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whats up guys. im looking to buy 2 new cars. (well,used or new).
starting decemer my income will be dramatically increased if all goes well. i want to buy my mother her first car ever. ill have to show her how to drive so i need a very forgiving car in this aspect.
MOST importantly safe!!! she will use it couple times a week for short distace and now n then to visit her family 30mins away.
id like to stay in the 10-15k range.
i like the MINI because its practical but not very safe i assume due to size.
maybe an suv? whats out there for this price reliability and safety? (dont know much about bigger cars but, i can look them up if you point me in the rightdirection)
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2nd car is for me!!! (i know i know i just got a gencoupe but, why not) ill be keeping the genesis.
i was thinking i can either buy and lighty building a track car (i sold the 240)
or buy/lease a nice weekend car like a Cayman S.
or spend 3k on a turbo swap for my Genensis n call it a day.
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OR save my cash and only buy my moms.
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if i buy both cars and keep my genesis i will be spending roughly 20% of my income....
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as much as id love a second car for me i have to consider the fact that there is no job security after Nov. 2013. (hint i should save my cash huh?)
i will ge my mom a car though.... advice on this type of car would be great. thanks
starting decemer my income will be dramatically increased if all goes well. i want to buy my mother her first car ever. ill have to show her how to drive so i need a very forgiving car in this aspect.
MOST importantly safe!!! she will use it couple times a week for short distace and now n then to visit her family 30mins away.
id like to stay in the 10-15k range.
i like the MINI because its practical but not very safe i assume due to size.
maybe an suv? whats out there for this price reliability and safety? (dont know much about bigger cars but, i can look them up if you point me in the rightdirection)
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2nd car is for me!!! (i know i know i just got a gencoupe but, why not) ill be keeping the genesis.
i was thinking i can either buy and lighty building a track car (i sold the 240)
or buy/lease a nice weekend car like a Cayman S.
or spend 3k on a turbo swap for my Genensis n call it a day.
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OR save my cash and only buy my moms.
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if i buy both cars and keep my genesis i will be spending roughly 20% of my income....
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as much as id love a second car for me i have to consider the fact that there is no job security after Nov. 2013. (hint i should save my cash huh?)
i will ge my mom a car though.... advice on this type of car would be great. thanks
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Don't buy someone who has never driven before an SUV, that is the last thing we need on our roads is some crazy woman barreling down on children in an SUV. Get a Camry or Accord, something cheap with a few bumper scrapes already.
, and especially when they say somebody tried to rip off the bumper while they where in a store (bumper has scrapes on the underside btw)
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WAIT and make sure you get that dramatic increase in your income before doing anything. If you've got any debt outstanding, try to pay that off first.
Then think about buying your mom a car. I wouldn't go with anything brand-new, as she's a first-time driver and chances are it'll get a few dents and scrapes before you know it. Get a Civic or Corolla that's a few years old, they're practically designed for people like your mother.
They're small, efficient, and most importantly easy to drive for first-timers. There's a reason these cars are popular with driving instructors. They're also ridiculously popular, cheap to maintain, etc. etc. It's perfect.
As for you, you've already got a car that's great for doing double duty as a DD and a weekend car. I'd mod the Genesis and maybe pick up an old 240 as a winter beater and then strip it out come spring and turn it into a track-day car.
If you live in the sunbelt, forget buying a winter beater as you wouldn't need it. I know this advice will sounds boring, but pay off your debt first, and then start looking at a small house. They're appreciating assets (for the most part), so if you ever decide to sell it and go for a bigger house down the road, you'll end up with more cash. Plus, you get a garage all to yourself and your car.
I wouldn't go turbo swap on a 2010, as you'll put your warranty to waste. I have no doubt that a warranty will come in handy within the next few years, and get you out of some tight spots with the car.
If I were you I'd keep the Genesis as your only car, and modify it without destroying your warranty. If you can, ECU piggyback, breather mods, maybe a new set of rollers, some exterior stuff.
Or you can pick up that 240 and make that into a 100% track monster.
Then think about buying your mom a car. I wouldn't go with anything brand-new, as she's a first-time driver and chances are it'll get a few dents and scrapes before you know it. Get a Civic or Corolla that's a few years old, they're practically designed for people like your mother.
They're small, efficient, and most importantly easy to drive for first-timers. There's a reason these cars are popular with driving instructors. They're also ridiculously popular, cheap to maintain, etc. etc. It's perfect.
As for you, you've already got a car that's great for doing double duty as a DD and a weekend car. I'd mod the Genesis and maybe pick up an old 240 as a winter beater and then strip it out come spring and turn it into a track-day car.
