Getting a new ride

CookSux · 04-23-2003, 06:00 PM

Hmm so currently I drive a black 2003 Mercedes ML320 and am giving it to my parents, because... they bought it. Either way, it's a gas guzzler, and I don't want to drive a better car then my parents. So my dad calls me up today and told me that he'd get me a new car. I just wanted to know what you guys would prefer if you had the choice.

2004 Honda Accord EX Coupe
2004 Mazda 6s
2004 Acura TSX.

*Kid Icarus* · 04-23-2003, 06:13 PM

I would personally get one of those new electric/gas hybird cars. Its gonna save you money in the long run, plus they can get 70 miles per gallon.

impetus · 04-23-2003, 06:22 PM

A new Hyundai with 10 year warranty

*That Matt Guy* · 04-23-2003, 07:55 PM

Model T

~~Reznorite420~~ · 04-23-2003, 07:56 PM

Something that runs...

Unlike a lot of youth today, I don't have the advantage of getting pretty much anything I want

~~Tokka-B~~ · 04-23-2003, 10:01 PM

Yea, I am going to be 17 in a few days and am not getting a car anytime soon....but I'd rather wait and get the hybrids that actually conserve energy and not rely on a limited energy source, so I agree with trunks.

*Cascadia* · 04-23-2003, 11:09 PM

I have a Japanese car...

It is a 2000 Subaru Outback wagon. It is pretty sweet because of the All-wheel drive.

In a way, it is a hybrid. It is half station wagon and half SUV. But it does not use as much gas as a SUV.

~~Tokka-B~~ · 04-23-2003, 11:24 PM

anything SUV=gas guzzler

so no.

*Cascadia* · 04-23-2003, 11:29 PM

Excuse me.....but it does not get 12-16 mpg. However, it gets 35 mpg. So, would you classify my car as a SUV???

CookSux · 04-24-2003, 02:10 AM

Lol my MClass gets 19 miles to a gallon. But yeah, any help with my car of choice?

impetus · 04-24-2003, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

Unlike a lot of youth today, I don't have the advantage of getting pretty much anything I want

Ha ha I feel ya. I bought my own first car - couldn't afford it until - I think I was 19.

**HorseTechie** · 04-24-2003, 11:50 AM

*lol* I had that discussion with my hubby, about whether or not those little Asian SUV's are just as much of a gas hog as a big-A American SUV. He thinks they are. I don't think so. The argument was more or less was not settled, as I didn't wanted to get inna big tizzy about it.

If you have to pick from those three, go for the Honda Accord. Yeah!

If and when we finally decide to trade in the Beamer, hubby has his heart set on one of those, or the Toyota Camry. But I rather have the VW Jetta, since it doesn't seem that he will be happy with my choice of a compact SUV of come sort. Jetta's get good gas mileage too. Hubby can get his Camry later.

Unless that ever illusive classic Porshe comes his way.

~~Tokka-B~~ · 04-24-2003, 12:52 PM

It really doesn't matter if you are buying an SUV that has average mileage, because they use that money to produce even more of them...I say just boycott the whole damn company...

CookSux · 04-24-2003, 01:20 PM

Too bad every car company makes SUVs... if not the seperate devision.

**Machias Banshee** · 04-24-2003, 01:21 PM

*loves her Motorcycle*

~~Tokka-B~~ · 04-24-2003, 01:22 PM

I am saying boycott SUV's, not the other cars that the companies manufacture...

CookSux · 04-24-2003, 01:24 PM

I wouldn't mind having a crotch rocket... except I don't know how to ride one.

*Duke* · 04-24-2003, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokka

I am saying boycott SUV's, not the other cars that the companies manufacture...

SUVs own. The only reason i didn't buy one is because of the low class mileage. But if i could afford to fill up all the time i'd get one.

*kyabetsu* · 04-24-2003, 02:39 PM

LET'S here it for PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN CROWDED METROPOLITAN AREAS!!

... yeah. i don't got a car. i don't want a car. i don't NEED a car. i can go anywhere i want by T (subway) or bus! if i took the commuter rail, i could get all the way to Rhode Island from here (Boston).

so, which one to get? ... how 'bout a bike? i got one of those. they're nice in the summer, cause you can go faster than the cars through the city. and even on the stillest of days, if you get going fast enough, there's a breeze. i don't EVER have to buy gas, and the insurance and parking are SO much cheaper.

Trunk space? whatever you can hold in a backpack or hanging off the handle bars. and repair and maintainence are pretty simple.

if you ever REALLY need a car, borrow one from a friend.
heh. i love the city.

but seriously... i think suv's are overrated... if you want power, mass and the ablility to move a lotta stuff, just get a fricking TRUCK.

so. my advice? Live in a city. get a bike. get a helmet.

but if you're gonna insist on livin' where ever you already are, and that you want something w/ a roof, uh... i've heard good things about the Accord.

but you didn't REALLY come to THIS message board for REAL advice, did you?

*cqb101* · 04-24-2003, 03:28 PM

My Mom has a Honda Hybrid and it's a great car! It doesn't get 70 miles to the gallon it gets like 40-50, which is still very good. And a plus with buying a Hybrid is that you save on Money and you get a 2000 dollar tax deduction for buying it.

