# 20k Budget **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [January 17, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821 "2012-01-17T19:29:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smitty/32/5862_2.png) [@smitty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smitty)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/1 "2012-01-17T19:29:53Z")
So I have about 20k to spend on a car. I was looking to see what people had to say about what I should get. Im not looking for a sports car or anything. Realisticly I want something 4 door, newer, and low km. One car I was looking at was the 2011 dodge charger. Any input would be nice. ---
**Author:** ![\_Punisher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/bb73d2/32.png) [@\_Punisher](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Punisher)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/2 "2012-01-17T19:39:07Z")
I’m not trying to be a smart ass but if you have $20 000 cash invest half and in a few years you win a free car!!! lolz ---
**Author:** ![smitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smitty/32/5862_2.png) [@smitty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smitty)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/3 "2012-01-17T19:41:53Z")
No thanks. I work my ass off for my money so im going to buy something nice. I got out of the 240 scene, bought myself a house at the age of 21, and now have a chunk of change to buy somethin nice for myself. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/4 "2012-01-17T19:44:08Z")
spend $10k on the car and $10k on something that doesnt rust and depreciate. i’d go with a nice $10k maxima. That’s a lot of car for $10k and you don’t get double the value for the other $10k ---
**Author:** ![kevbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kevbot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kevbot)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/5 "2012-01-17T20:04:24Z")
you can decide on and buy a house at 21 but you cant pick a $20,000 car? cool story bro. u be bill gatin’ homie ---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 PM ---------- \>not looking for sports car \>was looking at 2011 charger \>wat ---
**Author:** ![smitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smitty/32/5862_2.png) [@smitty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smitty)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/6 "2012-01-17T20:10:08Z")
the 3.6 not the rt. Thanks for all your help people. I was posting to see what people thought about what are some good cars for 20 grand, not a bunch of people telling me what to do with my money. ---
**Author:** ![kevbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kevbot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kevbot)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/7 "2012-01-17T20:20:22Z")
you’re like one of those african american rapper people on mtv, but instead of showing off dollar bills, you just talkin bout it. you’ve mentioned $20,000 specifically in 2 of your 3 posts and the third spoke of a chunk of change of no specified denomination and having bought a house at 21 after getting out of the 240 scene. You sound like someone I once encountered on a music forum. And if you are anything like them, you’re still paying off a debt from building a 240 when you were in the scene ---
**Author:** ![Benjai](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/benjai/32/6122_2.png) [@Benjai](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Benjai)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/8 "2012-01-17T20:23:41Z")
> [@bing](#): > > spend $10k on the car and $10k on something that doesnt rust and depreciate. > > i’d go with a nice $10k maxima. That’s a lot of car for $10k and you don’t get double the value for the other $10k ^ That. Don’t buy a Charger. Awful to look at, drive and work on. ---
**Author:** ![odrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@odrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/odrum)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/9 "2012-01-17T20:48:29Z")
The first generation Acura TSX (2004 - 2008) has a reliable 4cyl that’s great on gas, a 6spd that offers fairly decent gearing for highway (compared to most 4cyl) and looks professional. The interior is also pretty nice, and with added options can be very desirable. I’m not sure on prices, but you can definitely get one with options for less than your budget. ---
**Author:** ![smitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smitty/32/5862_2.png) [@smitty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smitty)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/10 "2012-01-17T20:51:10Z")
Lol ok. You know so much about my life. Oh yeaaah im so far in debt right now so I was able to save up money to buy a car. Would you like me to make the post saying, so im looking at buying a car, cant tell you guys how much money I have but I wanna know what you guys think I should get. Stop wasting peoples time cuz you have nothing to do but try and make fun of people on a forum. ---------- Post added at 11:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:49 PM ---------- > [@odrum](#): > > The first generation Acura TSX (2004 - 2008) has a reliable 4cyl that’s great on gas, a 6spd that offers fairly decent gearing for highway (compared to most 4cyl) and looks professional. The interior is also pretty nice, and with added options can be very desirable. I’m not sure on prices, but you can definitely get one with options for less than your budget. This is what I was looking for. Pretty much nailed it for me. I do want something that looks professional, and good on gas, Thanks for the input man. ---
