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DJ FC · 01-09-2011, 10:53 AM

I'm looking to buy a car within the next few months. I'm almost done with the licensing process and should (cross my fingers) be a fully licensed driver this week. Who wants to give me some suggestions for finding a cool car? I'm willing to shop around and look quite a bit.

My budget is under ₤20,000. And that's a very firm upper limit. Here are 3 cars I looked at recently that sparked my interest:

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertable w/ 59,000 miles

Pros:

5 Liter Engine.
Convertable
German
Sexy

Cons:
Top end of the price range (asking 20k)
2 seater only

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 AMG w/ 40,000 miles

Pros
5L Engine
Sexy
German
Better sytling
Less miles

Cons:
2002
2 seats only
Top end of the price range (asking 20k)

2006 Jeep Commander w/ 35,000 miles

Pros:
SUV, great for roadtrips
5.7L V8 HEMI
Sexy, American
Much cheaper - asking price is 14k

Cons:
Very little

The appeal of a badass Mercedes with a convertable top is great. But so far I think the cheaper American SUV is ever so slightly winning. But it's only 60-40 so far. Can anybody give me any ideas which might supercede these two cars?

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 01-09-2011, 11:02 AM

You've always seemed like an SUV guy. I vote door #3. That truck is sick, and the interior looks much nicer than both other options.

Why are all of the steering wheels on the wrong side? It's going to kind of suck to always have to have a passenger on board to drive it.

Dent · 01-09-2011, 11:08 AM

Where are you looking?
PistonHeads.com :: Speed Matters and Auto Trader UK - Used cars for sale are the best UK sites

f3lix · 01-09-2011, 11:09 AM

When factoring cost, do remember the Jeep is going to fuck you much harder in the gas department and probably end up costing you the same (or maybe more) in the long-run, if you drive a decent amount.

DJ FC · 01-09-2011, 11:12 AM

Yes. I'm aware I'll spend more on gas w/ the SUV. But I won't be driving these cars every day so gas isn't as big an issue as insurance even.

Here are the links for the 3 I've posted so far. But I'm not attached to these AT ALL, that's why I made this tread, I'm looking for ideas and inspiration:

2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS SL 500 [7] 2DR TIP AUTO PANORAMIC ROOF

2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS SL500 AUTOMATIC AMG BODY STYLING

2006 JEEP COMMANDER 5.7 V8 HEMI LIMITED AUTO SATNAV 20 STARTECH ALLOYS

thekremlin · 01-09-2011, 11:13 AM

I would only go with those options if there ISN'T a Lambo dealership nearby.

Dent · 01-09-2011, 11:22 AM

Are you going to be on that many roadtrips across europe for a SUV to be worthwhile?
Get a high performance 2 seater!

Ugly Bastard · 01-09-2011, 11:33 AM

Get the Commander. Way more of a boss ride. Those Benzes are for bitches.

angry pancake · 01-09-2011, 03:47 PM

Couldn't you get a brand fucking new E class or M class for the same price. I have a 2000 s500 with 250,000 miles on it. Never a problem, and no car payment since 2003.

Also, I'm presuming you're paying cash. Otherwise, you wouldn't look at used cars now. Would you?

DJ FC · 01-09-2011, 04:24 PM

I will be paying cash.

AP, that's why I made this thread. I'm really out of touch with cars. Is a new M or E class better than a used SL500 convertible? I'm really just asking for suggestions or ideas because I don't have too many good ideas.

angry pancake · 01-09-2011, 05:25 PM

I could send you some stuff from the dealer. A new e350 and m350 go for about the same around $40,000. That's kinda the middle of the line. The entry line is the c class and there's now an equivalent suv that runs in the high 20s low 30s here. I'm presuming the pound buys two dollars as well and you're not taxed out the ass.
Try www.mercedes-Benz.co.Uk that has info as well.

DJ FC · 01-10-2011, 09:02 AM

Saxton 4x4 : Hummer H2 6.2 V8 LUXURY 5DR AUTO LEFT HAND DRIVE/ROOF

What do you guys think?

ninjaface · 01-10-2011, 07:11 PM

Not big enough.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 01-10-2011, 07:42 PM

I'd get an Elise.

Also, I know they're gonna be older models, but Aston Martins are sexy too.

Beebs · 01-10-2011, 11:37 PM

I stand by my advise offered when you were home; resist the Range Rover, but get the HSV if you must.

I say something understanded but with a fun engine / handling package;

M3, Audi S4, something along those lines, where you get a good amount of fun without having your car get spit on.

SittinOnDubsWGW · 01-12-2011, 01:26 AM

Range Rovers are horrible for maintenance and resale value. Great looking rides though.

DJ FC · 01-12-2011, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SittinOnDubsWGW

Range Rovers are horrible for maintenance and resale value. Great looking rides though.

I was seriously considering a Range Rover. But

every 1 in 8 cars on my street is a Range Rover.

Beebs · 01-12-2011, 08:38 PM

I still say go with a nice German sports sedan.

The M3 may be a bit played out, but because it is so damn good.

