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Old May 7, 2005
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Your vote for new car...

I have an 03 Civic... I keep thinking about trading it in...

What's your vote for under $30,000 best car based on:
Design
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RSX Type-S with Jackson Racing supercharger and H/E. Killer for a daily driver, and total sleeper.
Speed, sexy, and super reliable at about 5-7 lbs of boost.
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^^^agreed but i would turbo it.
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4dr / TL/TSX/Is300
2dr/ used s2k/350z new rsx
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used G 35 hahaha or 350z
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TSX overall a great car.

Another good car would be the G35 coupe followed by the Accord Coupe V6 6spd. Oh, and the RX-8 too!
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2005 Mustang GT... the only question is reliability because they are all new.

Does it have to be a brand new car?
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Used g35 or sti if you go used
New wrx, rsx s if you go new and use the extra money to mod.
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I used to like the RSX but in my city, it's like 90% driven by women...It's almost as bad as driving a Jetta...

I'd like a 350Z...Anyone know if they're good to buy used?
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Originally Posted by ajhdragon
^^^agreed but i would turbo it.
NAWWW SC all the way! Honda's need instant power. Turbo can't do that.
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Originally Posted by Iwakuhito
I used to like the RSX but in my city, it's like 90% driven by women...It's almost as bad as driving a Jetta...

I'd like a 350Z...Anyone know if they're good to buy used?

bad camber wear on 350z. they fixed it on 05 models. get g35 coupe, acura tl (sexy), or subaru legacy gt
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My vote would be for an Accord V6 coupe, or a 2006 Pontiac G6 coupe. The G6 coupe isn't out yet, but I saw it at a car show and it is damn hot. Major improvement over usual GM quality. Not sure if its under 30k, but a 350z would be sweet.
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IF you like the civics, i would wait till the new 06's come out their going to be sick 200hp and 200ftlbs torque.
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if it were my money, i would find a supra turbo with low miles and put down for that. either that or an s2000.
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Originally Posted by mp3allday
IF you like the civics, i would wait till the new 06's come out their going to be sick 200hp and 200ftlbs torque.
200trq? You and honda both wish, most likely the new sI will have the k20a2 which will be 200hp and 142trq.

To the thread starter, don't buy a used 30k car... get a new one. Subaru Legacy GT is GREAT and very reliable, fast, great interior and exterior and fun to drive because AWD + TURBO, plus it has a great suby warranty!
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what market are you in?
street racer/luxary/econo/etc?
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Originally Posted by HorrorSkopes

To the thread starter, don't buy a used 30k car...
I should have unlined (UNDER) 30k...

Anyone watch Formula D on G4TV? There's a 500hp rear wheel Impreza that's sick...every car I look at now is nothing...It's like hooking up with a really really hot girl...sigh...her name was Amanda...

The STI is nice...On subaru's website you can click the RS sedan (18k) and the STI (32k)...they look so similar...but they're not...

Thanks for the opinions...
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Originally Posted by cambo
what market are you in?
street racer/luxary/econo/etc?
I'm looking for a 30k car on sale for 15k...
I really need a better job! Cause the cars I want are around 30k...I just can't afford it yet. Thanks anyways...
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how much do you make in a year if you don't mind me asking?
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I do mind, cause it's bad, But it's not that, I'm in debt...Student loans, credit cards, a couple accidents, "treatmelikeaprincess" girlfriends...so on...bad choices...why?
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i was going to say i hope you aren't like the guy who was thinking about buying an EVO when he was only making 18k a year.
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also, if youre that far in debt, why are you thinking about trading in your car for something for more expensive?

I'd be working on getting out of debt first. You drive an 03 civic afterall.

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Originally Posted by cambo
also, if youre that far in debt, why are you thinking about trading in your car for something for more expensive?

I'd be working on getting out of debt first. You drive an 03 civic afterall.
agreed. don't extend yourself beyond your means. Buying a new car at this point would be stupid. Resist the temptation and be happy that you drive an economical car that has a low cost of ownership.
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Well in the 30K price bracket, if I was in the market for a roadster, the S2K would be my choice hands down. However, the 2006 mx-5 seems very enticing as well...

For a luxury touring car, I'd go with the G35 coupe, but the price tag on those are a little overpriced for essentially a 2+2 350Z with a little more refinement. I would also consider the TSX.

But for a blend of it all, you can always go for the RX-8. I did, and have no complaints. They're a little more rare than a G35 or Z also...kinda nice to only see another RX-8 once a week or so.

I wouldn't even consider the Z. I tested it several times, and it really was tiresome to drive. I'm not going to turn this into a 350Z review, but trust me when I say it's definitely not a very "communicative" car which is one of the first things I look for in a car that's fun to drive. I've never tested the G35C but I suspect it's a similar driving experience.
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i wouldnt get a new car if i was you. if ur in debt just wait till the awd accord comes out, by then ull probably be outta debt.
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i agree if your so much in debt just save the money pay it all off, im pretty sure that will be better in the long run, and with gas prices going up so much driving a civic is paying off. thats what i would do if i was u...but, your life
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Originally Posted by cambo
also, if youre that far in debt, why are you thinking about trading in your car for something for more expensive?

I'd be working on getting out of debt first. You drive an 03 civic afterall.
good call
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keep your eyes open, you might find a skyline....bwahahahahhahahaha j/k. I'd go for a used chevrolet SSR. Those things are bad ***!
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Alright cool, I'm going to wait, save up some and buy a nice affordable car...like this one...Thanks
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