**Author:** ![Wongger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/41988e/32.png) [@Wongger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wongger)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/11 "2012-01-17T22:08:57Z")
What about a newer Subaru Impreza (2006). They go for around 16-18 000. Unless you’re looking for the STI. My cousin owns a 06 Impreza and loves it. Decent on gas, fun to drive, good in the winter, classy, and safe for his young children. ---
**Author:** ![Londonmax](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/londonmax/32/5914_2.png) [@Londonmax](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Londonmax)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/12 "2012-01-18T03:12:09Z")
I wouldn’t buy a new v6 charger, because they are gay and it will depreciate a shit load. here buy this. professional and its good on gas if you coast a lot. its got more space than a 4 door. [http://www.son240sx.org/showthread.php?228381-WTT-WTS-Lexus-SC300-w-1JZ-GTE-VVTi-Single-Turbo-R154](http://www.son240sx.org/showthread.php?228381-WTT-WTS-Lexus-SC300-w-1JZ-GTE-VVTi-Single-Turbo-R154) save 11k, be responsible, put it towards your house, unless you don’t have a mortgage at 21, in which case you’re a big liar. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/13 "2012-01-18T04:30:49Z")
will, if you’re going to buy something gay like a 2010+ domestic car let me put you in touch with my cousin… he owns a small leasing / wholesale company in burlington and will kill dealer pricing on anything like that by a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Nissan\_Crazy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nissan_crazy/32/5775_2.png) [@Nissan\_Crazy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nissan_Crazy)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/14 "2012-01-18T04:59:34Z")
> [@bing](#): > > spend $10k on the car and $10k on something that doesnt rust and depreciate. > > i’d go with a nice $10k maxima. That’s a lot of car for $10k and you don’t get double the value for the other $10k Bings right on this for sure.Maximas are great,quick and reliable cars.Just take a close look at the floors on the past and driver’s side where your feet touch .They tend to rot there. Good luck ---
**Author:** ![smitty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smitty/32/5862_2.png) [@smitty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smitty)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/15 "2012-01-18T07:20:08Z")
> [@bing](#): > > will, if you’re going to buy something gay like a 2010+ domestic car let me put you in touch with my cousin… he owns a small leasing / wholesale company in burlington and will kill dealer pricing on anything like that by a lot. K thanks Bing, might be in touch with you sometime soon. ---
**Author:** ![240racer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/240racer/32/5682_2.png) [@240racer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240racer)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/16 "2012-01-18T09:44:04Z")
Yea, I wouldn’t buy anything domestic, unless you want the car to be worth absolutely nothing in 5 years. ---
**Author:** ![OneEightZero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c6cbf5/32.png) [@OneEightZero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneEightZero)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/17 "2012-01-18T10:53:22Z")
Maxima, Altima, Mostly maxima though. ---
**Author:** ![MP\_B240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mp_b240/32/5697_2.png) [@MP\_B240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MP_B240)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/18 "2012-01-18T14:12:04Z")
I’ve driven a 08 charger and I could honestly say it was the worst car I have ever driven. ---
**Author:** ![Multisynclg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/multisynclg/32/5328_2.png) [@Multisynclg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Multisynclg)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/19 "2012-01-18T17:00:59Z")
Did they fix the turning radious on the newer generations maximas? if not i wouldnt touch with a ten foot pole. For 20k you can get newer is350 AWDS and some other neat options, g35x, etc ---
**Author:** ![odrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@odrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/odrum)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821/20 "2012-01-18T17:16:04Z")
> [@MP/B240](#): > > I’ve driven a 08 charger and I could honestly say it was the worst car I have ever driven. Worse than taurus wagon? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/20k-budget/219821.md?page=2)