I think a 335i would be an almost better option, no M3 badge, but a turbo 6 with AWD.

A TVR is an English sports car that is rather iconoclastic, meaning no ABS, but they go like hell, look good, and are not too expensive.

Audi S4 or any turbo A4, or something along those lines.

I still say go 911 though.

Ugly Bastard · 01-12-2011, 09:12 PM

While all the vehicles Beebs just mentioned are indeed certifiable Boss Rides, the owner of the vehicle matters just as much as the vehicle itself. Buying a car is like a marriage. For instance, the 911 is a Mega Boss Ride, but it's less of a Mega Boss Ride for some and more of one for others. It depends on the driver. For instance, f3lix in a 911 makes the 911 a god damned hugely Mega Boss Ride. When band director f3lix gets out of his 911, people are going to say, "holy fucking shit, f3lix drives a 911?! What a baller!" I contend that when financial trader FC gets out of a 911, people are going to think, "oh look, another douchebag financial trader in a 911." This is why I like a Boss Ass SUV for FC. When FC climbs out of a Commander or a motherfuckin' Range Rover, people are going to stop, pause, look at him and say, "oh my. Who is that boss ass motherfucker driving that Commander with the sick wheels? I'll bet he has an 11 inch dick and makes seven-figures."

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 01-12-2011, 10:29 PM

this thread is so yesterday

DJ FC · 01-13-2011, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beebs

The M3 may be a bit played out, but because it is so damn good.

One of my coworkers just sold his M3, but I think it was significantly outside of my price range. Nasty, nasty car.

Cocktooth · 01-13-2011, 01:39 PM

Personally, I don't see where you could go wrong with any of these mentioned. You just have to figure out what is more important to you and go for that. I personally love the Commanders, as long as they are loaded. The base models that we have are going for the same money as the leather loaded ones.

DJ FC · 01-13-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaw

Personally, I don't see where you could go wrong with any of these mentioned. You just have to figure out what is more important to you and go for that. I personally love the Commanders, as long as they are loaded. The base models that we have are going for the same money as the leather loaded ones.

Why?

Cocktooth · 01-13-2011, 07:34 PM

I don't know the market over there, but the market over here is weird on those types of SUV's. You see a bit of a price difference with a Durango or Trailblazer, but with the Commanders, we can still get low buys on each model. If you have the cash to get into the Benz Conv. I would do it. Is the weather there nice enough to warrent a conv.?

Beebs · 01-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

While all the vehicles Beebs just mentioned are indeed certifiable Boss Rides, the owner of the vehicle matters just as much as the vehicle itself. Buying a car is like a marriage. For instance, the 911 is a Mega Boss Ride, but it's less of a Mega Boss Ride for some and more of one for others. It depends on the driver. For instance, f3lix in a 911 makes the 911 a god damned hugely Mega Boss Ride. When band director f3lix gets out of his 911, people are going to say, "holy fucking shit, f3lix drives a 911?! What a baller!" I contend that when financial trader FC gets out of a 911, people are going to think, "oh look, another douchebag financial trader in a 911." This is why I like a Boss Ass SUV for FC. When FC climbs out of a Commander or a motherfuckin' Range Rover, people are going to stop, pause, look at him and say, "oh my. Who is that boss ass motherfucker driving that Commander with the sick wheels? I'll bet he has an 11 inch dick and makes seven-figures."

The SUV he wants in particular, and SUVs in general, are

called "Chelsea tractor's"

in England, Chelsea being the part of West London he lives, so it could not be any more stereotypical for a young banker living in Kensington/Chelsea to drive a Range Rover or other SUV.

01-09-2011, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 250185	Help DJ FC find a car I'm looking to buy a car within the next few months. I'm almost done with the licensing process and should (cross my fingers) be a fully licensed driver this week. Who wants to give me some suggestions for finding a cool car? I'm willing to shop around and look quite a bit. My budget is under ₤20,000. And that's a very firm upper limit. Here are 3 cars I looked at recently that sparked my interest: 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertable w/ 59,000 miles Pros: 5 Liter Engine. Convertable German Sexy Cons: Top end of the price range (asking 20k) 2 seater only 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 AMG w/ 40,000 miles Pros 5L Engine Sexy German Better sytling Less miles Cons: 2002 2 seats only Top end of the price range (asking 20k) 2006 Jeep Commander w/ 35,000 miles Pros: SUV, great for roadtrips 5.7L V8 HEMI Sexy, American Much cheaper - asking price is 14k Cons: Very little The appeal of a badass Mercedes with a convertable top is great. But so far I think the cheaper American SUV is ever so slightly winning. But it's only 60-40 so far. Can anybody give me any ideas which might supercede these two cars?
	The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.

