Car finding help!

Alright, so I just passed my permit test (ya ya ya, I know...I'm late...just never really had a desire/need to drive until recently)...
Only missed one...some question about how long after selling your car do you have to report it to the DMV.

ANYWAY...

Time to start the used car hunt...as there will not be a car available to me for fall semester (I have a 45 minute drive to school).
Soooooo what I wanted to know is...anyone know any good websites for used car sales?

I'm looking for a simple sedan, don't care how old or how it looks as long as it runs well...
I would opt for a Jeep, but I need the fuel efficiency of a sedan I think.

Danku

First behind-the-wheel with an instructor tomorrow.
Should do good, I've driven before...........alot............

*giggles to himself* A sedan A JEEP?!?!?!? comon durkee I thought you were cooler than a jeep
Didnt Barbie drive one?

Hey, you know this is a sexy beast:

I have a suggestion!

The 1978 Ford Pinto!



If anybody ever pisses you off, throw that sucker in reverse and ram their car! That'll learn 'em!

I would say a Jeep Cherokee, that's the car I will be buying in 4months, stupid wait times...
They get pretty good mileage, and they can still offroad, because it's a jeep!
Airsoft would be cool in it...
That's what I plan to do.

Mhm don't get a jeep for first car...youll end uo scratching it or crashing it. Best thing would be a Kai optima or osme such...and any Toyota or Honda sedan, they will last a long time and aren't over priced.

no no no, I'd get a ford or chevy pickup truck! not the new ones, the old models from the early nineties!

Yeah then you can put some big arse tires on there and throw on the dixie flag...

And don't forget the massive repair bills :p

Ya my dad has a Jeep Cherokee, which would be the reason for buying one...as we have parts/experience. But ya, Toyota and Honda seem to be the way to go.

Share first cars, anyone?

Well when I was 16 my parants bought me some old Ford SuV thing...no idea what it was called...but the interior was turning pink form age so I sold it pronto lol.

Now I drive a 07 Kia optima and I have to say its one of the best cars I have ever driven (handling and comfort) even better then my moms new cherokee.

I don't have a car of my own yet, but my friend's grandparents gave him a lincoln town car for his sixteenth birthday. he says everytime he passes the retirement community in our neighborhood, he has to fight the car cause it wants to go in. lol!

I was supposed to get a red Hummer H3, but long story very short, it didn't happen. I'll prolly just find some sort of sportbike or something until I can quit spending all my money on airsoft and buy a car, haha.

Woot!

Well just got back from my first behind-the-wheel...
...so much fun

And I didn't die!!! In fact I think I did quite well.

Mhm I hate to preach but here goes

To the person wanting to get the sport bike....don't try to get a GXR1000 or somthing like that..you will DIE. If you insist on a sports bike start with a ninja 250 or 500, thier forgiving and you wont end up a splatter on the road. Remember safty as well..don't go around in shorts and flip flops with a piss pot helmet...trust...road rush "Watch your language" sucks.

Your best bet would be to start with a cruiser of some sort..much more you can do with it.

And then best thing I think you could get would be a Kawa KLR 650..can go ofroad or onroad with it and its exremly comfy..plus it has a massive fuel tank so you can go for miles and miles (insurance is also pretty cheap)

..but yeah thats just my .02

Heres a video to think about :p

KLR 650, huh? I'll look into it. One question though: I'm a huge guy, so would that be a problem?

The KLR would be perfect for you then..its big I can't get both legs on the gorund and im 5'9"...you would look silly on a sports bike..)that is if you care about that stuff..I don't realy)

But you you need to look into the KLR..the price isn't to bad..amazing for touring and you can do some ofroad (granted nothing fancy)....Just don't ever get a Harley..please.

A new fiesta will only run ya round 15

@Zane
No worries man, my step dad loved Harleys, and, well, let's say I don't want to go down the same road he did. That's good the KLR is nice and big. I will look into it some more and check the prices. It's a Kawasaki, right? Tell me via PM.

@Durkee
My apoligies, didn't mean to hijack your thread.

My sister first car was the Jeep Patriot.
Great first car, her Boyfriend could easily work on it with just a very basic knowledge of vehicle parts. VERRYYYYY Fuel efficient. Handles easily, too.

Congrats on finaly gettin to do Behind the Wheel Durkee...Ive been doing mine the past 2 weeks...im going to take my state test on the 23rd.

Since you said your going to have a 45 minute commute then go for fuel economy first.

BTW: I already have been promised to get a truck once i get my Farmers Permit...Its an 84 GMC Sierra Classic-Red and Black Its smexy...Ill post a pic if I find one...

I have a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. Yes it pulls towards the old people place but its a huge car, gets good mpg, has a nice engine and has awesome handling.

Get a Humvee

SnoSnipe wrote:

Get a Humvee

HA!
You find somebody that will trade it in for my car... I'm the first person you tell!

Well I'm driving this guy for now...it's a great car, just doesn't have the MPG I need to commute every day.
The first picture is on the field we played at this weekend...its in the "Lone Pine" area...not going to say where exactly as it is kinda a "you know it or you dont" area.
Second picture is at our campsite yesterday afternoon...I sat in that same position for about 8 hours because I was so sore

What a beautiful area...I guess you Californians did get a FEW things right...
Are thoz goldfish I seez? WIN.