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856jersey · 07-27-2009, 11:23 AM

As of last week this time my car was recorded stolen. Right now i just have to wait a little bit longer for the insurance to send me my money. The insurance company told me that im getting $13,900 back. I have two plans that come to mind. Should i just buy another car right away with the money or buy a beater and use it for a while and save up for an STI or something else?

Vr-4-Life · 07-27-2009, 11:24 AM

Thats an important decision that you shouldn't let anyone influence.

mgrinshpon · 07-27-2009, 11:34 AM

I'd save up for that new WRX or STI. Besides, Cavaliers, Citations, and other pieces of GM, Ford, and Chrysler late 70's-80's excrement can be gotten for ~$500 in running-for-not-too-much-longer condition.

856jersey · 07-27-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

Thats an important decision that you shouldn't let anyone influence.

Your right man, but i cant pick which one to do. Because there are plenty of nice cars out there for about 14 g......but at the same time there is even nicer cars for a couple more grand.

doug · 07-27-2009, 11:35 AM

What's your living situation? How old are you? Are you in school? Do you have a steady job or career? Things like this will help determine your choice.

SheaButter · 07-27-2009, 11:38 AM

I honestly think you have a lot to think about in terms of what car to get. Are you looking for a replacement, are you looking to mod. What about finanacing, can you make a nice down payment and have a low monthly payment?
Good Luck sir, its gonna be a hard one to make

Oakes · 07-27-2009, 11:40 AM

I, for one, prefer having lots of money in the bank account. Save up, you can find a decent car for half that amount, keep working and adding to your savings.

**Alex** · 07-27-2009, 11:47 AM

Well if the economy is not affecting you like it is a lot of other people I would say option two (beater first and save in meantime). But put enough down so your monthly payments will be low. Just my 2 cents.

Nors · 07-27-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mgrinshpon

I'd save up for that new WRX or STI. Besides, Cavaliers, Citations, and other pieces of GM, Ford, and Chrysler late 70's-80's excrement can be gotten for ~$500 in running-for-not-too-much-longer condition.

Might not be so true with cash for clunkers deal. But yeah, buy a beater.

Khellen · 07-27-2009, 11:58 AM

If your planning on heavily modding a WRX......just get an STI. If I wasnt already down the path of no financial returns I'd sell my stock wrx and get an STI. Plus having a beater is bad ass, I drive my 08 accord to work (the WRX is uncomfortable on the highway) and tear up the back roads in the WRX. Best of both worlds!

GeforceXtreme · 07-27-2009, 12:42 PM

I just save the money and get something you really like when you come across it? I am not sure what you can get for 13K WRX wise. I picked myself a Cavalier as a beater car and besides doing a tune up on it all i do is drive it without any issues. If you are looking into a Cavalier or Sunfire as a beater I try to get the Ecotec motor.

mgrinshpon · 07-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Another really great beater car if you're not afraid of something outrageous is a Corvair. Air cooled 4 and 6 cylinder motors, engaging (read: terrifying) handling on earlier models with well sorted (read: slightly less terrifying) handling on later cars, and most importantly, bulletproof. Figuratively speaking, of course. A '61 was entered and never broke down once in the 24 Hours of LeMons. Now, they're more than 500 bucks, reaching closer to 1000 to 2000 for drivable cars but they are interesting beaters, no questions asked.

ndubz · 07-27-2009, 01:49 PM

I cant tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I would do. From ur previous posts, it sounds like ur college age, and Id assume u still live at home. Only thing I dont know is who bought ur car.

But I can tell you what I would do. Im in college and I live at home. If the insurance is giving u 14K for ur 02 wrx, then ur getting more than u could've sold it for. If it were me, I would buy a Manual Lexus SC300 for like 5-8K and make it into a luxury Supra turbo. Or Id buy an M3 and go all out DTM style.

But if u really want an STi, they are only like 3-4k abouve ur price range. If thats what ur heart is set on, then go for it. Buy a RFNTML condition for under a grand and save up for it.

856jersey · 07-27-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks a lot for all your suggestions guys!!!!

AristoSan · 07-30-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ndubz

I cant tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I would do. From ur previous posts, it sounds like ur college age, and Id assume u still live at home. Only thing I dont know is who bought ur car.

But I can tell you what I would do. Im in college and I live at home. If the insurance is giving u 14K for ur 02 wrx, then ur getting more than u could've sold it for. If it were me, I would buy a Manual Lexus SC300 for like 5-8K and make it into a luxury Supra turbo. Or Id buy an M3 and go all out DTM style.

