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PADI_Diver · 30 July 2014, 06:10 AM

Hello all, I am 16 soon to be 17 years old. My parents have decided that they are going to buy me a car. I have narrowed it down to about 4 or 5 cars.
2014 BMW M3

2014 land rover range rover sport hse

2014 Mercedes e550

2014 Mercedes c63 amg

I do live in a north Chicago suburb so awd would be helpful in the snow, but I have driven a rwd car in snow before and it isn't a big deal as the streets are cleared pretty quickly. As far as these cars go any experiences with these??
Do you have any others to offer?
I would prefer new, or barely used.
Max to be spent is about 80k.

(If it was up to me I would spend about 50 on a car and 30 on a watch. My parents don't share a passion for watches that I do!)
Thanks all!

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Travelair007 · 30 July 2014, 06:12 AM

Dude, you're 16....get this!!!

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 30 July 2014, 06:17 AM

I agree at 16 no real need for a 80k car. But I'm not one to talk because I don't have that kind of money to get me a car like that let alone my kids.

NEW_MEXICOS_BEST · 30 July 2014, 06:18 AM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1406665113.177044.jpg

Or something like this. This is my 67 camaro

antbkny · 30 July 2014, 06:26 AM

m3 or c63! the chicks will love you! ;)

Kingair · 30 July 2014, 06:31 AM

The day my daughter talks about an M BMW, S Audi or AMG Mercedes at the age of 17 she can walk forever . . .

First learn how to drive a car

So she can have a Tahoe / Suburban or sort like

Good friends of mine - really car freaks and have a 35 something Ferrari collection sans their other cars - bought a 911 for their son when he turned 18 in Belgium

The story lasted almost 5 weeks . . .

Was one of the saddest days . . .

And to be honest I still need to see the first US citizen who can drive a car . . .

Even if you drive defensive . . . the rest think they are racers . . . going left and right all the time . . . blinkers not necessary . . . and than they save at least 5 minutes . . . if they are lucky . . . a day . . .

Probably there's only one here on TRF who can drive a car seriously. . . . Dr Veins ;)

Maybe old fashioned of me but that's the way it will go at my place

Just my .02

Travelair007 · 30 July 2014, 06:40 AM

Ok....C63AMG

PADI_Diver · 30 July 2014, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

m3 or c63! the chicks will love you! ;)

Lol if I got one of those two I bet they would haha

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Wesley Crusher · 30 July 2014, 06:45 AM

Cars are so pedestrian. Forget about that and just buy a Gulfstream.

locutus49 · 30 July 2014, 06:47 AM

Porsche 911 S. Or if they are generous, a 911 Turbo.

Kingair · 30 July 2014, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Cars are so pedestrian. Forget about that and just buy a Gulfstream.

Only a G650

Than we are talking ;)

HAGOne

CWIN · 30 July 2014, 06:48 AM

Ugh...

I was fortunate to have my parents buy me a car at 16. It was around $8,000 and had no air conditioning, radio, hub caps, or power steering/windows/locks. I loved it.

Ultimately the choice is yours. I'd choose the most reliable and safe in the bunch. You're a lucky kid.

BGA23 · 30 July 2014, 06:49 AM

I also grew up on the north shore of Chicago and sadly there are parents who will buy their kids $80K cars when they turn 16 (no offense to OP), so I know where he's coming from. I actually had to work to buy my first car and subsequent cars too.

That said, I'd pass on an M3 or C63, you'll hate a high HP/RWD car in the winter or rain. Even the slightest bit of snow or ice and you'll be all over the road and rain isn't much better.

Can't go wrong with a Range Rover but you'll look like a soccer mom, not a kid in HS, but superchaged RR sport is prob more in dad's budget anyway. What about a Nissan GTR or an Audi RS5?

Wesley Crusher · 30 July 2014, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Only a G650

Than we are talking ;)

HAGOne

I have one, but it is in the shop right now. I'm having a swimming pool installed.

FlatlineEF9 · 30 July 2014, 06:53 AM

At your age, I had a 1982 Honda accord that I bought for $800 from my pay at jack in the box...but if my rents were going to buy me a car from that list, id say C63...now that im 30...I think you should get the range rover. Its safe, awd (good for rain and snow) and doesn't have so much power that youll be tempted to smoke all the rustangs at your high school.

Callummcs · 30 July 2014, 06:55 AM

Range Rover every time

Kingair · 30 July 2014, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I have one, but it is in the shop right now. I'm having a swimming pool installed.

Wes

Than you will have the most expensive pool in the world

Before the FAA will certify this . . . .

HAGOne

Welshwatchman · 30 July 2014, 07:01 AM

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

geneinnc · 30 July 2014, 07:08 AM

Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

teqp · 30 July 2014, 07:14 AM

Consider yourself lucky that your parents are willing to buy you a car. If it were me and I lived in the Chicago area, I would go for the Audi RS5.

If you are set on only those in your original post, the next in line would be the M3.

Good luck with your decision and post pics of the eventual winner!

Alfredo. · 30 July 2014, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

Passionata · 30 July 2014, 07:16 AM

Tell your parents to get you a decent drive these four are just mass produced craps .:-)

GermanyMatt · 30 July 2014, 07:16 AM

MB sure is making some ugly cars compared to the rest of the German manufacturers. I'd buy an Audi S5 or RS5 if I was in your shoes.

Kingair · 30 July 2014, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Is this a poe?

I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc.

They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

rofl:

All I can say

Just spit my Note 3 full of Margarita . . .

