Should I get a second car?

[sinrule]

So, I figured I'd reach out to this community to catch everyone's opinion on a good course of action...

While my Stinger GT is getting painted, I've been thinking about getting a second car for commuting. I currently drive over 30k miles a year and my Stinger is in a 10k a year lease. You guys can clearly see the problem here. I do intend to most likely keep the car at the end of the lease, guy I'd rather not put all that mileage on the car anyways...

I will have about 5k dollars to play with. I was thinking about buying an Acura CL/TL, Honda Accord Coupe V6, or a Honda Prelude SH, all in manual.

The problem is, I can't get anymore parking permits for my household within my HOA; we've already maxed out the house allowance for permits... I can park the vehicle in a general parking lot across the street, but I don't feel comfortable with it being that far out of sight

Should I buy a commuter car or invest the money in a mutual fund for the duration of the lease term to overcome the depreciation?

Any other ideas?

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[Chi-Guy]

Save it for mods.

 

[rooSTer]

Any particular reasons for choosing those cars? Why not a fun hatchback?

 

[sinrule]

I need something reliable. I'm not opposed to getting a hatchback, love hatchbacks, actually.

I need something reliable with high mileage because that's really all I can find that's 5k dollars or less. Working on a shoe string budget.

Modifications are not a viable option for me.

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[FuzzyHat]

Find a 2003 or newer V6 Accord Coupe, those are amazing cars. We had nearly 170k problem free miles on ours before we sold it.

 

[K8AR]

There's some decent mileage Kia Souls that you can buy for $5-6k. They're roomy and get really good gas mileage.
https://www.cars.com/for-sale/searc...rue&sort=miles-lowest&stkTypId=28881&zc=21401

 

[sinrule]

I'm definitely leaning towards the Accord. What about the Altima See?

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[3.3Turbo4me]

I'm definitely leaning towards the Accord. What about the Altima See?

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Only if you can find one with a manual otherwise the CVT transmission are awful.

 

[sinrule]

I am exclusively looking for manuals.

Only if you can find one with a manual otherwise the CVT transmission are awful.

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[3.3Turbo4me]

I am exclusively looking for manuals.

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Then you should be fine.

 

[Kern66]

Have a look at the Infiniti G35 as well.

 

[sinrule]

Are older Gs and Nissan's with manuals reliable above 150k miles? My biggest concern is finding one in the right price range so I can daily commute it. I expect to put on close to 20k a year on it.

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[Kern66]

Are older Gs and Nissan's with manuals reliable above 150k miles? My biggest concern is finding one in the right price range so I can daily commute it. I expect to put on close to 20k a year on it.

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They are very reliable and unlike Hondas they having timing chains that are good for the life of the engine, the clutch will normally last for about 100k miles.

 

[Pavel]

Have you decided which car? My vote is for the Infiniti or Z.

 

[sinrule]

I'm thinking it may be best to use the money to pay bills. The inconvenience of having to park a second car that my HOA will throw a fit over may be too much.

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