Hi all, maybe some of you know me here but I had a TL sometime ago that I loved and modded. I still have it but it's completely stock now and my sister drives it now. I ended buying a BMW 335 after the TL and drove it for a few months before I ended up moving into Manhattan. So another year or so passes, and my landlord decided to knock my building down

I have some a few options.. and one of them is to move out of Manhattan in an effort to save some money. I'm considering buying another used car to get around.. but would also like something fun. I don't drive to work so gas economy isn't a big deal to me. Keep in mind that I've had a TL before so I probably don't want to get into another one..

Let me know what you think of!

 

Who are you and what teh fawk is a car?

 

Here you go, buddy

 

Fun + Reliable = Miata. [/end thread]


Mods - move to Car Talk before the Ramblings crowd turns this into the latest in a long of train wrecks filled with sexual innuendo, hilarious memes, and arguing over trivial first-world problems?

 

 

Where's the fun in that?

 

Why do you need a car in the city? Obviously you have cash flow worries so why add the burden that you do not need or can do without?

 

Way ahead of you Timmah

 

You're right. LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

 

1. Put chocolate bar in mouth
2. Pull draw stings on red hoodie
3. Expel chocolate out of mouth through small hole in gathered hoodie
4. Profit.

 

My family lives up in the northern parts of the Bronx, public transportation in the area is limited so getting around with a car is more convenient.

 

Now that it's in Car Talk...

Miata is a great option. If you're into them, maybe an LS1 Camaro and some mods/extra savings. Maybe a Subaru WRX? Though I'd get a quote before trying to insure a WRX anywhere near New York.

Happy shopping!

 

I have a 1998 Ford Expedition I'll sell you. Terrible gas mileage but very reliable!

 

Question is.. is it fun?

 

All jokes aside, I've considered looking into a WRX 5MT..

Some other ones I've had in mind:
- E30 325
- Datsun 240Z

 

Look at E36 M3s too.

 

Umm...duh?

Ever tried blasting through snowbanks in a TL? If you did, I doubt it went well. If you didn't, you're missing out. In this 4WD machine made of 7000lbs of Detroit's finest American steel, a snowbank is not even an inconvenience let alone a restriction.

 

As mentioned... the answer is always Miata.

 

i think a 2007 Civic Si is more of a realistic fun car in your case.
Miata is too fun for you, you can't handle it.

 

An SW20 MR2. They're cheap, super fun and well...mid engined!

 

^not sure BMWs are gonna fit the definition of "reliable"...

Older Miata and WRXs are def options. Also can look at F-bodies and maybe a C4 vette

 

There is nothing reliable about a E36! NOTHING!

 

Miata
RSX-S
Civic Si

 

+1

 

Paypal Majofo

 

Cressida with a 1JZ

 

I think you can get a 1G G35 in good condition for $10K now.

 

I figured reliability wasn't as important once he mentioned the E30 and Datsun

 

Will this be a fair weather car only? B/C if you're driving an old RWD in the winter in NY, you're gonna have a bad time (unless you get a set of snow tires).

Normally I would answer Miata... but considering you're driving from Manhattan to the Bronx on pothole filled parkways, I'm thinking more a cruiser would be better. So I'd vote for G35 or a Mini or something. Maybe even a 1G IS300. Only get the Miata if you're going to continue further upstate where traffic is lighter, the roads are better and have some curves .