HAGOne

BH13GMT · 30 July 2014, 07:27 AM

C63, u dont have kids so why bother with a slow barge. Bag the coupe. Without the worry of paying for a car you can buy yourself some watches instead. A very privalaged position to be in, make the most of it.

Psmith · 30 July 2014, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geneinnc

Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

Less than 2 weeks ago, you posted that your parents had bought you a new Mercedes...

Padlock please

Alfredo. · 30 July 2014, 07:31 AM

IBTL! Please....

PADI_Diver · 30 July 2014, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geneinnc

Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

I have already been driving for a year, plus I have taken a few race school classes. Trust me I could easily handle a c63. I have been driving a c300 for the past year

PADI_Diver · 30 July 2014, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Less than 2 weeks ago, you posted that your parents had bought you a new Mercedes...

Padlock please

They bought it a year ago for me, but we decided to give it to my sister and I would get a different one.

Psmith · 30 July 2014, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PADI_Diver

They bought it a year ago for me, but we decided to give it to my sister and I would get a different one.

Ok, well I'm a BMW fan so go for the M3
Or for something a little different take a look at Alpina

But as Paul suggested, perhaps pony up the $25 for a pledge membership here as well?

30 July 2014, 06:10 AM	#1
PADI_Diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Brendan Location: USA Posts: 228	Which car should I get?? Hello all, I am 16 soon to be 17 years old. My parents have decided that they are going to buy me a car. I have narrowed it down to about 4 or 5 cars. 2014 BMW M3 2014 land rover range rover sport hse 2014 Mercedes e550 2014 Mercedes c63 amg I do live in a north Chicago suburb so awd would be helpful in the snow, but I have driven a rwd car in snow before and it isn't a big deal as the streets are cleared pretty quickly. As far as these cars go any experiences with these?? Do you have any others to offer? I would prefer new, or barely used. Max to be spent is about 80k. (If it was up to me I would spend about 50 on a car and 30 on a watch. My parents don't share a passion for watches that I do!) Thanks all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2014, 06:53 AM	#15
FlatlineEF9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Honolulu Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 235	At your age, I had a 1982 Honda accord that I bought for $800 from my pay at jack in the box...but if my rents were going to buy me a car from that list, id say C63...now that im 30...I think you should get the range rover. Its safe, awd (good for rain and snow) and doesn't have so much power that youll be tempted to smoke all the rustangs at your high school. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167, Rolex DJ 116234, Omega Seamaster 300M, Breitling Emergency Mission

30 July 2014, 07:16 AM	#22
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Tell your parents to get you a decent drive these four are just mass produced craps .:-) __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

30 July 2014, 07:27 AM	#25
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,631	C63, u dont have kids so why bother with a slow barge. Bag the coupe. Without the worry of paying for a car you can buy yourself some watches instead. A very privalaged position to be in, make the most of it. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

30 July 2014, 07:31 AM	#27
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	IBTL! Please.... __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

30 July 2014, 06:17 AM	#3
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	I agree at 16 no real need for a 80k car. But I'm not one to talk because I don't have that kind of money to get me a car like that let alone my kids.

30 July 2014, 06:18 AM	#4
NEW_MEXICOS_BEST "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 127	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1406665113.177044.jpg Or something like this. This is my 67 camaro

30 July 2014, 06:26 AM	#5
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	m3 or c63! the chicks will love you! ;)

30 July 2014, 06:40 AM	#7
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Ok....C63AMG

30 July 2014, 06:45 AM	#9
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Cars are so pedestrian. Forget about that and just buy a Gulfstream.

30 July 2014, 06:47 AM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Porsche 911 S. Or if they are generous, a 911 Turbo.

30 July 2014, 06:48 AM	#12
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Ugh... I was fortunate to have my parents buy me a car at 16. It was around $8,000 and had no air conditioning, radio, hub caps, or power steering/windows/locks. I loved it. Ultimately the choice is yours. I'd choose the most reliable and safe in the bunch. You're a lucky kid.

30 July 2014, 06:49 AM	#13
BGA23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: AZ Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 27	I also grew up on the north shore of Chicago and sadly there are parents who will buy their kids $80K cars when they turn 16 (no offense to OP), so I know where he's coming from. I actually had to work to buy my first car and subsequent cars too. That said, I'd pass on an M3 or C63, you'll hate a high HP/RWD car in the winter or rain. Even the slightest bit of snow or ice and you'll be all over the road and rain isn't much better. Can't go wrong with a Range Rover but you'll look like a soccer mom, not a kid in HS, but superchaged RR sport is prob more in dad's budget anyway. What about a Nissan GTR or an Audi RS5?

30 July 2014, 06:55 AM	#16
Callummcs "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Callum Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 262	Range Rover every time

30 July 2014, 07:01 AM	#18
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Is this a poe? I've just seen the other threads about bling/private jets etc. They've not got enough cash for a $25 pledge, junior?

30 July 2014, 07:08 AM	#19
geneinnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 288	Yeah let's turn a new driver out in an AMG. What could go wrong?

30 July 2014, 07:14 AM	#20
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Consider yourself lucky that your parents are willing to buy you a car. If it were me and I lived in the Chicago area, I would go for the Audi RS5. If you are set on only those in your original post, the next in line would be the M3. Good luck with your decision and post pics of the eventual winner!

30 July 2014, 07:16 AM	#23
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	MB sure is making some ugly cars compared to the rest of the German manufacturers. I'd buy an Audi S5 or RS5 if I was in your shoes.

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