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If you had $20k what car would you get?

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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

I would invest it. But if it had to be a vehicle...2000 Subaru 2.5 RS with a swap.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

Buy an economical, reliable pre-owned car, and bank the rest. Look for something with 5.5% or greater interest and make some money ... forget it's in the bank is the best thing to do.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

Originally Posted by Jarrod
What do you want in a car?
A nice looking 2 door sports car that is a decently reliable mid-12 second daily and gets somewhat decent gas (17 mpg+). I have had 5.0s and LT1s and just can't insure v8s right now.

As for the guys saying to keep the money and invest it, I know that's smart, but I make about $55k a year and I am young and single and have NOTHING right now to spend my money on (other then rent and cell phone). I have been driving around nice economical boring cars for the last 2 years and I just need a fun car again. I am obsessed with high performance cars and is the only thing that I don't get bored with. So to me, this is my investment. But I do appreciate the input.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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SRT4?
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

GTO. Plenty of power, nice interior/ride quality, great gas mileage.

Although, my opinion is kinda biased
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

$15,995 for this track-ready Mustang. Not gonna find a better deal for the money.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

2000 Corvette FRC

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2001 Ford F250 QCSB 4x4 PSD
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

Originally Posted by Jarrod
SRT4?
hells no, I said 2 door and sporty, not 4 door and corky!
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

buy a nice stock car, it will be reliable and newer cars have pretty good mileage, buying a used modded car has the opportunity for you to pay for they're mistakes
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Default Re: If you had $20k what car would you get?

icant believe no one has said it yet. 2 door, sporty and very reliable, s2000 ftmw.



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