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So I've had the same car since I got my license about 3 years ago. It is a Red Ford Windstar 2001 LX. I got it when it had like 185,000 miles, and now it's going on at 220,000. The transmission's pretty jerky, and I've been saving up for another used car.
I decided I will have enough money for a 25% ($5000) deposit and I will take out a loan for the remaining amount on a used car that's approximate $20,000 to $25,000, *if* I secure a full-time job for next year (I will find out later this week)
So I've basically been in love with this car for the last year:
It's a Dodge Charger SRT-8, boasting 425 brake horsepower from a normally aspirated 6.1 L V8 and all-American muscle car styling.
But recently, I'm falling in love with this car:
This one's the 2006 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, with 470+ brake horsepower from a supercharged 5.5 L V8, with European styling.
But then again, I thought a car like this might be more useful for hauling stuff (and people) around:
The all American Chevrolet Suburban, lots of passenger space, and it looks sharp too. 5.3 L V8 with mid 300's horsepower.
And these two are also fine too around the same price range:
2006 Jeep Cherokee SRT-8, same engine as the Charger SRT-8 above.
Chrysler 300 SRT-8, same engine as above.
I am also probably going to put emergency red and white flashers and a siren on for kicks so I can help out on local fire/EMS calls (I'm a paramedic)
What car do you think looks the sharpest, fun to drive, and most reliable? Opinion from people who own any of these cars greatly appreciated!
Here's a poll:
Poll: Which car appeals to you the most?
(Vote): Dodge Charger SRT-8
(Vote): Mercedes Benz E55 AMG
(Vote): Chevrolet Suburban
(Vote): Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
(Vote): Chrysler 300 SRT-8
(Vote): Just buy a damn prius
Also, know anywhere other than Autotrader.com or Motors.ebay.com or Craigslist.com where I can find sale by owner used cars?
 
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the charger screams"lookat me I'm a douchebag!" while the benz is just fucking classy.
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In the current economy I would pick none of these cars.
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i would say, go all out if you want to be baller, otherwise go for an environmentally friendly one (aka prius)
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Yeh, the economy is kind of a worry.
One side of me tells me that I should just save up and buy a used car I can fully pay for in cash, so I don't have to take out a loan.
What could you recommend that would be cheaper than these as used cars, and also decently stylish? I'm going to ride my minivan until it busts though, as cheap as I am :-P
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Valhalla18444 Posts
300 by miles and miles and miles, those things are classy fucking rides without looking like a douchebag
4-door charger is a travesty, do not purchase one
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if you don't get a prius, get a 300. Better a great looking chrysler than a cheap looking mercedes
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United States5866 Posts
If you get anything large than a car you are wrong.
Also 4-door chargers are ugly as sin.
300
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yes definitely prius, will save you boatloads of money in the long run with which you can buy a new bmw
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On June 10 2009 15:50 H wrote:
In the current economy I would pick none of these cars.
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Why would you put so much money (you don't even have btw) into a car who loses a lot of worth every year? Either lease it, or buy a car you can pay yourself. If however, you must have one of these, please pick the Mercedes, it's the only real quality car of all the five.
EDIT: Also, get it in black and exchange the rims, keke?
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I'd go for the Chrysler 300. I love its looks.
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Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2005.
or GTR 
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Outta that list i'd say the charger. have you seen the new camaro that came out? those are ba i'd say that over any of the ones from that list
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T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
Why do people care so much about horsepower? None of these cars appeal to me, if I have to choose, it'll be the benz.
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Baa?21247 Posts
Don't buy American cars. That's all I have to say.
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On June 10 2009 18:19 T.O.P. wrote:
Why do people care so much about horsepower? None of these cars appeal to me, if I have to choose, it'll be the benz.
so you can go from0 to ridiculous in the time it takes to blink....DUHHH
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Why don't you buy a car that you can actually afford and doesn't require obscene amounts of fuel? Is a fat car necessary for your ego? You'd think a guy who has the wits to be a paramedic would be more reasonable.
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Chrysler might be going out of business, so that is a risk. On the other hand you will be helping america and the economy by buying one.
To be honest I think all of them look ugly.
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United States24799 Posts
On June 10 2009 19:44 Scorch wrote:
Why don't you buy a car that you can actually afford and doesn't require obscene amounts of fuel? +67.
Also I don't recommend the Chrysler 300 at all... the weird shape makes the windows smooshed vertically which impairs visibility.
I don't recommend as a v8 for a daily driver pretty much ever.
I'm also not into luxury cars like mercedes so I can't help you much. I wouldn't get any of those cars... probably a 4 cylinder turbo.
On June 10 2009 19:50 CharlieMurphy wrote:
Chrysler might be going out of business, so that is a risk. On the other hand you will be helping america and the economy by buying one.
To be honest I think all of them look ugly.
About to be sold to Fiat I think.
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