stickybuns !bENfolDsOU started this discussion 15 years ago#8,093
I found a 2000 BMW 3 series 328i fairly cheap, in good condition, and the insurance company will most likely insure me. it's in Ohio, but I'm ignoring that for now.
I also found a 2001 Range Rover in immaculate condition for a good price, and I'll most likely be insured in it as well.
I'm torn between a small car which will look nice, get me into the luxury car club, and drive me around at high speeds if the need arises; and a large SUV which, while not being the fastest or most luxury car in the world, will be able to take anything I throw at it whilst still being nice and lovely. On Top Gear, they took one across Bolivia and it went well.
I don't do much heavy-hauling, off-roading, mudding, or outdoor activity, so that's what is holding me off from the Range Rover. But what if I do? Or what if I need to pull an ambulance out of a ditch? Then the SUV might be necessary. The sedan is just pretty and that's it.
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
But don't BMW's have a habit of the power window motors dying?
And how is a fast sedan cheaper to insure than a large, safe, slow SUV?
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,063
I knew it would be you!
inb4 no decision of any kind is reached
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 33 seconds later, 6 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,064
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,070
I just found a Top Gear episode about finding the perfect car for 17-year olds and negotiating with Insurance companies! I shall watch that and learn :O
Bonus points go to to Range Rover for being English.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,072
$30,000 deposit to the DMV and you don't need insurance. Cheaper in the long run, hooker.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 15 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,077
There's a show True Blood where a black gay character called Lafayette calls all women, including family, affectionally "hooker" as a pet name like he's giving them a compliment. And I'm trying to start a meme.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 50 seconds later, 18 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,083
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 47 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,086
> implying a 16 year old needs a car > implying a stickybuns needs a car > implying stickybuns isnt a pretentious twat
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 26 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,089
So basically, I go to a club at the beach last night called Seacrets, and I'm there with a buddy of mine. This girl walks up to us and starts chatting with us. She says that she's got another 7 girl friends on the way and that we should all hang out. She says that they're going out on their yacht tomorrow, and that she'd really like us to come. We get completely wasted last night and she gives me her number and tells me to call her so we can meet up. At this point, I'm thinking this is almost too fucking easy, and I might wake up missing a damn kidney or something. But I spent the day on a yacht with a bunch of chicks and had a really great time.
Between me and my friend, we spent about $250 on alcohol. By 3 am, I was fine. My friend was completely fucked up. Long story short, I take a cab home and he stays at our new friends' place. Problem is, he doesn't really stay there. He blacks out, walks about 20 blocks further away from our hotel, passes out on a random third story patio (and is lucky whoever lives there didn't call the cops), wakes up with no shoes, and then proceeds to walk 70 blocks back to the hotel in his socks. It's been a crazy couple of days.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 12 seconds later, 19 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,091
Yeah. You either do a 30K bond or 30K cash deposit. Something like that. Ask the DMV. At least that's how it is in California.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 21 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,098
@141,086 (dreamworks) > implying I'm not being forced into driving by my mum > implying there are pavements in my town to walk on > implying a car isn't necessary to get around > implying i can fulfill my dream of being a host on Top Gear without a car
@previous (C)
I've never heard about that in Tennessee, but I'll definitely check it out. Thank you!
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 23 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,105
> > implying I'm not being forced into driving by my mum
so what > > implying there are pavements in my town to walk on
buy a bicycle. > > implying a car isn't necessary to get around
it's not, also > implying you want to get around > > implying i can fulfill my dream of being a host on Top Gear without a car
you're not british, that's top gears only selling point
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,113
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 37 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,125
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
My town has one bus, and it goes nowhere near anywhere.
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 38 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,126
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
A bike would solve that.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 40 minutes after the original post[^][v]#141,127
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
A car would solve it in a much more time-efficient manner.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 27 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#141,133
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
Excellent point. Do Range Rovers have transmission issues?
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) triple-posted this 15 years ago, 15 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#141,141
(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
I've heard the same thing, but the Top Gear team took one across Bolivia and it was the most reliable car they had. I know that's no indication of quality, but it was very surprising given the reputation of Range Rovers.
(Edited 8 minutes later.)
protip !!pMmAiEwOm joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#141,144
@141,127 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
I'm mostly kidding. I know carless transit outside of Cascadia is hopeless.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,176
@141,141 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Land Rovers are resilient, Range Rovers are for trophy wives to take their kids to school.
