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Post by theanfranklin5596 on Jul 30, 2014 12:03:59 GMT -6
So I'm gonna be graduating this year and my parents are getting me any car I want under $10,000. I was looking into getting an 05-08 Mustang, 90's era Corvette, or a Dodge Charger. I don't know much about cars and would like a little help picking out a good one. I actually would take any decent looking sports car, so if anybody here could point me towards any other cool cheap cars that would also be appreciated.
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Post by ssHiep on Jul 30, 2014 12:50:54 GMT -6
Hmm let's see, do you get snow where you live?
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Post by MP8 on Jul 30, 2014 13:20:40 GMT -6
Dang, I wish I could get a car.
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Post by Branjita on Jul 30, 2014 13:53:15 GMT -6
2001 to 2002 camaro ss
2005+ Mustang
Avoid Corvette unless newer than 97 because the LT1 engine from 92 to 96 is high maintenance and expensive to maintain, trust me, as I have the same engine in my 95 camaro Z28
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Post by TheCollector on Jul 30, 2014 14:16:07 GMT -6
I would say anything 95 on back. You'll get more out of your money compared to a new car. Anything with a following, you should get you money back from resell, like camaro or mustang. 95 and back the cars are more hands on and doesn't require a dealer to change simple stuff like oil. New cars they intentionally make it so you have to go to a dealer for any easily fixed problem. Making a new car cost more than a sell price on top of it devaluing.
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Post by theanfranklin5596 on Jul 30, 2014 14:28:13 GMT -6
Hmm let's see, do you get snow where you live? Nope not much snow here in Alabama. We get a big one every few years or so but those are so far apart to really have any affect on the car. |
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Post by theanfranklin5596 on Jul 30, 2014 14:36:29 GMT -6
2001 to 2002 camaro ss 2005+ Mustang Avoid Corvette unless newer than 97 because the LT1 engine from 92 to 96 is high maintenance and expensive to maintain, trust me, as I have the same engine in my 95 camaro Z28 Really? Even a Corvette from 92 with 48k miles on the engine thats also been well maintained by its owner. Would that be a high maintenance car? I think 97 Vettes and on put me out of the $10,000 price range. Unless I get lucky. I also don't really care for the early 2000s Camaros. Unless it was at a good price. |
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Post by TheCollector on Jul 30, 2014 15:14:37 GMT -6
Personally, I would say go to an auction like Mecum. Go day one or two of the auction and you'll get a deal worthy of resell. You could always get a Masetati Chrysler for $1,400. That would leave enough money to fix the problem s and have a custom. Oldsmobile Supreme is a nice car for the money so is a 95-96 Rustang Sally.
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Post by Branjita on Jul 31, 2014 7:38:14 GMT -6
I would say anything 95 on back. You'll get more out of your money compared to a new car. Anything with a following, you should get you money back from resell, like camaro or mustang. 95 and back the cars are more hands on and doesn't require a dealer to change simple stuff like oil. New cars they intentionally make it so you have to go to a dealer for any easily fixed problem. Making a new car cost more than a sell price on top of it devaluing. That's a good point. Get 96 or newer so the car has an OBD II computer system (not all 96 cars have it, there are still a few that are OBD I though the only one I can think of is Ferrari F50 lol) because today's mechanics, if they are young, have no freaking idea how to work on a car that isn't able to tell them exactly what is wrong with it via computer. There is only two shops in all of Dallas area (other than corvette specific places) that will still do work on my 95 Camaro Z28, but that's because of the engine, but the OBD I doesn't help. |
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Post by Branjita on Jul 31, 2014 7:47:16 GMT -6
