worth buying an old car?

KWT · 05-13-2009, 10:25 PM

Hi everyone

,
I would just like to know if its worth buying an old camaro SS or Mustang SVT maybe 2001 model? I can affoard a new camaro which I'm deeply inloved with and deeply considereing one. However a friend suggested I go for an old sports car as this would be my first sports car + first time in a manuel car. I have always been a 4X4 guy and automatic. So is it best if I get an old one and get used to driving a manuel sports car and then go for a new camaro? Or in 4-5 years time ( till I finish college ), it would be considered very old?

I have seen a 2001 SVT with about 70K miles and for $13 K is that worth it?

In addition I have also seen a 2002 or 2001 ( i can't remember) camaro SS with 50 K miles for roughly 15K. However, the car has many mods.

Just for the record, even If i got a stang, my opinion would never ever change. Chevys are better than ford.

PS: I don't mean to provoke any ford guys, but thats just my opinion

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-13-2009, 10:32 PM

If you can afford a new Camaro, then there is only one thing you should do.

Vizon · 05-13-2009, 11:26 PM

Buy a new Camaro or Mustang. Got my 2010 Mustang and it was the first time I have attempted to drive stick, and only stick car I've ever driven.

lil_chef · 05-13-2009, 11:47 PM

i suggest getting a manual car and not a manuel car.
i hear manuel cars are particularly lazy and never get the job done. the good thing is that they are cheaper

bob2the2nd · 05-13-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

i suggest getting a manual car and not a manuel car.
i hear manuel cars are particularly lazy and never get the job done. the good thing is that they are cheaper

hahah

as for the OP, if its your first manual get a used car. learning to drive stick on a new car is just going to cost you a lot in the long run. If you learn a stick on a new car eventually you are going to have to get the clutch replaced (sooner rather than later). With an older car you can just run it into the ground and not worry about it. Also another thing to consider is being young enough that you are just going into college the insurance on a new mustang or camaro is going to be totally insane. Even with no tickets and no accidents you are probably looking close to at least several hundred a month just in insurance rates.

KWT · 05-14-2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

hahah

as for the OP, if its your first manual get a used car. learning to drive stick on a new car is just going to cost you a lot in the long run. If you learn a stick on a new car eventually you are going to have to get the clutch replaced (sooner rather than later). With an older car you can just run it into the ground and not worry about it. Also another thing to consider is being young enough that you are just going into college the insurance on a new mustang or camaro is going to be totally insane. Even with no tickets and no accidents you are probably looking close to at least several hundred a month just in insurance rates.

I think your right I might just get a used manuel car.
But don't you think its kinda overpriced?

PS: its my second year in college but I'm falling behind

Vizon · 05-14-2009, 02:24 AM

If you are going to burn a clutch up in a new car, you are going to burn a clutch up faster in a used car because the clutch has already been burnt to some point? Where is the logic?

Iroczlover · 05-14-2009, 02:35 AM

if you want a old car get a late 60s or early 70s (no later than 73) muscle car, if you want a Newer older car then go a head & get a 2001 or something like that,

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-14-2009, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_chef

i suggest getting a manual car and not a manuel car.
i hear manuel cars are particularly lazy and never get the job done. the good thing is that they are cheaper

what, exactly, are you implying here?

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-14-2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWT

Hi everyone

,
I would just like to know if its worth buying an old camaro SS or Mustang SVT maybe 2001 model? I can affoard a new camaro which I'm deeply inloved with and deeply considereing one. However a friend suggested I go for an old sports car as this would be my first sports car + first time in a manuel car. I have always been a 4X4 guy and automatic. So is it best if I get an old one and get used to driving a manuel sports car and then go for a new camaro? Or in 4-5 years time ( till I finish college ), it would be considered very old?

I have seen a 2001 SVT with about 70K miles and for $13 K is that worth it?

In addition I have also seen a 2002 or 2001 ( i can't remember) camaro SS with 50 K miles for roughly 15K. However, the car has many mods.

Just for the record, even If i got a stang, my opinion would never ever change. Chevys are better than ford.

PS: I don't mean to provoke any ford guys, but thats just my opinion

Used cars are always the way to go. There is no real reason to pay a premium for a new car.

05-13-2009, 10:25 PM	#1
KWT Drives: 2004 Tahoe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 2	worth buying an old car? Hi everyone, I would just like to know if its worth buying an old camaro SS or Mustang SVT maybe 2001 model? I can affoard a new camaro which I'm deeply inloved with and deeply considereing one. However a friend suggested I go for an old sports car as this would be my first sports car + first time in a manuel car. I have always been a 4X4 guy and automatic. So is it best if I get an old one and get used to driving a manuel sports car and then go for a new camaro? Or in 4-5 years time ( till I finish college ), it would be considered very old? I have seen a 2001 SVT with about 70K miles and for $13 K is that worth it? In addition I have also seen a 2002 or 2001 ( i can't remember) camaro SS with 50 K miles for roughly 15K. However, the car has many mods. Just for the record, even If i got a stang, my opinion would never ever change. Chevys are better than ford. PS: I don't mean to provoke any ford guys, but thats just my opinion

05-14-2009, 02:35 AM	#8
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	if you want a old car get a late 60s or early 70s (no later than 73) muscle car, if you want a Newer older car then go a head & get a 2001 or something like that, __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

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05-13-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	If you can afford a new Camaro, then there is only one thing you should do.

05-13-2009, 11:26 PM	#3
Vizon Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 170	Buy a new Camaro or Mustang. Got my 2010 Mustang and it was the first time I have attempted to drive stick, and only stick car I've ever driven.

05-13-2009, 11:47 PM	#4
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	i suggest getting a manual car and not a manuel car. i hear manuel cars are particularly lazy and never get the job done. the good thing is that they are cheaper

05-14-2009, 02:24 AM	#7
Vizon Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 170	If you are going to burn a clutch up in a new car, you are going to burn a clutch up faster in a used car because the clutch has already been burnt to some point? Where is the logic?