BMWs are expensive to fix, but the 3 series has been a great car for a long time, I'd also look at Audi A4s and the last generation of Acura TSXs and TLs (what I have) if you want an inexpensive sport sedan.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 15 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,194
@previous (J)
I know that's what the new Range Rovers are mostly for, but what about the older ones (pre-2002)? They look much less pretentious and more like actual off-roading things. Or are the pre-2002 Range Rovers just less-posh trophy wife cars?
The BMW seems to be in great condition, and I don't often hear of problems with BMW's other than the window motors.The 3 series especially seem reliable. My only worry is, on the listing, there are only two interior pictures: The driver door and a tiny picture of the backseat. What I can see looks alright, but there's no telling the condition of the rest of it.
Audi A4s are decently priced and rather reliable from what I've heard, and my friend's is a great ride. I just don't want to seem like a copycat of him with that.
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,201
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,213
@141,194 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
A carfax report will tell you all you need to know about a car mechanically, Cars.com often has those linked right from the listing. Ask for more pictures if you can't see enough to be comfortable.
It depends on the model, to my knowledge the defender was the only real rover sold anytime recently. Take into account mileage more than model year, and I'd stay under 75k if you can for reliability's sake. I spent forever researching the car I wanted when I was 16. Edmund's is helpful for reviews, especially from year to year within the same model.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 19 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,240
@previous (J)
Mechanically, both the BMW and the Range Rover have clean Carfax reports and whatnot, so that doesn't seem too much an issue.
The BMW has 151K miles, and the range Rover has 130K. That isn't too great :/
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,247
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
They will both break down all the fucking time sticky, what's your budget?
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,250
My budget isn't exactly set in stone, but the price I was told to search with was £4,400 (approx. $7,000). I've been having issues finding things for that online :/
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,252
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 32 seconds later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,257
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
The Fiat 500 has come to America, bud. This is your car.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,261
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
Oh my goddess, it's perfect!
Anon J's advice is the only advice I care about at the moment.
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,264
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
For 7,00 I'd be looking at 5-10 year old sedans. You can't find too many luxury cars in good shape...
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,267
@previous (J)
Can you recommend any brands that you'd look for if you had this budget?
And does the advice go for SUV's as well?
Nexus !jNexusRe/. joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,285
Both are terrible.
You are buying by brand, which means you are going to pay a huge markup for a car.
If im not mistaken, you didn't even have a license until a few months ago...You should think of something more responsible, and newer. The older the car, the more money you will dump into repairs.
Also, why do you want to buy a car in another state, Your best bet for a good deal is to look in your own state first. In some states you have to have the car re-titled if its from out of state, which will require a Vehicle Inspection for smog, safety, and road-worthiness. Also, if you buy the car from a dealer out of state, you might have to pay taxes twice, Sales tax and registration in one state, then when you transfer the title to a different state, you have to pay the registration tax again.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,287
Get a horse, dude.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,296
@141,285 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
I'm buying by brand because I'm a brand-loyal idiot. I just detest the idea of driving in a Ford or somesuch. I know that's terribly pretentious and makes me a bit of a twat, but I just can't help it.
And I still don't have my licence >_<
I'm just looking on eBay, that's why they're showing up out of state. The Range Rover in the OP is in-state and about 2 hours away, though.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,303
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Have you looked on craigslist, or in the newspaper?
Ebay is a terrible way to buy a car.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,307
STEP 1 - Buy car
STEP 2 - Pay credit card through paypal
STEP 3 - Get title
STEP 4 - Tell your bank someone used your card without your permission. Bank sides with you and you got a free car.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 47 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,309
@141,303 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
I've not looked at Craigslist, as my town doesn't exactly have a happenin' Craigslist section. It's mostly empty or spare parts.
I kind of want to just go look around dealerships, but that requires leaving the house which is an annoyance.
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,316
@141,267 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
SUVs are more expensive just because of their size. I'd look at Mazda3s and Accords...Escapes and Trailblazers are probably in your price range as well if you want an SUV.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,323
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 40 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,325
@141,316 (J)
Okay...What about Jeep Wranglers? Are they good for the money?
Also, I need something right-hand drive.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,331
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Why the hell do you need a right hand drive in america?
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 6 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,335
@141,325 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
I hate wranglers personally, and I think you'd look goofy as hell in one, but the cars themselves are fine. No you don't, and you'll never find one in the US anyway.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,352
@141,331 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
For the sake of being different.
