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any undecisive car shoppers out there
well, I think that I have been bouncin back and forth on my next purchse and there really isnt
anything that is an obvious choice. Im looking in the under $35,000 and there are so many to choose from. From the rx-8 to the tsx.....they all have their high's and low's. I know that the tsx and rx-8 are completly diff target markets but Im looking in every market. I want a car that has it all.....reliability, performance, comfort, luxury, styling and more that I cant think of...
I got to have a 4 seat (not necassarily a 4 door) otherwise the s2000 would have been my choice. Ive driven the wrx and not impressed but then theres a wrx-sti thats supposed to be awesome but not that comfortable....the tsx is luxury and comfort (with small defects and rattles) but lacks in the performance tho not by much....the g35 has it all but in all actuality, it ends up being in like the "closer to 40's" range. The rsx and rx-8 are nice but small and I wouldnt trust my son in an srt4. It seems that I am driving my wife nuts with my indecisiveness.... I want a nice car but I have to modify it to make it different.....(I dont like having a car that looks like everyone elses) Do I need a shrink more than a car or is anyone else experiencing this dilemma..... maybe I should just get a late 90's hatchback and put a couple of g's under the hood and hope to be happy.....My wife wants me to get an entry-luxury but expects me to keep it stock.
anything that is an obvious choice. Im looking in the under $35,000 and there are so many to choose from. From the rx-8 to the tsx.....they all have their high's and low's. I know that the tsx and rx-8 are completly diff target markets but Im looking in every market. I want a car that has it all.....reliability, performance, comfort, luxury, styling and more that I cant think of...
I got to have a 4 seat (not necassarily a 4 door) otherwise the s2000 would have been my choice. Ive driven the wrx and not impressed but then theres a wrx-sti thats supposed to be awesome but not that comfortable....the tsx is luxury and comfort (with small defects and rattles) but lacks in the performance tho not by much....the g35 has it all but in all actuality, it ends up being in like the "closer to 40's" range. The rsx and rx-8 are nice but small and I wouldnt trust my son in an srt4. It seems that I am driving my wife nuts with my indecisiveness.... I want a nice car but I have to modify it to make it different.....(I dont like having a car that looks like everyone elses) Do I need a shrink more than a car or is anyone else experiencing this dilemma..... maybe I should just get a late 90's hatchback and put a couple of g's under the hood and hope to be happy.....My wife wants me to get an entry-luxury but expects me to keep it stock.
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Rep Power: 0 What about the new Acura TL? I think they are around 33k and it has eveything you'r looking for. My sister has a 2002 TL Type S (last years model) and that car is fast as hell, you would be surprised.... (Plus IMO it looks hot as hell)
Lexus IS300 is also around 30k and that car.... well there isnt much to say about it.
If I had 30-35K to blow on a car I would definatly be chekcing out those 2 candidates.
Lexus IS300 is also around 30k and that car.... well there isnt much to say about it.
If I had 30-35K to blow on a car I would definatly be chekcing out those 2 candidates.
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Rep Power: 284 yeah, ive looked into the is 300 which are nice cars and have most of what the others have, however, something doesnt sit right with me about it. Ive done the v8 think and those days are over.....v8 firebird, impala, caprice.....The TL is a nice car but the six spd nav puts it over into the 37 range and 35 is my cutoff but yeah its hella nice and roomy
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Rep Power: 0 if I had $35,000 for a new car, I would get the rx-8. Hands down. I love rotary. 9,000 RPM redline, and it gets there very willingly. mmmmmm. Can't wait till I graduate from high school so that I can graduate from college, get a job, and buy an rx-8. Then turbo it 
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Rep Power: 284 Originally posted by jwalker87
if I had $35,000 for a new car, I would get the rx-8. Hands down. I love rotary. 9,000 RPM redline, and it gets there very willingly. mmmmmm. Can't wait till I graduate from high school so that I can graduate from college, get a job, and buy an rx-8. Then turbo it.
if I had $35,000 for a new car, I would get the rx-8. Hands down. I love rotary. 9,000 RPM redline, and it gets there very willingly. mmmmmm. Can't wait till I graduate from high school so that I can graduate from college, get a job, and buy an rx-8. Then turbo it
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Rep Power: 292 I think I am going to go American Muscle in November 2004.
