than my Celica was. Cars are like bikes you have to find what fits you.

choneofakind · June 3rd, 2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

thats what the quick release lever on the side where the cable attaches is for. with that open when you take the wheel out it wont move the brake caliper adjustment.

Mountain bike, bro! Road bikes have that relief cam or else the pads wouldn't clear the tire. I'm not sure if Jono's bike is rocking cantilever brakes or disks, but if you're using a normal skewer with mechanical disks, sometimes the calipers can be really finicky when the wheel is removed/reinstalled frequently.

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

The Scion tC is just a very uncomfortable toyota corolla. My head hit the roof in my friends' several times, no legroom. I'm 6 feet tall, and that's a tiny bit bigger than some people but I don't really consider myself a tall person. I don't have these problems in a Miata. If a Miata is more comfortable than a car that's somehow larger than it, the TC is doing something wrong.

I dunno where your seat was set, but I've never had a front seat passenger hit their head until they're beyond the 90th percentile male in height, in which case, they're doomed to a life of full size sedans and/or trucks. Basically, the passenger seat isn't made for basketball players/hefty folks. The back seat sucks for anything over an hour, but is manageable considering this is a small car with 2 doors that we're talking about.

That said, pretty sure based on our previous conversations on the subject, alex.s has zero interest in a tC. Just not his style from what I gather.

PS: the OG tC (2005-2010) is definitely not a Corolla. The later generations share a platform with the Corolla, but the original car did not.

csmith12 · June 3rd, 2016, 06:27 AM

Some of the things they are doing to cards today is more screwed up than Mike Tyson at a spelling bee... :\

alex.s · June 3rd, 2016, 10:46 AM

starting to think i should just finance a new car. every car i find has some deep rooted issue that someone has tried very hard to cover up... would appreciate the warranty and peace of mind of a new car.

RacinNinja · June 3rd, 2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

starting to think i should just finance a new car. every car i find has some deep rooted issue that someone has tried very hard to cover up... would appreciate the warranty and peace of mind of a new car.

Patience. Look and keep looking. If possible, go buy from a dealership. I found my 07 Titan with only 32K miles on it after looking for weeks. It had literally been a trade in 3 days before. The price was so good I bought it right then and there. The dealership hadn't been through it yet so I couldn't take it for another week but it was worth it. Full fluid change, new brakes, etc.

Have your money in hand so when the right one comes along you can pounce!

Panda · June 3rd, 2016, 11:32 AM

Honda Goldwing.

VaFish · June 3rd, 2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda

Honda Goldwing.

Does it come with a bike rack?

I guess he could put a hitch and to a trailer.

But he did say around $14,000 which will only get you 1/2 a Goldwing.

VaFish · June 3rd, 2016, 12:44 PM

CarMax near me has new Scion iA's for $14,745 with manual transmission. And 0% financing right now. Automatic trans are $15,820.

That's making me think about getting another Scion.

choneofakind · June 3rd, 2016, 12:46 PM

Blehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh iA.

Cheap econobox made by Mazda. I bet it gets the job done for cheap, but doooood... it's definitely not a sexy machine...

alex.s · June 3rd, 2016, 01:18 PM

gold wing too many dollars. also too stable and comfortable and convenient

InvisiBill · June 3rd, 2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

starting to think i should just finance a new car. every car i find has some deep rooted issue that someone has tried very hard to cover up... would appreciate the warranty and peace of mind of a new car.

After years of dealing with used cars breaking down, my last two cars have been brand new. It's really nice not having to deal with any car problems for years. The Volt was a demo, so it had a couple thousand miles on it, but it was deeply discounted and still counted as new in every way. Personally, I find the premiums I paid for brand new cars to be worth it. I'm sure there's a middle ground between beaters and brand new, it's just a matter of making sure your deal isn't due to someone else's problems.

And as long as you're not buying more than you can actually afford, 0% interest is free money.

toEleven · June 3rd, 2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

Patience. Look and keep looking. If possible, go buy from a dealership.
...

