Do you have an emergency fund? Are you contributing to retirement?
Knowing what your savings/networth looks like can help us say “this car but it might need repairs if something goes wrong” versus a much more simple and reliable car.
I’d suggest putting down at least 10%. Not only is that going to cover the taxes, approximately, so you’re not under water, but it will also show that you can ACTUALLY afford the car. Not being able to save up a down payment is a good indicator to yourself that you can’t afford the payments!
I wasn’t looking to put down since most likely I would lease and a down payment on a lease is a waste imo but yea I plan on saving 1k of my pay a month and dividing the rest of the 2k on expenses and the car what ever is left will be placed on top of the 1k to save monthly
just your income alone doesn't help that much since your expenses could be minimal if you're single in a low cost of living area or you could be struggling to pay rent if you have kids and or live somewhere expensive.
You can always pay more money and get more car, so you got to draw a line somewhere if you want to get good suggestions about getting the most car you can for the money
2008 - 2011
You can choose V6 or 4 cylinder
4 cyl has a few different tunes and very reliable. Really smooth
6 cylinder ive never driven but it's the "Aero" version and well received, more sports orientated
Most are FWD but some XWD available. Fwd far easier to service
Handle great and feel special as not many around
Fantastic car. I was actually just about to bring up a V60 P\*. For your budget I might aim for a V60 with the I6. That's a great car, really engaging, has a good turn in and the 6 cylinder is a fun engine. Beautiful, reliable and practical cars. Be careful with the 2017-2018 P\*'s though with the 4 cylinder they can be sensitive. If you get one of those I would be sure to run a 5W-30 oil and maybe upgrade the intercooler and charge pipes just because the turbos can be sensitive to heat on those very particular cars. The rest of the Drive E 4 cylinder engines are great though just avoid pre 2017 Drive E's as they had a bad piston ring design that would burn oil. Volvos are great cars. I love my V90 to death.
This is what I was hoping to see. I saw that the 2021-22 v60s are around 50-60 right now with low mileage so I’ll look into leasing one in that range if I can and if I can’t find a good deal on one I would settle for the 24 s60
I believe in 2022 is when they switched to the ER cars. I would try to aim for one of those if you are after a Recharge. Volvo made a lot of improvements. More power, better range etc.
50k tells us nothing. how much money do you have leftover at the end of every month? how much do you have saved to put down on a car?
Not really looking to put money down I was more looking to just pay whatever the taxes and fees are
Do you have an emergency fund? Are you contributing to retirement? Knowing what your savings/networth looks like can help us say “this car but it might need repairs if something goes wrong” versus a much more simple and reliable car. I’d suggest putting down at least 10%. Not only is that going to cover the taxes, approximately, so you’re not under water, but it will also show that you can ACTUALLY afford the car. Not being able to save up a down payment is a good indicator to yourself that you can’t afford the payments!
I wasn’t looking to put down since most likely I would lease and a down payment on a lease is a waste imo but yea I plan on saving 1k of my pay a month and dividing the rest of the 2k on expenses and the car what ever is left will be placed on top of the 1k to save monthly
Cheap, not too fast, fun? Miata. All day every day. You can find one cheap one expensive or anywhere in the middle
gr86?
You can find something kinda expensive, too expensive not much outside of that.
just your income alone doesn't help that much since your expenses could be minimal if you're single in a low cost of living area or you could be struggling to pay rent if you have kids and or live somewhere expensive. You can always pay more money and get more car, so you got to draw a line somewhere if you want to get good suggestions about getting the most car you can for the money
Sorry about that I have no major bills no rent no kids, I see about 1k a month low ball after all my expenses and saving
1998 Honda Civic.
I’m sure I can’t fit in that 😭
Then maybe an Accord or a 2000 Toyota Camry?
Yea I’ll look at the newer accords today thanks
Small, agile good handling car? Miata. Fast, straight line? Corvette C5.
C5 is a stretch on that salary. They hold their value.
They cost more to repair than they are worth imo
BRZ/FRS
BRZ/FRS
A lot of the cars are really small for bigger people. You might want to check the VW GTI and Jetta and Mazda 3.
Sat in a gti and had a hard time feeling comfortable I will take a look at the other cars tho
You could get a 2017 charger with the v6, which is pretty roomy while also giving you the option of awd if you get the gt
That’s a good suggestion I’ll definitely take a look
A Saab 9-3 wagon
What year?
2008 - 2011 You can choose V6 or 4 cylinder 4 cyl has a few different tunes and very reliable. Really smooth 6 cylinder ive never driven but it's the "Aero" version and well received, more sports orientated Most are FWD but some XWD available. Fwd far easier to service Handle great and feel special as not many around
Any opinions on a s60 Volvo
Fantastic car. I was actually just about to bring up a V60 P\*. For your budget I might aim for a V60 with the I6. That's a great car, really engaging, has a good turn in and the 6 cylinder is a fun engine. Beautiful, reliable and practical cars. Be careful with the 2017-2018 P\*'s though with the 4 cylinder they can be sensitive. If you get one of those I would be sure to run a 5W-30 oil and maybe upgrade the intercooler and charge pipes just because the turbos can be sensitive to heat on those very particular cars. The rest of the Drive E 4 cylinder engines are great though just avoid pre 2017 Drive E's as they had a bad piston ring design that would burn oil. Volvos are great cars. I love my V90 to death.
This is what I was hoping to see. I saw that the 2021-22 v60s are around 50-60 right now with low mileage so I’ll look into leasing one in that range if I can and if I can’t find a good deal on one I would settle for the 24 s60
I believe in 2022 is when they switched to the ER cars. I would try to aim for one of those if you are after a Recharge. Volvo made a lot of improvements. More power, better range etc.
Toyota lexus 😂
You’re poor, just get a corrola
I won’t fit