Which car should I buy for $35,000? can't make decision.

I'm 21 years old and I'm graduating with my B.S degree this summer. I do not have much loans to repay and no expensive bills to pay. I do not have a good job yet, just a small part time job at the cafe that i'm about to quit. My mother is giving me $30,000 to purchase a car. I have a 2004 honda civic EX automatic right now that i can sell for $7500. I want the new 5.0 mustang GT stick, however, that'll cost me exactly $35,000. I was also thinking about just buying the redesigned 2012 civic SI stick for $22,000 and pocket the rest of the money. Obviously the mustang GT is better, faster, and handles alot better than the civic SI. It's also about 10,000 dollars more. I want to buy new. What would you recommend thanks in advance for any suggestions.

What about your insurance. I'm guessing a 5ltr mustang will be expensive for a 21 year old.

What about your insurance. I'm guessing a 5ltr mustang will be expensive for a 21 year old.

-Unreal-

i know, i'm going to put it under my father's name. That or it'll be under both our names in an attempt to make the rate cheaper

Im sure you could get a used BMW E92 335 for a decent price

I got a light blue prius and named her naviDiviniuz

I wouldn't buy such expensive cars if I were you :roll:

I wouldn't buy such expensive cars if I were you :roll:

Magics_Five

what would you buy?

I would go with the mustang, but thats just because I prefer muscle cars. Also the civic is way better on gas than the mustang so you might want to consider that.

I would buy one of these:

I would go with the mustang, but thats just because I prefer muscle cars. Also the civic is way better on gas than the mustang so you might want to consider that.

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I would go with the mustang, but thats just because I prefer muscle cars. Also the civic is way better on gas than the mustang so you might want to consider that.

Dark__Link

Coming right out of college with loans, I would opt for a civic. (much to my chagrin)

with that much $$$???

easy, a new subaru wrx and a motorcycle. probably a dual sport suzuki or the dual sport 650 that bmw makes.

i can tell you no matter what you get to go with all wheel drive, i can't reccomend it highly enough.

I would buy one of these:

ferret-gamer

deloreans are pretty crappy. Unless you can find one that can travel through time, it's not worth it.

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I would buy one of these:

SuprmanLuvHandl

deloreans are pretty crappy. Unless you can find one that can travel through time, it's not worth it.

They see me rollin.... they hatin....

Spend 5k more and have the most **** ride around!!!

BOSS MUSTANG

The newest mustang is nice. I like it.. but it guzzles gas like no tomorrow. And you know gas prices these days.. at least here in Southern California. I drive a 2009, 2-Door Accord black color, and I love it. It really suits me. Cost me $24k after I pestered the salesman to death. I think $35k is a bit too much for a Mustang. It's an American car. It won't last long, and parts will be hard to find to fix unless you buy parts brand new.. which will cost you a pretty penny. Going Japanese would be smart. At $35k, you might as well get the base priced Lexus IS 250. Drives like a dream. But you're 21, but you're only getting older. Gotta think smart.

I think the Civic SI would be your best bet. Great on gas, about 35 mpg or more. It drives real nice. It's a really nice practical car that looks very modern. The Civic has come a long way. Avoid any used European cars... because you will be fixing that thing soon, I promise you and European car maintenance costs a fortune.

Yes, your parents might be giving you the money to spend, but you need to pocket some of that money or give it back to them. That's between you and your parents. You don't have a career yet so I wouldn't go spending money like that. You'll get bored of the mustang quick and you'll find that having a good-paying job and a house are much more important. Keep the money to put a down payment on the house later once your career takes off and you're doing well. But this isn't sound advice is it. Go party it up and spend it all on girls? :P ;)

Other recommendations: Mazda 3 (newest model), Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Genesis 2.0 (2 door). They don't cost a fortune and they're beautiful cars, I promise you.

I would keep the Honda and put the 30k into savings. The job market is a disaster. It could be a long time before you find a good job.

I would keep the Honda and put the 30k into savings. The job market is a disaster. It could be a long time before you find a good job.

cmdrmonkey45

Look I dont want to get in your family business, but dude find a decent job first, and me personally I never let my parents buy me anything I guess its just part of my nature. But even if you do except such a gift, be greatfull to your parents and get your self a 15k car. No need to get such a expensive car from 15-20k you can chose plenty of brand names and great cars, and take my advice never buy a brand new car, always look for a 1-2 year olds with some miles, you will save a lot of money but make sure you check it out real good, thats my take.

The newest mustang is nice. I like it.. but it guzzles gas like no tomorrow. And you know gas prices these days.. at least here in Southern California. I drive a 2009, 2-Door Accord black color, and I love it. It really suits me. Cost me $24k after I pestered the salesman to death. I think $35k is a bit too much for a Mustang. It's an American car. It won't last long, and parts will be hard to find to fix unless you buy parts brand new.. which will cost you a pretty penny. Going Japanese would be smart. At $35k, you might as well get the base priced Lexus IS 250. Drives like a dream. But you're 21, but you're only getting older. Gotta think smart.

I think the Civic SI would be your best bet. Great on gas, about 35 mpg or more. It drives real nice. It's a really nice practical car that looks very modern. The Civic has come a long way. Avoid any used European cars... because you will be fixing that thing soon, I promise you and European car maintenance costs a fortune.

