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Here's my two cents ...
If you're gonna have regular hwy driving I recommend a mid size car for stability and safety purposes.
I tried driving different vehicles,now my favorite is Toyota Camry ,a reliable comfy ride fuel efficient car (option between 4 or 6 cyl).
Whatever car you choose I think a lightly used car with less than 50k on it will give you a significant discount compared to brand new while still enjoy warranty on a very clean car.
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Joey wrote: View PostHaha Awesome. Some great feedback in here. Speed holes are a must.
I think I'm leaning toward a VW GTi, but am seeing that I can get 0.00% financing on a 2016 model .. so might go new, just for that. Warranty is always nice as well.
Really like the Golf R, but its a little out of my price range, and I like the 2-door hatch configuration of the Golf, and you can't get the R in the 2-door. But my goodness does that car look awesomely fun.
Leasing is also something I'm looking at, because my placement at this particular office will likely be done in about 2 years, but I figure I'll need a car beyond then as well, so might as well just bite the bullet now and take advantage of a pretty good deal?
Buddy of mine is a mechanic, who teaches autoshop in Highschool, but he's not too good with all the new Chinese Computer Components they put into cars, so he's telling me go 2002 or older, so he can actually work on it. Cars that old, with that many miles, just make me think about all the costs of repairs and replacement parts.
Those 2.0L turbos are real easy to tune, too (if you're into that sort of thing). 80+ extra horses for $700.
https://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_u..._gen3_mqb.html
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Nilanka wrote: View PostGTIs are nice. I test drove one a few weeks ago. 4-door 2016 with performance pack.
Those 2.0L turbos are real easy to tune, too (if you're into that sort of thing). 80+ extra horses for $700.
https://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_u..._gen3_mqb.html
As a non-home owner, first time car buyer, this is literally the most expensive thing I've ever had hanging over me.
But probably the most fun thing too. So there's that. Lol
Belair Direct has some great Insurance Rates as well, if anyone is curious.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostCongrats. What colour? Did you go with the plaid seats?
They had pretty limited stock of colours left for the 2016s, so I got the Red. I wanted the dark grey, or the Navy, but ah well.
And because the stock was limited, and they really just wanted to get rid of it, I got the leather package, and the technology package (about $3,000 total) for Free. So nice leather seats, with red stitching. Pretty fancy if I do say so myself!
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Joey wrote: View PostThanks man!!
They had pretty limited stock of colours left for the 2016s, so I got the Red. I wanted the dark grey, or the Navy, but ah well.
And because the stock was limited, and they really just wanted to get rid of it, I got the leather package, and the technology package (about $3,000 total) for Free. So nice leather seats, with red stitching. Pretty fancy if I do say so myself!
In all seriousness though, with the amount of time you're going to spend commuting it's important to have a comfortable vehicle and something you enjoy driving and are proud of. Don't forget to change the oil on a regular basis and keep your tires inflates!
Peace!Sunny ways my friends, sunny ways
Because its 2015
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Superjudge wrote: View PostIm buying an older LR3 soon from a good friend. Bad on gas, great insurance rates, goes anywhere.
I'm happy.
DanH is giving you some good advice here Joey, I used to sell for Mercedes so I know the biz.... listen to him.
I'd help, but at $300/hr, I'm likely not worth your cash.
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Joey, 6 months later, how are the new wheels holding up?
I got rear ended a few weeks ago. Was hoping my car would get written off so I can start shopping for a replacement. But alas, the repairs came in under the value of the car.
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Buying a Car
Oh man, sorry to hear about the damage .. That's my nightmare at this point.
But ya, I love my GTI. Thing is a blast to drive, and if I ever get bored (doubt it, but it's possible), as you note above, a grand or two will turn it into a completely new car! Haha
Couldn't be happier with my choice.
But now I'm super paranoid about Parking Lots .. within the first 2 months I got 2 little dings, so now I always park at the furthest back corner I can find. LolLast edited by Joey; Fri Apr 7, 2017, 06:50 PM.
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Joey wrote: View PostOh man, sorry to hear about the damage .. That's my nightmare at this point.
But ya, I love my GTI. Thing is a blast to drive, and if I ever get bored (doubt it, but it's possible), as you note above, a grand or two will turn it into a completely new car! Haha
Couldn't be happier with my choice.
But now I'm super paranoid about Parking Lots .. within the first 2 months I got 2 little dings, so now I always park at the furthest back corner I can find. Lol
Have you ever considered this....
https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/08/...ams-explainer/
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Bendit wrote: View PostDo you treat your woman with the same care Joey?
Have you ever considered this....
https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/08/...ams-explainer/
I have actually thought about getting a dashcam though, yes. They have some really good ones too that can detect if someone hits you if you're away from the car, and can record the time and turn itself on and stuff. Can definitely see myeslf making the investment.. If I've learned anything from watching Russian Videos, its that Dashcams come in handy at some pretty random times. Lol
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Joey wrote: View PostI'd like to think I do, but I guess I'm a bachelor for a reason. Lol
I have actually thought about getting a dashcam though, yes. They have some really good ones too that can detect if someone hits you if you're away from the car, and can record the time and turn itself on and stuff. Can definitely see myeslf making the investment.. If I've learned anything from watching Russian Videos, its that Dashcams come in handy at some pretty random times. Lol
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