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Colin Wong, TBD - Cwong2325 - 09-15-2017
My name is Colin and I am a freshman geology major from Alexandria, VA. I became interested with cars at a young age, due to my uncle and grandfather both having a passion for automobiles and taking me to car shows. Currently, I do not own a car, as I am lacking cash, but I'm working on that. I don't really have an idea of what I would want to buy, so suggestions are welcome. I am looking forward to what MM has to offer and perhaps learning more about working on cars.
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - rherold9 - 09-15-2017
(09-15-2017, 09:00 PM)Cwong2325 Wrote: My name is Colin and I am a freshman geology major from Alexandria, VA. I became interested with cars at a young age, due to my uncle and grandfather both having a passion for automobiles and taking me to car shows. Currently, I do not own a car, as I am lacking cash, but I'm working on that. I don't really have an idea of what I would want to buy, so suggestions are welcome. I am looking forward to what MM has to offer and perhaps learning more about working on cars.
Welcome, there are many many what should I buy car threads in the lounge area. Some suggestions most people say are:
Honestly all these threads boil down to these suggestions:
GTI
Miata
Some variant of BMW 3 series
Mazda 3
Mazda CX-5
TSX Wagon even though no one can ever find a decent one (price or condition) but suggest it anyway.
Focus ST even though it's always immediately shit on
Lexus IS
WRX/Outback/Forester
BMW 5 series
And, when people ask for more sport focused:
Mustang
Corvette
Miata again
S2000
E36 M3
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - Senor_Taylor - 09-15-2017
Yeah most of those suggestions are not within the range of a freshmen affording them. Buy a Civic or a Miata and never look back, dude.
Welcome to the club! Glad to have you! Come to the college solo and get some ride alongs!
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - Jake - 09-15-2017
Welcome, Colin! I'm also in Alexandria and looking to move into DC soon. Always happy to help with car stuff if you're home on a break and need another brain/set of hands/etc.
Ryan's list above is pretty comprehensive, pick your budget and there will definitely be a car for you!
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - Cwong2325 - 09-18-2017
Thanks for the suggestions. I haven't really decided on a price range yet, but once I do I'll narrow down my search.
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - *insertusernamehere* - 09-21-2017
Ay i'm gonna have a miata up for sale soon. Also welcome! Chase is a geology major as well. Find him and say hi!
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - redhavocxj - 10-12-2017
Just sayin, you can get a 4x4 Cherokee for under two grand.
RE: Colin Wong, TBD - Senor_Taylor - 10-12-2017
2wd XJ Sport 5 speeds dominate at autocross events.
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RE: Colin Wong, TBD - redhavocxj - 10-12-2017
(10-12-2017, 02:29 PM)Senor_Taylor Wrote: 2wd XJ Sport 5 speeds dominate at autocross events.
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Especially the two door! I wanted one so bad but just wasnt practical. Take a leaf out and cut the coils and you have an autocross beast.
![[Image: DSC_0605.JPG]](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h4iKjDV2Zto/Uedq2n6sPvI/AAAAAAAAPk0/DIsvLoEq-Ig/w835-h553-no/DSC_0605.JPG)
![[Image: Jeep_XJ-R_Grassroots_Motorsports_Challen...oss281.jpg]](http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Jeep_XJ-R_Grassroots_Motorsports_Challenge_turbo_autocross281.jpg)
Notice the Yeungling headlight cover. There's a lil turbski behind that beer box label.