What to get for 15k as a DD

Silver-Bolt · 10-11-2010, 06:21 PM

If it's not leased run the wheels off of it. Sell it now for a loss and it will take a long time for your savings to catch up to the loss.

Inspired · 10-11-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

Unless it's a lease, what's the problem? The more miles you're logging, the more time you get to enjoy the car, and thus the more important it is to have something nice. You want something nice that you never get to drive, buy an old Ferrari - the inability to log a lot of miles is baked right in!

Never understood why people don't DD their 3 series or 1 series. It is a daily driver. Just like all the other women on the roads that daily drive it. It is just a entry level car. If you have a M3 then that is understandable.

It is funny how people store their cars or only use it during weekends and only use like 5000 miles a year. You bought a car to drive not for it to sit in the garage all day.

Schn3ll · 10-11-2010, 08:07 PM

New Ford Fiesta? Starts at around $15k, and is a great bang for the buck...

TK-421 · 10-11-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Never understood why people don't DD their 3 series or 1 series. It is a daily driver. Just like all the other women on the roads that daily drive it. It is just a entry level car. If you have a M3 then that is understandable.

It is funny how people store their cars or only use it during weekends and only use like 5000 miles a year. You bought a car to drive not for it to sit in the garage all day.

+8

BlackLemon · 10-12-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mtla4

It is but for some people no....I used to store my RSX-S in the winter when I was younger....it was my pride and joy and I didnt wanted to damage it. I used to drive around in a 1000$ Mazda 323 to go to work and during winter time.....the RSX-S was a waste of money since I only used it at night and during week ends.

Mehh. I dont agree wit that. I think these cars are made for all seasons, I think the only cars that should be stored are exotics and Classics. I personally drive my Jag xfr all winter (canada) I even leave the 20's on and just put winter tires. What fun is it having the car if your afraid to drive it.

gonzo · 10-12-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Never understood why people don't DD their 3 series or 1 series. It is a daily driver. Just like all the other women on the roads that daily drive it. It is just a entry level car. If you have a M3 then that is understandable.

It is funny how people store their cars or only use it during weekends and only use like 5000 miles a year. You bought a car to drive not for it to sit in the garage all day.

Then there are people like me who picked up a new 335, fired up a cigarette and floored it on and off for about 30 miles.

To each their own.

comar1979 · 10-12-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Never understood why people don't DD their 3 series or 1 series. It is a daily driver. Just like all the other women on the roads that daily drive it. It is just a entry level car. If you have a M3 then that is understandable.

It is funny how people store their cars or only use it during weekends and only use like 5000 miles a year. You bought a car to drive not for it to sit in the garage all day.

+1

I don't think the Car is the Problem... Maybe the lease!?

NewYearsBoy · 10-12-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by comar1979

+1

I don't think the Car is the Problem... Maybe the lease!?

In FL i can put 100 ta 200 miles in one day on the car if I did everything I wanted to... I already have 12k after 7 and a half months... I bought my car but I don't want to have a fairly new car with 60 ta 80k miles on it... I would love to get a beater car just to cruse on most of the time and keep miles off my car... so I can understand...

Seminole · 10-12-2010, 04:49 PM

15K? Take a look at Civic, Focus, Corolla, Mazda3. You might even be able to pick up a Camry LE or Accord LX at that price. I got my Civic LX brand new for $14,500 or somewhere right around there. It's a nice car, has a comfortable interior, and gets good mileage. Only downside is it has lots of road and wind noise. A Corolla might be quieter. Sub-compacts like the Fit or Fiesta might be good too. Not only are they good on gas, but the hatchback designs make them great if you need to go pick up something big. I think the Fit has around 60 cubic feet of space with it's backseats folded down.

BrokenVert · 10-12-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

Never understood why people don't DD their 3 series or 1 series. It is a daily driver. Just like all the other women on the roads that daily drive it. It is just a entry level car. If you have a M3 then that is understandable.

It is funny how people store their cars or only use it during weekends and only use like 5000 miles a year. You bought a car to drive not for it to sit in the garage all day.

Exactly. I have 50K miles on my car after just over 2 years and its a blast...

Fiesta is a good option but those can be pushed to about 20K when loaded with the nice stuff.

esqu1re · 10-12-2010, 05:52 PM

Honda Civic Si--The minivan looking one. Reliable as heck and reasonably spacious as a hot hatch. Fun little car to brighten the boring commute!

ALPINE6SPD · 10-14-2010, 03:33 PM

new ford fiesta

ALPINE6SPD · 10-14-2010, 03:35 PM

mazda 2

TheRox · 10-14-2010, 06:13 PM

honda accord

nuff said.

blueberryyumyum · 10-15-2010, 02:24 PM

used TL / TSX

StatenEye · 10-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Jetta starts at 16k i believe.

mtla4 · 10-15-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by medeiro

Jetta starts at 16k i believe.

With the mediocre 2.slow engine from the 80's along with rear drums. Thanks but no thanks I'd grab an MK4 instead of some leftover MK5

michaelthepsycho · 10-15-2010, 05:01 PM

I love the 3 series as a DD so much I put 3,400 miles in three weeks.

If you really gotta buy a beater, buy a new Lancer in manual. It's a fun little car to drive (gotta rev it up) and very maneuverable / easy to park.

StatenEye · 10-15-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mtla4

With the mediocre 2.slow engine from the 80's along with rear drums. Thanks but no thanks I'd grab an MK4 instead of some leftover MK5

sorry

BBBluey · 10-15-2010, 10:55 PM

I just recently moved and now only drive 5 minutes to work. So I'm on the opposite side - not even getting the engine warm. So I'm looking for a beater too.

I'd go with a honda or just for the change go with a small pick up truck- could come in real handy.

stickypaws · 10-16-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by comar1979

+1

I don't think the Car is the Problem... Maybe the lease!?

Yeah, I think these kinds of threads are really talking about being financially uncertain and not about the cars themselves.

If one is worried about the expenses, or getting scratches and dings, etc., then it sounds more like a financial situation is really at the root of it all. Any nice car is much more enjoyable to own if you're 100% okay with the costs. Then the dings and scratches, the insurance, repairs, etc., won't be such a worry. You'll just drive the damn thing and enjoy it.

Part of the problem is that BMW tosses around leases to everybody like candy.

=[monkey]= · 10-16-2010, 01:31 AM

get a g35!! still look good and there cheap now

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michaelthepsycho Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 11 Montego Blue E90 335i Step Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	I love the 3 series as a DD so much I put 3,400 miles in three weeks. If you really gotta buy a beater, buy a new Lancer in manual. It's a fun little car to drive (gotta rev it up) and very maneuverable / easy to park. __________________ Former car 2011 BMW 335i Step - Montego Blue / Chestnut Brown
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BBBluey Major 77 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: very slow and courteous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vandenberg Village, California iTrader: (7)	I just recently moved and now only drive 5 minutes to work. So I'm on the opposite side - not even getting the engine warm. So I'm looking for a beater too. I'd go with a honda or just for the change go with a small pick up truck- could come in real handy.
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10-16-2010, 01:31 AM	#44
=[monkey]= First Lieutenant 19 Rep 383 Posts Drives: f82 m4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	get a g35!! still look good and there cheap now
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