The new supercharged 400HP Mustang with new design will be out.
According to the whispers it will be around 33K!!
The new supercharged 400HP Mustang with new design will be out.
According to the whispers it will be around 33K!!
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Rep Power: 0 mmmm, sti. those things are crazy. And they're sedans too. 300hp 4-banger is crazy for being from the factory. Handles like a charm too. I just read the review of it in Consumer Reports, and it was one of the 2 they reccommended.
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Rep Power: 284 hmm.....i mentioned it before but im not sure how comfortable they would be....guess the only way to find out would be to test drive one...
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Rep Power: 0 oh, and i forgot my favorite. This one, for me, is on par with the rx8. You could import a j-spec nissan skyline gtr r32. They run $30k to $35k, and they have copious amounts of power stock, and even more ready to be unleashed.
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Rep Power: 284 Originally posted by jwalker87
oh, and i forgot my favorite. This one, for me, is on par with the rx8. You could import a j-spec nissan skyline gtr r32. They run $30k to $35k, and they have copious amounts of power stock, and even more ready to be unleashed.
oh, and i forgot my favorite. This one, for me, is on par with the rx8. You could import a j-spec nissan skyline gtr r32. They run $30k to $35k, and they have copious amounts of power stock, and even more ready to be unleashed.
so i guess im looking, ever so slightly, at the obvious choice......a regular wrx and just upgrade the turbo and crank the boost up later
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Out of curiousity... why only Japanese?
325i, A4... both look just incredible when pimped out. Its a totally different "style" but hell... they're both a blast to drive, I'd pick the Bimmer over the Audi, but then you gotta throw that into the mix with your other crap. I seriously wouldn't buy a low 30K sport sedan without driving a 3 series first... its the benchmark, and its with good reason.
It just sounds like you've got lots of sorting out to do.
Oh yeah... the new TLs are just awesome. My buddy's parent's just bought one. 270 HP moves that sucker pretty good. Just delete the Navi... use mapquest.com and a good ol' paper one instead.
325i, A4... both look just incredible when pimped out. Its a totally different "style" but hell... they're both a blast to drive, I'd pick the Bimmer over the Audi, but then you gotta throw that into the mix with your other crap. I seriously wouldn't buy a low 30K sport sedan without driving a 3 series first... its the benchmark, and its with good reason.
It just sounds like you've got lots of sorting out to do.
Oh yeah... the new TLs are just awesome. My buddy's parent's just bought one. 270 HP moves that sucker pretty good. Just delete the Navi... use mapquest.com and a good ol' paper one instead.
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Rep Power: 283 Seriously, you need to try the STi. The ride is a bit more firm, but the seats are quite comfortable. Be warned, though. . . it's basically a street-legal rally car.
Add your own stereo, forget about the sunroof (can't get one on it) but you get SO MUCH for the money.
300 HP and 300 ft/lb torque . . . STOCK
AWD
HUGE Brembo brakes, front and rear
4 doors and a real trunk
Subarus are actually very reliable cars
Safe as hell
Insurance is very reasonable
Bulletproof tranny
The regular WRXs are also fine cars. . . more body styles, more options, just less power and fewer performance goodies come with it. I'm starting to love the wagons. . . . and I'll likely end up with a MY06 Legacy STi sedan or wagon (whichever they export to the USDM)
Many of the cars you listed were ones I considered and test drove before buying my STi. Hands-down, it's the most bang for the buck. It's fun to drive, very practical, and with only 3200 units coming to the US every year, it's guaranteed to turn heads from its limited production.
Add your own stereo, forget about the sunroof (can't get one on it) but you get SO MUCH for the money.
