Can anyone recommend a good used car for a college student? - Page 5

kelsey · 09-17-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LSXgirl

You won't be able to get a Cobalt SS for $7k unless it's a salvage title or has a shitload of miles on it. Didn't read the other post, try to find a 2.4L sport or in 2006 and 2007 it was also called the cobalt SS. Comes with leather and the good sound system.

Well he doesn't mind buying new unless his payments are cheap, and Chevy is advertising 0% APR.

kelsey · 09-20-2009, 09:58 PM

So we saw the Cobalt today, and weren't very impressed. It seemed like it was made out of plastic and not very safe. :(

Revo1 · 09-20-2009, 10:14 PM

I you're going to spend the 18k - 22k on a cobalt, just go Camaro LT. You're almost there in price anyway, and Camaro is SUCH a better product...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-21-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kelsey

So we saw the Cobalt today, and weren't very impressed. It seemed like it was made out of plastic and not very safe. :(

The interior is made out of plastic (

). But what do you expect for a cheap, entry-level car? And it's got a full suit of airbags to make up for average crash-test ratings.

LSXgirl · 09-21-2009, 11:47 AM

The interior is fine, and safety is not a problem either. Also newsflash, most new cars have plastic on the inside, it'll be hard to escape that.

Zabo · 09-21-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LSXgirl

The interior is fine, and safety is not a problem either. Also newsflash, most new cars have plastic on the inside, it'll be hard to escape that.

Oh? So that sea of expensive exotic fine recycled china tupperware bins in the camaro.. isn't.. tupperware.

kelsey · 09-21-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LSXgirl

The interior is fine, and safety is not a problem either. Also newsflash, most new cars have plastic on the inside, it'll be hard to escape that.

I'm not talking about the inside. The outside of the car just felt very weak. I know it's an entry level car, but I don't know if I'm comfortable with him driving it, it might be too small for him.

He was also interested in the base model Honda Accord Coupe and Nissan Altima Coupe...they're a little more, but it might be the better decision for him.

MCPOAJ · 09-21-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LSXgirl

The interior is fine, and safety is not a problem either. Also newsflash, most new cars have plastic on the inside, it'll be hard to escape that.

Rissa??

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Originally Posted by kelsey

I'm not talking about the inside. The outside of the car just felt very weak. I know it's an entry level car, but I don't know if I'm comfortable with him driving it, it might be too small for him.

He was also interested in the base model Honda Accord Coupe and Nissan Altima Coupe...they're a little more, but it might be the better decision for him.

My friend has a base G5 (same diff) and it seems fine to me no worse then the 5 honda's at school

VR Code R6P · 09-21-2009, 10:46 PM

I bought my daughter a Grand Prix. It is a very nice car, excellent in snow or rain, drives nicely, has plenty of nice options, and it's base radio system that is better than Mustang's Mach 500, or GTO's Blaupunkt. There is plenty of space inside for friends, and a large trunk for moving stuff. It gets pretty decent mileage, and is quiet to drive. I think the dash is very nice and feels like a cockpit.

She really likes her car, but since I have had my new Camaro, she has dropped a few hints she would like one too.

ZNOLMT · 09-21-2009, 11:07 PM

When I was 19 I got my Nissan 300zx for $7k. It has had its share of mechanical problems since I got it. Its actually in storage now, but I still love that car, and its still a pretty cool car.

You're probably better off getting something more dependable like a civic though.

But like a lot of people on here are saying, you could get always get a 2000ish Camaro.

kelsey · 09-22-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by VR Code R6P

I bought my daughter a Grand Prix. It is a very nice car, excellent in snow or rain, drives nicely, has plenty of nice options, and it's base radio system that is better than Mustang's Mach 500, or GTO's Blaupunkt. There is plenty of space inside for friends, and a large trunk for moving stuff. It gets pretty decent mileage, and is quiet to drive. I think the dash is very nice and feels like a cockpit.

She really likes her car, but since I have had my new Camaro, she has dropped a few hints she would like one too.

What year and model Grand Prix?

09-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#59
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	I you're going to spend the 18k - 22k on a cobalt, just go Camaro LT. You're almost there in price anyway, and Camaro is SUCH a better product... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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09-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#58
kelsey Drives: 2008 sonata Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 27	So we saw the Cobalt today, and weren't very impressed. It seemed like it was made out of plastic and not very safe. :(

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LSXgirl Drives: turbo'd 4 banger Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 199 View My Garage	The interior is fine, and safety is not a problem either. Also newsflash, most new cars have plastic on the inside, it'll be hard to escape that.

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09-21-2009, 11:07 PM	#66
ZNOLMT Drives: Rally Yellow 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 469	When I was 19 I got my Nissan 300zx for $7k. It has had its share of mechanical problems since I got it. Its actually in storage now, but I still love that car, and its still a pretty cool car. You're probably better off getting something more dependable like a civic though. But like a lot of people on here are saying, you could get always get a 2000ish Camaro.