Pages: 1 2  Next -- Posted by emo sux69 at 9:47 pm on June 20, 2008 I need to get a new car soon as my volvo isn't going to last much longer, im thinking of either going for a Commodore or Falcon(6cyl Rwd full size sedans) or going for a 4cyl midsize sedan like an Accord or Camry(yeah im not scared of them anymore). My Volvo is a 4cyl and right now gas isn't that bad(and this is a 27 year old car with 300 miles on it and a crappy 3 speed gearbox) so i could afford a 6cyl, but the 4cyl would be better on the wallet. Im more leaning towards a 6cyl though becuase i do plan on doing some modifications so its a tricky situation here. -- Posted by taraxgoesxboom at 9:49 pm on June 20, 2008 Go for the 6 -- Posted by Romesds at 9:49 pm on June 20, 2008 4 will save you more $ and if you want to mod jsut insteed put the $ towards a better car in the first place -- Posted by Define Your Line at 9:49 pm on June 20, 2008 I would say 6. -- Posted by civicwithn0s at 9:50 pm on June 20, 2008 Depends what car / engine we're talking about :P -- Posted by CaliKevin at 9:50 pm on June 20, 2008 Get a 6 cylinder hybrid.   Never get a 4 cylinder...  These days they don't get much more mileage than the 6's. -- Posted by emo sux69 at 9:51 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from civicwithn0s at 2:50 pm on June 21, 2008 Depends what car / engine we're talking about :P basically anything that i can afford, which right now is around $3,000 AUS. -- Posted by Squee77 at 9:52 pm on June 20, 2008 have fun with gas price if it were 6 cylinder, 4 cylinder have fun trying to make it fast. -- Posted by vOlCoM 07 at 9:52 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from hubert cumberdale at 9:48 pm on June 20, 2008 if only i knew what a cyl was.... Cylinder......... -- Posted by emo sux69 at 9:52 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 2:50 pm on June 21, 2008 Get a 6 cylinder hybrid. Never get a 4 cylinder... These days they don't get much more mileage than the 6's. You have no idea what your talking about, plus i have no were near the money for a hybrid. -- Posted by Bobster the Lobster at 9:54 pm on June 20, 2008 6 -- Posted by lovexstoriee at 9:59 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 9:50 pm on June 20, 2008 Get a 6 cylinder hybrid.   Never get a 4 cylinder...  These days they don't get much more mileage than the 6's. think about the gas prices.. what good is mileage if you can't use it? -- Posted by 4est at 10:02 pm on June 20, 2008 I have a 6 cylinder 2.8L. It isn't that bad. -- Posted by CaliKevin at 10:03 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from emo sux69 at 9:52 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 2:50 pm on June 21, 2008 Get a 6 cylinder hybrid.     Never get a 4 cylinder...  These days they don't get much more mileage than the 6's. You have no idea what your talking about, plus i have no were near the money for a hybrid. Oh?  Go do some research.  Most 4 cylinders get around 30-40mpg, while most of the mid-size 6's (around 3.0-3.5 liters) will get between 20 and 30mpg.  The tradeoff you get in power, personally, makes this decision a no brainer. If you can settle for 18-20mpg, get a Chevy Trailblazer SS; 6.0L 600hp Chevy LS2 V8.  The torque on that thing is pretty insane. Oh and you never mentioned a budget. You can probably find a decent 6-cylinder Hybrid for around $25k-$30k? -- Posted by 4est at 10:08 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 10:03 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from emo sux69 at 9:52 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 2:50 pm on June 21, 2008 Get a 6 cylinder hybrid.      Never get a 4 cylinder...  These days they don't get much more mileage than the 6's. You have no idea what your talking about, plus i have no were near the money for a hybrid. Oh?  Go do some research.  Most 4 cylinders get around 30-40mpg, while most of the mid-size 6's (around 3.0-3.5 liters) will get between 20 and 30mpg.  The tradeoff get in power, personally, makes this decision a no brainer. If you can settle for 18-20mpg, get a Chevy Trailblazer SS; 6.0L 600hp Chevy LS2 V8.  The torque on that thing is pretty insane. Oh and you never mentioned a budget. You can probably find a decent 6-cylinder Hybrid for around $25k-$30k? If you assume someone on a teen website is browsing in the 25-30 thousand dollar range, someone needs to take a pipe to your head. Divide by anywhere from 3-15. -- Posted by CaliKevin at 10:09 pm on June 20, 2008 This is also a college forum with a tech/automotive section, you cunt. Get off my balls. Auto loans aren't that hard to get. -- Posted by 4est at 10:12 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 10:09 pm on June 20, 2008 This is also a college forum with a tech/automotive section, you cunt.  