2001 to 2002 camaro ss 2005+ Mustang Avoid Corvette unless newer than 97 because the LT1 engine from 92 to 96 is high maintenance and expensive to maintain, trust me, as I have the same engine in my 95 camaro Z28 Really? Even a Corvette from 92 with 48k miles on the engine thats also been well maintained by its owner. Would that be a high maintenance car? I think 97 Vettes and on put me out of the $10,000 price range. Unless I get lucky. I also don't really care for the early 2000s Camaros. Unless it was at a good price. Knowing what I know, I would never buy a 96 or older Corvette unless you make over 40k a year. If you live in a smaller town where not everybody owns modern cars, mechanics in your town may still be capable of working on it though. The age of the vehicle is a massive problem at this point (air conditioning and other seals are rotting if original) and most shops (including Chevy dealerships) don't know what to do with LT1 engines, because they are used to working on cars from the last ten years. Costs a lot to maintain them, and not dependable at this age. If you get 97 or newer, the LS1 engine is still similar to current GM engines and the people know how to work on them, and parts are readily available. Coincidentally, my dad owns a 92 Corvette and he does most of the work on his car. He gets annoyed that there are so many parts that are specific to 92 & 93 so he has trouble finding parts sometimes. The 93 Z28s are the same frustrating way. You might consider a 98 or newer Trans Am or Firebird Formula if you don't like the way the Camaros look. 01 & 02 are the best and had all the kinks worked out, but 99 had the most interesting color selections. I don't know anything specifically positive or negative about the 05+ Mustangs. I drive a 06 Grand Prix GXP and love it. If I was younger, I would just get a base model or GT version though, because I spend all my money on gas. You might consider one, as they drive fantastic and look really cool in my opinion. They can be had for less than 10k I imagine. 2004-2009. |
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Post by theanfranklin5596 on Jul 31, 2014 7:49:39 GMT -6
That info about the computer sounds pretty useful, that'll help inform me when I look at cars. I did see 96 Corvette for a decent price and I emailed the seller about it. Though since you brought them up Bran I really want a 97 and on Corvette, I might be able to talk my parents into buying one for a couple grand more. But probably not. I also saw a super sexy Sonic Blue 07 Mustang that I really want but the dude says he'd rather trade the car. What does he want to trade for? A Hummer, like anybody would trade a Hummer for an 07 Mustang.
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Post by Branjita on Jul 31, 2014 7:54:00 GMT -6
lol a Humner is a lot more valuable than that mustang I bet.
I edited my post above and added a few other details.
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Post by theanfranklin5596 on Jul 31, 2014 8:08:16 GMT -6
lol a Humner is a lot more valuable than that mustang I bet. I edited my post above and added a few other details. Yeah the Hummer he wants is worth about $15,000 more than the mustang. I actually saw one of the Grand Prixs you mentioned, it was a V8 sitting on a lot next to a yellow 06 mustang that was way over priced so I didn't bother asking the price for it. Although I'll keep my eye out for one. Would you happen to know how much horsepower the trans ams you mentioned have? |
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Post by Branjita on Jul 31, 2014 8:16:06 GMT -6
I'd avoid the GXP unless you see on the car fax that it has had the transmission rebuilt. The V8 produces too much torque, and there are many people who are on their third and fourth transmission in the Facebook group I'm part of. I love the car, but the gas mileage sucks. In the city I made 11 to 12 mpg and in mixed I am happy if I average 16 to 17. Should have had the V6.
I do like that you're looking at sports cars though. Take advantage of being young and get one while you can put up with the abuse on your spine and neck lol. The Corvette you like could be fine with that low mileage, but if you are not mechanically inclined at all, do realize that it isn't going to be a car you can just hop in and drive like you're a taxi, and you're going to end up spending time on forums asking people for help diagnosing problems.
The 98+ Trans Ams have 305 hp or higher. Try to find one with SLP options and you'll be giggling like a little girl. Even the automatic transmission is fun as hell. You can pm me links/pics and I'll tell you about any negative things I see. On both Camaro and Firebird, the window motors are crap. They do not last long.
Cars with SLP options will be WS6 versions only. The SLP options sticker is on the edge of the passenger side door. Air intake and exhaust = desirable.
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Post by theanfranklin5596 on Jul 31, 2014 8:34:50 GMT -6
Well my dad is moving up here soon and he knows how to fix pretty much any sports car. My mom lives up north and that's where she'll buy the car. Most of the more fancy sports cars up there are all owned by older collectors and are well maintained and stored in the winter. She has a husband who also works on cars all the time and knows his way around a Corvette and knows what to look for in a dud. I looked up 98 and on Firebirds and Trans AM and they're a little out of the price range too. At least up in Maine, the few that are on there are over ten grand. That or they're a decent price but way too far away to even bother with.
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