Help with First car !!!! All Read

[shr0olvl]

Sup, Im turning 16 soon and im looking to buy a car around 20 grand, i was going to buy the srt4 but, i dont want a manual, So if any of you have some suggestions that wud be great !!

What im baisically looking for is a truck or a car around 20 grand that is already a fast car that i can fix up alot and have lots of horsepower, and it must be automatic !

thanks

[Sweeney921]

now, if you want a lot of horsepower, you might as well have a manual. what's wrong with manuals? once you know how to use it, it pays off tremendously, and it's actually fun to drive! i'de say get the srt-4, quit complaining about manuals, and put a performance chip in it. don't put a spoiler on it, cuz it's FWD.

if you're gonna insist on automatic, get a 1997 volvo 850 turbo. I have one, and when you switch the sport mode on, it REALLY goes! I wish it were manual, though.

[taz_rocks_miami]

Originally Posted by Sweeney921

now, if you want a lot of horsepower, you might as well have a manual. what's wrong with manuals? once you know how to use it, it pays off tremendously, and it's actually fun to drive! i'de say get the srt-4, quit complaining about manuals, and put a performance chip in it. don't put a spoiler on it, cuz it's FWD.

if you're gonna insist on automatic, get a 1997 volvo 850 turbo. I have one, and when you switch the sport mode on, it REALLY goes! I wish it were manual, though.

I agree with Sweeney921, plus if you learn how to use a manual you'll always be able to drive any car you want (or have to for some reason), besides automatics usually cost more.

Taz.

[shr0olvl]

i dont and im not going to get a mannual for my first car so dont mention them please, eventually, i will but not now, thanks tho and keep posting !

and how much horsepower does that 1997 volvo 850 turbo have in it and what do u mean buy "and when you switch the sport mode on, it REALLY goes!"
what is a sport mode, i dont no much about cars

[Sweeney921]

if you want an automatic, you wont be getting any very noticeable power out of it, so you have a choice between manuals (and performance), or automatic (and not-so-awesome power).

[Sweeney921]

it has about 250 hp

when i say "sport mode", volvo made a feature on that car where u could choose between "econ"(gas saving) or "sport"(fast fast fast). it has to do with when the car shifts up. it shifts at a higher RPM in sport mode

[taz_rocks_miami]

How about a used Mustang GT? You can get one for 20 grand and automatic. It has a 215 HP V8. Is that what you're looking for?

Taz.

[shr0olvl]

yea that wud be pretty kewl, but where can i find a mustang gt ? autotrader ? cuse i dont see any

[Sweeney921]

theres an automatic version of the srt-4, if you so insist

[shr0olvl]

there is ? how did you figure this ? (sweeny)

[Sweeney921]

nvm, there isnt one

[taz_rocks_miami]

Ask your mom or dad to drive you around the dealerships around town or on the Internet like you said, you may find a Mustang you like.

If you're gonna pay cash, the dealer better lower his price. Don't just pay the asking price, you've got cash in hand, pressure them to bring the price down!

Taz.

[Sweeney921]

i think the 1997 volvo 850 glt turbo is your best bet, because it's priced at about $7,000.

[shr0olvl]

Which one is the best of the Volvo
850
850 GLT
850 T-5
850 T-5R

[Sweeney921]

the T5-R is the best and fastest, but the rarest. you wont find one. the T-5 should be your choice.