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**SkHukV3N** · 01-12-2008, 04:48 PM

Congrats Dent.

I remember my driving test, I had to drive with a hiway patrolman in the car; mounty hat, big pistol, big moustache, and all.

My deal with my folks to get a car was: Pass my Eagle Scout board of review, maintain a B average in school, and put up half the money for a car. I wanted an old 4x4 truck, I got an old Mazda that wouldn't keep up with traffic. It got stolen about a year later, and I've had 20 more vehicles since then...

haha... I am still driving my car from college (thanks mom and dad)... a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport. It has about 117K miles and is ready to handed to my younger brother. I have about 3500 in cash and am looking to get to 10K by June and then I am pulling the trigger on my first car. As of this moment, I have my eyes on a 2007/2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury II (figured 10 down, finance 10). I assume that a used model for 20 grand should get me something with under 30K on the sped. I also like the Volvo s80... who knows

2008 DTS - aftermarket chrome mesh grill sitting on Vogue tyres... whitewalls!

**hLabXZlK** · 01-12-2008, 05:57 PM

that is amazing! I really don't know what I want right now. Nothing really appeals to me. Any suggestions DD?

**SkHukV3N** · 01-12-2008, 06:15 PM

depends on your price range and what you value..

you can spend 17 - 19 grand and get a brand spanking new Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and you're going to have a car that will last you a LONG time, have a warantee, but it will lack that shine that you may like. essentially, you're getting a value but you won't look cool in that new Ford Fusion...

on the other hand, you could take that money and get a entry level luxury vehicle with higher miles (35,000 - 50K miles) but you'll have to deal with a vehicle that may out of warranty or coming close to leaving it. you'll look slick though!

***Playergirl*** · 01-13-2008, 12:22 AM

12 days to my driver's test!

For those that haven't seen it this is my beauty, but I need to get a picture of the rear view window, its got a sick Oregon sticker!

It used to say Oregon and then under it Golf, but the Golf sticker came off

**hLabXZlK** · 01-13-2008, 12:31 AM

12 days to my driver's test!

For those that haven't seen it this is my beauty, but I need to get a picture of the rear view window, its got a sick Oregon sticker! It used to say Oregon and then under it Golf, but the Golf sticker came off

looks pretty grandpaish there 907 :P ... kidding, nice car. Wish I could afford that.

**ImmimiFruff** · 01-13-2008, 12:49 AM

that is amazing! I really don't know what I want right now. Nothing really appeals to me. Any suggestions DD?

I have a suggestion:

[YOUTUBE]eGs-T5FNAyc[/YOUTUBE]

**Styparty** · 01-13-2008, 01:24 AM

I have a suggestion:

I haven't seen a mullet like that in a long time.

**agolutuaddiff** · 01-13-2008, 01:39 AM

Funny you mention the DTS DD, that car got me and a buddy kicked out of a Cadillac test drive event. They let us loose on an obstacle course and we broke the DTS loose and went spinning through a bunch of cones. Good thing that was at the end of the day. They never set any guidelines but I guess we crossed them. I did learn the DTS cant hit a hairpin at 60, the STS-V is a whole other story.

Congrats on the license Dent.

**SkHukV3N** · 01-13-2008, 01:43 AM

Funny you mention the DTS DD, that car got me and a buddy kicked out of a Cadillac test drive event. They let us loose on an obstacle course and we broke the DTS loose and went spinning through a bunch of cones. Good thing that was at the end of the day. They never set any guidelines but I guess we crossed them. I did learn the DTS cant hit a hairpin at 60, the STS-V is a whole other story.

Congrats on the license Dent.

STS V is the real deal, but I don't have 60 k lying around for an AMERICAN car haha

**ImmimiFruff** · 01-13-2008, 01:48 AM

I haven't seen a mullet like that in a long time.

I hope you didn't just notice the mullet!

**Styparty** · 01-13-2008, 02:07 AM

I hope you didn't just notice the mullet!

I couldn't make it past the 3 second mark.

**agolutuaddiff** · 01-13-2008, 02:21 AM

STS V is the real deal, but I don't have 60 k lying around for an AMERICAN car haha

I here ya, I think they are more than that. The STS-V was comparable in size to a 7 series BMW, but with what seemed to be way more get up. The CTS-V was a rocket ship, that had to be the fastest car I have ever driven.

**agolutuaddiff** · 01-13-2008, 02:22 AM

I hope you didn't just notice the mullet!

