Chris G
Im 17 and im looking for my first car and im looking for a sports car and ive been looking at alot of 2006-2008 honda si's and alot of 2006-2009 ford mustangs and im paying for it and my parents are paying insurance and everything is set were just looking for a car i will be buying within the next month and i want a car i can add mods to and just make it faster and nicer which car would be better to get?
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Honestly for your first car you want something that if you accidentally hit something or someone hits you (especially since you are starting to get the hang of driving on your own) you'll want something that is practical yet still has a sporty-er look to it.
You'll preferably want a car that has a smaller engine (it's better on the gas and when you get your first job (or you have a job I don't know all the details here) it'll be easier to maintain on your own when you take the responsibility off of your parents) so that you get better gas milage (although smaller engine does not always equal better gas, that's usually the case)
Since both cars are presumably used (either that or you are really lucky) you'll want the one that is better taken care of, look at the little details such as how the car handles, how the brakes handle, how the engine sounds, and how the car shifts (clutch!) (if you are buying from a dealer most of this won't be an issue but you'll want to check anyways)
The Mustang is a beautiful car but it's not really practical unless you live in an area where there is almost no bad weather since they are rear wheel drive. While the Si isn't as practical as the regular civic, it's going to be a little bit better in the bad weather since it is a front wheel drive vehicle (front wheel drive is actually very good for your first car in my opinion).
You also wand to look at how many miles are on each vehicle and find out whether they are highway or city miles. When a car has more highway miles than higher city miles, it usually means that their life expectancy will be a little long.
The Si is newer than the Mustang as well, so the newer car might last you a little longer as well (again depending on the miles)
Also, the Si gets 21/29MPG while the Mustang only gets 15/23MPG, so there you go with the whole gas situation.
Again, while the Mustang may look a little better, a car is ultimately what you NEED and what you WANT. You don't have to settle for one or the other unless you are in a bad pinch. So again, the Si will be something you can definitely "add mods" to while still maintaining a reliable aspect.
And as racinngfan3 stated, the insurance rates are going to be hard to cover too. If you happen to take the car out of your parents' names before you are 25 your insurance will likely be extremely expensive. The Civic will definitely be lower than the mustang though. The other thing to is avoid the color red, that will actually make your prices raise as well (since red cars are the most stolen cars). However, if the Civic is red, it shouldn't be nearly as big of a deal or as bad as if the Mustang was.
I'm just saying make sure that when you choose your car you're responsible with it as well as one you can have some fun with. You want your car to be your freedom, not your trap.
Hope you find the perfect car and congrats on getting your first! It's always very exciting to pick it up and drive it off the lot (or out of the driveway if you are buying privately)!
Hope my answer was informative enough. If you want more details on the cars themselves you can check the links below!
P.S. I've seen kids die because they want to speed. They ended up crashing and it didn't end well (the actually went partially through your house). I am a car fan myself (albeit not a very enthused fan since it's a "newer" passion but I do love cars) so I know what it's like to want a nice car. However, as long as you are responsible and just want to take some pride in your car, there is nothing wrong with that. Just don't do anything stupid you know?
Honestly for your first car you want something that if you accidentally hit something or someone hits you (especially since you are starting to get the hang of driving on your own) you'll want something that is practical yet still has a sporty-er look to it.
You'll preferably want a car that has a smaller engine (it's better on the gas and when you get your first job (or you have a job I don't know all the details here) it'll be easier to maintain on your own when you take the responsibility off of your parents) so that you get better gas milage (although smaller engine does not always equal better gas, that's usually the case)
Since both cars are presumably used (either that or you are really lucky) you'll want the one that is better taken care of, look at the little details such as how the car handles, how the brakes handle, how the engine sounds, and how the car shifts (clutch!) (if you are buying from a dealer most of this won't be an issue but you'll want to check anyways)
The Mustang is a beautiful car but it's not really practical unless you live in an area where there is almost no bad weather since they are rear wheel drive. While the Si isn't as practical as the regular civic, it's going to be a little bit better in the bad weather since it is a front wheel drive vehicle (front wheel drive is actually very good for your first car in my opinion).
You also wand to look at how many miles are on each vehicle and find out whether they are highway or city miles. When a car has more highway miles than higher city miles, it usually means that their life expectancy will be a little long.
The Si is newer than the Mustang as well, so the newer car might last you a little longer as well (again depending on the miles)
Also, the Si gets 21/29MPG while the Mustang only gets 15/23MPG, so there you go with the whole gas situation.
Again, while the Mustang may look a little better, a car is ultimately what you NEED and what you WANT. You don't have to settle for one or the other unless you are in a bad pinch. So again, the Si will be something you can definitely "add mods" to while still maintaining a reliable aspect.
And as racinngfan3 stated, the insurance rates are going to be hard to cover too. If you happen to take the car out of your parents' names before you are 25 your insurance will likely be extremely expensive. The Civic will definitely be lower than the mustang though. The other thing to is avoid the color red, that will actually make your prices raise as well (since red cars are the most stolen cars). However, if the Civic is red, it shouldn't be nearly as big of a deal or as bad as if the Mustang was.
I'm just saying make sure that when you choose your car you're responsible with it as well as one you can have some fun with. You want your car to be your freedom, not your trap.
Hope you find the perfect car and congrats on getting your first! It's always very exciting to pick it up and drive it off the lot (or out of the driveway if you are buying privately)!
Hope my answer was informative enough. If you want more details on the cars themselves you can check the links below!
P.S. I've seen kids die because they want to speed. They ended up crashing and it didn't end well (the actually went partially through your house). I am a car fan myself (albeit not a very enthused fan since it's a "newer" passion but I do love cars) so I know what it's like to want a nice car. However, as long as you are responsible and just want to take some pride in your car, there is nothing wrong with that. Just don't do anything stupid you know?
Best sports car for around 30k new?
Brad
I was thinking 370Z. Any opinions? I want a good performance car with a manual transmission that also looks good. Preferably NOT FWD
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Mazda Miata - Best Sports Car Value
The MX-5 has won over 150 awards in its history, including making Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list seven times; Wheels Magazine 's Car of the Year for 1989 and 2005; Sports Car International's "best sports car of the 1990s" and "ten best sports cars of all time"; 2005-2006 Car of the Year Japan; and 2005 Australian Car of the Year.
Mazda Miata - Best Sports Car Value
The MX-5 has won over 150 awards in its history, including making Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list seven times; Wheels Magazine 's Car of the Year for 1989 and 2005; Sports Car International's "best sports car of the 1990s" and "ten best sports cars of all time"; 2005-2006 Car of the Year Japan; and 2005 Australian Car of the Year.
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