First car? 

by "Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
Published 04/04/2017 at 21:48

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Max budget: 6500

Must seat 4

Newer than 2003

Fun to drive (don’t care if it’s slow)

Manual transmission preferred.

Can’t be more than 100 miles away from zip code: 74012

Things I considered so far:

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Replies (32)

"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
04/04/2017 at 21:53, STARS: 2

“First rusty car” in this case.

"Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
04/04/2017 at 21:54, STARS: 0

Little oxidizing never hurt anyone :)

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
04/04/2017 at 21:55, STARS: 1

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/6054803070.html

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
04/04/2017 at 21:56, STARS: 2

I have a 2006 version of that car. I love it, can’t go wrong with a Mazda 3.

"Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
04/04/2017 at 21:57, STARS: 0

I wish but, the distance can be a problem for me.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
04/04/2017 at 21:58, STARS: 1

MK5 Jetta, or Golf. probably won’t get a GTI/GLI in that price but the 2.5 5 cylinder is a great motor and it’s lots of fun, but also comfortable.

"boredalways" (boredalway666)
04/04/2017 at 21:59, STARS: 0

Does the “milfhunter” faux euro plate come with it?

"Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
04/04/2017 at 22:00, STARS: 1

I like the jetta. But how long will it last before a major repair (assuming proper preventative maintenance)?

"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
04/04/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 2

I’m 100% sure there has to be someone who has been injured when a rusty pipe burst.

"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
04/04/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 0

Honda Fit! Seriously they are pretty much the perfect first car - reliable, easy on gas, handle well but too little power to get into trouble, and very versatile. I still miss mine. You can probably get into a second generation MT with right around 100k miles for $6k or so. The only manual listed on the Tulsa CL was actually an automatic, but if you’re willing to spend the day driving over to OKC then down IH35 here’s a great looking 2009 in ATX for $54oo

https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/6046223706.html

"Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
04/04/2017 at 22:09, STARS: 0

This is a great choice! Unfortunately I really can’t go past a 100 miles in any direction.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
04/04/2017 at 22:10, STARS: 1

mk5s are actually pretty well put together. I’d say it would break down less than the Mazda, but be more expensive when it does.

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
04/04/2017 at 22:11, STARS: 0

Or a rusty frame rail.

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
04/04/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 1

The 2.5/5-speed combo is nearly bulletproof.

"Nerd-Vol" (Nerd-Vol)
04/04/2017 at 22:20, STARS: 1

I’d rock with that Mazda.

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
04/04/2017 at 22:21, STARS: 0

Sand Rail Dune Buggy - $6000 (Wichita) it MIGHT not make the seats 4 thing.........

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 - $6500 ...........

"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee)
04/04/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 0

Forget all your criteria and I’ll sell you my first car. The best first car! *referring to the Benz

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
04/04/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 2

How often doesn’t it need to sit four? because 7th...6th? Yeah 7Gen Accords are prettt cheap. You can find plenty of EX V6 manual coupes, and there are a few EX V6 manual sedans out there. Honda reliablility, V6 torque and lower insurance rates than a Civic, Golf, other typical “kid car”

"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout)
04/04/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 2

Semi-rare turbocharged Mazdaspeed Protege.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6073224689.html

Scion xB

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6069689665.html

Honda Fit!

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6021034313.html

I know this doesn’t fit your criteria, but 1971 CAMARO! Scruffy as hell, but it would look great with a RS front.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6048312086.html

"Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
04/04/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 0

That protégé looks nice, though I’m not sure how to approach the seller for a drive.

"for Michigan" (formichigan)
04/04/2017 at 22:34, STARS: 0

It’s an 07, he’ll be fine.

"for Michigan" (formichigan)
04/04/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1

Manual, 2.3L, purple, sunroof, 07+. It’s perfect, buy it.

I love my 06 MZ3, but I wish I had known to hold out for an 07+ when I bought it as everything older than that has rust problems.

"Amoore100" (amoore100)
04/04/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 0

Man, should come to the Bay Area...

Honestly, if one comes up, a P1 Vo is the way to go. All the ones I pictured are on sale in my area, stick shift, under $5K. Basically a luxurious and safe Mazda 3, albeit with a bit of a dumpy manual according to people who’ve owned one. Mine is an auto wagon, but it’s lovely so there’s no reason a row-your-own sedan wouldn’t be just as nice.

"for Michigan" (formichigan)
04/04/2017 at 22:44, STARS: 0

Less than the Mazda? Maybe if the Mazda was a Speed or a V6 MZ6. No way is that Jetta more reliable than a 2.3L MZ3 though.

"for Michigan" (formichigan)
04/04/2017 at 22:47, STARS: 0

As a Mazda owner, don’t. Those cars are the epitome of Mazda Rust.

"Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord." (ningaboss)
04/04/2017 at 22:49, STARS: 0

To be clear we, in tulsa, have snow maybe at most, 5 days of the year. Road Salt is used about 2 of those days.

"for Michigan" (formichigan)
04/04/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 2

Proteges don’t need salt. If you stuck one in a hermetically sealed garage, you’d still find a pile of rust when you opened it 10 years later.

Obviously that’s an exaggeration, but I would still avoid any Mazda older than 07, even in places where rust isn’t usually an issue.

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
04/04/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 0

First gen TSXs are like undercover enthusiast cars. I’d go with one of those.

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
04/05/2017 at 00:13, STARS: 0

I got u fam.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/ctd/6067002108.html

"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
04/05/2017 at 02:26, STARS: 1

RWD, 3 pedals, good chassis, 2jz powered, BULLETPROOF, and cheap. My first car was a gs300 so the less fun comfier big brother.

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
04/05/2017 at 06:09, STARS: 0

go the 3

"SpeedSix" (speedsix)
04/05/2017 at 16:36, STARS: 0

Mazda Protégés and 3s do rust more than 626s and 6s, probably because they were cheaper when new, and that’s where Mazda cut costs.