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roccobladr · 07-21-2007, 02:43 AM

as some of you may know, my cars were hit by a drunk kid a couple weeks ago.

my 97 monte carlo was totaled which leaves me with 5k$ from that.

my 06 cobalt ss/na so far, is having at least 4500$ worth of work done to it, they still gotta get under the hood and all the good stuff, but so far it seems fixable.

i have the cobalt paid off to about the blue book value. my question is should i trade the cobalt in for a new car and use the 5 grand to put down?

i would def wanna not spend more than like 23k$ on a new car.

or should i put the 5k into the balt? its an auto and i really want a manual now. and also, i dont know how it is gonna feel after being fixed. kinda wanna just start off new again and not have a refurbished car

or do i just pay more off on the balt or maybe just save it?

if u do think new car, which car should i get?

ive had my share of problems with my balt and i swore never to buy another american car again, but a supercharged cobalt is a good deal and pretty cheap. i also really like the new GTi and the wrx is nice but kinda pricey.

ThePrimerSuspect · 07-21-2007, 12:19 PM

i had the same thing with my srt. but i ended up getting it fixed and now i want to keep it.

cranshinibon · 07-22-2007, 09:41 AM

with 23k you could buy an evo, sti, or mustang just fine. maybe one of those would be a cool next car. that or you could drive the cobalt until the sick new camaro comes out

DSMTJ · 07-22-2007, 06:23 PM

buy a real car. get an f-body or a mustang or something or buy turbodsmj's s2000.

roccobladr · 07-22-2007, 07:02 PM

i think im gonna keep the balt and buy a nova and fix it up with the 5 grand

roccobladr · 07-23-2007, 09:40 AM

i think the nova thing fell through
ugh
whats a good project to have with 5 grand?

cranshinibon · 07-23-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roccobladr

i think the nova thing fell through
ugh
whats a good project to have with 5 grand?

http://ramseycorp.com/used_vehicle_d...2cd736ab2ed444
http://ramseycorp.com/used_vehicle_d...5c0c917070d49d

there are just two but a WHOLE bunch of cars on that site that are pretty well priced.

turbo4g63 · 07-23-2007, 12:11 PM

me personally would probably get rid of the cobalt, i was never a fan of them personally...but as far as getting a gti goes....i would look into a r32, love them, extremely nice, quick, and hold their value.

on the other hand you could keep the cobalt put the 5k into savings...(ing direct has a 4% interest rate) you could make good money on that. or invest it somehow, perhaps into a house or something so you arent just pissing away 5 grand that you'll never see a return on with a car

DSMTJ · 07-23-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roccobladr

whats a good project to have with 5 grand?

get a DSM

87fierogt · 07-23-2007, 02:57 PM

look into a 68 dart 2 door and go into a budget 360 build up youll have a ton of fun

92dxman · 07-23-2007, 08:15 PM

Take that $5k and go snatch up this Gti. Put a couple grand and fix all the things it needs and you have an awesome fun car:

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=37648

06evors · 07-23-2007, 08:17 PM

I would reccomend a miata because they're a fun car but in the end it's your choice.

esunbaboon · 07-23-2007, 10:12 PM

For 5K you could buy an old turbo volvo. Get it into the 13's or better and still have money to fill it up with premium on your way to the track.

07-21-2007, 02:43 AM	#1
roccobladr Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Eastern PA Member #2675 My Ride: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS N/A iTrader: (0)	Buy a new car? as some of you may know, my cars were hit by a drunk kid a couple weeks ago. my 97 monte carlo was totaled which leaves me with 5k$ from that. my 06 cobalt ss/na so far, is having at least 4500$ worth of work done to it, they still gotta get under the hood and all the good stuff, but so far it seems fixable. i have the cobalt paid off to about the blue book value. my question is should i trade the cobalt in for a new car and use the 5 grand to put down? i would def wanna not spend more than like 23k$ on a new car. or should i put the 5k into the balt? its an auto and i really want a manual now. and also, i dont know how it is gonna feel after being fixed. kinda wanna just start off new again and not have a refurbished car or do i just pay more off on the balt or maybe just save it? if u do think new car, which car should i get? ive had my share of problems with my balt and i swore never to buy another american car again, but a supercharged cobalt is a good deal and pretty cheap. i also really like the new GTi and the wrx is nice but kinda pricey.

07-22-2007, 06:23 PM	#4
DSMTJ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aston, PA Member #1442 My Ride: Callaway Sledgehammer iTrader: (0)	buy a real car. get an f-body or a mustang or something or buy turbodsmj's s2000. __________________ Tristian C5 Z06, weekend driver 2003 Jetta GLI VR6/6 Speed, daily beater

07-23-2007, 12:11 PM	#8
turbo4g63 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: near west chester Member #1057 My Ride: 98' 4runner iTrader: (0)	me personally would probably get rid of the cobalt, i was never a fan of them personally...but as far as getting a gti goes....i would look into a r32, love them, extremely nice, quick, and hold their value. on the other hand you could keep the cobalt put the 5k into savings...(ing direct has a 4% interest rate) you could make good money on that. or invest it somehow, perhaps into a house or something so you arent just pissing away 5 grand that you'll never see a return on with a car __________________ Bill If you guys see a possum...try to kill it, it's not a pet!

07-23-2007, 02:57 PM	#10
87fierogt Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: levittown pa Member #1760 My Ride: 82 v8 s10 iTrader: (1)	look into a 68 dart 2 door and go into a budget 360 build up youll have a ton of fun __________________ Originally Posted by Scapegoat i love how this thread went from "i hate having a penis" to "meow!!!! hiss!!!! claw!!!!" to slapping chicks with your dick and splooging on them

07-21-2007, 12:19 PM	#2
ThePrimerSuspect Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philly Member #1241 iTrader: (0)	i had the same thing with my srt. but i ended up getting it fixed and now i want to keep it.

07-22-2007, 07:02 PM	#5
roccobladr Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Eastern PA Member #2675 My Ride: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS N/A iTrader: (0)	i think im gonna keep the balt and buy a nova and fix it up with the 5 grand

07-23-2007, 09:40 AM	#6
roccobladr Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Eastern PA Member #2675 My Ride: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS N/A iTrader: (0)	i think the nova thing fell through ugh whats a good project to have with 5 grand?

07-23-2007, 08:15 PM	#11
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	Take that $5k and go snatch up this Gti. Put a couple grand and fix all the things it needs and you have an awesome fun car: http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=37648

07-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#12
06evors Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warminster, PA Member #4563 My Ride: 00 MX-5 LS iTrader: (2)	I would reccomend a miata because they're a fun car but in the end it's your choice.

07-23-2007, 10:12 PM	#13
esunbaboon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Feasterville Member #2490 My Ride: 1992 Volvo 940 Turbo iTrader: (0)	For 5K you could buy an old turbo volvo. Get it into the 13's or better and still have money to fill it up with premium on your way to the track.