@previous (J)
I've never ridden in one, so I don't really know much about them. I probably would look goofy in one :L
There are a few RHD cars in America! My father found a RHD Mini at a dealership about 3 miles away. It didn't have AC or any sort of amenities, but it existed!
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,358
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Its been used as a fleet vehicle, plus the front end has been torn up at least once.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,366
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
What about this one? Does it get the Nexusâ„¢ seal of approval? It's quite far away, so take that into account :/ (link redacted due to a change of mind)
I really appreciate your feedback, by the way. I'm a bit of an idiot and I know nothing about cars. So thank you
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Voice of !WisdomHsuU joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 39 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,368
Get a Honda NSX.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,383
@141,366 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Its had some work done to pass smog, which can be as simple as some exhaust work like O2 sensors, or catalytic converters, or serious work like a complete valve job.
been up for action 3 times, only sold twice.
Its had 6 owners, the last either being a private seller, who bought the car at auction, or a mass seller, who buys and sells cars in bulk.
Either way, I would recommend you have someone inspect it before you buy it.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,386
Smog check is
1) God damn engine light to go off, hard because smog check people can force it to go on
2) Smog check people need to find all these part numbers on your car and if they don't see it, then they won't pass you even if you show them after the test where it is
3) Actual emmissions, which is so fucking easy to force the car to pass.
Some people will put in all the anti-smog parts for the test, get passed, then take them out so their car pollutes but gets better gas mileage after the test is over.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 30 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,387
@141,383 (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
Is any sort of work bad, or just serious work?
I'll have it inspected if it's to be bought. From what you can tell, though, would you recommend me not buy it or leave it on the plate as an option for purchase?
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 19 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,421
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Most work is just maintenance, Serious work can be pretty bad depending on what was damaged. The only bad work I stay away from is when a vehicle has been repaired after a serious accident, Metal gets bent, things get flooded and parts of inferior quality get used.
I would leave it on the table for sure, but I wouldn't necessarily advise you on setting your heart on any particular car. Keep your eyes open, there is always something nicer out there if you are willing to look hard enough. Eventually you will find a car that you just cannot live without, and usually thats the car you should really scrutinize and have checked from top to bottom before you start negotiating. It sure has saved me from buying a few lemons.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,427
@previous (Nexus !jNexusRe/.)
So make sure to stay away from wrecked cars, essentially?
Alright, that seems like sage advice. I might see if my dad wants to go look around at dealerships tomorrow or Sunday so I can get sort of a feel of what's available in my own town. There are a few gems, but they're hard to find around here. I could always go with him on a business trip to a bigger city and look at some of the dealerships there, as well.
I'm so torn between an SUV or a sedan. I know a sedan is much more to my personality, but there's just something about SUV's that attracts me. Anyway, thank you for helping.
Nexus !jNexusRe/. replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,433
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Yeah, stay away from wrecked cars and used car dealerships. The dealerships that sell new and used cars usually have the cars that are in the best shape, New tires, complete car checkup and so on, but you will always pay a higher price for the same car that you could have bought from a private seller. In reality, the benefit of buying from a reputable dealership is the peace of mind.
(Edited 41 seconds later.)
Meta !PARAdoxiHw joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 2 hours later, 8 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,559
@OP > 11 year old entry level BMW > luxury car club
lolwut
Lawrence !9p5vCatBBQ joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 14 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,561
@141,045 (dreamworks) @141,058 (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
These. Just shitlist yourself from life already, OP.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 6 hours later, 15 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,622
@141,559 (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
Some odd thing my friends made at our school O_o
@previous (Lawrence !9p5vCatBBQ)
That can come later.
Anonymous P joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,626
Get an ambulance. With British sirens.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,628
Meta !PARAdoxiHw replied with this 15 years ago, 4 hours later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,871
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Look man, you're a devoted Anglophile. Would you really be happy in a German car? Get the Range Rover, or a Jaguar.
Anonymous D replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,873
@previous (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
What's wrong with German automobiles? Are you some kind of psychotic troll?
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,876
@141,871 (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
The only thing keeping me german is family tradition. Specifically, tradition calls for Mercedes-benz. I'm willing to veer slightly off that though for more german brands.
