Comments | rmitz: In the "Problems that are OK to have dept."

rmitz

In the "Problems that are OK to have dept."

Jun 23, 2007 19:21

I'm currently struggling with what kind of car to get when I return to the US. There is a set of parameters that are fixed: I am getting a convertible, probably 2-3 years old, stick, under $30k. Within these parameters, though, there are two major contenders and I don't know which way to go ( Read more... )

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sheenaqotj June 24 2007, 04:27:45 UTC

It really sounds like you want the Honda.

I got a seats-5 car so I could give rides to people. While I still get good use out of it for out of town trips, I feel really silly consuming a lot of gas and having the capacity to lug around people when 95% of the time, I'm driving alone.

Of course, if you're primarily planning on making long trips with people rather than joy-rides, you would need a car with more seats. Then again, usually someone else has a car like that.

The point is, get what you'll really enjoy having. The Solara sounds out of the question. Unless your situation is really unusual, it'll probably end up being "practical" anyway.

rmitz June 24 2007, 07:35:51 UTC

Not really planning long trips with people, but joy-rides with people. :)

foobart June 24 2007, 05:35:48 UTC

Impractical for a number of reasons, (costs $100k, Delivery in about a year if you pay $50k to reserve it...), but still, it's cool!

rmitz June 24 2007, 07:36:09 UTC

Yeah, if I was in that price range... :)

ohhim June 27 2007, 21:15:34 UTC

Used SLK hardtop! Coupe though, but it rocks and should be found for under $30K for a 2-3 year old one.

One of the guys working for me just got a new SLK AMG 55 version that is f-ing sweet (but might be a stretch).