Car Suggestions?

[RevoltTrain]

I'm looking to buy a car fairly soon as I'm 16 and do need a car. I live in the US, so obviously it needs to be a car I can buy here states side. Also the plan to buy the STI that some of you knew about fell out. I'm looking to keep it under 20K and want something that has a bit of power to it, a bit fast, but also has room for putting stuff in it. I was thinking about either a truck or maybe a hatchback, but I'd also be fine with a sedan. Any suggestions? I'm open to buying used also.

 

Also, I need decent headroom as I am 6'4

[Speedyv]

Get a wagon 

 

Like a Legacy GT Wagon.

[sandals100]

I'm looking to buy a car fairly soon as I'm 16 and do need a car. I live in the US, so obviously it needs to be a car I can buy here states side. Also the plan to buy the STI that some of you knew about fell out. I'm looking to keep it under 20K and want something that has a bit of power to it, a bit fast, but also has room for putting stuff in it. I was thinking about either a truck or maybe a hatchback, but I'd also be fine with a sedan. Any suggestions? I'm open to buying used also.

 

S13, S14, S15, R33,R34, or if you're like me n love the oldies a R31.

[RevoltTrain]

S13, S14, S15, R33,R34, or if you're like me n love the oldies a R31.

It's almost impossible to get a R34 state side here. 

[The Pizza Thief]

If you are 16 either get a toyota tacoma, or a jeep if you find one at your price.

[Speedyv]

And 20K?

 

I'd spend a max of 7-8K on a first car...

[TheSLSAMG]

S13, S14, S15, R33,R34, or if you're like me n love the oldies a R31.

It's the US. The R31 and R33 will be an expensive pain to import, the R34 is illegal, the S13, S14 and S15 will all be a bitch to import and the stateside versions will be a bitch to find a clean one for a fair price.

[sandals100]

It's almost impossible to get a R34 state side here. 

Oh sorry I live in AUS so I wouldnt know.

[The Pizza Thief]

And 20K?

 

I'd spend a max of 7-8K on a first car...

agree

[sandals100]

It's the US. The R31 and R33 will be an expensive pain to import, the R34 is illegal, the S13, S14 and S15 will all be a bitch to import and the stateside versions will be a bitch to find a clean one for a fair price.

Yeah sorry live in AUS pretty much anything is allowed here.

[Si3Rra_7]

Get an old Volvo

[TheSLSAMG]

Yeah sorry live in AUS pretty much anything is allowed here.

Damn you Aussies

[RevoltTrain]

And 20K?

 

I'd spend a max of 7-8K on a first car...

I'm getting a car that will last a while. I have friends that have cars around that price bracket that their cars have been just shit. Also, my mother will be willing to go almost 50/50 with me.

[Speedyv]

S13, S14, S15, R33,R34, or if you're like me n love the oldies a R31.

 

And the S15, R31,R32,R33,R34, and clean S13's are impossible to find. 

[sandals100]

And the S15, R31,R32,R33,R34, and clean S13's are impossible to find. 

 

 

 

Not in aus they aren't ;P

[RevoltTrain]

It's the US. The R31 and R33 will be an expensive pain to import, the R34 is illegal, the S13, S14 and S15 will all be a bitch to import and the stateside versions will be a bitch to find a clean one for a fair price.

Couldn't have said it better myself. 

[Speedyv]

Not in aus they aren't ;P

 

Australia got some nice performance models of cars as well from Nissan. Toyota, etc.

 

Too bad the insurance and gas are expensive...

And the licensing process seems tedious.

[terrytek]

I would get a Mazda 6 wagon or if you want some power, 2007 Mazdaspeed 6 Grand Touring.

[sandals100]

Australia got some nice performance models of cars as well from Nissan. Toyota, etc.

 

Too bad the insurance and gas are expensive...

And the licensing process seems tedious.

Its not too bad given that you don't import otherwise you gotta bring em up to AUS standards. OTher than that as long as the power to weight ratio of the of the car is below 130kw/t anything higher requires an exception which can be fairly painless.

[Redut]

A Nova SS. Classic > New

[terrytek]

A Nova SS. Classic > New

Dude, you got it wrong. You need something reliable, something that won't break down on you.

[RevoltTrain]

Dude, you got it wrong. You need something reliable, something that won't break down on you.

I'm not a huge fan of muscle cars anyway.. Never have been

[srolle]

from my CR online subscription. yes, i'm that old to be a CR subscriber.

 

"Best of the Best Used Cars"

 

 

$15,000-$20,000

 

Sedan

Acura TL 2006-07

The TL offers a near ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and sportiness. This front-wheel-drive sedan has a firm but compliant ride, and its powerful 270-hp V6 returned 23 mpg overall. Reliability has been outstanding, and curtain air bags are standard.

 SUV

Toyota RAV4 2008-10

The RAV4’s 2006 redesign gave it a roomier interior, an available third-row seat, and an optional V6 engine. Its nimble handling, good fuel economy, and versatile, easy-to-access cabin helped make it one of our top-rated small SUVs. The V6 engine gets a very good mpg overall, and the four-cylinder gets 23.

 

$20,000-$25,000

 

Sedan

Infiniti M35 2006-07

This generation of the M35 provides a good blend of sportiness and luxury. Its strong V6 returned good overall gas mileage: 19 mpg with rear-wheel drive and 18 mpg with the optional AWD. The Infiniti has a comfortable and luxurious interior, and offers a full complement of safety gear.

SUV

Acura MDX 2006

The MDX is a well-rounded, family-friendly SUV with standard AWD. It has a strong and refined V6 powertrain that gets 17 mpg overall, a firm but pleasant ride, a well-appointed cabin, comfortable front seats, and a third-row seat. Curtain air bags are standard.

 

[dragoon20005]

May I suggest the Subaru Forester?

 

It an SUV with AWD and it either a 2.5L Boxer engine or 2.5L Turbocharged

 

good power for hauling stuffs with the big boot and seats 5 adults in the car nicely