On September 24 2011 07:31 ZeaL. wrote:
If I was you, and I'm not, I would try an RX8 r3, miata, and a TDI. Not the fastest cars at this price point but arguably the most fun.

QFT! RX-8 R3 FTW! It's a ton of fun, probably the most fun out of the normal coupes you would normally pick between. Eats gas like mad though

Nitrogen

United States5345 Posts

September 23 2011 23:15 GMT

#23

can anyone recommend a resource for finding cpo cars? i've been looking on manufacturers' websites and using their cpo search engine, but it never gives a very good variety (not expecting a great variety, but more than like 1 car within 250 miles would help)

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

September 24 2011 18:43 GMT

#24

I personally dont care for the camaros styling, esp considering that all the american muslce cars out now actually look pretty good. it's meh to me, but i woudlnt be spending money. as far as performance and all that jazz, dunno much about it

for cpos, just google dealerships nearby for whatever brand it is that you want and they will have a certified section of their website. just search in there.

Nitrogen

United States5345 Posts

September 24 2011 19:24 GMT

#25

hmm alright. so another car caught my eye... the lancer evo. damn i really like this thing, even if it is a little more on the expensive side.

except that goofy ass spoiler

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

September 24 2011 23:40 GMT

#26

Yeah I always liked the evos, though I think I prefered the earlier 00 ones. I was always about the WRX personally, but those are even harder to find haha. I thought the evo was fairly hard to find, but a few just popped up locally on a quick search so you might have a shot. But for something like the evo or WRX, which is turboed (an expensive fix, they start to go at 75k-100k) and designed to race, people will beat it up and it's a must to get the CPO w full warranty.

I couldn't find a WRX with one and I gave up =[ I also got in a wreck, so I had no car so I had only a few weeks to make a decision. You've got the luxury of waiting, which is the best way to shop, so just look and enjoy being able to try a whole bunch of different cars!

Golden Ghost

Netherlands1041 Posts

September 24 2011 23:55 GMT

#27

I am personally looking into the new Hyundai Veloster. Especially the i-Vision version is looking very good and sexy imo. 1.6 GDI, 3-door coupé, 6-manual transmission, € 26.995,00 in Europe but presumable a lot cheaper in America.

Looking very slick and dependable.
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/veloster/

Edit: on the American site I can't find any specific versions or prices but with an American zip code you should be fine to ensemble your "dream car".

Nitrogen

United States5345 Posts

September 24 2011 23:58 GMT

#28

On September 25 2011 08:40 Hawk wrote:
Yeah I always liked the evos, though I think I prefered the earlier 00 ones. I was always about the WRX personally, but those are even harder to find haha. I thought the evo was fairly hard to find, but a few just popped up locally on a quick search so you might have a shot. But for something like the evo or WRX, which is turboed (an expensive fix, they start to go at 75k-100k) and designed to race, people will beat it up and it's a must to get the CPO w full warranty.

I couldn't find a WRX with one and I gave up =[ I also got in a wreck, so I had no car so I had only a few weeks to make a decision. You've got the luxury of waiting, which is the best way to shop, so just look and enjoy being able to try a whole bunch of different cars!

hmmm, it's looking like i shouldn't get an evo now. they are relatively expensive (for me), and if the engine goes at like 75k-100k that's not so good for me... and i just got an insurance quote online for it and it would cost me $500/month (i'm only 19... sigh insurance).

seems like the genesis coupe is looking like the best option so far.

jdseemoreglass

United States3773 Posts

September 25 2011 00:14 GMT

#29

OP, it sounds like you are describing the car I just recently paid off. 2008 Honda Accord V6. I absolutely love this car

Comes in v6 and 4cl, and many different trims, <$25k. The styling and roominess is better than a civic imo. I don't know if it's faster than a wrx though, but it gets amazing gas mileage which is more important to me.

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

September 25 2011 00:21 GMT

#30

On September 25 2011 08:58 Nitrogen wrote:

Show nested quote +

it doesnt go then exactly, but it's around the time in the car's life that you have to start being aware of the condition of it. it's something to be considered with any older turboed car, especially one that's pure performance like the evo or WRX.

also, before you go real deal shopping, you should just compile a list of stuff you're interested in (exact year, make, milage, etc) and give it to your insurance agent so they can give you a quote. You give them the exact car and theyll give you a number and you go off of that. It also saves you the disappointment of falling in love with a car and realizing that you can't afford it. Especially at 19 you wanna do that, since there are cars that they will hammer you on

LuckyFool

United States9015 Posts

September 25 2011 00:53 GMT

#31

On September 24 2011 05:42 Flaccid wrote:
Hawk mentioned the Genesis and it seems to fit your criteria. As some additional pluses, Hyundai has been ranking very well in JD Power initial quality and long-term quality surveys for years now. And if that's not enough, there's the ridiculous warranty to add peace of mind.

[image loading]

It's probably at least worth a test-drive. There aren't a lot of options for two-door sports cars in that price range. It's moreso the luxury guys that put more effort into these less-practical "toys."

I got one of these in March and I LOVE it, highly recommended ^^ drives sick awesome too. :D

QuanticHawk

United States32130 Posts

September 29 2011 15:33 GMT

#32

How goes the search??

I just thought of this again because there was something about the new camaro lz1 (the super sport version of the car). Personally, I don't care for the look of the car, but american muscle is always just damn badass!