But English card are so very tempting! I want a Mini or a Range Rover or a Land Rover or a Jaguar or something lovely! Tragically, there are no Bentley's or Jaguar's anywhere near me.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,878
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Okay fine, get the fucking Hitlermobile and take a nice, warm shit on Winston Churchill's grave.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 40 seconds later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,879
@previous (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
You're right, I need to put more effort into getting the best Britain has to offer. None of that German shit.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,882
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
You know BMW built the engines that powered Luftwaffe fighters during WWII, right? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_BMW#World_War_II) The same Nazi aircraft that bombed thousands of innocent British civilians?
(Edited 37 seconds later.)
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,884
@previous (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
This is why I fight fascism day and night.
Meta !PARAdoxiHw replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,887
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
By following family tradition and buying a Nazi car?
what is this i don't even
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 52 seconds later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,890
@previous (Meta !PARAdoxiHw)
That's is where I have failed!
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 21 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,902
Craigslist sucks. They only have fucking Honda Civics :L
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,921
@141,876 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
You're a fucking retard.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^][v]#141,926
protip !!pMmAiEwOm joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 40 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,151
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
A knife and a cell phone will solve that.
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,155
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
see the minecraft server thread please. thanks.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 55 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,156
@142,151 (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
I had a phone and a garrote. I still didn't feel safe. I'm never doing that again. We had to walk on the fucking roads most of the time because my town has no pavements anywhere useful.
(Edited 8 minutes later.)
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,164
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
that's because everyone buys cars
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,166
@previous (dreamworks)
and I'm going to be one of the people with a car.
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,168
i just read your op
haha your taking top gear as a source for anything
are you completely retarded
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 37 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,191
@previous (dreamworks)
If you've read the thread in its entirety, you'd know the answer to your question.
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,192
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
i did.
my point stands, kill yourself.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,194
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 44 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,290
@142,288 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Well you know the Germans make good stuff.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,292
@142,289 (C)
I don't like them. I want to support British car manufacturing.
@previous (Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4)
I agree. But, alas, they also make stuff of evil.
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 33 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,313
Stickybuns, just ask your parents for one of their Mercedes. Everyone will think you're a spoiled bitch...but you'll have a functional car and they'll be poor faggots.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,393
RonPaul2012 !4EB6xd.Oos joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#142,396
get an environmentally friendly car!
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 16 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#143,203
I found a RHD Mini! It has no air conditioning and has an aftermarket sunroof, but it's right-hand drive and seems to be decent quality from what I can see through the showroom windows! :D
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 36 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#143,211
Should I get the Mini in @previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU) ?
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 37 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,257
I only buy cars using bitcoins.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 27 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,275
@previous (C)
If I were to be able to pay in bitcoins, should I buy the Mini?
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,278
All my friends have fast cars...I'd be getting a slower, smaller, older car than anyone else...but, I'd be getting a piece of history and I'd be buying a UK car...Ugh, I'm so conflicted...
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,283
Get a much more expensive car than them. Even if it's not fast, it'll show em you're better.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,289
@previous (C)
That's what I was thinking! But I have to stay loyal to British car manufacturing in doing so...
I found a Bentley and such, but it's old and smells bad :L I found a couple of old, smelly Jaguars as well :/ The mini is technically rather costly, but it's much less car than what they have. I just don't know what to do :/
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 46 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,306
I'm having more conflict. I found a Mercedes-Benz C-class for cheap, and it just got a price reduction. It's got high mileage, but it's in excellent condition and has all sorts of the premium amenities.
Technically, it's better than the Mini. But it's not British. I don't know what to do ;_;
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 30 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,336
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
C classes are nice, you'll still get raped everytime it has to get repaired.
But you live in the South...get a car with air conditioning you dumbass.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,340
@previous (J)
C-classes are more or less the entry-models, and this one has 4 doors so I might have to haul people around :L
Well it has windows!
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,364
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
They are the cheapest car Mercedes make, but it's still a thirty thousand dollar car you sniveling little bitch :')
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,370
I just...am I a bad person if I don't buy british? I know I'm going to be so sad in a LHD car...In a way, I wanted to start a new car dynasty to pass through to my children. A dynasty of British cars.
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,378
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
stop wasting my goddamn time, I can give you all the information about cars you need, but I ain't here to go through all your inadequacies
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,379
Do you think I'd be better off with a BMW like in the OP or the Mercedes I mentioned? Or the Mini?
