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Old Aug 23, 2003
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What Car Would You Get If You Had around $20-30k to spend?

I'm looking or fantasizing about
- Acura TSX
- Acura TL
- Lexus IS300
- BMW 3 series

Just curious, what would you guys get and why?
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What about WRX or EVO? IS300 looks really nice too. Or just get an RSX-S and use the leftover cash on a supercharger setup.
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1. Acura RSX-S- pretty fast from the factory and good engine to work with

2. Nissan 350Z (prolly base model or whatever else is under 30k)- fast, gorgeous, handle very well.

3. Mazda rx8- same as 350z, fast and gorgeous

4. Subaru WRX- turbocharged from the factory, pretty fast, easy to work with.

5. Honda S2000- (ive seen a few for under 30k) I love these cars, they're fast and handle well right when you buy them.

Edit: thats just my list, if I were to pick from your list I would take the 3 series or is300

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Re: What Car Would You Get If You Had around $20-30k to spend?

Originally posted by kenji4861
I'm looking or fantasizing about
- Acura TSX
- Acura TL
- Lexus IS300
- BMW 3 series

Just curious, what would you guys get and why?
Neither.

No more FWD - Acura axed.

Lexus IS is not fast enough.

And if I buy a 3 series, it better have an M badge on it. Otherwise, I'd rather get the top of the line 5-series (excluding M).
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i'd buy a civic and do the rsx type-s swap and turbo charge it like what some ppl have done already. lol
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Out of your list, I would pick the 3 series just cause I like the look of those cars. The IS300 are nice too.
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I have 2 cars i would buy if i had 20-30k to spend.

1. 1996 Targa Top Twin Turbo Supra

2. WRX
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E36 M3 and supercharge the f*ck outta it.
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Originally posted by NoFriends
E36 M3 and supercharge the f*ck outta it.

best idea yet...
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haha definitely best idea yet. my uncle used to have an e36 with prolly 6-7k into it. he sold it for 18,500 and i wanted to buy it so badly but my parents wouldnt let me cause of insurance
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Rsx Type S or a EVO 8
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IS300 or G35 Sedan
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I say go for a M3... if not that, a WRX new or if you are a good haggler/have a good trade, an EVO.
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I would get one of the following used: land rover discovery, bmw 3-series coupe/M3, Acura CL type-s
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I'd get a WRX or S2000, both are quick reliable cars, and there are many products out there for both. Personally I would stay away from mitsubishi, a few of my friends have had some problems with them.
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a used nsx you can get one for about $20,000 then build the motor and turbo
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evo hands down. turbo, all wheel drive, recaros seats what else you need.
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I live in Canada so i don't know the US prices, but i've see some of u write S2000, so i'm going to say S2000 as well. The Acura RSX Type S or Acura TSX are good choices as well.
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I think I will get RSX-S or maybe an EVO 8 would be nice too!!!
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i just did some calculations, if i used 30k as a down payment for a koeinsegg, without dealership fees, tax and all the misc. stuff, my monthly payment at 8% is still about 11160.. A MONTH! for 60 months
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I'm sorry but if u just give me another 2 grand...

I'll grab the Infiniti G35 Coupe

man I duno why but I'm suddenly really into this car.

I guess its cuz my mommy got the G35 Sport Sedan recently..

even though its only 260 and its an auto, 0-60 in ~6.5 sec is fairly fast.

I'm at the age where I still want sport, but its time for a little luxury as well...

and there's a reason why the G35 is MT's car of the year...

I wish I have 32K...

sitting in the civic SUCKS.
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Mercedes Kompressor hatchback- only the AMG model though and only in gold.
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