300 HP and 300 ft/lb torque . . . STOCK
AWD
HUGE Brembo brakes, front and rear
4 doors and a real trunk
Subarus are actually very reliable cars
Safe as hell
Insurance is very reasonable
Bulletproof tranny
The regular WRXs are also fine cars. . . more body styles, more options, just less power and fewer performance goodies come with it. I'm starting to love the wagons. . . . and I'll likely end up with a MY06 Legacy STi sedan or wagon (whichever they export to the USDM)
Many of the cars you listed were ones I considered and test drove before buying my STi. Hands-down, it's the most bang for the buck. It's fun to drive, very practical, and with only 3200 units coming to the US every year, it's guaranteed to turn heads from its limited production.
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Rep Power: 0 I like the G35 sedans as well.
As for car buying, I've have started a DIY that I will be updating nightly for the next week or so. The link is below.
Car Buying DIY- Best Practices
As for car buying, I've have started a DIY that I will be updating nightly for the next week or so. The link is below.
Car Buying DIY- Best Practices
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Rep Power: 294 G35 AWD starts at $32000 with leather, they should be nicely equiped at that price, there is no reason that the G35 should be closer to $40k.
thats the car i would go for if i had the money (the coupe actually, but the sedan is great to, and the AWD makes it more desireable).
thats the car i would go for if i had the money (the coupe actually, but the sedan is great to, and the AWD makes it more desireable).
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Rep Power: 0 The RX-8 would actually be a piece of cake to put a child seat into, since it has the suicide doors, and for adult room back there: I did a Mazda ride and drive over the summer for the RX-8 and trust me, there is enough room in the rear seat. I am 6 foot 2 inches tall, and it was NOT AN ISSUE at all!!!! I was truly and honestly surprised!
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Rep Power: 0 also try a used bmw m3. I have read several reviews that essentially say that this is the best car these guys have ever driven. New for likr $50k, so a used should be $35 easy.
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Rep Power: 284 well, for the bmw 3's and the a4's...ive heard that reliability is not all that great with them.....the evo's i heard are rusting pretty heavily and the awd g35 is one that completely slipped my mind. I would love to own an m3 but i need the warranty aspect. I guess if the m3 had little miles then it might have the warranty....the sti sounds great...Yukon: did you just go to the dealer and they let you take one out...they were telling me that only "the more serious buyers" get to drive it, like Im not a serious buyer.....I guess it was because i dont plan to purchase for another couple of months
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Rep Power: 284 PJG, i guess i really havnt given the rx8 a fair shot......maybe ill take one out for a spin this week.....thank you all for the info......
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Rep Power: 283 Your timeframe might come into play with the lackage of test driving. Here's something I would consider doing if I were in your shoes:
www.imprezawrxsti.com
There are locals to your area with STis whom I'm sure would love to take you for a ride (which for almost everyone who buys one is more than enough to convince them of the purchase). Get on the site and ask around.
I was in the rare position to actually test drive one that was fully broken-in at my local dealership. It was traded for a brand new one when a service attendant damamged a customer's car taking it into the service bay. The dealership is very cool with taking car of their customers like that. Anyway, it was all cosmetic damage, so I was allowed to take her for a spin.
HOLY ****. Within the first 15 seconds I was totally sold. Most of what I experienced could have been accomplished with a simple ride-along with a spirited driver. . . but I was actually at the wheel for this. Beyond the obvious lackage of some features, I found the car to be a solid performer, definite head-turner, and most certainly a big source for me smiling all the damn time, now.
www.imprezawrxsti.com
There are locals to your area with STis whom I'm sure would love to take you for a ride (which for almost everyone who buys one is more than enough to convince them of the purchase). Get on the site and ask around.
I was in the rare position to actually test drive one that was fully broken-in at my local dealership. It was traded for a brand new one when a service attendant damamged a customer's car taking it into the service bay. The dealership is very cool with taking car of their customers like that. Anyway, it was all cosmetic damage, so I was allowed to take her for a spin.
HOLY ****. Within the first 15 seconds I was totally sold. Most of what I experienced could have been accomplished with a simple ride-along with a spirited driver. . . but I was actually at the wheel for this. Beyond the obvious lackage of some features, I found the car to be a solid performer, definite head-turner, and most certainly a big source for me smiling all the damn time, now.