Get off my balls. Auto loans aren't that hard to get. Look, long story short I post in the Auto forum a lot more than you for a lot longer, and I can tell you that the only times I've seen people post with that kind of budget, they're n00bs with 1-4 days active who are most likely making it up. Besides, most college kinds have even less money because of, you know, college. -- Posted by emo sux69 at 10:19 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 3:09 pm on June 21, 2008 This is also a college forum with a tech/automotive section, you cunt.  Get off my balls. Auto loans aren't that hard to get. Even still your knowledge is disturbing, claiming 4cyls don't get that much more mpg then 6cyls is hilarious on your behalf. -- Posted by CaliKevin at 10:29 pm on June 20, 2008 Sorry but you are not your post count, and just because you post here more often doesn't mean someone won't have some rich parents/grandparents/extended family who will want to pitch in. You never know the poster's situation, even the "n00bs who were most likely making it up" I guess for a "teen" price range, a Scion tC/xB/xA, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Cobalt, Dodge Avenger maybe? Mazda 3/6/Protege, Nissan Sentra, most VW models, maybe an Audi A4. Don't forget, used shouldn't be out of the question either. For SUVs there Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Chevy Trailblazer, Dodge Durango. If you look hard enough you can find pretty much anything in your price range. Things must be different in Australia, it's not a big difference here. -- Posted by 4est at 10:44 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 10:29 pm on June 20, 2008 Sorry but you are not your post count, and just because you post here more often doesn't mean someone won't have some rich parents/grandparents/extended family who will want to pitch in.  You never know the poster's situation, even the "n00bs who were most likely making it up" I guess for a "teen" price range, a Scion tC/xB/xA, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Cobalt, Dodge Avenger maybe? Mazda 3/6/Protege, Nissan Sentra, most VW models, maybe an Audi A4. Don't forget, used shouldn't be out of the question either. For SUVs there Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Chevy Trailblazer, Dodge Durango.  If you look hard enough you can find pretty much anything in your price range. Things must be different in Australia, it's not a big difference here. You're making such an ass of yourself that this reply isn't even needed. Just a hearty. LOL -- Posted by emo sux69 at 10:55 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 3:29 pm on June 21, 2008 Sorry but you are not your post count, and just because you post here more often doesn't mean someone won't have some rich parents/grandparents/extended family who will want to pitch in.  You never know the poster's situation, even the "n00bs who were most likely making it up" I guess for a "teen" price range, a Scion tC/xB/xA, Toyota Corolla, Chevy Cobalt, Dodge Avenger maybe? Mazda 3/6/Protege, Nissan Sentra, most VW models, maybe an Audi A4. Don't forget, used shouldn't be out of the question either. For SUVs there Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Chevy Trailblazer, Dodge Durango.  If you look hard enough you can find pretty much anything in your price range. Things must be different in Australia, it's not a big difference here. The average teen doesn't get a brand new car from their parents and if they do then I would consider themselves 'privledged' Im sorry that im not 'privledged' jerk! -- Posted by CaliKevin at 10:56 pm on June 20, 2008 I'm glad you're so easily amused and quick to spam. -- Posted by emo sux69 at 11:00 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 3:56 pm on June 21, 2008 I'm glad you're so easily amused and quick to spam. yet your the one, who is going off topic. wow.. -- Posted by CaliKevin at 11:05 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from emo sux69 at 11:00 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 3:56 pm on June 21, 2008 I'm glad you're so easily amused and quick to spam. yet your the one, who is going off topic. wow.. Am I?  I suggested a 6 cylinder over 4 cylinder, and gave you some options.  How the fuck am I going off topic here? Try taking a look in the mirror. -- Posted by emo sux69 at 1:27 am on June 21, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 4:05 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from emo sux69 at 11:00 pm on June 20, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 3:56 pm on June 21, 2008 I'm glad you're so easily amused and quick to spam. yet your the one, who is going off topic. wow.. Am I? I suggested a 6 cylinder over 4 cylinder, and gave you some options. How the fuck am I going off topic here? Try taking a look in the mirror. Becuase your knowledge imbalances this whole topic over board. -- Posted by BBallAsh23 at 7:25 am on June 21, 2008 I have a 4cyl, I wouldn't mind having more power. But I have a 4cyl because I am mainly commuting, and we all know commuting sucks so I got the more fuel efficient gas car without having to drive around one of those hybrids... I still can't stand the look of those. But I guess I like to get more for my money hence the 4cyl getting better mileage... 