[Chate]

Ok, so this is obviously just impulse, but I want to dump my vette. I seriously believe that the stars were misaligned when i bought it because there really has always been SOMETHING wrong with it and really I have already spent too much on it than i should have and I think I've now firmly decided that come this summer, its time to change. I'm just not happy and I waste too much time fixing things/paying to get things fixed and with work and grad school it's just too much time that gets wasted that i cant really afford to waste.

So, assuming i trade the vette and get ~10k for it (i'm going to trade it because i dont want to directly pass this on to anyone, i just feel like that'd be bad karma)

My requirements are
-As little as possible out of pocket with no add'l loan
-Certified or still in warranty (i just want car-peace for the next 2-3 years)
-Newer the better
-MUST have more than 2 seats
-No sub/compacts

What would you suggest?

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Chate

Ok, so this is obviously just impulse, but I want to dump my vette. I seriously believe that the stars were misaligned when i bought it because there really has always been SOMETHING wrong with it and really I have already spent too much on it than i should have and I think I've now firmly decided that come this summer, its time to change. I'm just not happy and I waste too much time fixing things/paying to get things fixed and with work and grad school it's just too much time that gets wasted that i cant really afford to waste.

So, assuming i trade the vette and get ~10k for it (i'm going to trade it because i dont want to directly pass this on to anyone, i just feel like that'd be bad karma)

My requirements are
-As little as possible out of pocket with no add'l loan
-Certified or still in warranty (i just want car-peace for the next 2-3 years)
-Newer the better
-MUST have more than 2 seats
-No sub/compacts

What would you suggest?

I need more info on total budget, but an LS2 GTO would be high on my list. I think you could buy an extended warranty for that cheap and they aren't know to be problem cars anyway.

[SeanPlunk]

How about this? Roadtrip anyone?

[Chate]

mmm not bad
So i bought it on valentines day 2 yrs ago, so the 2 yr extended warranty ends this weekend LOL im taking it into top flight corvette in sd tomorrow and just letting them inspect everything thats covered...damn check engine light came on today thats what triggered this whole rant/emo episode so i'm hoping warrenty work will at least keep it running for as long as it takes me to put a few grand together (so total budget ~15 including trade most likely)
bah, i'll just get a new z06 when i'm a pharmacist so i dont look like a traitor to the vette community i guess

[SeanPlunk]

2-seater, 4-seater, sedan, coupe, vert, hardtop - what are my options here? I need more information.

[Chate]

4 seater at least
either car or suv, 2 or 4 door, top doesnt matter
lets put the price at a fixed 15K
if its gonna be slower then the vette, i want a better interior at least (which shouldnt be hard to find)
iono thats about it, i just drove by a dealership that had a g35 coupe "12,999" across the windshield...so maybe that? They aren't too slow right?

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Chate

4 seater at least
either car or suv, 2 or 4 door, top doesnt matter
lets put the price at a fixed 15K
if its gonna be slower then the vette, i want a better interior at least (which shouldnt be hard to find)
iono thats about it, i just drove by a dealership that had a g35 coupe "12,999" across the windshield...so maybe that? They aren't too slow right?

I think it's going to be difficult to find a "cool car" with a warranty and without a ton of miles with your price limit but I'm going to start looking anyway.

[Chate]

actually from the dyno day thread, maybe the genesis coupe? sure its over my price range but maybe if i wait till dec instead of summer there might be some kinda financing incentive- and i'd only have to finance 4-5 grand anyway...hmmm and it'd be brand new with that 100K mile warranty!

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Chate

actually from the dyno day thread, maybe the genesis coupe? sure its over my price range but maybe if i wait till dec instead of summer there might be some kinda financing incentive- and i'd only have to finance 4-5 grand anyway...hmmm and it'd be brand new with that 100K mile warranty!

True, but the 300hp V6 will likely be a lot more expensive. If the turbo 4 ends up being easily modded that would be cool, but otherwise I think 210hp will feel real slow compared to the Vette.

[SeanPlunk]

Here are some low mileage G35 coupes in your range...