Help me buy a car!

[ZeeJustin]

Ok, I know nothing about cars. Some guy asked me why I don't just get a viper, and I responded that I dont even know what a viper is. I know nothing.

I just moved to LA a week ago, and I desperately need a car to get around. I'm aiming for the $20,000 - $25,000 price range, although I could be suckered into paying as much as $30,000.

I think I want a luxury car (definately not a jeep or suv or anything like that). I'm under the impression that anything new will be way out of my price range, so something used that's 2-4 years old will be fine.

I'll be blunt. I want something that will impress girls, something that a 19 year old girl would look twice when she sees a 19 year old guy driving it.

Not only do I know nothing about cars, I know nothing about buying them. Is carmax a good place to buy one? I don't even know how that works really.

I want something small and compact. I listen to music all the time and play it very loud, so a decent sound system is important too. Other than that, looks are the only other important thing. I don't really like weird looking cars. I probably want it either black or silver, but like I said, I do want something that can potentially turn heads.

Any and all advice is appreciated.
-TIA
-ZJ

[ThaSaltCracka]

2003 Subaru WRX

[Blackjack]

Dude - you asked this in MIRC.

Here are the definitive answers.
* Subaru WRX
* BMW 330 Coupe
* Honda S2000 Convertible (2 seater)
* Infinity G35 Coupe
* Pontiac Solstice 2006 (Sick Convertible)

Coupe is 2 doors if you didn't know already

[gorgeous]

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Dude - you asked this in MIRC.

Here are the definitive answers.
* Subaru WRX STi
* BMW 330 Coupe
* Honda S2000 Convertible (2 seater)
* Infinity G35 Coupe
* Pontiac Solstice 2006 (Sick Convertible)

Coupe is 2 doors if you didn't know already

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Correction made. Can't go wrong with any of these, though I'd probably lean toward the top 3.

[smokingrobot]

if you can spring for it, you could probably pick up a 2004 used STi, which is the WRX except more better.

i.e. 300 hp (fast)

except: no sound system

however i wouldnt have gone with the factory system anyway if sound is important to you.

[Erik Blazynski]

19 year old girls have no idea how cool a subaru WRX is. Do not buy the WRX, chicks will think you're a dork.

Get yourself a 3 year old lexus, any lexus will do. Chicks dig the name..

[peachy]

99 m3

[tbach24]

A used lexus (I don't know what model) would be good. They are reliable, nice looking, and have nice interiors.

[phil_ivey_fan]

[ QUOTE ]
A used lexus (I don't know what model) would be good. They are reliable, nice looking, and have nice interiors.

[/ QUOTE ]

is300. sporty/luxury in one nice package. pop in an amp and subs and its even better.

[Sponger15SB]

In a thread a while back you were talking about your move to LA, and someone asked why, and you didn't end up answering, so...

Why did you move to LA?