New car!

Apex · January 14th, 2011, 07:53 PM

For a while, you all have heard me talk about getting one of the new Ford Fiesta's. I still want one really bad. I have been thinking of a new GTI, Subaru WRX or maybe even an Audi A3. I've always wanted something with a turbocharger. However, a great deal popped up recently. When my father-in-law passed away, my wife and her mom called the place that provided him his company car asking if it could be purchased. He drove a 2009 Subaru Forester. She wanted that car because it is a slightly bigger vehicle, newer, only 27k on it and it belonged to him.

Well we talked with the company and they said she could purchase it. For a heck of a deal too, less than you could ever find one with that year/mileage. So since she found out she could purchase it, she didn't need her old car anymore.

My wife said we would purchase the older ride. I have been complaining about my car being so loud. Around town, 45-mph or lower, no big deal, highway use, very loud. So this is what we got from her:

An '07 Chevy Impala for $5k! A nice deal...it only has 65k on the clock too. Dual climate control, cloth interior (what I wanted), automatic, and gets better gas mileage than the Mustang. It is in a great condition, never had an issue with the car, never been in an accident, immaculate interior, and has received every service it has ever needed. Plus it is a sedan (which is nice) and has a bigger trunk. I am not a Chevy fan, and I'm not a luxury car fan, but this was a good deal and it would be great for long trips. The mustang will sit in the stable for weekend drives.

We shall see if it continues to be a good purchasing decision.

I told her since she made the decision on this one, I get the next choice...thinking of possibilities already.

Alex · January 14th, 2011, 07:56 PM

scotty · January 14th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Sweet! My wife's mother had an Impala also. It was a great car for her! We took it on a few trips out of state. She traded it in with 80k on the clock for a Jetta. Car never let her down! Good buy!!

8gauge · January 15th, 2011, 12:32 AM

hmm...makes me think of this song. you know, "20 inch blades...only impalla"

Link to original page on YouTube.

Apex · January 15th, 2011, 03:28 PM

Nah, don't plan on doing the wheels. I like the cheaper tires.

CC Cowboy · January 15th, 2011, 05:34 PM

Tint the windows and get some flashing lights for the roof ( or grill) and you'll be all set. Actually just some extra antennas will do the trick.

CThunder-blue · January 18th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Cool! I hope it lasts. I'm hoping to get wrx sometime this year and get rid of my stealth.

scotty · January 18th, 2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8gauge

hmm...makes me think of this song. you know, "20 inch blades...only impalla"

Link to original page on YouTube.

Haha Ah Hel Nah! Love that song!

Flashmonkey · January 18th, 2011, 11:27 AM

You know what....I like that car. Congrats!

Long gone are my days of trying to tune the hell out of every vehicle I come across. I now value things that are reliable, and easy to maintain. God I"m lazy....

Apex · January 18th, 2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

You know what....I like that car. Congrats!

Long gone are my days of trying to tune the hell out of every vehicle I come across. I now value things that are reliable, and easy to maintain. God I"m lazy....

I'm the same way. Not so much lazy anymore as just cheap. hahahahaha

Sailariel · January 19th, 2011, 06:56 PM

I see what you mean: I have gone from a sucession of Corvettes to a Pontiac Vibe and a Chevy Suburban. Must be getting old.

January 14th, 2011, 07:53 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	New car! For a while, you all have heard me talk about getting one of the new Ford Fiesta's. I still want one really bad. I have been thinking of a new GTI, Subaru WRX or maybe even an Audi A3. I've always wanted something with a turbocharger. However, a great deal popped up recently. When my father-in-law passed away, my wife and her mom called the place that provided him his company car asking if it could be purchased. He drove a 2009 Subaru Forester. She wanted that car because it is a slightly bigger vehicle, newer, only 27k on it and it belonged to him. Well we talked with the company and they said she could purchase it. For a heck of a deal too, less than you could ever find one with that year/mileage. So since she found out she could purchase it, she didn't need her old car anymore. My wife said we would purchase the older ride. I have been complaining about my car being so loud. Around town, 45-mph or lower, no big deal, highway use, very loud. So this is what we got from her: An '07 Chevy Impala for $5k! A nice deal...it only has 65k on the clock too. Dual climate control, cloth interior (what I wanted), automatic, and gets better gas mileage than the Mustang. It is in a great condition, never had an issue with the car, never been in an accident, immaculate interior, and has received every service it has ever needed. Plus it is a sedan (which is nice) and has a bigger trunk. I am not a Chevy fan, and I'm not a luxury car fan, but this was a good deal and it would be great for long trips. The mustang will sit in the stable for weekend drives. We shall see if it continues to be a good purchasing decision. I told her since she made the decision on this one, I get the next choice...thinking of possibilities already. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 14th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#2
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January 14th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#3
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Sweet! My wife's mother had an Impala also. It was a great car for her! We took it on a few trips out of state. She traded it in with 80k on the clock for a Jetta. Car never let her down! Good buy!! __________________________________________________

January 15th, 2011, 12:32 AM	#4
8gauge ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Guam Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Limited Edition - R.I.P. 12/2/2010 Posts: 140 Blog Entries: 1	hmm...makes me think of this song. you know, "20 inch blades...only impalla" Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ "Your truth, is not my truth" -Bruce Lee

January 15th, 2011, 03:28 PM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Nah, don't plan on doing the wheels. I like the cheaper tires. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 15th, 2011, 05:34 PM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Tint the windows and get some flashing lights for the roof ( or grill) and you'll be all set. Actually just some extra antennas will do the trick. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

January 18th, 2011, 10:15 AM	#7
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Cool! I hope it lasts. I'm hoping to get wrx sometime this year and get rid of my stealth.

January 18th, 2011, 11:27 AM	#9
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	You know what....I like that car. Congrats! Long gone are my days of trying to tune the hell out of every vehicle I come across. I now value things that are reliable, and easy to maintain. God I"m lazy....

January 19th, 2011, 06:56 PM	#11
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I see what you mean: I have gone from a sucession of Corvettes to a Pontiac Vibe and a Chevy Suburban. Must be getting old. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

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