Fast/Good First car for 17 y/o

**Lean_Muscle** · 03-17-2007, 08:42 PM

I'm lookin for a car to buy and i havent gotten one yet because we don't get our drivers liscence untill seventeen here, i was thinking about getting a 1995 Mitsubishi eclipse gsx, because its cheap and heas 210 hp which is pretty good for this type of car, anyon know of other decent cars like this for a first car, looking to spend around 5k american 7k cad.

-Thanks

**Geri057** · 03-17-2007, 08:44 PM

You're 17, chances are if you get a fast car, you're going to wreck it.

Why not get a Toyota, Nissan, or Honda? Great gas mileage, great upkeep mechanically, and you can mod them if you don't like the stock look.

**klax410** · 03-17-2007, 08:44 PM

**eleven blocked** · 03-17-2007, 08:45 PM

if your parents are responsible they will buy you a car with a lawn mower engine in it.

that only reaches speeds of 35 + on a downhill slope.

**paper_denim** · 03-17-2007, 08:47 PM

i recommend something cheap, reliable, and gas saver. probably honda civic, toyota corolla, nissan sentra, you see the picture here.

**awahl63** · 03-17-2007, 08:49 PM

Integra GS-R

**pkman076** · 03-17-2007, 08:54 PM

haha I said this earlier for a monte carlo ss you can get a 98-200 for around that depending on where you get try that out?

**EllusioN** · 03-17-2007, 09:12 PM

most teenagers wreck their first car....so....

**liftw8s** · 03-17-2007, 09:15 PM

3000 GT VR-4, but then I wouldn't recommend it, get a good gas mileage car instead, like a civic.

**TheJuicedchase** · 03-17-2007, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Geri057

You're 17, chances are if you get a fast car, you're going to wreck it.

Why not get a Toyota, Nissan, or Honda? Great gas mileage, great upkeep mechanically, and you can mod them if you don't like the stock look.

Seriously, get something decent and most important RELIABLE.

First night I had my license I put a BMW 735i into a telephone pole. Live and learn.

**MusclesMarinara** · 03-17-2007, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheJuicedchase

Seriously, get something decent and most important RELIABLE.

First night I had my license I put a BMW 735i into a telephone pole. Live and learn.

Ouch, hopefully you were OK and the car was not new.

**kingarty** · 03-17-2007, 09:26 PM

get her a coffin

**Snowman723** · 03-17-2007, 09:37 PM

Ford Tempo

Most durable car ever, you can do anything to it and it'll still run...

Classy ride to lol

**Sebstar** · 03-17-2007, 09:40 PM

get a honda civic or something. learn to drive first and get some experiene and then buy a fast car. do some defensive driving courses and stuff like that first.

**TheGunther** · 03-17-2007, 09:44 PM

I think if your looking for cheap, fast vehicle that is reliable.. then go with like a single cab 89-98 chevy/GMC full-size... get a V8.. then you have a truck that is easy to maintain.. fast... very customizable.. and versitile...

**Lean_Muscle** · 03-18-2007, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by awahl63

Integra GS-R

Its more expensive with 20 less hp.

It is my first car but i have had my learners liscence for a year (manditory) and i can drive and have driven alot so its not like im super inexperianced ive just gotten my New Drivers lisence so i dont need a parent in the car anymore.

**Monkey Helmet** · 03-18-2007, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by Lean_Muscle

Its more expensive with 20 less hp.

It is my first car but i have had my learners liscence for a year (manditory) and i can drive and have driven alot so its not like im super inexperianced ive just gotten my New Drivers lisence so i dont need a parent in the car anymore.

So you want to get an AWD car that's going to give you a sense of false assurance when going around turns which will most likely lead to you rolling the thing off the road? And have fun with crankwalk...

**HEAVYMETALMATT** · 03-18-2007, 12:52 AM

honestly, at 17. you dont need a fast car. i love muscle cars, but if i got one when i was 17 id be dead by now. get a decent lil commuter car or pickup. then again, if youre the one buying, not mommy and daddy, get whatever your heart desires and your wallet will allow. one thing i noticed a few years ago though, the eclipses and talons had camber probs(that means the wheels lean inward at the top and you wear tires prematurly and lose handling) very early in life.

**hugeguns88** · 03-18-2007, 12:55 AM

A Vl Turbo!

**I_Wanna_Bench** · 03-18-2007, 12:56 AM

For those that keep saying he is young and its his first car and he'll wreck it, your totally wrong there. Stupid drivers who have the intent to run up and down the road driving like speed racer are the ones who wreck. I've had my license since I was 16, have had 3 cars, and havent been in one single wreck. I know alot of young, cautious and reliable drivers that know what their doing behind the wheel. Hell my 17 year old brother has been driving since he was 15 and hasnt had one fender bender or wreck of any sort, and he has driven my 6spd Celica GTS, my 01 Mustang GT, and my parents Dodge Ram, so its not the age its the driver.

To the OP, you could get an 87-93 Ford Mustang with a 5.0 v8 for under $5,000 in American dollars. They have tons and tons of potential and are reliable. Other than that I would say an older Civic, Celica or pickup truck.

**Cell-Tech** · 03-18-2007, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by TheJuicedchase

Seriously, get something decent and most important RELIABLE.

First night I had my license I put a BMW 735i into a telephone pole. Live and learn.