If you live in the sunbelt, forget buying a winter beater as you wouldn't need it. I know this advice will sounds boring, but pay off your debt first, and then start looking at a small house. They're appreciating assets (for the most part), so if you ever decide to sell it and go for a bigger house down the road, you'll end up with more cash. Plus, you get a garage all to yourself and your car.
I wouldn't go turbo swap on a 2010, as you'll put your warranty to waste. I have no doubt that a warranty will come in handy within the next few years, and get you out of some tight spots with the car.
If I were you I'd keep the Genesis as your only car, and modify it without destroying your warranty. If you can, ECU piggyback, breather mods, maybe a new set of rollers, some exterior stuff.
Or you can pick up that 240 and make that into a 100% track monster.
WAIT and make sure you get that dramatic increase in your income before doing anything. If you've got any debt outstanding, try to pay that off first.
Then think about buying your mom a car. I wouldn't go with anything brand-new, as she's a first-time driver and chances are it'll get a few dents and scrapes before you know it. Get a Civic or Corolla that's a few years old, they're practically designed for people like your mother.
They're small, efficient, and most importantly easy to drive for first-timers. There's a reason these cars are popular with driving instructors. They're also ridiculously popular, cheap to maintain, etc. etc. It's perfect.
As for you, you've already got a car that's great for doing double duty as a DD and a weekend car. I'd mod the Genesis and maybe pick up an old 240 as a winter beater and then strip it out come spring and turn it into a track-day car.
If you live in the sunbelt, forget buying a winter beater as you wouldn't need it. I know this advice will sounds boring, but pay off your debt first, and then start looking at a small house. They're appreciating assets (for the most part), so if you ever decide to sell it and go for a bigger house down the road, you'll end up with more cash. Plus, you get a garage all to yourself and your car.
I wouldn't go turbo swap on a 2010, as you'll put your warranty to waste. I have no doubt that a warranty will come in handy within the next few years, and get you out of some tight spots with the car.
If I were you I'd keep the Genesis as your only car, and modify it without destroying your warranty. If you can, ECU piggyback, breather mods, maybe a new set of rollers, some exterior stuff.
Or you can pick up that 240 and make that into a 100% track monster.
Then think about buying your mom a car. I wouldn't go with anything brand-new, as she's a first-time driver and chances are it'll get a few dents and scrapes before you know it. Get a Civic or Corolla that's a few years old, they're practically designed for people like your mother.
They're small, efficient, and most importantly easy to drive for first-timers. There's a reason these cars are popular with driving instructors. They're also ridiculously popular, cheap to maintain, etc. etc. It's perfect.
As for you, you've already got a car that's great for doing double duty as a DD and a weekend car. I'd mod the Genesis and maybe pick up an old 240 as a winter beater and then strip it out come spring and turn it into a track-day car.
If you live in the sunbelt, forget buying a winter beater as you wouldn't need it. I know this advice will sounds boring, but pay off your debt first, and then start looking at a small house. They're appreciating assets (for the most part), so if you ever decide to sell it and go for a bigger house down the road, you'll end up with more cash. Plus, you get a garage all to yourself and your car.
I wouldn't go turbo swap on a 2010, as you'll put your warranty to waste. I have no doubt that a warranty will come in handy within the next few years, and get you out of some tight spots with the car.
If I were you I'd keep the Genesis as your only car, and modify it without destroying your warranty. If you can, ECU piggyback, breather mods, maybe a new set of rollers, some exterior stuff.
Or you can pick up that 240 and make that into a 100% track monster.
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As for your car, keep it and drive it till the warranty is up. Upgrade the suspension and other things that don't interfere with your warranty and start some autox, it'll make you love your car all over again!
i would think at your age and a cayman s and w/ the genesis, its going to be a killer for you on insurance. Camry and accords are the obvious choices, But id really look into the Sonata's. They look great and with the 10yr/100k warranties they are almost impossible to overlook.
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I don't know how much you will be making compare it to current pay, but not such a great idea of buying a second car. It's not like you have pos car that you need to replace anytime soon. If you really want to spend your money then turbo your gen coupe and call it a day.
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my sister n i purchased a house 3yrs ago. (yes i was 19yrs old). i have how ever tought about getting my own place, a condo or townhome like someone mentioned.
i like the MINI because of the size and how easy it would be for her to drive. i just didnt like how small it looks compared to the big cars on the road.
i talked to my mom today and she said she just wants a car that is in well running shape and safe. she doesnt want me to go spend 10k on it. she wants me to save my cash.
as for me ive decided im gonna pick up an S14 as ive owned two s13s int the past. i have some time to for this but i want to start looking now to get a good deal.
her car first then mine around march hopefully.
i like the MINI because of the size and how easy it would be for her to drive. i just didnt like how small it looks compared to the big cars on the road.
i talked to my mom today and she said she just wants a car that is in well running shape and safe. she doesnt want me to go spend 10k on it. she wants me to save my cash.
as for me ive decided im gonna pick up an S14 as ive owned two s13s int the past. i have some time to for this but i want to start looking now to get a good deal.
her car first then mine around march hopefully.