Yes, your parents might be giving you the money to spend, but you need to pocket some of that money or give it back to them. That's between you and your parents. You don't have a career yet so I wouldn't go spending money like that. You'll get bored of the mustang quick and you'll find that having a good-paying job and a house are much more important. Keep the money to put a down payment on the house later once your career takes off and you're doing well. But this isn't sound advice is it. Go party it up and spend it all on girls? :P ;)

Other recommendations: Mazda 3 (newest model), Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Genesis 2.0 (2 door). They don't cost a fortune and they're beautiful cars, I promise you.

Elann2008

American cars have come along way and Ford is one of the best automobile companies right now.

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The newest mustang is nice. I like it.. but it guzzles gas like no tomorrow. And you know gas prices these days.. at least here in Southern California. I drive a 2009, 2-Door Accord black color, and I love it. It really suits me. Cost me $24k after I pestered the salesman to death. I think $35k is a bit too much for a Mustang. It's an American car. It won't last long, and parts will be hard to find to fix unless you buy parts brand new.. which will cost you a pretty penny. Going Japanese would be smart. At $35k, you might as well get the base priced Lexus IS 250. Drives like a dream. But you're 21, but you're only getting older. Gotta think smart.

I think the Civic SI would be your best bet. Great on gas, about 35 mpg or more. It drives real nice. It's a really nice practical car that looks very modern. The Civic has come a long way. Avoid any used European cars... because you will be fixing that thing soon, I promise you and European car maintenance costs a fortune.

Yes, your parents might be giving you the money to spend, but you need to pocket some of that money or give it back to them. That's between you and your parents. You don't have a career yet so I wouldn't go spending money like that. You'll get bored of the mustang quick and you'll find that having a good-paying job and a house are much more important. Keep the money to put a down payment on the house later once your career takes off and you're doing well. But this isn't sound advice is it. Go party it up and spend it all on girls? :P ;)

Other recommendations: Mazda 3 (newest model), Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Genesis 2.0 (2 door). They don't cost a fortune and they're beautiful cars, I promise you.

laser-pointer

American cars have come along way and Ford is one of the best automobile companies right now.

I bought my Altima 2009 last year for 16000 cash fully loaded with technology package and its 3.5SE, very beatiful car didnt cost me a arm and a leg and it can keep up with most sports cars. If I had to spend 30-35k on a car I would recommend you get yourself a 370z if you are into sports cars.

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The newest mustang is nice. I like it.. but it guzzles gas like no tomorrow. And you know gas prices these days.. at least here in Southern California. I drive a 2009, 2-Door Accord black color, and I love it. It really suits me. Cost me $24k after I pestered the salesman to death. I think $35k is a bit too much for a Mustang. It's an American car. It won't last long, and parts will be hard to find to fix unless you buy parts brand new.. which will cost you a pretty penny. Going Japanese would be smart. At $35k, you might as well get the base priced Lexus IS 250. Drives like a dream. But you're 21, but you're only getting older. Gotta think smart.

I think the Civic SI would be your best bet. Great on gas, about 35 mpg or more. It drives real nice. It's a really nice practical car that looks very modern. The Civic has come a long way. Avoid any used European cars... because you will be fixing that thing soon, I promise you and European car maintenance costs a fortune.

Yes, your parents might be giving you the money to spend, but you need to pocket some of that money or give it back to them. That's between you and your parents. You don't have a career yet so I wouldn't go spending money like that. You'll get bored of the mustang quick and you'll find that having a good-paying job and a house are much more important. Keep the money to put a down payment on the house later once your career takes off and you're doing well. But this isn't sound advice is it. Go party it up and spend it all on girls? :P ;)

Other recommendations: Mazda 3 (newest model), Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Genesis 2.0 (2 door). They don't cost a fortune and they're beautiful cars, I promise you.

Elann2008

American cars have come along way and Ford is one of the best automobile companies right now.

No, GM and Chrysler filed bankruptcy. Ford didn't

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="laser-pointer"]

American cars have come along way and Ford is one of the best automobile companies right now.

laser-pointer

No, GM and Chrysler filed bankruptcy. Ford didn't

You're being given $30,000 to buy a car............ That's......insane. Welp, I'm sure you could haggle a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (GSR) build with some accessories down to $35000 flat.

Or you could, you know, be smart and reasonable and get something reliable and used for cheap. Your parents shouldn't give you that kind of coin for a car.

Chrysler 300 C Hemi.

You get muscle car performance (1 HP per cubic inch), loads of torque, plus computerized fuel efficiency at highway cruise.

Not to mention the insurance is loads cheaper than a Mustang.

Or you could front the cost yourself, and not have to tell people that mommy bought your shiny new car.Dark__Link

[QUOTE="Dark__Link"]Or you could front the cost yourself, and not have to tell people that mommy bought your shiny new car.carrot-cake

Which landed him a job at McDonalds.

Cheap Toyota Camry and pocket the rest.

drive your existing car into the ground and do something wise with your money- invest it or put it into a down payment on a home.

I'm 21 years old and I'm graduating with my B.S degree this summer. I do not have much loans to repay and no expensive bills to pay. I do not have a good job yet, just a small part time job at the cafe that i'm about to quit. My mother is giving me $30,000 to purchase a car. I have a 2004 honda civic EX automatic right now that i can sell for $7500. I want the new 5.0 mustang GT stick, however, that'll cost me exactly $35,000. I was also thinking about just buying the redesigned 2012 civic SI stick for $22,000 and pocket the rest of the money. Obviously the mustang GT is better, faster, and handles alot better than the civic SI. It's also about 10,000 dollars more. I want to buy new. What would you recommend thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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