01-09-2011, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	You've always seemed like an SUV guy. I vote door #3. That truck is sick, and the interior looks much nicer than both other options. Why are all of the steering wheels on the wrong side? It's going to kind of suck to always have to have a passenger on board to drive it.
	#YOLO

01-09-2011, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 250185	Yes. I'm aware I'll spend more on gas w/ the SUV. But I won't be driving these cars every day so gas isn't as big an issue as insurance even. Here are the links for the 3 I've posted so far. But I'm not attached to these AT ALL, that's why I made this tread, I'm looking for ideas and inspiration: 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS SL 500 [7] 2DR TIP AUTO PANORAMIC ROOF 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS SL500 AUTOMATIC AMG BODY STYLING 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 5.7 V8 HEMI LIMITED AUTO SATNAV 20 STARTECH ALLOYS
	The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.

01-09-2011, 04:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 250185	I will be paying cash. AP, that's why I made this thread. I'm really out of touch with cars. Is a new M or E class better than a used SL500 convertible? I'm really just asking for suggestions or ideas because I don't have too many good ideas.
	The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.

01-10-2011, 09:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 250185	Saxton 4x4 : Hummer H2 6.2 V8 LUXURY 5DR AUTO LEFT HAND DRIVE/ROOF What do you guys think?
	The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.

01-09-2011, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dent Lost in Hilbert Spice Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrounded by knaves and fools Posts: 3,464 Internets: 174266	Where are you looking? PistonHeads.com :: Speed Matters and Auto Trader UK - Used cars for sale are the best UK sites

01-09-2011, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	When factoring cost, do remember the Jeep is going to fuck you much harder in the gas department and probably end up costing you the same (or maybe more) in the long-run, if you drive a decent amount.

01-09-2011, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
thekremlin Don't call me Shirley Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,271 Internets: 220249	I would only go with those options if there ISN'T a Lambo dealership nearby.

01-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dent Lost in Hilbert Spice Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Surrounded by knaves and fools Posts: 3,464 Internets: 174266	Are you going to be on that many roadtrips across europe for a SUV to be worthwhile? Get a high performance 2 seater!

01-09-2011, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	Get the Commander. Way more of a boss ride. Those Benzes are for bitches.

01-10-2011, 07:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	Not big enough.

01-10-2011, 07:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
SittinOnDubsWGW I make bad decisions. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Desert Posts: 3,018 Internets: 108015	I'd get an Elise. Also, I know they're gonna be older models, but Aston Martins are sexy too.
	Last edited by SittinOnDubsWGW; 01-10-2011 at 07:56 PM.

01-10-2011, 11:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Beebs Poor Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis / Middlebury / Long Lake Posts: 5,306 Internets: 127341	I stand by my advise offered when you were home; resist the Range Rover, but get the HSV if you must. I say something understanded but with a fun engine / handling package; M3, Audi S4, something along those lines, where you get a good amount of fun without having your car get spit on.

01-12-2011, 01:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
SittinOnDubsWGW I make bad decisions. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Desert Posts: 3,018 Internets: 108015	Range Rovers are horrible for maintenance and resale value. Great looking rides though.

01-12-2011, 08:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Beebs Poor Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis / Middlebury / Long Lake Posts: 5,306 Internets: 127341	I still say go with a nice German sports sedan. The M3 may be a bit played out, but because it is so damn good. I think a 335i would be an almost better option, no M3 badge, but a turbo 6 with AWD. A TVR is an English sports car that is rather iconoclastic, meaning no ABS, but they go like hell, look good, and are not too expensive. Audi S4 or any turbo A4, or something along those lines. I still say go 911 though.

01-12-2011, 09:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	While all the vehicles Beebs just mentioned are indeed certifiable Boss Rides, the owner of the vehicle matters just as much as the vehicle itself. Buying a car is like a marriage. For instance, the 911 is a Mega Boss Ride, but it's less of a Mega Boss Ride for some and more of one for others. It depends on the driver. For instance, f3lix in a 911 makes the 911 a god damned hugely Mega Boss Ride. When band director f3lix gets out of his 911, people are going to say, "holy fucking shit, f3lix drives a 911?! What a baller!" I contend that when financial trader FC gets out of a 911, people are going to think, "oh look, another douchebag financial trader in a 911." This is why I like a Boss Ass SUV for FC. When FC climbs out of a Commander or a motherfuckin' Range Rover, people are going to stop, pause, look at him and say, "oh my. Who is that boss ass motherfucker driving that Commander with the sick wheels? I'll bet he has an 11 inch dick and makes seven-figures."

01-12-2011, 10:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,316 Internets: 284585	this thread is so yesterday
	#YOLO

01-13-2011, 01:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
Cocktooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warsaw Posts: 4,220 Internets: 124047	Personally, I don't see where you could go wrong with any of these mentioned. You just have to figure out what is more important to you and go for that. I personally love the Commanders, as long as they are loaded. The base models that we have are going for the same money as the leather loaded ones.
	Nubblies: If we put up with Felix, we will put up with you too.

01-13-2011, 07:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cocktooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warsaw Posts: 4,220 Internets: 124047	I don't know the market over there, but the market over here is weird on those types of SUV's. You see a bit of a price difference with a Durango or Trailblazer, but with the Commanders, we can still get low buys on each model. If you have the cash to get into the Benz Conv. I would do it. Is the weather there nice enough to warrent a conv.?
	Nubblies: If we put up with Felix, we will put up with you too.

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