Still car-shopping for my brother

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 03/21/2017 at 22:31 • Filed to: None

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I appreciate your collective advice on the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , which has almost definitely been ruled out. We found this tidy !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! 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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:40

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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? > avalonian 03/21/2017 at 22:43

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:48

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:49

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If it needs to stand out from a crowd, then a vinyl wrap is the answer.

OPPOsaurus WRX > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:50

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cars that stand out also stand out to the cops.

Funktheduck > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:50

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:50

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The obvious answer is a Honda Crosstour.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > avalonian 03/21/2017 at 22:51

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:52

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:52

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Because, I’d drive that car right now lol

avalonian > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 03/21/2017 at 22:53

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Eww, my soul

Viggen > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 22:55

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Find him a Saab

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > OPPOsaurus WRX 03/21/2017 at 22:57

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I mean stand out more like “old Mini Cooper or Celica liftback”, not “bright red mustang.”

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Viggen 03/21/2017 at 22:59

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:02

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That straight-six is a thirsty thing.

How about an Acura TSX? Same luxury but cheaper to run.

Land_Yacht_225 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:04

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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) > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:10

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:11

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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 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:11

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Just make sure he can recognize that, someday.

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:18

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What are his needs from this car?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:18

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He wants something that stands out from the crowd

That means Juke.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > promoted by the color red 03/21/2017 at 23:21

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A top contender despite not being all that unique.

And yeah, it somehow manages slightly worse mpg than my A8.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Land_Yacht_225 03/21/2017 at 23:23

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Maintaining that would be too expensive.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vicente Esteve 03/21/2017 at 23:25

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That be the subject of a post for tomorrow.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/21/2017 at 23:26

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No

Mercedes Streeter > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:30

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Waddabout a smart? *Bats eyes*

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Mercedes Streeter 03/21/2017 at 23:30

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Sorry but probably not

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:31

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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? > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/21/2017 at 23:33

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Definitely a possibility

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:36

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Might I suggest a 1966 Buick Riviera.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/21/2017 at 23:38

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Juke is always the answer.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 03/21/2017 at 23:41

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The Miata is dead.

Mercedes Streeter > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:42

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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? > My X-type is too a real Jaguar 03/21/2017 at 23:43

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You might, rabbit, you might.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Mercedes Streeter 03/21/2017 at 23:43

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Hadn’t thought about that .

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:44

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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 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/21/2017 at 23:46

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The Juke will make Nissan great again.

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/21/2017 at 23:48

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Adding some suspense I see...

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 03/21/2017 at 23:51

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You need to buy one.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/22/2017 at 00:56

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Tell him to get a zap xebra... That will make him stand out...

190octane > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/22/2017 at 02:26

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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? > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 03/22/2017 at 10:43

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Yes. Yes it would.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 190octane 03/22/2017 at 10:44

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I believe it. Like I said, I’d love to get my hands on that IS.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/22/2017 at 14:58

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And he doesn’t need much more than 25 miles in a day, right?

Amoore100 > Monkey B 03/22/2017 at 21:44

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You just described my car!

Safe, slow, but nice and comfortable (plus five-cylinder NOISE). <3 it to bits.