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04-23-2003, 06:00 PM	#1
CookSux Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sparta Posts: 928	Getting a new ride Hmm so currently I drive a black 2003 Mercedes ML320 and am giving it to my parents, because... they bought it. Either way, it's a gas guzzler, and I don't want to drive a better car then my parents. So my dad calls me up today and told me that he'd get me a new car. I just wanted to know what you guys would prefer if you had the choice. 2004 Honda Accord EX Coupe 2004 Mazda 6s 2004 Acura TSX. __________________ http://http://cooksux.deviantart.com/ http://www.xanga.com/cooksux http://www.myspace.com/cooksux

04-23-2003, 11:09 PM	#7
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I have a Japanese car... It is a 2000 Subaru Outback wagon. It is pretty sweet because of the All-wheel drive. In a way, it is a hybrid. It is half station wagon and half SUV. But it does not use as much gas as a SUV. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

04-23-2003, 11:29 PM	#9
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	Excuse me.....but it does not get 12-16 mpg. However, it gets 35 mpg. So, would you classify my car as a SUV??? __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

04-24-2003, 02:10 AM	#10
CookSux Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sparta Posts: 928	Lol my MClass gets 19 miles to a gallon. But yeah, any help with my car of choice? __________________ http://http://cooksux.deviantart.com/ http://www.xanga.com/cooksux http://www.myspace.com/cooksux

04-23-2003, 06:13 PM	#2
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	I would personally get one of those new electric/gas hybird cars. Its gonna save you money in the long run, plus they can get 70 miles per gallon.

04-23-2003, 06:22 PM	#3
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	A new Hyundai with 10 year warranty

04-23-2003, 07:55 PM	#4
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Model T

04-23-2003, 07:56 PM	#5
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	Something that runs... Unlike a lot of youth today, I don't have the advantage of getting pretty much anything I want

04-23-2003, 10:01 PM	#6
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	Yea, I am going to be 17 in a few days and am not getting a car anytime soon....but I'd rather wait and get the hybrids that actually conserve energy and not rely on a limited energy source, so I agree with trunks.

04-23-2003, 11:24 PM	#8
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	anything SUV=gas guzzler so no.

04-24-2003, 11:50 AM	#12
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	lol I had that discussion with my hubby, about whether or not those little Asian SUV's are just as much of a gas hog as a big-A American SUV. He thinks they are. I don't think so. The argument was more or less was not settled, as I didn't wanted to get inna big tizzy about it. If you have to pick from those three, go for the Honda Accord. Yeah! If and when we finally decide to trade in the Beamer, hubby has his heart set on one of those, or the Toyota Camry. But I rather have the VW Jetta, since it doesn't seem that he will be happy with my choice of a compact SUV of come sort. Jetta's get good gas mileage too. Hubby can get his Camry later. Unless that ever illusive classic Porshe comes his way.

04-24-2003, 12:52 PM	#13
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	It really doesn't matter if you are buying an SUV that has average mileage, because they use that money to produce even more of them...I say just boycott the whole damn company...

04-24-2003, 01:20 PM	#14
CookSux Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sparta Posts: 928	Too bad every car company makes SUVs... if not the seperate devision. __________________ http://http://cooksux.deviantart.com/ http://www.xanga.com/cooksux http://www.myspace.com/cooksux

04-24-2003, 01:21 PM	#15
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	loves her Motorcycle

04-24-2003, 01:22 PM	#16
~~Tokka-B~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lost Sewer Posts: 1,829	I am saying boycott SUV's, not the other cars that the companies manufacture...

04-24-2003, 01:24 PM	#17
CookSux Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sparta Posts: 928	I wouldn't mind having a crotch rocket... except I don't know how to ride one. __________________ http://http://cooksux.deviantart.com/ http://www.xanga.com/cooksux http://www.myspace.com/cooksux

04-24-2003, 02:39 PM	#19
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	LET'S here it for PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN CROWDED METROPOLITAN AREAS!! ... yeah. i don't got a car. i don't want a car. i don't NEED a car. i can go anywhere i want by T (subway) or bus! if i took the commuter rail, i could get all the way to Rhode Island from here (Boston). so, which one to get? ... how 'bout a bike? i got one of those. they're nice in the summer, cause you can go faster than the cars through the city. and even on the stillest of days, if you get going fast enough, there's a breeze. i don't EVER have to buy gas, and the insurance and parking are SO much cheaper. Trunk space? whatever you can hold in a backpack or hanging off the handle bars. and repair and maintainence are pretty simple. if you ever REALLY need a car, borrow one from a friend. heh. i love the city. but seriously... i think suv's are overrated... if you want power, mass and the ablility to move a lotta stuff, just get a fricking TRUCK. so. my advice? Live in a city. get a bike. get a helmet. but if you're gonna insist on livin' where ever you already are, and that you want something w/ a roof, uh... i've heard good things about the Accord. but you didn't REALLY come to THIS message board for REAL advice, did you?

04-24-2003, 03:28 PM	#20
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	My Mom has a Honda Hybrid and it's a great car! It doesn't get 70 miles to the gallon it gets like 40-50, which is still very good. And a plus with buying a Hybrid is that you save on Money and you get a 2000 dollar tax deduction for buying it. __________________ Facebook