Alright Oppo, help suggest my next car

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout) 10/18/2018 at 09:45 • Filed to: None

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The needle is quickly leaning towards “I need a new car” as opposed to a few months ago when it was “I want a new car.” There’s a host of nagging issues with the Si, some a smidge more serious than others, that are starting to show.

So, I turn to you all for opinions, suggestions, and etc for my next car.

Requirements: 4 doors preferred, though I’ll stick with a coupe if it has a semi reasonable back seat. Also, can I get a sport trim if we go the sedan route, I want to still feel like I’m 24 and not 30 with kids and an Optima driving them to school. No trucks, SUVs, crossovers, or wagons (don’t hurt me please).

Financial: 30k OTD or less

New, used or CPO: doesn’t matter to me, just no buying from your local “Buy here, pay here lot”

Make/model: doesn’t really matter, open to really anything as I’ve only owned acura/honda cars before

What I’ve looked at so far online : 2018 Honda Accord Sport, CPO Acura TLX SH-AWD, 2018 Civic Si Sedan, 2014-2016 Q50s, 2017+ BRZ’s w/performance pack, 2017+ Toyota GT86, 2014+ Volvo S60 R’s, 2015+ Nissan 370z’s

Location: I’m in NJ, no issue going as far north as CT or as south as Delaware, no issue staying in the tri state...Ideally I’d like to not have to use my company to transport a car to my home.

Arrivederci > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 09:54

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Going the homer route here - Audi S3 if you want DSG or Golf R if you want manual.

Wobbles the Mind > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:01

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Check on something like a 2015-2017 Honda Accord Coupe V6 MT.

Just an example for all of Oppo to notice:

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c25201&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c25201&zip=20008&distance=500&searchChanged=true&transmission=M&engines=V6&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true#listing=218766368

nj959 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:02

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Sometimes you just have to fuckin send it.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/746405709/overview?aff=share_other

NYankee1927 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:07

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DB9 or GT3 you really can’t go wrong. 

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:07

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30 grand?

get 25 of these

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:10

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Used 335ixDrive, $29,950 Sure it’s no E46 or E90 in terms of feel but it is a great all rounder car. The N55 is no slouch and it’s comfortable as well. This one is CPO so you get 6 year 100K mile limited warranty. Clean Carfax

https://www.penskecars.com/for-sale/used-2015-bmw-3_series-335i_xdrive_sedan-mamaroneck-ny-8493513.html

OR

Audi S4, $28,950 you’ll get the older model with the Supercharged V6, Clean Carfax 33K miles

https://www.penskecars.com/for-sale/used-2013-audi-s4-4dr_sedan_s_tronic_premium_plus-mamaroneck-ny-8492338.html

OR A top trim limited WRX is another good option. Bonus for Manual.

https://www.subaruofmorristown.com/used/Subaru/2016-Subaru-WRX—895d7a420a0e0adf3d145ad4ad656e53.htm

You could try the Hyundai Genesis 3.8 but it’s really not as sporty as these three. More of a relaxed cruiser. But it’s loaded with features.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:14

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Subaru wrx premium.

TechJunky > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:15

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I’m biased since I own one , bu t I recommend the 2018 Civic Si. It’s a great all-around vehicle that is very affordable, reliable, spacious, efficient, and fun.

I also didn’t see GTI on your list. Any particular reason why? You have no wagons on your list, not sure if that also excludes hatchbacks. But the GTI is a truly fantastic vehicle as well.

Admittedly, I am in my early 30's with a kid, so I’ve become far more rationally minded and instantly tend to exclude 2 door cars and pure sports cars as a result (as a daily driver, at least), but the Si and GTI are both good enough for anyone in nearly any situation.  

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 10/18/2018 at 10:17

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I approve this decision.

Signed,

Multiple 90s Mopar owner.

BeaterGT > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:25

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Used S4. Maybe an STI if you’re feeling the bro at the moment .

Tripper > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:41

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This is such an easy one. WRX

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:43

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=07102&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c23518&distance=200&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c22599#listing=210696410

Am I doing this right? I think for $30,000 I’d be tempted to buy a late run 221 S550. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:45

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Under 30k
Usable backseat
Not a Honda...

Boom.

Milky > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 10:55

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The Dummy Gummy > nj959 10/18/2018 at 11:13

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I don’t understand how/ why ‘ send it’ has gone from extreme sports to car buying. It’s perplexing.

The Dummy Gummy > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 11:16

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Accord Sport MT seems like the perfect sweet spot for you. Will last foreverrrrr

Great price / mileage / interior feel / manual / retention value / low maintenance costs / etc etc etc  

nj959 > The Dummy Gummy 10/18/2018 at 11:25

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Lol I just think of it as doing something irresponsible.  I’m not ballsy enough for extreme sports so ogling old AMGs online is the closest I’ll ever get.

Dark chocolate > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 11:49

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If you’d like new and a 6 speed manual and I see Accord Sport in your list, I’d suggest test driving the Sport model with both 1.5 and 2.0.

