Got a job with GM.... Which GM car would you drive?

[Beschleunigt]

I just graduated and have gotten a job with General Motors in Michigan as a designer. I am very excited about the new job (even though it's not working for Porsche) and want to support General Motors to show my appreciation for their trust in me. I would like to get a car made by GM but am having a real hard time finding something that I really want. I have always been a huge fan of Porsches, Volkswagens, and foreign cars in general, but never much of a fan of American cars. When I look at the cars that GM has to offer I can't stop thinking about all of the other cars I could buy with the same amount of money. The money for a Camaro SS could go a long way toward a nice older 911.... Does anybody have any input as to what you would do? Should I really worry as much as I am about having a car made by GM?

[BeyGon]

They only make two things, trucks and Corvettes.

[rouxroux]

If you need to drive something from Government Motors, maybe a CTS-V or 'Vette.

[FLYGEEZER]

Go for the Corvette.

[BReif61]

Buy what YOU want; not what your employer sells.

[asphaltgambler]

Just show up in this

You'll be an instant hit with young and older employee's / management. Also it's cheaper than a Volt or other rediculous GM vehicle. THIS shows you know and love GM

[Groesbeck Hurricane]

Get a classic GM!!!! A GOAT, an interesting Malibu, a Firebird/Camero. Something from the '60s or early '70s when they had some style.

Then start designing in style!!!!! ;-)


YMMV or some such thing

[Jim Richards]

Corvette or CTS-V.

[krystar]

show up in a 2010 toyota corolla.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

Just show up in this

You'll be an instant hit with young and older employee's / management. Also it's cheaper than a Volt or other rediculous GM vehicle. THIS shows you know and love GM

Gets my vote.

[BK911]

IMHO easy choice.
Agree with the others about the classic GM.
First gen Chevelle or GTO, or maybe even a Chevy II.

[BK911]

And congrats on the *almost* dream job!!

[Beschleunigt]

Originally Posted by BK911

And congrats on the *almost* dream job!!

Haha, thanks. Yeah, it was pretty close. Porsche didn't want me so this was a good backup.

[MRM]

I would think you would want to drive something manufactured by GM. But don't compare an older 911 to a new Camaro. Any new car is going to be a different beast than any older car, even a few years old.

If you're just starting out, you need to look at your car as an important part of your financial planning and investments. Think about it. Your car will be the second largest purchase you are likely to make in your life and is the largest purchase you've made so far. Money you spend on a car is money you can't use to buy a house, invest, put toward retirement, spend for vacations, etc. If you buy a car that is expensive to operate or needs a lot of ongoing repairs, you're putting yourself behind the eightball from the beginning.

Your first car should be something that is cheap and reliable. Save up the money you save buy having a cheap reliable car and buy a fun second car when you can afford it easily, and preferably pay cash for it. I paid for my 911 with the money I saved by driving a Toyota Camry. I have no regrets.

My advice would be to get something made by GM, something that can give you a little sense of fun and is capable of playing with, but somethign cheap and reliable. Get the Corvette with the next car.

[Beschleunigt]

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

Just show up in this

You'll be an instant hit with young and older employee's / management. Also it's cheaper than a Volt or other rediculous GM vehicle. THIS shows you know and love GM

Hmm... Gramps does have a nice 66 Chevelle SS thats been sitting for 20 or so years. Maybe he will loan it to his favorite grandson.

[Beschleunigt]

Originally Posted by MRM

I would think you would want to drive something manufactured by GM. But don't compare an older 911 to a new Camaro. Any new car is going to be a different beast than any older car, even a few years old.

If you're just starting out, you need to look at your car as an important part of your financial planning and investments. Think about it. Your car will be the second largest purchase you are likely to make in your life and is the largest purchase you've made so far. Money you spend on a car is money you can't use to buy a house, invest, put toward retirement, spend for vacations, etc. If you buy a car that is expensive to operate or needs a lot of ongoing repairs, you're putting yourself behind the eightball from the beginning.

Your first car should be something that is cheap and reliable. Save up the money you save buy having a cheap reliable car and buy a fun second car when you can afford it easily, and preferably pay cash for it. I paid for my 911 with the money I saved by driving a Toyota Camry. I have no regrets.

My advice would be to get something made by GM, something that can give you a little sense of fun and is capable of playing with, but somethign cheap and reliable. Get the Corvette with the next car.

Thanks for the advice. I am definitely very money conscious and understand the value of waiting until I can afford what I want. I made it all the way through college without taking out a single student loan or borrowing a penny from mom and dad. I bought my 67 911 with cash and have been patiently waiting until the day when I had money to restore it. I currently drive a 93 Miata (no gay jokes) which is entertaining to drive but cheap and reliable at the same time. I too think that it is important that I drive a GM car while I am employed by them. I don't want to spend a ton of money straight out of the starting gate but am having a hard time finding a low cost, entertaining, and reliable GM car that I want.

[mossguy]

Why not an Opel Insignia/Buick Regal?

[fanaudical]

Agreed - don't buy a new GM product. Let somebody else take the depreciation. If you can't get the old Chevelle and need a GM vehicle, I'd go source a used pickup or a ~2004 Impala.

[GLASEM]

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[VincentVega]

They only make two things, trucks and Corvettes.

I read this and thought no way, I'd pick a ....

I thought about for a while and couldnt come up with anything. Silverado gets my vote, complements the Miata well.