Colin Wong, TBD

[Cwong2325]

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. 

[rherold9]

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

[Senor_Taylor]

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!

[Jake]

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!

[Cwong2325]

Thanks for the suggestions. I haven't really decided on a price range yet, but once I do I'll narrow down my search.

[*insertusernamehere*]

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!

[redhavocxj]

Just sayin, you can get a 4x4 Cherokee for under two grand.

[Senor_Taylor]

2wd XJ Sport 5 speeds dominate at autocross events.

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[redhavocxj]

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.

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Notice the Yeungling headlight cover. There's a lil turbski behind that beer box label.