CARS! The Car Super Thread

[ebl]

^ In our case (California especially, since most diesel vehicles have not been allowed to be sold) it's mostly an air quality thing. But now that the so-called "clean diesels" are on their way, even California will begin selling them again.

 

The only thing, though, is who wants to pay $5.50 a gallon for fuel?

 

Eric

[Fallen Heretic]

You get a higher MPG from Diesel than with Petrol. In the UK, even though Diesel fuel costs more, you still save money in the long run as you dont have to fill up as often. I guess it depends just how much more expensive the Diesel is than Petrol there.

[ParkTrips]

^ Diesel is in the $4.50-$4.60 range here with regular gas just under $4, so the difference is about 12-15% more.. is it worth it? For a regular car? Probably not, for a truck, definitely!

 

and trust me, I know how hard it can be to find a manual, but some cars are just meant to have a manual transmission

[Wood Dragon 1988]

I currently drive a 96 Honda Civic with 213,000 miles. I've used it for 3 years and it has been a great first car. I'm working 2 jobs this summer, about 55-70 hours a week, so I think I may finally afford an upgrade very soon.

 

Right now I'm looking at a 2000-2003 Nissan Sentra or Toyota Carolla. I want a car that will last me about 5 years for $8,000 or less. I will be going to school in the mountains come this fall and of course, will try to make several coaster trips in those five years.

 

Is getting a small, economy car a good idea for long, mountainous trips?

[Gordon Freeman]

It's actually the other way around for Jeeps. It's hard to find an auto, most of them are manuals. Mainly because a lot of guys hate not having "complete control" over the gears. But with my commute, an auto is better suiting for me.

[SLUSHIE]

Is getting a small, economy car a good idea for long, mountainous trips?

 

Power is not really a concern at all with cars anymore. Unless your thinking of a Smart car or something, any compact car will have more than enough power to go up some good sized grades.

 

I live in Sacramento and used to take weekly trips to Tahoe in my 89 Honda Accord and never had any problem, you just have to get on the gas a little before you get to any big hills.

[ebl]

"Right now I'm looking at a 2000-2003 Nissan Sentra or Toyota Corolla." (Wood Dragon 1988)

 

Get the Corolla or look at the Honda Civic. Both are better cars.

 

Eric

[PoisonedPirate]

^

 

I personally would get the Toyota Yaris they have great fuel consumption are within your budget and are really reliable cars. They also don't depreciate (well in the UK and Germany) as much as normal cars. The insurance is normally cheap too.

 

Not trying to sound like a Yaris salesman but I really love the car ^_^

[Chrissie]

^I have just started my driving lessons and I am learning in a Toyota Yaris. I really like it, especially the digital displays.

 

It will be a loonnnng way off before I will get/afford a car but I really want a Fiat 500

[Fallen Heretic]

I love the dash display on the Yaris, its great for your eyes.

 

Im currently trying to convince a friend that an FTO is a good idea.

[PoisonedPirate]

I learnt to drive in the Yaris and I also love the display. I can control my speed much better because of it lol!!

 

The only problem with a Yaris is that it's too good lol, when I switched into my Mum's old Suziki Jeep with wheels to big for axels I couldn't turn the corners! Yay for power steering!

 

On that note my sister learnt in an old Morris Minor and can now pretty much drive anything lol.

[Kalepi_Konei]

I cant drive yet but if I could I'd probably be taking my dads Chevy Prysm. But for a more long time permanant car when I'm older I want to get a Dodge Charger, Mini Cooper (not the Clubman) or a Hyundai Sonata!

[MiamiBoii4392]

^I want to get a 2009 WV Jetta TDI when it becomes available in August.

[Kalepi_Konei]

^ Looks like a very nice car (judging by the photos) might have to look further into that!

[MiamiBoii4392]

^Well, This one is Diesel, if you do the math, with the comparison of that same car in gas and diesel, you save money with the diesel because it is more fuel efficient than the gasoline, and also diesel burns cleaner than gasoline engines.

 

^And if you're looking for a car I might recommend a few of the top cars from my list: (those of which i personally like)

 

Volkswagen GTI

Audi A3

Mazda 3 (5 Door)

[Cameron]

^ Hey - quit copying my list!

[Screamomatic]

These are some cars I like.

 

The Dodge Neon is the one my Brother has, minus the red paint and rear wing... his is blue and he said he might give it to me, so that's cool.

Dodge Neon.

Mazda 3 4-door. I like this car.

'96 Jeep Grand Cherokee, my dad has one.

Mazda INGS RX-7 somewhere on the side of a street.

Lotus Elise 135, i will own one day. unless I find something better...

Smart Roadster, looks cool but dosen't have much kick.

[MiamiBoii4392]

^Wow, that smart car looks nice. 0.o

[Fallen Heretic]

^^ The brabus roadster has a bit of power to it, I almost bought one instead of the Celica. However, when I test drove it, I couldnt get over how awful the gear change is at town speeds. Put me off the car completely. It does look good though.

[Hercules]

I test drove a Civic Hybrid. Then I went to the Toyota dealer and tested out a Camry Hybrid and Prius. I didn't like the Camry. It will be 6 months before I even get a wiff of the Prius. I'm thinking Civic at this point.

[ParkTrips]

I know you're the resident vegetarian hippie and all, but please don't go with the hybrid, go Civic or Corolla

[Wes]

I know you're the resident vegetarian hippie and all, but please don't go with the hybrid, go Civic or Corolla

 

Fuck you, Civic Hybrids rule!!!

[XLRBR]

^Heck yes they do!

[ParkTrips]

I guess it could be worse, you could drive a Chevy Jesus

I love Georgia.

[BeemerBoy]

^ LOL. Around here though, that could actually be the Spanish pronunciation of the name.

 

 

 

Hmmm, a TPR trip or............THIS? Decisions, decisions....well, I wish anyway.