Post a pic of your car as it sits currently

[TDavis]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Repost except black/white

No really?

[TDavis]

They don't want to spend it on an old car yet they bought you a GA. That makes no sense.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Originally Posted by Pontiac_guy99

I knew about the g8 and the cruze and sonic, but I had no clue about the buicks.

The Regal is based off of the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia. The Buick Encore is based off the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka, the Verano is based off the Opel/Vauxhall Astra chassis but the body is similar to the model sold in China.

Not a bad thing either...the Opel/Vauxhalls would sell awesome here and are higher quality than the GM we're used to.

[Pontiac_guy99]

Originally Posted by TDavis

They don't want to spend it on an old car yet they bought you a GA. That makes no sense.

*facepalm* they gave the old car one shot. Now that it possibly failed, they are trying to get me away from looking at older cars. They think certain newer cars are more reliable.

[tipnitty]

In my opinion, you won't really find a good car for that range these days that is American. Cars you are looking at, Buick, Pontiac, Ford, etc..., they all pretty much suck between 1998-2004 They really aren't that dependable for those lower "affordable" end models. The higher end cars like mustangs, g8, trucks, SUVs are better cars, but out of your range. If 6k is your limit, you need to look at a honda, Toyota or Mazda. Those cars are cheap and reliable and can still be fun little cars. Cheap to fix and insure.

If your parents want to get you a cheap car that will run for a long time, look at an early-mid 2000 import. Much better in your case.

Just my 2 cents.

[Pontiac_guy99]

Originally Posted by tipnitty

In my opinion, you won't really find a good car for that range these days that is American. Cars you are looking at, Buick, Pontiac, Ford, etc..., they all pretty much suck between 1998-2004 They really aren't that dependable for those lower "affordable" end models. The higher end cars like mustangs, g8, trucks, SUVs are better cars, but out of your range. If 6k is your limit, you need to look at a honda, Toyota or Mazda. Those cars are cheap and reliable and can still be fun little cars. Cheap to fix and insure.

If your parents want to get you a cheap car that will run for a long time, look at an early-mid 2000 import. Much better in your case.

Just my 2 cents.

My parents wont let me get a Toyota or a Mazda and to be honest I don't really want one either.

I have looked at a few Honda Accords, but around here there are only a few, and they are old, base models, and beaten up. I would have to travel to Aberdeen or Mitchell or Sioux Falls to find a decent one. No use going over to Mobridge (reservation cars usually aren't taken care of at all), so I am kinda stuck between a rock and my undriveable car.


God I want it to be repairable for a cheap price

[tipnitty]

If you want a good car, most of the time it won't be in your back yard. Especially out in bum**** nowhere. Sounds like you just need to get a diesel truck and pull your buddies around the barren state.

[TDavis]

No offense. From what I'm getting from this is your parents are fked in the head. Trying to say that in the nicest way possible and by no means trying to insult them but damn. No imports(LOL?) no "old" cars. Just curious, what do they drive?

If they truely didn't want you to get a old car in the end they wouldn't of "given it a chance" the first time.

Even if it is their money I feel its really retarded that they are telling you what brand you can and can't buy. They might as well choose the car for you.

[TDavis]

On another note taking my kit/bumpers in Friday to get painted and should be done by sunday.

Side note to save you breath(sleepy and who else will chime in) I said I took my kit to get painted a week ago just so yall would stfu about it and it worked.

[tipnitty]

Tanner you are taking forever you lying snatch.

[TDavis]

Should be done sunday once we take it in Friday. Its my dads friend so hes cutting us a good deal. Friday couldn't come any slower. I'll have money left over after I pay him for the paint which is always good.

[tipnitty]

Still taking too long. Pay him more and make him work faster.

[TDavis]

Originally Posted by tipnitty

Still taking too long. Pay him more and make him work faster.

He works for Ford and they're like 2-3weeks behind with all the hail damage and stuff the area around us got. So 2 days I would think is pretty respectable.

[sleepyalero]

Still slow. Its been months. Get the sht done.

[Pontiac_guy99]

Originally Posted by TDavis

No offense. From what I'm getting from this is your parents are fked in the head. Trying to say that in the nicest way possible and by no means trying to insult them but damn. No imports(LOL?) no "old" cars. Just curious, what do they drive?

If they truely didn't want you to get a old car in the end they wouldn't of "given it a chance" the first time.

Even if it is their money I feel its really retarded that they are telling you what brand you can and can't buy. They might as well choose the car for you.

None taken. I agree with you, their logic is kinda messed up. They got me an older car because the mechanic said it was mechanically stable. I FINALLY convinced them that not all old cars are bad, and they are convinced to let me have an older one, just so it fits my price range better.

Mom drives a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L.
Dad drives a 2006 Ford F250 SuperDuty 4x4 and also has a 2012 Polaris Ranger Limited Edition.

My dad has been in a wealthy family growing up, and my mom was the opposite. See if you can make the connection here.

Dad's parents drive a 2007 Lincoln Navigator Limited and are going to buy a 2014 Cadillac CTS or ATS.
Mom's parents drive a 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 and a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle.

So as you can see, the "no old cars" mostly comes from my dad. My mom grew up with many "old" cars, and she had them break down, but she says "yeah stuff like this just happens. You have to and should deal with this stuff when you are a teenager, and drive an "old" car. Teenagers shouldn't have a new car, just because it's simply not right. They should start out with an old one, and slowly work their way up to newer ones. This way it builds character."

[geldartb]

took a picture of it while i was working on the roof at work.. it's the subaru if anyone doesn't know

[TDavis]

Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Still slow. Its been months. Get the sht done.

Yall are greedy then if you don't think thats reasonable. I didn't count the days when I first got the kit. I count them when I actually go to the painter and discuss the situation. But ya you're right, I should of got it painted in winter and put it on in the 20 degrees snowy weather.

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Whats wrong with toyotas? Your parents have a weird approach to purchasing cars. Lol. But on another note my civic us getting 32 mpg in town. Not bad at all

[xUnderCoverHoBo]

Tanner i cant wait to see the sct kit installed, should look amazing on your car.

[Pontiac_guy99]

Originally Posted by xUnderCoverHoBo

Whats wrong with toyotas? Your parents have a weird approach to purchasing cars. Lol. But on another note my civic us getting 32 mpg in town. Not bad at all

Oh crap it might help if I explain why they don't like imports. It's because there's no one within 75 miles who can service them. Only shops here are American (ford, gm, chrysler, etc)