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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Most likely soft, which IMO, is the only way to order an MX5.

As much as I love the twins, the MX5 Club is nice. If only I could fit comfortably
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Soft top.

I'm asking them if they can find a hard top.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Alright. Wife said I can get whatever I want to get.

My final choices:

2014 BRZ Limited
MSRP: $28,727
Quoted Price: $26,112 (1.9% APR)

2013 Mazda MX5 Club Edition
MSRP: $28,155
Quoted Price: $21,148

Used 2011 M3 Convertible 6MT
Mileage: 23,255
Quoted Price: $42,873

Wish me luck. I think it'll go down over the weekend. Scheduled to see all three tomorrow. I'll be perfectly happy with either of these.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + MS3
Alright. Wife said I can get whatever I want to get.

My final choices:

2014 BRZ Limited
MSRP: $28,727
Quoted Price: $26,112 (1.9% APR)

2013 Mazda MX5 Club Edition
MSRP: $28,155
Quoted Price: $21,148

Used 2011 M3 Convertible 6MT
Mileage: 23,255
Quoted Price: $42,873

Wish me luck. I think it'll go down over the weekend. Scheduled to see all three tomorrow. I'll be perfectly happy with either of these.
How about a red Corvette?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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I'm married. No need for a cougar magnet.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Being the last N/A M3 possibly for many many years to come, it is hard not to get the last high rev M3.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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That MX-5 is a damn good deal.. what color?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Being the last N/A M3 possibly for many many years to come, it is hard not to get the last high rev M3.
It's definitely tempting. I test drove the SMG one at Carmax last night. It's a.... BEAST.

I showed all three to my wife. She didn't even look at other two... she just said okay get the M3...

I told her she HAS to go to all three dealerships with me tomorrow before making the decision.

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That MX-5 is a damn good deal.. what color?
Red or Silver.

The dealer got back to me with Hard top version.

Soft top is $21,xxx. Hard top is $24,xxx.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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MX-5 over BRZ.. too sweet of a deal.

But if you are in the clear to get that M3.. why not?
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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I dunno why, and its probably because I've never driven one, but the Miata's just don't appeal to me. Well the price you got qutoed is much better, but at 27k I almost think a miata is sort of a rip off.

I dont know much about miatas never researched them other than hearing they're amazing to drive. Its just a perception i've had ever since I found out how expensive they actually are. I would have assumed they would be 22k to begin with.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
MX-5 over BRZ.. too sweet of a deal.

But if you are in the clear to get that M3.. why not?
If that M3 had Toyota reliability, I would get that in a heartbeat. But I did show this to Jesal to see how it is. Nothing much to worry about he said. The deal was really good on it as well. Wish it was a coupe instead of convertible.

MX-5 is a super good deal huh? crazy. it's because they are giving out $3,500 cash rebate to loyal customers.

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I dunno why, and its probably because I've never driven one, but the Miata's just don't appeal to me. Well the price you got qutoed is much better, but at 27k I almost think a miata is sort of a rip off.

I dont know much about miatas never researched them other than hearing they're amazing to drive. Its just a perception i've had ever since I found out how expensive they actually are. I would have assumed they would be 22k to begin with.
Miata is just like FRS.

It looks like a shitty little car, but once you get to drive it. It's just so FUN to drive.

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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Even a ratty little 1990 Miata is a lot of fun to drive, if you can find someone who doesn't give a crap and will let you beat on it.
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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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The best thing about Miata is the low insurance rate. It's freaking low because no kids like to drive it.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Some of them are starting to stancebro the NAs, though.

If you're willing to look at slightly used cars, would a used Cayman be in your budget? Sounds like something else to consider.

Otherwise, I vote BRZ. You've been wanting that car badly ever since it came out.

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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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What about the Lotus exige/elise?
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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A '09+ Cayman S should be in that range and is a hell of a car.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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M3. DUH. Its a good deal in a great color too.

CTS-V not on the list?

With that said, a lot of my M3 buddies have BRZs as a daily and absolutely love them.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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eh, I liked Crazy Sellout better. Was creative.

I guess to keep with the theme..how about a GTI?
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy VW
eh, I liked Crazy Sellout better. Was creative.

I guess to keep with the theme..how about a Golf R?
I don't see why not.
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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He's not even looking here anymore right now. Next time he's here he better have a car!
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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this was spotted today in a 747 at O'Hare - it's a gift for someone.







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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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Can't even imagine getting a car like that as a gift... ever.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 01:43 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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+1 Lotus

Toyota reliability.

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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
+1 Lotus

Toyota reliability.
?

I spoke to an Elise owner and he said the Toyota powerplant is the most unreliable part of the car, oddly enough

I guess that explains why some of them are running around with K20s.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Shoofin is the best person here to talk about the Elise
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
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I spoke to an Elise owner and he said the Toyota powerplant is the most unreliable part of the car, oddly enough

I guess that explains why some of them are running around with K20s.
Pshh.. that Toyota engine is super reliable. Maybe not on boost, but otherwise you'd go half million miles no problem.
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 12:46 AM
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 01:14 AM
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Where's the rest of the pic?! I want to see the dent on the driver side rear quarter panel.
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 02:07 AM
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She doesn't have the IQ to pick her own nose let alone drive a Lamborghini without backing it into a tree...I'm assuming she has a driver there.
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Here's a twin-turbo Saleen S7...





HP? 2200.

Yeah.

Hope this atones for Kim K being on this page.
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 02:15 AM
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She doesn't have the IQ to pick her own nose let alone drive a Lamborghini without backing it into a tree...I'm assuming she has a driver there.
its her hubbies

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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 02:22 AM
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That S7 I got kind of scared for the driver when it got wiggly like that... holy shit.
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Old Dec 31, 2013 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
That S7 I got kind of scared for the driver when it got wiggly like that... holy shit.
No kidding. The stats are insane for this beast...it's converted to AWD. And the official numbers are:

2282 HP
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