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,382
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
The C class and the 3 series are similar cars, but the Benz has a softer suspension and imo their interiors are nicer. Don't get the fucking Mini you little twat.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,385
@previous (J)
If I'm honest, I know very little about BMW. Mercedes do have great interior from what I know, though. Especially the early 2000 models as they have real leather as opposed to the new models which have fake shit :/
They're both high in miles, which I'm worried about. The BMW has 151K miles, whilst the Benz has 170K. They're both in good condition though, with the Benz seeming to be in the best condition. It had about 100 photos on the listing, whilst the BMW only had about 5 and only one is of the interior (a small photo of the backseat). The BMW is about 3.5K currently (on auction), whilst the Benz is 6K (on buy it now/make an offer). It got lowered earlier today from 7K.
I guess we should also take into account they're both quite a distance away, whilst the Mini is down the street.
Anonymous J replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,386
I'd advise against buying on eBay...but it's your parents money, so I guess it's up to them. If you get a car with that high of mileage everything is prone to breaking.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 22 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,400
@previous (J)
I'm just having trouble finding things I like around here. My father said we'd go out so places tomorrow though, so maybe I can find something then.
And that's what I'm worried about. It's hard finding something for a good price with low mileage :/
So definitely don't get the Mini? :S
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 9 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,401
I've read of people who buy a car where the previous owner defaulted on their loan and then a bank repossesses it from the new owner by stealing it with a steal tow truck.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 10 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,638
Father said we may go look at the Mercedes today. It's far away, but yeah.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 3 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,743
Status report: The Mini is adorable and I felt at home sitting on the right side of the car. It's just more rust than Mini. I think it may have AC, though, as I saw a vent next to the steering wheel.
I also went to a bunch of dealers and they're all horrible. They only have horrible, disgusting cars.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,748
If you have the type of family that it's going to give a 16 year old money to keep a 12MPG SUV filled, then get the Rover
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 40 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#143,785
@previous (The Truth !!vSp31CfSr)
I actually don't know how I'm going to pay for fuel O_o my parents aren't clear on it. One day, they say I have to get a job to pay for petrol, insurance, etc. The next, they say I only need a summer job for that stuff. Then they say they'll cover it if it's cheap. Then they said they'd cover insurance and me just pay for petrol. They just switch among all of those things :/
Also, my dad just asked if I wanted a Smart car >_<
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr replied with this 15 years ago, 4 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#144,118
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU) > petrol
I have no idea what that is.
> petrol
lol wut?
> if it's cheap
It's only rising, it is going to be +5 dollars a gallon by the end of the year, but again, if you can cover the expense, get the rover. More comfort, more security and they are nice and fairly luxurious for the price.
> a Smart car
Great on gas, there is a 4 door version that actually looks amazing and it's quite nice on the road
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#144,125
@previous (The Truth !!vSp31CfSr)
petrol is what you call 'gas'.
I am really considering the Rover...
And Smart cars are just dangerous.
I'm in love with the piece of shit Mini I looked at today :/
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#144,129
> > petrol > I have no idea what that is. > > > petrol > lol wut?
Petrol is an addictive, psychoactive drug manufactured and sniffed by the australian aboriginees. It is 10x as addictive as heroine and jenkem combined!
> > a Smart car > Great on gas, there is a 4 door version that actually looks amazing and it's quite nice on the road
The 4 door version is made by a Chinese company unless Smart designed something only recently.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#144,131
@144,125 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Petrol is an abbreviation for Petroleum which is the crude oil freshly extracted, unmanufactured, unrefined, unsuitable to pour on a Gasoline powered vehicle.
The newer models fixed it. The older ones are bad.
Here's a picture of someone with some petrol.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,142
@144,135 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Take a look at it from this perspective
> Fairly new Smart car
or > Beaten up Mini, right hand drive, eaten up with rust
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,143
@previous (The Truth !!vSp31CfSr)
I don't know if a Smart can get me into the luxury car club at my school though D:
And right-hand drive is a selling point for me.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr replied with this 15 years ago, 12 seconds later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,144
Plus, the safest car in existence is still going to be a death trap in the hands of an unskilled driver.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,145
@144,143 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Well... > 80's Mini > 80's
:/
But, whatever makes you happy. I advice not to get that one, but at the end you will do whatever you feel like.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,147
@previous (The Truth !!vSp31CfSr)
I know I shouldn't get it. And I probably won't. It's just so tempting...I want a car with the steering on the correct side :/
I found a mercedes which is pretty nice. it's about 5 hours away, though.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,148
> Well, might be great
It would let me keep with family tradition, and still get me in the club :/ I'd just being going against my own personal desires.