I did this very thing a week ago. Fresh state safety inspection - and the right headlight was out on the way home (stopped to eat, got dark, discovered). They serviced the transmission - and it's been leaking all over my driveway while I wait for parts/fluid.

Dealerships can and will do as poor a job, if not worse, than private owners. There's no guaranteed path to victory here, imo.

allanoue · June 3rd, 2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by toEleven

I did this very thing a week ago. Fresh state safety inspection - and the right headlight was out on the way home (stopped to eat, got dark, discovered). They serviced the transmission - and it's been leaking all over my driveway while I wait for parts/fluid.

Dealerships can and will do as poor a job, if not worse, than private owners. There's no guaranteed path to victory here, imo.

Nice thing about new are lemon laws and you know about all maintenance history.

CaliGrrl · June 3rd, 2016, 04:03 PM

Our last two cars have been bought new and I will say it's nice not having to deal with things breaking for a while.

Singh2jz · June 4th, 2016, 01:46 AM

You like wagons?

alex.s · June 4th, 2016, 09:43 AM

i would love a 1 series coupe. but new they're really expensive

antiant · June 4th, 2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

starting to think i should just finance a new car. every car i find has some deep rooted issue that someone has tried very hard to cover up... would appreciate the warranty and peace of mind of a new car.

Try Carmax or Costco auto, maybe? I liked my experience with Carmax and got my car from there. No haggling or dealer bullshit either.

Singh2jz · June 4th, 2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i would love a 1 series coupe. but new they're really expensive

Yeeee, that's wassap...but would a bike fit?

I'd love to say Z(bimmer or datsun) but you don't want other peoples' prollems lol.

alex.s · June 4th, 2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by antiant

Try Carmax or Costco auto, maybe? I liked my experience with Carmax and got my car from there. No haggling or dealer bullshit either.

went to car max, test drove mini cooper s. it needed the 60k mile service but the guy was trying to down play it. but its like 2 grand.

JohnnyBravo · June 5th, 2016, 09:48 AM

Turn your crappy bucket into an electric

csmith12 · June 5th, 2016, 10:22 AM

I got it!!! Alex, just finish the car you built.

JohnnyBravo · June 5th, 2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I got it!!! Alex, just finish the car you built.

I had the same idea but had already posted to make the bucket electrified

Jono · June 6th, 2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

thats what the quick release lever on the side where the cable attaches is for. with that open when you take the wheel out it wont move the brake caliper adjustment.

I actually had a shim to shove between the pads but even so when I put the wheel back on in would drag just slightly and loud enough to drive me insane.

Jono · June 6th, 2016, 07:00 PM

Just get a brand new Nissan Versa which starts at $11,990.

alex.s · June 12th, 2016, 11:29 PM

i bought a new 2016 frs

snot · June 13th, 2016, 06:49 AM

Congrats. Pic does not do the color justice.

"A" · June 13th, 2016, 07:14 AM

I never saw reason to have car payments.

All my cars are owned free & clear, most cost less than my bicycle, since I try to spend as little time in cars (traffic) as I can... since traffic is where you spend most of your time in it anyway.

DEFY · June 13th, 2016, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by "A"

I never saw reason to have car payments.

Credit, long term payments that you can sustain = healthy credit score.

allanoue · June 13th, 2016, 07:45 AM

0% interest = Free money

"A" · June 13th, 2016, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DEFY

Credit, long term payments that you can sustain = healthy credit score.

My house is more than 1/2 way paid off and I still have 9 yrs on my 15 yr mortgage at less than 2.15%.

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Originally Posted by allanoue

0% interest = Free money

Only if you have full coverage insurance and pay on time every month.
I rather have the freedom to pick insurance coverage and no payment each month.

DEFY · June 13th, 2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by "A"

My house is more than 1/2 way paid off and I still have 9 yrs on my 15 yr mortgage at less than 2.15%.

