Suggestions for a new car..

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I found out today that they are indeed goin\' to total out my car. In the end, I\'ll have around $2,500 - $3,000 down payment for whatever I want. I\'m willin\' to pay up to $250 - $300 a month payment wise.

So, what I was hopin\' for, is some of you car buffs to give me a suggestion. Nothing outrageous and what not. I don\'t wanna be workin just for a car payment, but something somewhat sporty. I do not like big cars, let me stress that. If it has four doors, I probably won\'t like it. If it can\'t take curves at 60, I probably won\'t like it.

With that said - anyone have any suggestions?
 I was leaning towards the following (provided I could get a decent price on \'em..)

• Another Del Sol, \'cept this time Vtech.
• Toyota Celica GTS , provided I could get one at a decent price.
• Toyota Supra, same as above.
• Mazda Mitia , though I\'m not sure I really want one of those. I did at one time..*shrugs*
• An Eclipse.

Suggestions? Recommendations? Etc?

down with ricers!

whats a mitia? do you mean miata?

if so... please please please dont get a miata. i know you like small cars but just dont... please.

You can probably afford around an 18 to 20 thousand dollar car depending on interest rates and if you buy new or used.  I just bought my wife a Pontiac Vibe and our payments are 300 a month and the car was 19000 with 1500 down.  I was surprised by the Vibe, it handles like my Jetta - it comes with 17 inch rims and the GT version has 180 hp and its just a 4 cylinder!  

I don\'t think you would like it though its like a sport wagon - 4 doors and hatchback, but for a small family of 3 it fits our needs and I am not ashamed to drive it.

mm I had visions of you driving a Chrysler K car around...

Ummm.... SUPRA!  Concidering all the cars you listed are "nice" cars except for the ass kicking supra.  Those other cars are not in the Supra\'s class, not even in the n/a Supra\'s class.

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Down with jeeps and communist!

And I know, Luke. It\'s just at one time, I really really liked \'em..

Thanks, Giga. I\'ve got perfect credit and a nice amount for a down payment, so it shouldn\'t be to much a hassle. Only problem is, I only have around one day for the car shoppin\'. I\'m suppose to receive the check Monday, shop Tuesday and they want their rental car back by Wensday. At most, I have two days for shoppin\', which makes me somewhat uncomfortable.

no way

my 1st car was a 1980 chevy citation


then a 1992 plymouth sundance


it was stolen, so i bought another sundance in 1994

1996 got me a jeep cherokee sport


traded that bad johnny in back in 2000 and got my current ride


my lease is up this coming july so i either get another wrangler, or one of these, if they are available

mm I like the Adobe effects you used on the photo of your first car... sort of makes it a special memory LOL

Jeeps are cool I had a Cherokee Laredo myself back in 1990, I like you hate Ricers - that is why I went Volkswagen.

Living - there are nice rebates out now too you can take advantage of.

well, actually only the wrangler pic is my real car
the rest are just examples

yeah, i miss my ol\' citation
i remember it used to stall evertime i made a left turn up a steep hill

ahhhh, the memories

Get a Acura RSX or a 2003 Honda Accord. But yeah if you really want a quick car at a somewhat reasonable price, get a Nissan Z. But that might exceed $200-300 a month based on your downpayment.

But hey, if you can get a damn supra at a good price...by all means get it! If its the Twin Turbo MKIV version, then you will have a beast that not many people on the street will be able to contend with.:eek:

Whatever you do, don\'t get your heart set on one of those cars before checking with your insurance company.

My monthly car payment=$211
My monthly insurance=$127

Not my preferred ratio.  You\'re young and in college, right?  If you get a MkIV TT Supra and it breaks....$$$$$$$  (On a side note, F&F made supra prices skyrocket anyway)

I\'m not saying you should get a granny car.  I would suggest something in the 150-200hp range, mid to late 90s model, 60k miles or so.  I notice you didn\'t mention any domestics - you might be able to find a used F-body in good condition for $10k.  Good ol\' amurrican muscle.

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Not in college. I\'m used to a high insurance. I was already payin\' upwards of $700 every three months for my Del Sol. I hate insurance payments for the most part, but being 19 and a male, anything I get is goin\' to be somewhat expensive insurance wise. Gettin\' a "sporty" car only raises it even more.

Nice choices for a car.. All of them would be great, but if you can find a good price for a Supra, get one!

Otherwise, try an RSX.. How about a Hyundai Tiburon? Those seem pretty cool.. and even though its a 4-door..

A Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V!