Do you not drive cheap cars?

InternetFame · 10-28-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Cheap is relative. I'm looking for a cheap beater so I don't have to commute my F80 everyday, but I don't want to be miserable in it. $25-30k is my budget.

Golf GTI.

jmg · 10-28-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by InternetFame

Golf GTI.

Preferably a AWD. I'm thinking a used STI/WRX. Maybe even a CPO X3.

PoorLurker · 10-28-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Cheap is relative. I'm looking for a cheap beater so I don't have to commute my F80 everyday, but I don't want to be miserable in it. $25-30k is my budget.

Looks at signature and then looks at post...

I am confused...

Regarding taking pride in ownership of cars. I once saw a GTR parked all far away in a Target parking lot.

I parked right next to him, hahaha He probably came out and was so pissed that I parked next to him out of all the open spots.

jmg · 10-28-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

Looks at signature and then looks at post...

I am confused...

Regarding taking pride in ownership of cars. I once saw a GTR parked all far away in a Target parking lot.

I parked right next to him, hahaha He probably came out and was so pissed that I parked next to him out of all the open spots.

Oh I see how that could be confusing. That's my BMW history. Only the one that says (current) is actually current.

I used to have it say (sold) but it made my signature too cluttered.

PoorLurker · 10-29-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Cheap is relative. I'm looking for a cheap beater so I don't have to commute my F80 everyday, but I don't want to be miserable in it. $25-30k is my budget.

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Originally Posted by jmg

Oh I see how that could be confusing. That's my BMW history. Only the one that says (current) is actually current.

I used to have it say (sold) but it made my signature too cluttered.

Makes more sense now, haha

Get the X3

Seems that a WRX or GTI is a bit redundant

goj · 10-29-2016, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by daonlyillwiz

I alternate between my f82 and a $400 subaru forester i picked up few months ago...figured it was cheaper than snow tires for the m4 lol

How did you come across that!?

Cattivo · 10-29-2016, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by goj

How did you come across that!?

CL has lots of cheap cars(beaters) you can use during the winter then donate in the spring for tax purposes

Here's a perfect example of a $500 pos off of CL I plan to drive through 6-7' snow drifts

DrHouse · 10-29-2016, 09:42 AM

What is considered cheap and expensive is very individual))) for some Honda civic is cheap, for some it's expensive))

jpdchicago · 10-29-2016, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by InternetFame

Golf GTI.

I second that. My first car ( first generation- yes I am now sixty) and a few since then as a second or third car for fun.
Not much more fun for the money as new...

jpdchicago · 10-29-2016, 10:00 AM

To go back to the original question, yes cheap is relative. Parking lots around me are full of fully optioned Range Rover sports, merc g class (ugly as hell and $120,000 base price), bentleys, the occasional Ferrari, and a lot of 911s.
So yes I do drive a cheap car at 64,000 base price...but the most fun of them all!

NEFARIOUS · 11-19-2016, 06:40 PM

As echoed throughout this thread, it's relative... However, my initial justification for buying the E90 is that I can pay the same amount for a Camry and not necessarily like the car and regret my decision, especially since I've had to settle for cars a few times and loathed it, such as a grandma's car (91 Buick Century), then an 04 Sentra despite showing up at the dealer for an Altima (my family kinda forced me into it for lower payments, even though I was making more than enough money).

However, ever since I had a Solara with all the bells and whistles and now the E90, I can't go back to anything without leather seating, less than 200HP, or a CVT-equipped car (it feels like the car has no oomph if you can't downshift)...

thegump · 11-23-2016, 02:19 PM

Sold my m3 and bought a $3k corolla to make my 75 mile commute to work everyday and invested the rest into a house among other things.

Best and worst decision I've ever made

PoorLurker · 11-23-2016, 02:30 PM

Anyone like driving a cheap car too? I do see people in here posting about their beaters.

There are times that I go to a place where I wouldn't want the attention of having a nice car.

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DrHouse Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Bern Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	What is considered cheap and expensive is very individual))) for some Honda civic is cheap, for some it's expensive))
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jpdchicago Major 1373 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: M4 CSL, X3MC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Chicago area iTrader: (0)	To go back to the original question, yes cheap is relative. Parking lots around me are full of fully optioned Range Rover sports, merc g class (ugly as hell and $120,000 base price), bentleys, the occasional Ferrari, and a lot of 911s. So yes I do drive a cheap car at 64,000 base price...but the most fun of them all!
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thegump Private 74 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E90 M3 - Sold Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1)	Sold my m3 and bought a $3k corolla to make my 75 mile commute to work everyday and invested the rest into a house among other things. Best and worst decision I've ever made
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PoorLurker Custom User Title 1139 Rep 675 Posts Drives: a bicycle Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Anyone like driving a cheap car too? I do see people in here posting about their beaters. There are times that I go to a place where I wouldn't want the attention of having a nice car.
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