That's great, every bit helps how you manage your financials. Sometimes its good just to pay things off and a lot easier. I don't need a credit card but I got one for the perks, don't have bad credit and am at that line where interest rates probably can't get better. However, I got a long life ahead still so gotta keep on managing. Plus another benefit on loans is it allows you to keep what you currently have in pocket and grow as you go, you never know if your going to need your savings so expect the worst and hope for the best.

Every person's situation is different so this may only be the way we look at it. You may have a nice cushion and have a good financial back bone. Some do, some don't, some work hard to be able to hold on to what they got and others push for greed.

"A" · June 13th, 2016, 09:04 AM

I'm a business owner, just have different priorities when it comes to finances.

alex.s · June 13th, 2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i bought a new 2016 frs

i just want to point out that this was post #111...1337... COINCIDENCE I THINK NOT

alex.s · June 13th, 2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by "A"

I'm a business owner, just have different priorities when it comes to finances.

not everyone is as old as you are.

"A" · June 13th, 2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

not everyone is as old as you are.

How old do u think I am?

and I still drive a 1992 Mazda 323 that get well over 30 mpg.

alex.s · June 13th, 2016, 11:54 AM

i donno, but i'm willing to be some people are younger and less setup in life.

VaFish · June 13th, 2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i donno, but i'm willing to be some people are younger and less setup in life.

I don't know. I bought my first house a couple weeks before I turned 20.

allanoue · June 13th, 2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VaFish

I don't know. I bought my first house a couple weeks before I turned 20.

Do you think that is typical?

33 is the avg age

June 2nd, 2016, 10:22 PM	#42
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Another autox favorite is the Fiesta ST.
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June 3rd, 2016, 06:27 AM	#45
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June 3rd, 2016, 10:46 AM	#46
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	starting to think i should just finance a new car. every car i find has some deep rooted issue that someone has tried very hard to cover up... would appreciate the warranty and peace of mind of a new car. __________________________________________________
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June 3rd, 2016, 11:32 AM	#48
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Honda Goldwing.
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June 3rd, 2016, 01:18 PM	#52
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	gold wing too many dollars. also too stable and comfortable and convenient __________________________________________________
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June 3rd, 2016, 12:44 PM	#50
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	CarMax near me has new Scion iA's for $14,745 with manual transmission. And 0% financing right now. Automatic trans are $15,820. That's making me think about getting another Scion.

June 3rd, 2016, 12:46 PM	#51
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Blehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh iA. Cheap econobox made by Mazda. I bet it gets the job done for cheap, but doooood... it's definitely not a sexy machine...

June 3rd, 2016, 04:03 PM	#56
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Our last two cars have been bought new and I will say it's nice not having to deal with things breaking for a while.

June 4th, 2016, 01:46 AM	#57
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	You like wagons? __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck
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June 4th, 2016, 09:43 AM	#58
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i would love a 1 series coupe. but new they're really expensive __________________________________________________

June 5th, 2016, 09:48 AM	#62
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Turn your crappy bucket into an electric __________________________________________________
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June 5th, 2016, 10:22 AM	#63
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I got it!!! Alex, just finish the car you built. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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June 6th, 2016, 07:00 PM	#66
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Just get a brand new Nissan Versa which starts at $11,990.

June 12th, 2016, 11:29 PM	#67
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i bought a new 2016 frs __________________________________________________
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June 13th, 2016, 06:49 AM	#68
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Congrats. Pic does not do the color justice. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

June 13th, 2016, 07:14 AM	#69
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	I never saw reason to have car payments. All my cars are owned free & clear, most cost less than my bicycle, since I try to spend as little time in cars (traffic) as I can... since traffic is where you spend most of your time in it anyway.
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June 13th, 2016, 07:45 AM	#71
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	0% interest = Free money __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

June 13th, 2016, 09:04 AM	#74
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	I'm a business owner, just have different priorities when it comes to finances.
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June 13th, 2016, 11:54 AM	#78
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i donno, but i'm willing to be some people are younger and less setup in life. __________________________________________________

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