Joe Diffie is awesome. I always tell my girl that when we get married, our first song will be John Deere Green. She usually gives me a dirty look, and shes the one that is into country.

**anconueys** · 01-13-2008, 02:49 AM

My boss at the last place I worked had a CTS-V, and it was forkin amazing! He sent it off to some tuner, and it was a little over 500RWHP, and a blast to drive. He drove fast, but couldn't make it dance (I could, I spent a lot more time in a race car than him!)

If money were no object, I'd still love a BMW M5, that's sex on wheels...

***Playergirl*** · 01-13-2008, 05:06 AM

My boss at the last place I worked had a CTS-V, and it was forkin amazing! He sent it off to some tuner, and it was a little over 500RWHP, and a blast to drive. He drove fast, but couldn't make it dance (I could, I spent a lot more time in a race car than him!)

If money were no object, I'd still love a BMW M5, that's sex on wheels...

I must agree, that is an amazing car.

But money no object I would have to go with the Audi R8 (*EDIT* there we go

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**hLabXZlK** · 06-11-2008, 10:46 PM

Alright so heres an update..

Weather was rediculous, it was literally hail, slush, and rain, and I managed to pass, once again aced paralell parking. I got 25 points off, but I GOT MY LICENSE!!! The instructor I had prior to me had failed everyone that day.

now to convince my parents to help me get a car...

**vRmy0Fzg** · 06-11-2008, 10:52 PM

Congrats.

**repldoinfo** · 06-11-2008, 10:56 PM

I want to know how you "kids" have nice cars? I'm 26, married, living on my own, and drive a "beat up pickup truck". Wait never mind. I just figured it out.

Congrats on getting your license Dent. Good luck talking your parents into the car. Mine agreed after they told me to get a job.

**hLabXZlK** · 06-11-2008, 11:20 PM

I want to know how you "kids" have nice cars? I'm 26, married, living on my own, and drive a "beat up pickup truck". Wait never mind. I just figured it out.

Congrats on getting your license Dent. Good luck talking your parents into the car. Mine agreed after they told me to get a job.

Well, so far i got $1,500 and a job.. and it is still impossible.

**repldoinfo** · 06-11-2008, 11:22 PM

Well, so far i got $1,500 and a job.. and it is still impossible.

That's enough to buy a car. My first car cost me $1,100. But then again I didn't want a new BMW either. (not that you are looking at one of those) You've got a good start.