But if u really want an STi, they are only like 3-4k abouve ur price range. If thats what ur heart is set on, then go for it. Buy a RFNTML condition for under a grand and save up for it.

Ding Ding Ding winner..but yeah I would save the loot also instead of putting it all back into a car.

07-27-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
856jersey Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philadelphia Member #11382 My Ride: 81 VW Rabbit Pickup & 91 MX-5 Special Edition iTrader: (5)	Help me out here As of last week this time my car was recorded stolen. Right now i just have to wait a little bit longer for the insurance to send me my money. The insurance company told me that im getting $13,900 back. I have two plans that come to mind. Should i just buy another car right away with the money or buy a beater and use it for a while and save up for an STI or something else?

07-27-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
mgrinshpon Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 07677 & 18424 Member #14100 My Ride: 2003 Mazda Protege5, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air iTrader: (0)	I'd save up for that new WRX or STI. Besides, Cavaliers, Citations, and other pieces of GM, Ford, and Chrysler late 70's-80's excrement can be gotten for ~$500 in running-for-not-too-much-longer condition. __________________ Certified fanatic of all things absurd. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	I, for one, prefer having lots of money in the bank account. Save up, you can find a decent car for half that amount, keep working and adding to your savings. __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

07-27-2009, 12:42 PM	#11
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	I just save the money and get something you really like when you come across it? I am not sure what you can get for 13K WRX wise. I picked myself a Cavalier as a beater car and besides doing a tune up on it all i do is drive it without any issues. If you are looking into a Cavalier or Sunfire as a beater I try to get the Ecotec motor. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

07-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#12
mgrinshpon Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 07677 & 18424 Member #14100 My Ride: 2003 Mazda Protege5, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air iTrader: (0)	Another really great beater car if you're not afraid of something outrageous is a Corvair. Air cooled 4 and 6 cylinder motors, engaging (read: terrifying) handling on earlier models with well sorted (read: slightly less terrifying) handling on later cars, and most importantly, bulletproof. Figuratively speaking, of course. A '61 was entered and never broke down once in the 24 Hours of LeMons. Now, they're more than 500 bucks, reaching closer to 1000 to 2000 for drivable cars but they are interesting beaters, no questions asked. __________________ Certified fanatic of all things absurd. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-27-2009, 11:24 AM	#2
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	Thats an important decision that you shouldn't let anyone influence.

07-27-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	What's your living situation? How old are you? Are you in school? Do you have a steady job or career? Things like this will help determine your choice.

07-27-2009, 11:38 AM	#6
SheaButter Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2009 Member #11890 My Ride: 2008 scuby wrx iTrader: (0)	I honestly think you have a lot to think about in terms of what car to get. Are you looking for a replacement, are you looking to mod. What about finanacing, can you make a nice down payment and have a low monthly payment? Good Luck sir, its gonna be a hard one to make

07-27-2009, 11:47 AM	#8
Alex Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Member #5581 My Ride: 2002 Mitsu Lancer OZ, 1989 Nissan 240sx iTrader: (1)	Well if the economy is not affecting you like it is a lot of other people I would say option two (beater first and save in meantime). But put enough down so your monthly payments will be low. Just my 2 cents.

07-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#10
Khellen Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Member #5720 My Ride: 05 STi 30R Brotated 400awhp iTrader: (7)	If your planning on heavily modding a WRX......just get an STI. If I wasnt already down the path of no financial returns I'd sell my stock wrx and get an STI. Plus having a beater is bad ass, I drive my 08 accord to work (the WRX is uncomfortable on the highway) and tear up the back roads in the WRX. Best of both worlds!

07-27-2009, 01:49 PM	#13
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	I cant tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I would do. From ur previous posts, it sounds like ur college age, and Id assume u still live at home. Only thing I dont know is who bought ur car. But I can tell you what I would do. Im in college and I live at home. If the insurance is giving u 14K for ur 02 wrx, then ur getting more than u could've sold it for. If it were me, I would buy a Manual Lexus SC300 for like 5-8K and make it into a luxury Supra turbo. Or Id buy an M3 and go all out DTM style. But if u really want an STi, they are only like 3-4k abouve ur price range. If thats what ur heart is set on, then go for it. Buy a RFNTML condition for under a grand and save up for it.

07-27-2009, 03:16 PM	#14
856jersey Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philadelphia Member #11382 My Ride: 81 VW Rabbit Pickup & 91 MX-5 Special Edition iTrader: (5)	Thanks a lot for all your suggestions guys!!!!