LawGT Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Yes, my baby got totalled. Got clipped off t-bone style in the front driver side. This pic is from the passenger side, the other side is half-gone. Weird thing is that airbags did not deploy. Preliminary estimate w/o verifying engine, trans, etc (which surely was messed up) is about 12K. My car had 28,000 miles and was babied...oh, and I paid it off this month. Good news is that everyone was OK and insurance will cover. Now to the important question...what to get next. Don't like the 2010 Leggy (too big) and the WRX is not refined enough. Then I turn to usual other suspects, A4, BMW 3 series, and....the Porsche Boxster S . I know, very different cars, but I thihkn that's what I'm leaning towards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 yes, my baby got totalled. Got clipped off t-bone style in the front driver side. This pic is from the passenger side, the other side is half-gone. Weird thing is that airbags did not deploy. Preliminary estimate w/o verifying engine, trans, etc (which surely was messed up) is about 12k. My car had 28,000 miles and was babied...oh, and i paid it off this month. Good news is that everyone was ok and insurance will cover. Now to the important question...what to get next. Don't like the 2010 leggy (too big) and the wrx is not refined enough. Then i turn to usual other suspects, a4, bmw 3 series, and....the porsche boxster s . I know, very different cars, but i thihkn that's what i'm leaning towards... g35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawGT Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 I'll consider the coupe g35... dont' want a big car anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Yes, my baby got totalled. Weird thing is that airbags did not deploy. .. It's a common misconception that airbags should deploy every time for every type of accident. Airbag deployment depends on several crash sensor inputs such as angle of impact and magnitude of deceleration forces. Now to answer your question. You mentioned the usual suspects, but what other features in a car are you looking for? You said you dont want a big car. What about the Audi A3? That's small. BMW 1-Series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockle3 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 135 = fast as _______ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Some dealers still have new 09 LGTs available if you're looking at another leggy. What are you looking for in the car? Turbo vs. N/A, AWD vs. FWD vs. RWD, 4 cyl vs. 6, etc. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Wait for teh Regal. I would also seriously consider the 335i, 335xi or 335d though at completely different price points. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 UMM... Take the insurance money and buy a lightly used LGT and save yourself another car payment... (kind of thought this was obvious) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 ^ agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidPHumes Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Yeah, I say buy a lightly used 07-09 LGT and call it a day. No need to create debt for yourself if you have the opportunity to not and still have 90% of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawGT Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 also thinking about abother LGT...problem is that really good ones from 07-08, with low miles seem to be in the 22-26K range... that is coming very close to 05-06 boxter territory. I'm getting about 16K from insurance. also, I much rather pay 3-4 % interest over 60 months (already pre-approved) and take the 16k and invest in the market for a conservative 8-10% return (or more, the way I invest). still an option... so many choices and decisions to make. thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaq Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 umm... Take the insurance money and buy a lightly used lgt and save yourself another car payment... (kind of thought this was obvious) +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Err.... Boxster stirs ZERO excitement whatsoever ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Err.... Boxster stirs ZERO excitement whatsoever If you have testosterone in your system that statement is true... However, those with estrogen would completely disagree with you. Gladly I have the former... So the boxter does nothing for me. To the OP: Sorry to hear bout the wreck :S sad to hear... I'd say keep watching the forums for someone that's selling... Why buy from a stealership when you have a good community here. Heck, you might be able to get an 08 Special Beeeee for ~22-24k if your lucky If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 STI and never turn back. You will love the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 hey since your in Chicago, any chance of you being able to pull some parts out of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 benz c350, 370z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 problem is that really good ones from 07-08, with low miles seem to be in the 22-26K range... low mileage 07-08 LGT should fit under 20k. For 26 you should be able to find a new 09 lgt. for a conservative 8-10% return (or more, the way I invest). Or lose it all. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 STI and never turn back. You will love the car. ^ From a N/a driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy02 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 mazdaspeed3 It's not about speed, it's about acceleration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 How much do you want to spend ? Do you want to get a loan or get what 16K will get you ? It sounds like you will need a car NOW too. If you could get by for a while the soon to be out 2011 Mustang looks good in either V6 or V8 setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Doesn't get smaller, cooler or funner than a Mini S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I paid $22k for an 08 with 30k miles, well maintained from a dealer last August. So you should be able to find an 07-08 from a private seller for under $20k or a dealership for right around $20-21k. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawGT Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Err.... Boxster stirs ZERO excitement whatsoever have you ever driven a 05+ boxster s? If not, do so and then let me know if you still feel the same way. If you have, then I guess to each their own. IMO it has one of the best shifing experiences (if not best), best balance, plenty of grunt and speed, pure grin inducing drive anyone can have under 50K (or 30 K for used 06 models). Sure, a GTR could be more fun (haven't driven one, but if I wanted to spend 80K it woudl be on my list), or a 200K F430.... but for ~30K you'd be hardpressed to have more fun in car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawGT Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Or lose it all. ha ha...yes, you are right. it's all a gamble. seriously. but on average and over time, it's 8-10%. I've won many of my gambles this past year...up 250% . I realize I got very lucky with my picks. to the other questions, I'm looking for something around 30K and can be pre-owned. I realize that in the price range there are LOTS of options, which is making me crazy. If yo uknew me you would understand...I'm crazy when it comes to making big purchases. I'm also very annoyed because I had just paid my car off and was looking to keep it another 3-4 years. I have time because I can use my GF's car, take public transport and cabs. I'm also considering not getting a car at all and saving the money. yes, I'm ridiculous and all over the place. now on to do more research... thanks to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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