> Shit...
I know :/
Anonymous D replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,151
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Why are you getting the Nazi car? Queen Elizabeth is rolling in her grave.
The Truth !!vSp31CfSr replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,152
@144,150 (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
I don't see how a fucked up Mini could get you in the club either, bro. As far as I know 80's Minis were steel boxes with the same luxury as a cardboard spaceship
> personal desire
There are times in life when economy, reliability and quality outweigh personal desires.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 seconds later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,153
@144,151 (D)
I DON'T WANT THE DAMN NAZI CAR. I WANT AN AUSTIN-HEALEY SPRITE OR A MINI OR A RANGE ROVER OR SOMETHING FROM THE ISLES, NOT FROM FASCIST-LAND.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,154
@144,152 (The Truth !!vSp31CfSr)
Fair point...But the fact it's right-hand drive could easily win me a spot on the board of directors. :/
But I see what you're saying. my dad is saying the same thing :/
dreamworks replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,155
@144,134 (The Truth !!vSp31CfSr)
dude
dutch cars suck
i mean name one
right theres only one brand and i forgot the name and those arent consumer cars
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,158
@144,191 (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
Now that you mention it, that was one of my weak points in driver's ed...
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,217
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
You could play some GTA to familiarize yourself with split-second decisionmaking in vehicles. Shit just works.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,218
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
I like that idea. Anything in particular I should do?
I was going to have my father run to Gamestop to get me Forza 3 so I could practice driving, but they closed :c
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,219
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
Racing simulators are about precise timing on predictable courses with little interference.
GTA is about fucking crazy loud noisy shit and driving from the cops while there’s cross-traffic, pedestrians, explosions, lights, and tricky routes. You also learn the fine art of selecting radio stations while looking around for cops. That’ll put hair on your chest.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,220
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
But I need practice driving a Porsche in case I get one.
Hrm...I might go load up GTA 4...When I get my career as a street racer started, that'll be good introductory practice.
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,221
Get this Stickybunny. Best vehicle I ever owned and ever will own.
(Edited 1 minute later.)
Anonymous W joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,362
It all depends on your level of insecurity.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 49 seconds later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,363
No thanks.
Guys..I really don't care if the car is old. The things I've found are low mileage, in excellent condition, and fit what I want.
Anonymous X joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,372
> see headline > Well this sounds like a boring thread, how the hell did it get 212 replies? > see OP
Then everything made sense.
Kill yourself. Inb4 later. Get it over with now and save yourself the terrible agony of... GASP! Making a decision! ;_;
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 10 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^][v]#144,376
ragequit replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,348
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
whoever that was is a psychotic trollish fucktard
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,353
@previous (ragequit)
Well, Fiat is not a very popular brand in America. It’s likely that they had stopped selling at some point, because the Fiat 500 seems to be part of a campaign in which they’ve returned to the US.
ragequit replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,356
@previous (protip !!pMmAiEwOm)
They only have the 500 on the US site so probably
Anonymous Z-4 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 52 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,443
151K miles bmw 328i for 7000$??
you can get a perfect in shape 316i/318i with under 100K miles herei n germany for 1000€.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,446
@previous (Z-4)
Can you mail me one? I'll pay for stamps.
I hate being over here. All the good European cars are extremely marked up :/ Most of the cheaper brands like citroen don't even exist here >_<
protip !!pMmAiEwOm replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,452
@previous (stickybuns !bENfolDsOU)
This is why you should get a bike
Anonymous Z-4 replied with this 15 years ago, 23 seconds later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,453
you can drive a bmw to 500 000km easy if you always change oil and do check ups. just be sure the previous owner did all that. also the suspension arm is likely to break above 180 000km on all bmw models, so ask if it was renewed.
stickybuns !bENfolDsOU (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,454
@previous (Z-4)
I think I'm getting a 2000 Mercedes-Benz c280 now with 170k miles on it. The BMW sold already. This car has just been a commuter car mainly, so it's a lot of highway miles. It's in excellent condition.
Anonymous Z-4 replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 5 days after the original post[^][v]#147,460