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[TippmannFireman]

Would $2000 be a lowball for this?...

1996 eagle talon tsi

[Deuce]

Accord. Not big on Hondas but of all my buddies that drove Hondas only the guys with the Accords still drive them. They just keep on ticking. It's all just opinion really so test drive whichever you are thinking of purchasing.

If you get there and it's already running beware. I always prefer to be able to cold start prospective buys. I also usually watch the lots to see if they move once something catches my eye. The longer it sits the better the chance of spotting leaks, etc.

If you have a mech in the family it wouldn't hurt to take them along as well.

[shadow_772]

Originally Posted by TippmannFireman

Would $2000 be a lowball for this?...

1996 eagle talon tsi

Worst he can do is say no.

Choose two: Cheap, fast, reliable.

I chose cheap and reliable for my first two cars. My next will not include the first option

[TippmannFireman]

That's what I'm trying to do. But, even though it may be reliable, I don't want it to look like it went through the crusher before I got it.

[Timmycuddler]

as long as you dont put a spoiler of a giant exhaust tip on it get the civic
if you do you look ridiculous and sound like your driving an angry horsefly

[WilD]

Wow, that Civic you linked in the first post looks like a colossal POS. But really, Honda? Are you a 15 y/o grandmother?

Your first car is not the time to be practical. Get something fun. In your price range you'll be looking at well used Mustangs and Camarobirds, but if you can save $5K, you might be ble to get into a ratty Porsche or Corvette.

My $.02

1989 MUSTANG 5.0/5spd
1979 mustang modified
1987 Camaro Z28
1985 chevy camaro z-28
86 Z28 CAMARO 4 SALE OR TRADE

[TippmannFireman]

I wouldn't put a bad sounding exhaust on it anyway. I pay put an aftermarket exhaust on it, but I'd pick a good sounding one. Not one like the drug dealer down the street has.

EDIT: WilD, I found a nice mustang, but I don't really like camaros. I have to have something that has airbags per my mom. >_< Really limits my choices. As far as $5000, that'll take a while. I've been saving for 4 years already.

[b-cuzz]

I recommend the Accord. It's still a stick shift (fun!) with a new clutch. Talons can be problematic, but they are good-looking cars. The Civic you posted needs too much work. Your first car need not be something uber special, as it will statistically get sacrificed to the car gods. The less you spend on this one, the more you'll be able to spend later on a car that's trick. With imports, it always seems the more mods it has, the harder life it's had.

[TippmannFireman]

Originally Posted by b-cuzz

I recommend the Accord. It's still a stick shift (fun!) with a new clutch. Talons can be problematic, but they are good-looking cars. The Civic you posted needs too much work. Your first car need not be something uber special, as it will statistically get sacrificed to the car gods. The less you spend on this one, the more you'll be able to spend later on a car that's trick. With imports, it always seems the more mods it has, the harder life it's had.

So you think the talon is a no no? Crapola!

[desertT1]

Originally Posted by TippmannFireman

I wouldn't put a bad sounding exhaust on it anyway. I pay put an aftermarket exhaust on it, but I'd pick a good sounding one. Not one like the drug dealer down the street has.

EDIT: WilD, I found a nice mustang, but I don't really like camaros. I have to have something that has airbags per my mom. >_< Really limits my choices. As far as $5000, that'll take a while. I've been saving for 4 years already.

So, get a GEO Metro... and a job, and then forget you ever had the GEO when it comes time to tell the story of your first car.