What I'm going to ask for a grad present

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

I think I'm going to ask for a Mini Cooper S. My mom and dad said they want to get me a newer and "more reliable" car for college. They don't think my prix has a lot of life left in it D: I've been talking about it and I believe I have a 10k limit . Are the Minis reliable at all? Any opinions on other cars to maybe look at ?

**JoRoW99** · 07-21-2012

How about a honda? or a trans am?

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

The only Honda I like is the prelude. There aren't many of those where I live. Not sure if I can find a WS6 in the price range

**JoRoW99** · 07-21-2012

How about an SRT-4? and Id rather drive an Si than a mini.

**00GT** · 07-21-2012

Originally Posted by JoRoW99

How about a honda? or a trans am?

What he said. Except for the honda part.

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

I actually like minis lol it's really only the price that keeps me from those and bmw .. like a neon srt-4? Not a fan of that car D:

**matt5112** · 07-21-2012

look into minis.

they're nightmares. LOL

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

I've heard otherwise though. Like if they make it to 50k + they are going to last

**ctracer** · 07-21-2012

im sure a mini type s would be fun.
kinda gay though.

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

How about an eclipse GT-S

**JoRoW99** · 07-21-2012

How about you get a GSX and be less gay.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 07-21-2012

buy a regal

**RooK** · 07-21-2012

You want a reliable car and you're picking a Mini? You can't even get parts for it except from a dealer. Hondas and Toyotas are pretty reliable most the time for the price range you have. If you work on your car yourself, GM and Fords have the widest part selection, especially when you get into their performance cars (Camaro, Mustang, etc).

All depends on what you want to spend. For $10k you could swing a '05 GTO if you're patient. However, performance cars are going to be a ***** for you insurance wise unless your parents are paying.

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

The only GSX's out here are riced . Lol stop being so anti car lol

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

Lol a regal.....

Yeah my parents cover insurance lol
Thank you for being so constructive RooK : D

**carl06GT** · 07-21-2012

rook where are you finding 05 GTO for 10k that dont have a million miles and previous salvaged title?

**JoRoW99** · 07-21-2012

Im just saying. a GTS has a small v6 and theres not much for aftermarket. a mini is too small for me imo even if it would be fun to drive. but its german so its going to be expensive to fix. What are you really looking for in a this car? reliability? performance? looks?

**Kolton Lock** · 07-21-2012

I like the looks. I think I want to have a performance car separate to a good and nice looking DD. I like their fuel economy and their peppiness. Especially the type s with a supercharger

**RooK** · 07-21-2012

Originally Posted by carl06GT

rook where are you finding 05 GTO for 10k that dont have a million miles and previous salvaged title?

Saw one a while back for $9k with 70k miles or so, clean title. They're out there, but you have to be patient. Some people need to get rid of things for various reasons. Hell, I saw a '01 Firebird in good condition with 70k miles or so for $2500 once. They were getting rid of it for a sedan cause the wife got pregnant. I soooo wish I had that kind of cash at the time. Anyway, I'm happy with my current cars, even more so with my latest addition.