danielsedin_22 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hey guys wat u think would be a good first car? Price between 5000-8000$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 '90's Honda Civics and 2000's Pontiac Sunfires are 2 models that are reliable and there are plenty of parts available. Late 60's and 70's "Muscle Cars" are a choice, too, if you can get one in decent mechanical shape. If you like working on cars, these types of vehicle are perfect to learn on, too. My first car was a '76 Austin Mini I bought off my brother. Learned a lot from that car. Just one guys opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durl Dixsun Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Buy a bike go green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Test drive a few dozen cars you're interested in and pick the one you like best. Vehicles are very personal things, so you'll get a different answer from almost everyone. Don't forget to get a full inspection done on any used car before you purchase it. Don't want to get a lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*VaNcOuVeRCaNuCkS* Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Why is this in the gaming forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhuis2 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I got an 2002 Honda Civic for just over 5G's. Only had 40k km's too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Why is this in the gaming forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Singh Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 http://www.autotrade...showcpo=ShowCPO http://www.autotrade...showcpo=ShowCPO both are manual. is that okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 http://www.autotrade...showcpo=ShowCPO http://www.autotrade...showcpo=ShowCPO both are manual. is that okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Check out Phil Edmonston's Lemon-Aid Used car guides. They are focused on Canadian models and tell you what to look out for on different models as well as providing overall ratings and a price range. http://www.lemonaidcars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Give us some criteria first. Do you want a truck/car/coupe etc. Also what characteristics do you want? Are you after performance or fuel economy? Size? etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I posted this in an earlier thread: Check out Lemon Aid Used Cars and Trucks Guide by Phil Edmonston for assessments, recommendations, known defects and weaknesses and recalls for the particular makes and models by year. Use the latest edition that has the year of vehicle you are considering. It will also give you a price range depending upon the condition of the vehicle. These are Canadian guides and most libraries should have them in the reference section. Be careful that you are not dealings with "curbers" or buying a rebuild. Make sure that you get a vehicle inspection done - BCAA has an inspection facility across from BCIT as well as a mobile services and I have used them in the past: http://www.bcaa.com/...hs.xsl/1761.htm Here are BCAA Tips on Buying a Used Car: http://www.bcaa.com/...hs.xsl/1769.htm http://www.bcaa.com/...qysxUBmXZ5CA!!/ Liens can be checked at the Personal Property Registry, through BC Online, or at select Service BC office locations. There is a small fee. Or a more comprehensive check through a service such as Carproof: https://www.carproof...VerifiedBC.aspx Here are some tips from the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia. There are also videos. http://www.mdcbc.com/buying-tips.htm Private sales Private sales account for over 20% of used vehicle transactions in BC. A private seller may offer a vehicle at a lower price than a dealer and may be able to give you first-hand proof of its accident and repair history if he is selling you his own car. If you buy from a private owner, you almost always buy "as is". You negotiate price on the basis of your evaluation of the vehicle and what you think will be needed to correct any defects. Your remedies are very limited if things go wrong. Be careful to avoid being taken advantage of by dishonest sellers or unlicensed dealers. It will be difficult to get compensation from a private seller if there are problems with the vehicle. If the vehicle you buy was stolen, you won't be able to register it and could lose both the vehicle and your money. If you decide to buy from a private individual: * Ask for the original registration form and examine it closely. Do not accept a photocopy. Check to see that the vehicle is registered in the name of the seller. Verify the owner's address with the registration form and the location of sale. * Check to see that the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the registration form is the same number that is stamped on the identification plate on the vehicle dash. * If the seller claims to have owned the vehicle since it was new, or for any length of time, ask to see the repair bills and maintenance records. * Ask if the vehicle has even been in an accident. If so, ask what the damage was, who fixed it and what it cost to fix. Find out if the auto body shop that repaired the vehicle was approved to do ICBC repairs. * Check for liens against the vehicle. * If the seller makes certain claims about the vehicle, such as saying it has a new transmission or rebuilt motor, get it in writing; and * Get a vehicle inspection and obtain a vehicle history report to avoid problem vehicles. If you buy from a private seller, the seller will give you the Owner's Certificate of Registration and a signed Transfer/Tax form (or APV9T). It is best to go to an Autoplan agent with the seller. The agent will use these signed forms to process the transfer of ownership. Make sure the seller has completely filled in their part of the form. ... Checking for liens Motor dealers are required to sell vehicles free of liens but you must check for liens against the vehicle when buying from a private individual. Some used vehicle buyers have been surprised to find a tow truck in their driveway towing away their recent purchase. This could happen if a garage had a lien against the vehicle for unpaid repairs or its former owner had an unpaid loan on the vehicle. * You'll need the vehicle's 17-digit VIN. Liens can be checked at the Personal Property Registry, through BC Online, or at select Service BC office locations. There is a small fee. Select banks, credit unions and finance companies also provide this service for a slightly higher fee. * The Vehicle Sales Authority suggests obtaining a comprehensive vehicle report, like CarProof; which offers vehicle history reports that include a lien search. It’s cheap peace of mind! * If there is a record that you searched for liens in BC and none was registered when you took ownership, a lien holder will not be able to take your vehicle away. * There is a slight possibility a lien could be registered between the time you do a search and when your deal is finalized. * To guard against this, make your purchase subject to a condition that the vehicle is free from liens at the specified time of sale. * Beware that if there is a lien on the vehicle registered in another province, it could be seized. Contact the Personal Property Registry for lien search information in other provinces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 5-8 G's is a lot for a first car. Sigh I remember my first car... I totalled it a month later. But man a lot of memories in one month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'd buy a early 2000s civic or like minded import etc... Good reliable cars, good on gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Unimog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Find a diesel Land Cruiser with low km's on it. With proper maintenance that thing will last you forever and should be pretty good $/fuel. You can take it off-roading/camping/etc too. edit - or a Unimog haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillooet_Hillbilly Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 holy cow my first-7th cars were all under a grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 You can buy my first car. 97 Mazda MX-6, 166,000km's (Same colour, different rims) Not selling till June-August. Can't wait for the Golf I'm buying <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 You can buy my first car. 97 Mazda MX-6, 166,000km's (Same colour, different rims) Not selling till June-August. Can't wait for the Golf I'm buying <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Honda Prelude 98-2001. ... Assuming you can find a good one. Most are garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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