My only issue (so far) is the road / tire nois e in the rear passenger seat, because th at’s where I have always been in my co-worker’s 18' A ccord. It may not be an issue to you.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 11:50

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Used e92 M3, used f30 335i m-sport, new WRX, used 535i m-sport.

Those are all sub-30 and will be reasonably fun cars. The 535i I threw in since it’s also in your budget but may not be as sporty as you like. However, it is reliable and could be a fun car to modify into a lowered sports sedan if you want. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/18/2018 at 11:54

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Camry coupe, drooooolllllll.......

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 10/18/2018 at 11:55

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i mean if you have 25 of them at least one will run at any given time, they will collectively be extremely reliable.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/18/2018 at 11:58

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true dat

but they will probably all run.... old pandas are bullitproof little bastards

the floor may rust out tho... also the clips holding the seat on its rail will probably fail sooner or later :p

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 12:00

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not even the first t ime I’ve posted this ink because my God I’ m infatuated with this car. getting the Diesel wagon means no manual option :(

  https://wausau.craigslist.org/ctd/d/awesome-looking-bmwd-xdrive/6715983890.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 12:03

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I mean. Why not?

https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/2016-ford-focus-rsmiles/6723475875.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 10/18/2018 at 12:07

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das a big car

The Dummy Gummy > nj959 10/18/2018 at 12:40

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That’s a fair explanation, but I still disagree with utility. But I’m not going to stop you. You go on with your bad self haha

nj959 > The Dummy Gummy 10/18/2018 at 14:23

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You go on with your bad self haha

So what you’re saying is that I should...

...send it?

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 14:34

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‘15 GS 350

‘15 S4

‘08 9-3 Aero

‘17 S60 T5

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 10/18/2018 at 14:38

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But i need 27

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > nj959 10/18/2018 at 14:40

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That’s so far send I’l never come back

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/18/2018 at 14:40

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But I’m not a space lobster doctor

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 10/18/2018 at 14:40

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I dont wanna be balling on a budget like that

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Wobbles the Mind 10/18/2018 at 14:41

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Yes...I like this

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 10/18/2018 at 14:41

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My insurance + M3 = they could retire

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dark chocolate 10/18/2018 at 14:42

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I checked all my stores and they’re asking crazy numbers of them otd. I was at a Honda store last weekend and they wanted 33k OTD for their sports

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > BeaterGT 10/18/2018 at 14:42

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Im always feeling bro, bro

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/18/2018 at 14:43

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My friend has one, he drives like a dick...I’d probably be the same. I do like them though

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > NYankee1927 10/18/2018 at 14:43

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Its a Virage, as if that makes a difference, but its garbage

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Tripper 10/18/2018 at 14:43

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With or without vape pen

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > TechJunky 10/18/2018 at 14:44

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I want to try (keyword) and get away from Honda.

GTI’s scare me cause VW..and everyone I’ce ever seen owned by my peers has been a headache. (Co workers GTI is currently dead in my lot)

Tripper > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 15:13

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Without if you’re me. The stigma of a car doesn’t bother me. I’m not going to balk at a good car just because it’s driven primarily by d bags. You could go GTi for a “softer experience” and get plugs, a beanie, a flannel shirt, thick rimmed black glasses...

Seriously though, either is a great choice. I’ve owned a WRX, and an STi. They are so fun to drive even my mom got a ticket in my STi. I’ve driven a ton of GTI’s but the closest that I’ve come to ownership is the S3. They’re more comfortable than the Subaru and definitely “nicer”. The WRX/STi takes the cake on fun though. Every time I drive one, I’m like “Sheeeeeeeeit, I forgot how fun these are”

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 15:30

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I’ve come to realize that I drive like a dick no matter what I’m in, so I went ahead and bought a BMW 

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/18/2018 at 15:51

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Fair enough. You could probably find a newer E550 for that price too, apparently they’re pretty stout cars. 

The Dummy Gummy > nj959 10/18/2018 at 17:52

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haha well played. A re you from NJ?  T here is a radio station called 95.9 the wrat.

nj959 > The Dummy Gummy 10/18/2018 at 18:01

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I am from jersey but I usually listen to 92.3 if I use the radio. I just picked 959 because Porsches are what got me into cars originally   and I still love the 959.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Tripper 10/18/2018 at 19:00

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I just bought a 15  WRX from some kid for my job, picking it up next week and ill get to chuck about 20 miles on it. Very interestes as ive never driven one

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/19/2018 at 13:09

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What about a Golf R? It’s classified as a Golf for some insurance companies but it’s crazy fast. And practical!

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 10/19/2018 at 13:55

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Really? (To the insurance part)p

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/26/2018 at 00:26

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Yep. There were some guys reporting their Golf Rs were getting marked as Golf TSi models on some insurance companies. I’m not sure if some companies caught onto that now though. I know AAA has caught on.