Not Another "What car should I get?" Thread

"TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma" (TillTheWheelsFallOff) 12/03/2013 at 11:36 • Filed to: None

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Yes, yes it is.

Actually I'm not car shopping for me, but for my brother.

Budget is $35k, maybe $1k of leeway ($36k) if the vehicle is worth it.

Criteria: 4 doors (or large coupe, truck), quick/fast, good looking, Un-Modified, Preferably new (but lightly used works), No Wagons (ugh)

Simple, right? Wrong.

List of things he has turned down:

Ford Focus ST

Ford Fiesta ST

Buick Regal GS

Subaru WRX STi

Ford Taurus

Things that he currently likes:

Ford F-150 Tremor

Lightly used Pontiac G8 GXPs, GTs

Mitsubishi Evo (still undecided)

Added:

Mercedes Benz CLA

Dodge Charger

He is currently driving a vehicle that belongs to the family and if he moves out of State for a job he will need his own car. This is a definite possibility in the next 2-3 years. You could say I'm trying to expedite this car-buying process so when the time comes he won't have to settle on a car that he hates and will need to live with for a while.

Thanks for your help, Oppo. Have the Rallying Rolls as a gift! :D

Tom McParland > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:38

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Can I have a zip code?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:39

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Mustang GT, Dodge Challenger or Charger, Chevy Camaro SS, Chrysler 300

Anon > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:40

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BMW 125i? If that's too small, CLA or maybe try to find a last year 328i?

BoumboQC > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:40

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Is this dude drifting a maybach ?

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Tom McParland 12/03/2013 at 11:41

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Three relevant to the family:

77494

77450

78701

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:42

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Lightly used M5?

Tom McParland > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:42

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So just to confirm he is not in the market and won't be for 2-3 years?

offroadkarter > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:43

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Obvious choice is a G8 GT

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:43

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Corvair:

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de…

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Tom McParland 12/03/2013 at 11:44

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Consider him currently in the market, browsing if you will. But this summer and on he will be heavily considering purchasing a vehicle (testing driving, asking about incentives, etc.).

Thanks!

Stef Schrader > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:44

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Evo! :3

Aren't some used CTS-Vs down in that price range yet?

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:46

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How about a Camry, Highlander or an Outback? :O

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/03/2013 at 11:46

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Thanks!

We currently own a Mustang GT, it's too small for him. Any other muscle cars are probably no-go's. We love the Mustang too much. haha

The Charger is definitely something for him to consider. I tried to get him to like the 300, but for some reason he just can't.

He's quite picky.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 12/03/2013 at 11:47

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He used to own a CTS and the repair costs really upset him. An M5 would be crazy to fix if something went wrong.

carcrasher88 > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:47

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First thing I thought of...

Dodge Charger R/T.

For $35k, one could get a plain R/T ($30,495), an R/T Plus ($32,495) or an R/T Road & Track package ($34,495).

There's also the R/T Max, but that starts at $36,995.

If that doesn't work, there's always the 2005 Maserati Quattroporte, which usually sells in the $25-28k range.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Anon 12/03/2013 at 11:47

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He digs the CLA, thanks for reminding me! The BMW 1s are too small.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:48

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Ok... Uhh... 4 door turbo fr-s

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 12/03/2013 at 11:49

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Beautiful. That's something I'd get myself, haha.

GhostZ > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:50

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+15k on maintenance and gas for the duration of the car.

OPPOCEPTION

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/just-in-time-f…

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But seriously, Dodge Charger, Pontiac G8 GT.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 12/03/2013 at 11:50

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Doesn't want a crossover/family SUV.

Dislike for the Camry, cause a little boring.

The Outback would be perfect for his needs, but he doesn't like wagons.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > offroadkarter 12/03/2013 at 11:51

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Right?! He's a difficult one.

Tom McParland > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:51

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Since he likes the F-150 how about a Explorer Sport. Looks badass Twin Turbo V6 is damn quick.

Since he likes the G8 he can pick up a "new" 2013 Genesis R-spec

These are some quick picks...if I think of anything further I'll drop you a line. :)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:52

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The Challenger is much larger than the mustang, so he should fit fine.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > carcrasher88 12/03/2013 at 11:53

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Thanks!

The Charger is definitely on the list to test drive.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Tom McParland 12/03/2013 at 11:55

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Thanks, these are great! I totally forgot out the Explorer, talk about a sleeper. And that Genesis. Mmm :D

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 12/03/2013 at 11:57

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Hopefully it comes out soon!

Tom McParland > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 11:58

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No worries, this is what I do. If you or your brother need any further help you can find me here on Oppo or drop me a line.

AutomatchConsulting@gmail.com

:D

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/03/2013 at 11:58

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Oh it's not his size/height, it's all the stuff he carries on a daily and seasonal basis. Golf clubs, moving boxes, people.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Stef Schrader 12/03/2013 at 11:59

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We owned a Lancer back in highschool and loved it. I personally don't know why he can't warm up to it.

The V's upkeep is definitely too much for him (insurance, repair costs).

Anon > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 12:00

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I would hardly call the outback a wagon.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Tom McParland 12/03/2013 at 12:01

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Consider your business card in my hands. I'll definitely contact you if he's still being difficult, haha.

Anon > GhostZ 12/03/2013 at 12:01

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Honestly old Rolls are pretty damn dependable from what I've heard. Though the issue is when something eventually breaks.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 12:01

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Gotcha, slightly used 5 sereis wagon might also work

GhostZ > Anon 12/03/2013 at 12:03

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427 swap?

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/03/2013 at 12:03

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It would but he doesn't like wagons.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Anon 12/03/2013 at 12:04

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Subaru even calls it a wagon. I'm confused.

Stef Schrader > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 12:04

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Ah, nuts.

Anon > GhostZ 12/03/2013 at 12:04

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No. They were just really well made. Also most of them were driven pretty softly and were taken care of by Royce dealerships.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 12:06

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Get him to test drive one, his opinion will probably change.

Anon > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 12:07

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When a car is taller than me, it's not a wagon.

GhostZ > Anon 12/03/2013 at 12:08

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No no, I mean when something breaks it would be cheaper to just make a 427 swap than to replace the rare components.

But I agree, an older RR is one of my dream drivers.

Anon > GhostZ 12/03/2013 at 12:08

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Oh! Yeah I agree!

SpeedSix > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 12:15

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Volvo S60 R-Design

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/03/2013 at 12:16

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I'll give it a shot!

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Anon 12/03/2013 at 12:18

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Oh I see, fair enough.

Meatcoma > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 13:40

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Cadillac CTS? CTS-V?

2005 - 2008 easily within his budget.

Meatcoma > Meatcoma 12/03/2013 at 13:41

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http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_…

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Meatcoma 12/03/2013 at 13:47

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Thanks, the CTS is actually the family car he's using right now, haha. The CTS-V will be expensive to repair if anything goes wrong, he had trouble paying for some repairs on the CTS alone.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > SpeedSix 12/03/2013 at 13:51

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Nice! A new one is out of our price range, but I'll be one the prowl for a used one!

p71donutmobile > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 14:09

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I would look for a Chrysler 300c new or used they but used will have a lot more options!

SpeedSix > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/03/2013 at 16:21

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It's much larger... on the outside.

SpeedSix > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 16:23

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Buy the best Jaguar XJ you can afford so you only need to spend a few grand on repairs.

Burt > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/03/2013 at 23:01

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If he's down for a manual, I'd get a Challenger, or try to swing a GXP. It sounds like he's into bigger comfier cars, so those two seem to fit well. There's also the Camaro and the Charger, and I would look at used S60 R-Designs and 135i's.