andrew070489

hey everyone, so im going to be getting a new car within a couple months and would like some opinions and advice.. i love my tl but the clock just hit 196k the engine has like 100k and is strong, but my tranny will go sometime and i just need the reliability of a new car + warranty and im happy. cars are pretty cheap now and my insurance will clear this summer of all accidents (over 3 yrs).
must have:
-5spd or 6spd manual
-decent power
-attractive
-$15,000 - $25,000 - price range
-reliable!!
- modifiable? ha is that a word

those are enough things to get the ball rolling.. as for my TL i will replace the tranny if it goes before i sell so it will live.. my dad wants me to just trade it in, i wanto sell privately.. what do you all think? thanks!

andrew070489

^^^ please no infinity,bmw,mercedes

JediMindTricks

that's a pretty flexible price rane.

i'm sure you can find a 3g TL or a 1g G sedan/coupe at that price.

EDIT: nevermind the G then.

Ken1997TL

Get a 2006/2007 Accord V6 sedan/coupe with 6MT

andrew070489

^^ yeah thats good, but i wanted to go brand new like under 100 miles.. me and my dad have decided cost wise thats the best thing.

andrew070489

ken - they have leftovers like that at the dealers for 15-25k ? new?

Ken1997TL

They might, but I doubt it.

You could get a Civic Si coupe/sedan under $25,000 brand new even with navigation

andrew070489

^ yeah i was thinkin a civic si 6spd or a VW model manual(not sure what model fits my $$).. and do you have any advice on my TL what to do and how much$ you think i can get

Ken1997TL

I'd part out the TL, I'm sure it has plenty of stuff thats still in good shape.

eBay or Craigslist some of the stuff if you have the TIME and ability to have a car just sitting around. You'll get the most money that way. Otherwise you're looking at only a few thousand dollars from a private party.

andrew070489

^^ i was thinkin sell the whole thing for 5k it works great i never beat this car up.. but now you mention part-out how much do you think i could get from that? i dont really have alot of free time either to take apart my car

JediMindTricks

oh.

in that case, i'd be all over a mazdaspeed3 if you can find one. or a GTI.

Ken1997TL

You could probably get an additional two thousand.

andrew070489

2k wont do it so ill sell privately, but ill atleast try to make a deal with a trade. im not a big fan of the mazda line-up a GTI would be nice though..... forget the TL for now, are there any cars that meet my description that is also TURBO? thanks alot for the help!!

andrew070489

what do you all think about a honda s2000? do they have newer ones? maybe reallly low miles

JediMindTricks

a subaru?

tsxgoogs

E36 m3 they are cool cars alot of modifications available and you could get one in awesome condition for that price range

vas25tl

Uhm...you think you'll get $5K for a 1st gen tl? Don't kid yourself. Not trying to be a dick but the car is worth 3-3.5...You can get a lower mileage one for 5.

I would def not trade it in - real money you'll be lucky to get 1500 for it.

Why no INFINITI?

vas25tl

He wants reliable and warranty...As great as the E36 is, it's not going to be either.

nokiaman

If you take your time and search, you could find a clean CPO S2K around the top of your price range...definitely a lot of bang for the buck...but I wonder what the insurance would be like for you, since you're relatively young. My second choice would be the MS3 closely followed by the GTI.

JediMindTricks

and he wants new.

+1.

Ken1997TL

You could get a nice 2004+ S2000 in excellent condition and low miles starting around $20,000+

I'd know, I've been keeping an eye out

andrew070489

^^ thanks everyone, insurance will be okay all accidents were 3 years ago when i buy.. infinity=$ E36=$ a little to over engineered for me, s2000 would be nice!! i would have to see what my dad says

SuperTrooper169

iTrader: (2)

An S2000 can't be a good car in the snow. I see you live in PA. Does it snow a lot in the area of PA that you live?

tmnhs81

A Mini Cooper S.

Never heard of any scary stories about it.

andrew070489

i live right outside the city so not that bad of snow, cant be worse than my old s-10..

mini cooper S? they are catchy cars, but do they have any power? for some reason i feel like they are slow

tmnhs81

You don't want a fast car at age of 19. I'd say get V6 MT Accord if you want something reliable, powerfull, fast, mods available and under $25K. There is nothing much out in market for what you are looking for, you have to leave one behind either price, reliability or power.


If it was me I'd pick something fun to drive, thats what Mini is.

vas25tl

You need to do some research. You can buy a used G35 for less than a used S2K.

GL with insurance being 19 with a S2K...

tmnhs81

and at 19 You should buy some kind of family/sport sedan (MT ofcourse) so that you can save some money. I had a 93 civic hatchback --->DX<--- and liability insurance (around $500) was more than my dad's 2003 Accord full coverage. And that was with no accidents, no tickets. I am glad I bought 1G TL now I only pay around $350 for 6 months FULLY covered.