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Originally Posted by Tsaar
Some background: 24, engineer, married, no kids YET (within 2 years), Atlanta traffic every day for ~60 miles ->
Looking to purchase my first out of college car.
1) I have always owned automatic transmission trucks. I have driven a stick maybe 1 hour of my life on country roads that were perfectly flat (my grandfather's old '90 Toyota Tercel). Assuming I buy this car I am very nervous about getting a stick. First, because I have practically no experience and will not have time to invest a lot of learning before I am stuck in traffic. Second, I am worried with stop and go traffic I will burn out my transmission in 10k miles. I definitely do not want to buy any sports car with an automatic though (I am getting a V6...I care about gas mileage with my commute). Any thoughts on these concerns?
2) Kids will be on the way when I own this car. How bad would it suck for me to carry a baby in this car?
3) I am trying to decide between Silver and Cyber Gray. I *want* Cryber Gray more, but how well does it hide dirt and scratches (I currently drive a black vehicle and HATE how the scratches and dirt show)? I like the Silver, it just seems kind of plain.
I am afraid if I don't get the 2 door sports car now, I won't be able to for 25+ years. I am also nervous about committing myself to something I have no clue if I will love or hate.  |
Atlanta traffic, get a automatic, especially since you have not driven one much. I am in Warner Robins and sometimes the base traffic makes me wish I had gotten a auto
Children should be fine inteh car the first few years. More than enough time to get a sedan for when the get older for your wife to drive
Go cyber grey if you want it. Nothing a couple of washes a month won't cure.
Get it now, I waited and I just got my first one at 48! At least it was close to a birthday car for me. Get it, have fun and etc.