01-12-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
SkHukV3N Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Congrats Dent. I remember my driving test, I had to drive with a hiway patrolman in the car; mounty hat, big pistol, big moustache, and all. My deal with my folks to get a car was: Pass my Eagle Scout board of review, maintain a B average in school, and put up half the money for a car. I wanted an old 4x4 truck, I got an old Mazda that wouldn't keep up with traffic. It got stolen about a year later, and I've had 20 more vehicles since then... haha... I am still driving my car from college (thanks mom and dad)... a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport. It has about 117K miles and is ready to handed to my younger brother. I have about 3500 in cash and am looking to get to 10K by June and then I am pulling the trigger on my first car. As of this moment, I have my eyes on a 2007/2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury II (figured 10 down, finance 10). I assume that a used model for 20 grand should get me something with under 30K on the sped. I also like the Volvo s80... who knows 2008 DTS - aftermarket chrome mesh grill sitting on Vogue tyres... whitewalls! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-12-2008, 05:57 PM	#2
hLabXZlK Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	that is amazing! I really don't know what I want right now. Nothing really appeals to me. Any suggestions DD? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-12-2008, 06:15 PM	#3
SkHukV3N Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	depends on your price range and what you value.. you can spend 17 - 19 grand and get a brand spanking new Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and you're going to have a car that will last you a LONG time, have a warantee, but it will lack that shine that you may like. essentially, you're getting a value but you won't look cool in that new Ford Fusion... on the other hand, you could take that money and get a entry level luxury vehicle with higher miles (35,000 - 50K miles) but you'll have to deal with a vehicle that may out of warranty or coming close to leaving it. you'll look slick though! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
*Playergirl* Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	12 days to my driver's test! For those that haven't seen it this is my beauty, but I need to get a picture of the rear view window, its got a sick Oregon sticker! It used to say Oregon and then under it Golf, but the Golf sticker came off Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 12:31 AM	#5
hLabXZlK Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	12 days to my driver's test! For those that haven't seen it this is my beauty, but I need to get a picture of the rear view window, its got a sick Oregon sticker! It used to say Oregon and then under it Golf, but the Golf sticker came off looks pretty grandpaish there 907 :P ... kidding, nice car. Wish I could afford that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 12:49 AM	#6
ImmimiFruff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	that is amazing! I really don't know what I want right now. Nothing really appeals to me. Any suggestions DD? I have a suggestion: [YOUTUBE]eGs-T5FNAyc[/YOUTUBE] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 01:24 AM	#7
Styparty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 604 Senior Member	I have a suggestion: I haven't seen a mullet like that in a long time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 01:39 AM	#8
agolutuaddiff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Funny you mention the DTS DD, that car got me and a buddy kicked out of a Cadillac test drive event. They let us loose on an obstacle course and we broke the DTS loose and went spinning through a bunch of cones. Good thing that was at the end of the day. They never set any guidelines but I guess we crossed them. I did learn the DTS cant hit a hairpin at 60, the STS-V is a whole other story. Congrats on the license Dent. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 01:43 AM	#9
SkHukV3N Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Funny you mention the DTS DD, that car got me and a buddy kicked out of a Cadillac test drive event. They let us loose on an obstacle course and we broke the DTS loose and went spinning through a bunch of cones. Good thing that was at the end of the day. They never set any guidelines but I guess we crossed them. I did learn the DTS cant hit a hairpin at 60, the STS-V is a whole other story. Congrats on the license Dent. STS V is the real deal, but I don't have 60 k lying around for an AMERICAN car haha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 01:48 AM	#10
ImmimiFruff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	I haven't seen a mullet like that in a long time. I hope you didn't just notice the mullet! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 02:07 AM	#11
Styparty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 604 Senior Member	I hope you didn't just notice the mullet! I couldn't make it past the 3 second mark. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 02:21 AM	#12
agolutuaddiff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	STS V is the real deal, but I don't have 60 k lying around for an AMERICAN car haha I here ya, I think they are more than that. The STS-V was comparable in size to a 7 series BMW, but with what seemed to be way more get up. The CTS-V was a rocket ship, that had to be the fastest car I have ever driven. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 02:22 AM	#13
agolutuaddiff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	I hope you didn't just notice the mullet! Joe Diffie is awesome. I always tell my girl that when we get married, our first song will be John Deere Green. She usually gives me a dirty look, and shes the one that is into country. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 02:49 AM	#14
anconueys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 567 Senior Member	My boss at the last place I worked had a CTS-V, and it was forkin amazing! He sent it off to some tuner, and it was a little over 500RWHP, and a blast to drive. He drove fast, but couldn't make it dance (I could, I spent a lot more time in a race car than him!) If money were no object, I'd still love a BMW M5, that's sex on wheels... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2008, 05:06 AM	#15
*Playergirl* Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	My boss at the last place I worked had a CTS-V, and it was forkin amazing! He sent it off to some tuner, and it was a little over 500RWHP, and a blast to drive. He drove fast, but couldn't make it dance (I could, I spent a lot more time in a race car than him!) If money were no object, I'd still love a BMW M5, that's sex on wheels... I must agree, that is an amazing car. But money no object I would have to go with the Audi R8 (EDIT there we go ) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-11-2008, 10:46 PM	#16
hLabXZlK Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	Alright so heres an update.. Weather was rediculous, it was literally hail, slush, and rain, and I managed to pass, once again aced paralell parking. I got 25 points off, but I GOT MY LICENSE!!! The instructor I had prior to me had failed everyone that day. now to convince my parents to help me get a car... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-11-2008, 10:52 PM	#17
vRmy0Fzg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	Congrats. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-11-2008, 10:56 PM	#18
repldoinfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 569 Senior Member	I want to know how you "kids" have nice cars? I'm 26, married, living on my own, and drive a "beat up pickup truck". Wait never mind. I just figured it out. Congrats on getting your license Dent. Good luck talking your parents into the car. Mine agreed after they told me to get a job. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-11-2008, 11:20 PM	#19
hLabXZlK Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	I want to know how you "kids" have nice cars? I'm 26, married, living on my own, and drive a "beat up pickup truck". Wait never mind. I just figured it out. Congrats on getting your license Dent. Good luck talking your parents into the car. Mine agreed after they told me to get a job. Well, so far i got $1,500 and a job.. and it is still impossible. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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06-11-2008, 11:22 PM	#20
repldoinfo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 569 Senior Member	Well, so far i got $1,500 and a job.. and it is still impossible. That's enough to buy a car. My first car cost me $1,100. But then again I didn't want a new BMW either. (not that you are looking at one of those) You've got a good start. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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