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My contribution.
1 - Repeat above financial advice to take care of debt first and be careful not to overspend.
Barring that:
2 - For her, an older Accord or Civic, one without the mega-button center stack. Keep things simple and driver-focused. I think the 1998-2002 Accord would be great if you can find a very well maintained one.
3 - Your fun track day car. A Nissan will work well or a Miata, if you're not too tall to be comfortable in one.
1 - Repeat above financial advice to take care of debt first and be careful not to overspend.
Barring that:
2 - For her, an older Accord or Civic, one without the mega-button center stack. Keep things simple and driver-focused. I think the 1998-2002 Accord would be great if you can find a very well maintained one.
3 - Your fun track day car. A Nissan will work well or a Miata, if you're not too tall to be comfortable in one.
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Almost 1 year to the day this was you: https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/being-broke-disaf%2A%2Akinbility-748097/
Stop blowing money.
1) Sock away 6-12 months of salary (you're in sales from what I remember)
2) Max out a retirement account
3) Save for a house for yourself
4) Save some more
5) Save some more
6) Save some more
7) Buy a new car
Stop blowing money.
1) Sock away 6-12 months of salary (you're in sales from what I remember)
2) Max out a retirement account
3) Save for a house for yourself
4) Save some more
5) Save some more
6) Save some more
7) Buy a new car
I read your other thread....
all i have to say is...how you live your life now(sacrificing or living it up) will dictate how you live later in life...
I''ll take better life in the future for $800, Alex.
all i have to say is...how you live your life now(sacrificing or living it up) will dictate how you live later in life...
I''ll take better life in the future for $800, Alex.
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I don't want to be the 70 yr old that HAS TO WORK to live. I want to be standing at the first tee with my only worry being how I'm going to hit my driver today.
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On the financial advice, if it helps, I had some tough times and a couple of poor decisions early on. While getting through them, I then decided to put everything I could into paying off all debt (mainly student loans), saving and controlling spending. This turned out to be a pretty good decision, as I was even able to manage through a layoff and lengthy hospital stay following complications from an accident and recover both physically and financially.
Because of continuing the no debt / controlled spending / save money plan, there are only a few things I couldn't simply buy outright at this point.
Because of continuing the no debt / controlled spending / save money plan, there are only a few things I couldn't simply buy outright at this point.
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Buy your mom a cheap used car, like the others suggested. An older accord. Pocket the money. Read your other thread, so it looks like your doing better now financially.
Sucks when I look at your thread and your doing all this and I dont even have a job
Sucks when I look at your thread and your doing all this and I dont even have a job
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Stop blowing your money on cars you don't need. You don't want to be up to your ears in debt. Only get one for your mom. 98-02 Accord or 97-01 Camry (or Stogie's TSX 
)would be perfect for her.
Save for a house instead and in a few years down the road you will be thankful that you did.
)would be perfect for her.Save for a house instead and in a few years down the road you will be thankful that you did.
Almost 1 year to the day this was you: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748097
Stop blowing money.
1) Sock away 6-12 months of salary (you're in sales from what I remember)
2) Max out a retirement account
3) Save for a house for yourself
4) Save some more
5) Save some more
6) Save some more
7) Buy a new car
Stop blowing money.
1) Sock away 6-12 months of salary (you're in sales from what I remember)
2) Max out a retirement account
3) Save for a house for yourself
4) Save some more
5) Save some more
6) Save some more
7) Buy a new car
You should have a minimum of 6 months living expenses socked away. Social security will be bye-bye before you retire... so get some retirement accounts setup ASAP. If you have one, get multiples.
And stop buying cars you can't afford. Stop getting into debt. If you want to buy another car, do not do it until you can get it for cash. Paying interest on a depreciating asset is probably one of the worst financial moves you can make...
If you really feel you need to get your mom a car and need to teach her to drive, drop $3k on a 90-something Camry and be done with it. Put the rest of the money in the bank.
I mean really, you're spending money you don't even have yet and you may not even see that increase
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I second all the thoughts above about saving some money. Just keep on driving the Genesis now and buy your mom a clean Accord, Camry, Civic, or Corolla to learn to drive with.
I would also look into a Hyundai Elantra built after 2005. Those seem to be fairly decent starter cars.
Other than that, save up the funds for a rainy day.
I would also look into a Hyundai Elantra built after 2005. Those seem to be fairly decent starter cars.
Other than that, save up the funds for a rainy day.
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