Car dealers fail at helping me

2008-01-12 18:48:19

#1

stryyker: bad touch; +1,682|7205|California

Fuck sake. No one can be helpful these days.

I need a new car, but I have very specific guidelines that need to be followed, so lets see if BF2s can help out.

I need a car that can travel long distances with ease. It needs to be able to hold some amount of cargo (I was thinking a hatchback for this),

It needs to be affordable, I can make payments, but I will not buy a $30,000 car.

It needs to be good or great on gas. I can't have something that gets anything less than like 23 to be honest. Considering my working conditions, gas just isn't convenient.

It needs to be able to traverse dirt roads.

It needs to not look like a piece of shit. I'm done with dealing with cars that I don't like. I want a fucking car that I like to drive.

Halp?

2008-01-12 18:55:06

#2

SamTheMan:D: Banned; +856|6459|England

Peugeot 106?

2008-01-12 18:58:37

#3

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|7010|South Florida

http://trucks.about.com/od/suvreviews/t … rating.htm

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index … 954AAvB7At

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index … 633AAgSXnI

possible help.
as for price, all new cars cost a lot. find the car you want then find a dealer.

15 more years! 15 more years!

2008-01-12 18:59:30

#4

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|7166|Disaster Free Zone

New or second hand?

New... good luck.

Second hand:

Magna Wagon, could probably pick a good one up for 10k. (Edit: possibly called the Diamante in the US)

https://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i14/1420_9lo.jpg

Subaru outback, will be a little more expensive.

https://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2006/08/28/28usedcarM_m.jpg

EDIT: Or you could try picking up a late 90's BMW 5 series or Mercedes E class wagons (Turbo diesel if at all possible).
Like this

https://webiol.homenetinc.com/dealers/8808/18175/2371.jpg

Last edited by DrunkFace (2008-01-12 19:25:56)

2008-01-12 19:01:02

#5

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7134

New cars are a false economy, just get one second hand that's a year or so old and pay half the price.

2008-01-12 19:10:11

#6

Nappy: Apprentice; +151|6714|NSW, Australia

Fiat:

500/bravo/punto
cheap
might be a bit girly, but not too bad. small, can fit things in boot and good for economy
very safe

Renault:

megane sport
awesome fun car to drive, does have boot space not sure on price
very safe

other meganes
more family car nice for economy, good price about 24,000 AUD
very safe

Alfa Romeo

No - out of your price range

BMW

No -

Mini

No

they are the cars in my dealership

why dont you look at getting a hyundai getz or something

Last edited by Nappy (2008-01-12 19:14:58)

2008-01-12 19:11:15

#7

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7192|67.222.138.85

Sounds like you want a small truck, something like a Ford Ranger. Not sure if the mpg is good enough though.

2008-01-12 19:14:26

#8

Mr.Dooomed: Find your center.; +752|6813

Where are you from? People are posting pics of Peugeots and Fiats....Aren't you in the U.S?

Nature is a powerful force. Those who seek to subdue nature, never do so permanently.

2008-01-12 19:16:15

#9

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|7166|Disaster Free Zone

Im_Dooomed wrote:
Where are you from? People are posting pics of Peugeots and Fiats....Aren't you in the U.S?

And they don't sell those cars in the US?

2008-01-12 19:19:30

#10

Nappy: Apprentice; +151|6714|NSW, Australia

if you want to go second hand make sure its 1 owner with full service history

then you can get a better car

i agree with drunkface
the subaru outback would be the perfect car in your situation, if 2nd hand

Last edited by Nappy (2008-01-12 19:21:16)

2008-01-12 19:21:18

#11

Fredrik: i hate you all; +201|7134|Norway

https://www.bilgalleri.net/uploads/1561.jpg

2008-01-12 19:21:19

#12

Mr.Dooomed: Find your center.; +752|6813

Anyway, I know Audi and BMW made a nice Touring (wagon) version. Here is the Audi A6:

https://www.cruisewolf.no/fin96AudiA6Avant18.jpg

^That WILL traverse dirt roads with ease if you get the quattro version. And should get over 25 mpg highway. Model year is between 95-97 I think so you should be able to find one for under $6000

https://www.authen.no/pics/bmw-m5-touring-1992-2.jpg

This is the BMW...I think it looks better, and it will be a nicer ride. More comfort and more quite. I've ridden in both. I'd prefer the Audi if you plan to drive in mud/dirt/rain.

Toyota also made a Camry wagon, which the newer models aren't that bad looking, should be able to find one for dirt cheap. ALL of these cars will get you cross country with no problems (Assuming you bought one WITH no problems)

Nature is a powerful force. Those who seek to subdue nature, never do so permanently.

2008-01-12 19:30:22

#13

Major.League.Infidel: Make Love and War; +303|6963|Communist Republic of CA, USA

DrunkFace wrote:
Im_Dooomed wrote:
Where are you from? People are posting pics of Peugeots and Fiats....Aren't you in the U.S?
And they don't sell those cars in the US?

No, not really.

2008-01-12 19:53:05

#14

stryyker: bad touch; +1,682|7205|California

Yes, the US. California, which is the asshole of the worlds emission standards, tbh

2008-01-12 20:25:32

#15

BlackKoala: Member; +215|6810

mabey check out the Subaru Forester?

2008-01-12 21:32:55

#16

Nappy: Apprentice; +151|6714|NSW, Australia

^^
My car

2008-01-12 21:35:47

#17

Brasso: member; +1,549|7115

I would second the Outback recommendation.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-01-12 21:43:19

#18

Reciprocity: Member; +721|7066|the dank(super) side of Oregon

you could start at a place like this, more specifically here and here.

the dodge caliber offers 4wd, but my boss owned one for 8 months and it sucked ass, he traded last week for a chevy impala.

if you need a car that can handle some of the rougher dirt roads, you may wanna consider something in the crossover class/tiny SUV class.

2008-01-12 22:26:17