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Old 01-27-2014, 08:37 PM
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That's subjective and can be fixed.
You can't fix ugly.
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Old 01-27-2014, 08:57 PM
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$25k.. I'd buy used.
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The problem is that there's no RWD hatchback under $30k!

I would never go back to FWD. The driving experience is just not as rewarding as RWD and AWD cars are. That's just me though.

Have fun with shopping man! Keep us posted!
Well dur, but for 50-70% speed driving, Ford's done a pretty good job with their FWD. I haven't tracked the car but generally I agree with you that RWD/AWD is better.

That said, I'd rather have torque steer than look at that ... abomination*.

* read in James May's voice
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You can't fix ugly.
Yeah, you can.
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
The problem is that there's no RWD hatchback under $30k!

I would never go back to FWD. The driving experience is just not as rewarding as RWD and AWD cars are. That's just me though.

Have fun with shopping man! Keep us posted!
370Z considered a hatch?

It's close at $33K brand-new I think.
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And the smart fortwo is RWD.























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$25k.. I'd buy used.
Suggestions? Prefer something with low miles at this point. I've also driven relatively huge cars. Camaro and TL, both over 3400 lbs. Pigs for their time.

Nothing heavy when it comes to maintenance. I'd like to be able to fix it with myself with basic knowledge and hand tools and at most, an OBD-II scanner. My friend has a Solus I think, but hell if I remember how to use that.
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What's your budget?
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$25k
Not sure the MS3 will be under $25k. The 3s Touring starts at 25k before TTL & destination. I'd think a new MS3 would be above that.

I'm just being patient & waiting for the 3s with a 6MT, personally. Can't stand the tiny digital tach & want a bit more power than the 3i had.
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Originally Posted by Costco
Suggestions? Prefer something with low miles at this point. I've also driven relatively huge cars. Camaro and TL, both over 3400 lbs. Pigs for their time.

Nothing heavy when it comes to maintenance. I'd like to be able to fix it with myself with basic knowledge and hand tools and at most, an OBD-II scanner. My friend has a Solus I think, but hell if I remember how to use that.
Fuck yeah.. so your criteria is light and reliable?
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Old 01-28-2014, 09:27 AM
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Came across this - 1973 Mini Pickup.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

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Hmm why so cheap? 2011 Audi S5 4.2 Premium Plus with 24k miles for $28,900.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

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What did that S5 MSRP for? $45-55k somewhere?

It is 3, almost 4 years old too.

Costco, have you looked at a GTI?
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Old 01-28-2014, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Aman
What did that S5 MSRP for? $45-55k somewhere?

It is 3, almost 4 years old too.

Costco, have you looked at a GTI?
$54k as a base MSRP. damn at that $28k... that is a sweet ride.
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Hmm why so cheap? 2011 Audi S5 4.2 Premium Plus with 24k miles for $28,900.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

Dunno if I would say that is "cheap". A 2011 was likely out in 2010...so, you're looking at a 4-year old car.

It's a great car...but, still, not "cheap" per se. Maybe that's the cheap in me talkin'.
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With the V8... IWHI.

10 best engines according to Jalopnik:

10. Honda K20
9. Toyota 1LR-GUE V10
8. AMC 4.0
7. Alfa Romeo V6 24V
6. Toyota 2JZ-GTE
5. Buick V6 Series 2 3800
4. Volkswagen TFSI
3. Ford Ecoboost V6
2. BMW S54
1. GM LS Series

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Old 01-28-2014, 11:30 AM
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^^ wow #1 for GM?? nice.


what a businessman.

http://jalopnik.com/inside-ken-linge...ate-1509780791
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Hmm why so cheap? 2011 Audi S5 4.2 Premium Plus with 24k miles for $28,900.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

You dummy, read the print, salvage title, flood car.
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Originally Posted by Aman
With the V8... IWHI.

10 best engines according to Jalopnik:

10. Honda K20
9. Toyota 1LR-GUE V10
8. AMC 4.0
7. Alfa Romeo V6 24V
6. Toyota 2JZ-GTE
5. Buick V6 Series 2 3800
4. Volkswagen TFSI
3. Ford Ecoboost V6
2. BMW S54
1. GM LS Series

http://jalopnik.com/the-10-best-engi...ars-1510676043
The GM engine is in the Corvette, Holden's cars, the Camaro...so, some pretty good cars.

Interesting to see Porsche is not on there.
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Stirring the pot for nothing..
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
You dummy, read the print, salvage title, flood car.


Makes the asking price even more ridiculous!
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
^^ wow #1 for GM?? nice.


what a businessman.

http://jalopnik.com/inside-ken-linge...ate-1509780791
Not starting anything...but, just saying that you started a thread about this awhile ago: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=lingenfelter
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You cray cray yumkins.. I'm not a fan of the S5, but a 2-3 year old manny V8 S5 with warranty for $28k is fantastic.
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Nah, you right, not cray, just cheap.
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looking quickly yeah, that is a very low price for a 2011 S5. First page of results on Autotrader all of them are in the 40's
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:46 AM
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Fuck yeah.. so your criteria is light and reliable?
Then the answer is obviously Miata/MX-5.
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Then the answer is obviously Miata/MX-5.


Just don't get the one with the folding hard top. More weight and more that can go wrong
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Not starting anything...but, just saying that you started a thread about this awhile ago: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=lingenfelter
yeah, its common knowledge he has a nice collection. it never hurts to look back at it. and these are new pictures I haven't seen before.
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Old 01-28-2014, 12:06 PM
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Then the answer is obviously Miata/MX-5.
Actually, I was going to suggest saving his monies for 2015 turbo 4 banger stang. Or a gently used 2.0T ATS.
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Originally Posted by Aman
With the V8... IWHI.

10 best engines according to Jalopnik:

10. Honda K20
9. Toyota 1LR-GUE V10
8. AMC 4.0
7. Alfa Romeo V6 24V
6. Toyota 2JZ-GTE
5. Buick V6 Series 2 3800
4. Volkswagen TFSI
3. Ford Ecoboost V6
2. BMW S54
1. GM LS Series

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BS! F20/F22 is not on the list?
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Hmm why so cheap? 2011 Audi S5 4.2 Premium Plus with 24k miles for $28,900.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

Had to have been wrecked because it should be $38-40K
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still looks sweet. I'd rock it haha
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M6 Horse Edition

If someone tells me "oh i drive a BMW M6 Horse Edition" , i don't know how i would react.
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You dummy, read the print, salvage title, flood car.
I completely missed it. Makes sense now.
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Just don't get the one with the folding hard top. More weight and more that can go wrong
MX-5 Club or bust. Talk to JS + Monster-Truck-BRZ and find out what dealer quoted him $23k.
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Costco wants a light and reliable hatchback.

here you go:



Heard this is pretty good on gas too.
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Came across this - 1973 Mini Pickup.

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Supercharged & 6MT. Would be a ton of fun I bet. But $25k
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M6 Horse Edition

If someone tells me "oh i drive a BMW M6 Horse Edition" , i don't know how i would react.
I almost missed this post..

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