300 miles on one tank, pretty damn good! But like the others said... it wouldn't make much sense to mod a 4cyl.  I've thought about it... But I think I am just going to dress my car up more and then when I get a "real" car after college I will be able to sell this one.  I hope.  Or I may keep it. BUT... seriously are you going to mod it?  Or are you just saying you might?   Power or better gas mileage? I've had no problems with my 4cyl. If I were you I would go test drive the cars a few times to see which feels better.  It's all about feeling good in the car. -- Posted by hinshawwrx at 3:43 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 12:09 am on June 21, 2008 This is also a college forum with a tech/automotive section, you cunt.  Get off my balls. Auto loans aren't that hard to get. FYI a loan for a teen/early 20's kid with even a decent full time job is hard to get when the amount is above about 15K. Used cars are even harder to get loans for. Please don't say loans are easy to get for people with little to no credit on a car over 15K, because its simply a lie. You'll need a co-signer 85% of the time -- Posted by civicwithn0s at 5:02 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 9:50 pm on June 20, 2008 Get a 6 cylinder hybrid.   Never get a 4 cylinder...  These days they don't get much more mileage than the 6's. You sure about that ? Stop trying to pull off the look like you know what you're saying, because you don't -- Posted by CaliKevin at 6:15 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 3:43 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 12:09 am on June 21, 2008 This is also a college forum with a tech/automotive section, you cunt.  Get off my balls.    Auto loans aren't that hard to get. FYI a loan for a teen/early 20's kid with even a decent full time job is hard to get when the amount is above about 15K. Used cars are even harder to get loans for.   Please don't say loans are easy to get for people with little to no credit on a car over 15K, because its simply a lie. You'll need a co-signer 85% of the time I still don't get the problem there...  Do most teens these days not have parents or grandparents who will co-sign on a car loan for them? You're right about the ysed car loans thing though, when I tried to get a loan for my car, the credit union refused because it was over 5 years old at the time we got it. And yes, I knew I should have specified that your credit rating matters when it comes to the loans, and most "teenagers" (13-17) don't have any credit to speak of. Quote: from BBallAsh23 at 7:25 am on June 21, 2008 But I guess I like to get more for my money hence the 4cyl getting better mileage... 300 miles on one tank, pretty damn good! How big is your tank? I get about 350-400 miles out of my 14 gallon tank. -- Posted by emo sux69 at 6:44 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 11:15 am on June 22, 2008 Quote: from hinshawwrx at 3:43 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from CaliKevin at 12:09 am on June 21, 2008 This is also a college forum with a tech/automotive section, you cunt. Get off my balls. Auto loans aren't that hard to get. FYI a loan for a teen/early 20's kid with even a decent full time job is hard to get when the amount is above about 15K. Used cars are even harder to get loans for. Please don't say loans are easy to get for people with little to no credit on a car over 15K, because its simply a lie. You'll need a co-signer 85% of the time I still don't get the problem there... Do most teens these days not have parents or grandparents who will co-sign on a car loan for them? You're right about the ysed car loans thing though, when I tried to get a loan for my car, the credit union refused because it was over 5 years old at the time we got it. And yes, I knew I should have specified that your credit rating matters when it comes to the loans, and most "teenagers" (13-17) don't have any credit to speak of. Quote: from BBallAsh23 at 7:25 am on June 21, 2008 But I guess I like to get more for my money hence the 4cyl getting better mileage... 300 miles on one tank, pretty damn good! How big is your tank?  I get about 350-400 miles out of my 14 gallon tank. You don't understand, my parents wont help me here so i have to get what i can with my own money. Im sorry im not a spoilt bastard like your self. Pages: 1 2  Next