by "sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
Published 03/21/2017 at 22:31
by "sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
Published 03/21/2017 at 22:31
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I appreciate your collective advice on the Porsche 944 , which has almost definitely been ruled out. We found this tidy 2003 Lexus IS300 about two hours from us. It seems perfect, but my brother wan’t quite sold. He wants something that stands out from the crowd, and a grey Lexus doesn’t quite fit the bill. Too bad, I’d drive it happily. Oh well, I’ve already got a car. The hunt continues, and I’ll be interested to see where it ends up.
"avalonian" (avalonain19)
03/21/2017 at 22:40, STARS: 2
Your brother lowkey sounds spoiled. I’d have been stoked to get a car like that as my 1st. I was blessed with a non a/c, power steering, clear coat peeling 95 Ford Taurus. With a top speed of 85.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 2
I had the feeling this would come up. The reality of it is, he’s being allowed to pick his own car within reason, just like I did mine. I drove dozens of cars that most teens would’ve been perfectly happy with, but I didn’t pick them.
I guess that more makes both of us spoiled than anything else. Oh well.
"avalonian" (avalonain19)
03/21/2017 at 22:48, STARS: 1
My bad. I did not mean for that to come out as an attack. An observation from the other side of the pasture per say, I’m sure there are lots of factors that are involved in the decision making weren’t privy to, which is cool.
My point being, this is a 1st car, it needs to be reliable, fuel efficient (relatively) and non descript . Because things that are visually appealing don’t stay that way due to others jealousy and pettiness. Plus, there are other costs, because getting a car that you’re not sure will start is something no one especially a new driver should deal with. Later on absolutely, but not now.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
03/21/2017 at 22:49, STARS: 3
If it needs to stand out from a crowd, then a vinyl wrap is the answer.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
03/21/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 6
cars that stand out also stand out to the cops.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/21/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 1
Was tempted to buy a 2004 IS a few years back. It was more than I wanted to spend at the time but I’ve always really liked them.
Really solid cars. I’m sure there’s a thing or two that go bad like all cars but being a Lexus it’ll be a great car. If you’re brothers is into modifying there’s at least a market for that with these.
"CB" (jrcb)
03/21/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 2
The obvious answer is a Honda Crosstour.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 22:51, STARS: 1
Unterstood completely, no offense taken. All the points you make are good ones. And I’m perfectly willing to admit that getting to turn your noes up at this lovely Lexus is definitely spoiled.
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
03/21/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 2
IMO, he should be in the safest car within the budget, regardless if he likes it. Then if he wants something else he can save for it and will appreciate it more. First cars generally get wrecked, and nobody has any idea if he’ll be a good, let alone safe driver. First cars should also not be fast.
"avalonian" (avalonain19)
03/21/2017 at 22:52, STARS: 1
Because, I’d drive that car right now lol
"avalonian" (avalonain19)
03/21/2017 at 22:53, STARS: 2
Eww, my soul
"Viggen" (viggen37)
03/21/2017 at 22:55, STARS: 1
Find him a Saab
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 2
I mean stand out more like “old Mini Cooper or Celica liftback”, not “bright red mustang.”
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 22:59, STARS: 2
Actually we just looked at an ‘07 9-5 wagon. That example was too tired, but Saabs are on the list.
"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout)
03/21/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 0
That straight-six is a thirsty thing.
How about an Acura TSX? Same luxury but cheaper to run.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/21/2017 at 23:04, STARS: 1
Has he looked at anything in an old N/A 55 AMG Mercedes? That stock exhaust note stands out from the crowd very well.
"ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)" (adabofoppo)
03/21/2017 at 23:10, STARS: 2
Go find something old at a junkyard. Use remaining funds to get it running again.
Anything with a solid engine should be easy enough to get parts for. It will teach repairs and maintenance and probably be way cooler than anything newish anyway.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
03/21/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 1
i felt liek the black wrx was to some extent an sleeper. the black hid the sporty looking details so most people just saw a hatchback. I was amazed at how many people actually had no clue what a WRX really was.
"d15b" (d15b7)
03/21/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 1
Just make sure he can recognize that, someday.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
03/21/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 0
What are his needs from this car?
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/21/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 5
He wants something that stands out from the crowd
That means Juke.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:21, STARS: 0
A top contender despite not being all that unique.
And yeah, it somehow manages slightly worse mpg than my A8.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:23, STARS: 0
Maintaining that would be too expensive.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 1
That be the subject of a post for tomorrow.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:26, STARS: 0
No
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/21/2017 at 23:30, STARS: 0
Waddabout a smart? *Bats eyes*
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:30, STARS: 1
Sorry but probably not
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
03/21/2017 at 23:31, STARS: 0
What about a third gen Acura TL? I hear they’re very nice to drive and they came in a few nice colors.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:33, STARS: 0
Definitely a possibility
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
03/21/2017 at 23:36, STARS: 0
Might I suggest a 1966 Buick Riviera.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
03/21/2017 at 23:38, STARS: 0
Juke is always the answer.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/21/2017 at 23:41, STARS: 1
The Miata is dead.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/21/2017 at 23:42, STARS: 2
I tried lol. I can’t wait to see the post of what he’s looking for!
Mayhaps a Pontiac G8?
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 0
You might, rabbit, you might.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/21/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 0
Hadn’t thought about that .
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
03/21/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 5
Nah. Clean ones are probably considerably more reliable and cheaper to maintain than your Audi. They’re really quite simple and even easy to work on. They still have way more torque and wheel spin than a first car should have though IMO.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
03/21/2017 at 23:46, STARS: 0
The Juke will make Nissan great again.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
03/21/2017 at 23:48, STARS: 1
Adding some suspense I see...
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/21/2017 at 23:51, STARS: 0
You need to buy one.
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
03/22/2017 at 00:56, STARS: 1
Tell him to get a zap xebra... That will make him stand out...
"190octane" (admiralcb)
03/22/2017 at 02:26, STARS: 1
My nephew has my old ‘02 IS that I drove for 10 years as his first car... lucky bastard. I had an ‘84 s10 blazer as my first car and it was a certified piece of shit.
I never thought I would own a car for 10 years which should tell you how much fun they are. Not a ton of power by today’s standards but handles well and is a joy to drive.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/22/2017 at 10:43, STARS: 0
Yes. Yes it would.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/22/2017 at 10:44, STARS: 0
I believe it. Like I said, I’d love to get my hands on that IS.
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
03/22/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 0
And he doesn’t need much more than 25 miles in a day, right?
"Amoore100" (amoore100)
03/22/2017 at 21:44, STARS: 0
You just described my car!
Safe, slow, but nice and comfortable (plus five-cylinder NOISE). <3 it to bits.