When I was newly licensed, I drove alot. All hours of the night, all parkways everything. Never even came close to an accident yet (no jynx).

I never did any of the stupid speeding reckless driving **** either though. Not all 17 year olds are going to crash their first cars.

**coke** · 03-18-2007, 01:05 AM

I think it's best for your first car to not be "fast".

I've grown up around speed, been riding dirtbikes since i was 9, and fourwheeles (quads) since before then. I felt the same when i was 16, i knew i had the reflexes and skills to be a good driver, but what i didn't know is that in every day driving, driving skills are only part of the equation. You have to learn to be more aware of your surroundings. The truth is, most people are really bad drivers, and then to make matters worse, probably 75% of the people driving are destracted in some way (cell phone, radio, kids, etc...) With all this going on around you, you don't need to add to the danger by driving a car you'll be tempted to drive wreckless in.

I believe it's best to get a safe, economical car to begin with, odds are you'll wreck or damage it one way or another anyway. Get something to learn to drive in first, then "graduate" to something better in a couple years.

**coke** · 03-18-2007, 01:07 AM

also, even hondas can be fast. When i was younger i got my completely stock honda accord coupe to about 130.

**GuhleeMonAhnuld** · 03-18-2007, 02:10 AM

17y.o. + fast car= high insurance + high fuel costs

**I_Wanna_Bench** · 03-18-2007, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by coke

I think it's best for your first car to not be "fast".

I've grown up around speed, been riding dirtbikes since i was 9, and fourwheeles (quads) since before then. I felt the same when i was 16, i knew i had the reflexes and skills to be a good driver, but what i didn't know is that in every day driving, driving skills are only part of the equation. You have to learn to be more aware of your surroundings. The truth is, most people are really bad drivers, and then to make matters worse, probably 75% of the people driving are destracted in some way (cell phone, radio, kids, etc...) With all this going on around you, you don't need to add to the danger by driving a car you'll be tempted to drive wreckless in.

I believe it's best to get a safe, economical car to begin with, odds are you'll wreck or damage it one way or another anyway. Get something to learn to drive in first, then "graduate" to something better in a couple years.

Its not the age of the person or how experienced they are. Its how cautious and alert the driver is. I honestly think I'm a really good driver and I've never been in a single wreck in over 6 years, but that doesnt mean I wont ever wreck because of some guy who is 40 years old who has been driving for over 20 years because he is talking on the phone and yelling at his kids. I kinda hate how some people talk bad about young kids being the reason for high insurance quotes and all the wrecks we have, its not because of that, there are many other reasons.

**I_Wanna_Bench** · 03-18-2007, 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by coke

also, even hondas can be fast. When i was younger i got my completely stock honda accord coupe to about 130.

Hondas can be quick, and like you said the governors on the Accords, depending on the engine and model are pretty high, but it takes like 2 minutes to get up that high.

**mizzOe** · 03-18-2007, 02:20 AM

pulsar gti-r

**Les Paul** · 03-18-2007, 02:23 AM

F094/h

**Inev** · 03-18-2007, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by Lean_Muscle

Its more expensive with 20 less hp.

It is my first car but i have had my learners liscence for a year (manditory) and i can drive and have driven alot so its not like im super inexperianced ive just gotten my New Drivers lisence so i dont need a parent in the car anymore.

Statistically you are the person most likely out of anyone to get in a car accident.

Being a good driver isnt only watching where you are going. But watching where other people are going and trying to avoid them. Because chances are if you are actually a good driver, other sucky drivers are going to cause you to crash by either pulling out in front of you or rear ending you.

Driving-just like everything else-is something where you learn from your mistakes. Unforutnately driving mistakes are a little more costly.

Anywayz, my recomendation would be just to get an average car at first. Save up your money, and after you have it for a year or two sell it and buy something you really like. By then you will be a safer driver and know more about what you want in a car. Like me, i always thought i wanted a 2 seat sports car. But after a while i learned it sucks not being able to haul your friends around with you. But some people are the opposite, and find they want a 2 seat car so they dont have to haul their friends around.

Just something to think about . . .

edit: Civic si is a prety fast car . . . If you have the dough the WRX is a very fast car. Very fun . . . lots of other amazing cars out there.

**Striver** · 03-18-2007, 03:02 AM

Oh lmfao. I have 2 friends that have had 2 fast cars. Both of them have wrecked both. I opted for a not fast but fun car and I haven't had one accident.

I am seriously loling @ 'Oh I've had a years experience driving, i'll be fine in a 225bhp car' Hahahaha. You have no idea. You will put your foot down constantly and one day you'll do it in exactly the wrong situation and end up in a tree/in a ditch/killing a family. You think you're a good driver? You're not. Takes several years if experience and real professional training to be a decent defensive driver. Personally I am going on a course soon that is identical to what Class 1 police pursuit drivers take. Then I'll be some of they way there to becoming a good driver.

Unfortunately for you yanks your insurance is really cheap for anything at any age. This encourages the irresponsible mummies and daddies to get junior a fast car. Usually they end up wrecking it. Take a look at the statistics some time.

I was the same, I wanted a fast car. My dad said no and got me something more responsible, I hated him at first and then another friend of mine who got bought a Ford Focus ST (225bhp hatchback), went round a roundabout to quickly, hit a curb and flipped. Killing the 15 year old in the back.

Get a grip on reality dude.

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