What do i say to my friend who wants to spend 24k on a new civic SI?

[dashboardmonkey]

Shove a stick up his ass and call him "sucker"

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[BeirBrennerE30]

I would never daily drive a car with out a warranty if I could afford to avoid it. Its really nice if you have a problem or need an oil change to just drop it off at the dealer, get a loaner car, then pick it up later all nice and clean and not pay a cent. I love old BMWs and working on my cars but I enjoy working on them on my terms and for fun. Not because of the "if I dont fix this by the morning I cant get to work" situation.

[bataangpinoy]

let him buys the civic and after he's had it for a week, let him drive your car so he will see how much he hates his.

[golde30]

tell him to get a used STI or EVO. still reliable(cept for tranny/diff) and alot faster than the new UGLY ass civics.

[shmutzigE30]

the new Civic Si is a great car. e30s arent for everyone. i think itd be a waste of a good 20k e30 m3 if he bought it as he's not into the car and it shhould go to an enthusiast

[Stangkiller97]

I vote to tell him mugen si.

[87e30]

I was about to say the exact same thing. A WRX for around 15 would give him a solid, low mileage, fast, well-handling, and reliable car.

Interior isn't as nice but they are faster.

SIs can be made pretty quick pretty easily. It doesn't take a FAST car to be fun.

Let him get the SI. Then drive it and maybe you won't be so upset. :)

[Jon325i]

Ding ding ding..

I learned this many, many, many years ago when trying to convert people off of AOL back in the mid 90's. Don't do it.

Let them have simple and boring. Most people don't want to fuck with stuff. You have to fuck with an e30 to keep it fun. He wants a Honda that starts up every morning, requires no maintenance other than oil changes at the dealer and brake pads every 100k, and is dead nuts reliable (save for exploding trannys every 40k*cough*cough*) Let him have it. Nod your head and smile when he talks about his brospeed exhaust & AEM intake giving him 35 rwhp, and then change the subject.

Yea, I've realized something, I never recommend BMWs to anyone.

-Charlie

QFT - Profound and epic.

[Kill The Noise]

Did you suggest a certified pre-owned WRX or EVO yet? Either of those would be way more fun (faster), just as practical, and within his price range. If he gets a certified car he'll have a very decent warranty.

I was about to say the exact same thing. A WRX for around 15 would give him a solid, low mileage, fast, well-handling, and reliable car.

[Paukert11]

just let him take a civic. If he is scared about a car, then hes not a car person!!

[Rolla1990]

Did you suggest a certified pre-owned WRX or EVO yet? Either of those would be way more fun (faster), just as practical, and within his price range. If he gets a certified car he'll have a very decent warranty.

[Stephen]

My question is why are you not having him look at new BMW's like an e46 or higher? My buddy just picked up a great 2005 325i with 30k on the clock for just under $20K in perfect condition with a certified BMW warranty. He clearly doesn't want to work on a car like an e30/4/6 so don't steer him that way. Go look at certified used BMW's and get him something in the $20-25k range that's less than 5 years old.

Civic's are great car's for reliability, etc, etc. I personally don't like them but then again I like working on cars and don't mind the investment.

Thats what i would steer him towards. When it was time for my mom to get a car, i did a similar strategy with the z3 3.0. It was uber clean, low miles, and the driving experience was just a tadd more extiting the the mazda mpv it replaced.

It wasnt too expenisve, and she was willing to put up with matienence.

Before all this, she didnt even like BMWs, now she LOVES the z3 :D

It can be done, but he obviously isnt one of us, youre going to have to at least try to get something comparably practical

[e34john]

Civic's have been on the top ten list of stolen cars for years now.

Thats because theres millions of them out there.

[TexasTerp]

My question is why are you not having him look at new BMW's like an e46 or higher? My buddy just picked up a great 2005 325i with 30k on the clock for just under $20K in perfect condition with a certified BMW warranty. He clearly doesn't want to work on a car like an e30/4/6 so don't steer him that way. Go look at certified used BMW's and get him something in the $20-25k range that's less than 5 years old.

Civic's are great car's for reliability, etc, etc. I personally don't like them but then again I like working on cars and don't mind the investment.

[delatlanta1281]

I think you guys should move to Mass. and get married. You obviously love him to death.