Might be in the market again..
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Might be in the market again..
I'll keep this brief. I *might* be in the market for a new (to me) car in the next 6 months or so. My budget will be $7-8k that can be used to either purchase in cash or used as a downpayment. My priorities are as follow:
- Available in a manual transmission.
- Performs well or has potential to do so without a crazy dollar/hp ratio. I'm especially looking into F/I cars and V8's for this reason, but I'm open to other suggestions.
- Reliability
Can't think of much else at this point. If you've got any good recommendations, I'm all ears.
And by the way, I would get an RDX, but I'm just not ready for that type of power. My apologies in advance.
*Edit - This vehicle is likely to be my only form of transportation, therefore it will be both my DD and my weekend warrior. I've got a decent commute with plenty of cars to play with on the way there and back, 3-4x per week.
- Available in a manual transmission.
- Performs well or has potential to do so without a crazy dollar/hp ratio. I'm especially looking into F/I cars and V8's for this reason, but I'm open to other suggestions.
- Reliability
Can't think of much else at this point. If you've got any good recommendations, I'm all ears.
And by the way, I would get an RDX, but I'm just not ready for that type of power. My apologies in advance.
*Edit - This vehicle is likely to be my only form of transportation, therefore it will be both my DD and my weekend warrior. I've got a decent commute with plenty of cars to play with on the way there and back, 3-4x per week.
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Still got it, I just can't justify spending so much money for such a small return in performance and I still can't come to terms with driving an automatic (my S2000 ruined me in that respect). It's a great car, no doubt about it. Just not the car I want right now. Especially when I factor in how it performs in comparison to what kind of gas mileage it gets. I'm all about smiles per gallon, but there are plenty of C6 vettes with way more power than my car getting substantially better gas mileage.
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G37 offers a lot of performance for the $$. I do not understand. |
if practicality is not an issue and performance is the prioity, then go with a used Corvette, 300C, SRT or even find a used E55....
if practicality is not an issue and performance is the prioity, then go with a used Corvette, 300C, SRT or even find a used E55....
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I've been looking at used Vettes and I'm still trying to get a feel for the aftermarket pricing for them. Meaning are parts stupid expensive or reasonable in relation to the car's value. The rest of the cars you mentioned only come in automatics to my knowledge, so they're definitely not my top picks but great contenders nonetheless.
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M3? 335i? S4? S5?
There are not a lot of cars that have sticks anymore. New or barely used.
But it seems all the cars that have stick with decent performance and somewhat practical are all the Europeans... so your choices are limited which should make it easier.
There are not a lot of cars that have sticks anymore. New or barely used.
But it seems all the cars that have stick with decent performance and somewhat practical are all the Europeans... so your choices are limited which should make it easier.
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Test drive a 6MT G37 and see how that feels first. If your gripe is with the transmission, a manual one should be close to perfect.
Also, I think you should hammer out a set budget. How much of a loan would you want on top of a $7-8k down payment?
Also, I think you should hammer out a set budget. How much of a loan would you want on top of a $7-8k down payment?
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Any specific reason why? I'm curious. I know financially it would make more sense, but why else?
In total, I'd like to spend no more than $20k with T/T/L included.
Hell, maybe another bike and a couple mods to make this car a more exciting DD will be the perfect blend of luxury and performance.
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I don't know. You just bought the car not too long ago, right?
FiST? FoST?
FiST? FoST?
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I was really focusing on the car on the drive home tonight and it just doesn't put that smile on my face. I don't know how else to describe it. For example, whenever I took the GSXR out, I was grinning ear to ear. Even after I went down haha.
FWIW, I'm considering giving the G to my younger brother for $3,000 + my old IS300 and then building that but he has just totally ruined it. The car was in great condition, inside and out, when I owned it.
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I've had it for roughly a year and a half, maybe two? I don't remember to be honest.
. FWD tends to have trouble putting the power down above 300whp. I guess I'm just itching to do my first real build..
I was really focusing on the car on the drive home tonight and it just doesn't put that smile on my face. I don't know how else to describe it. For example, whenever I took the GSXR out, I was grinning ear to ear. Even after I went down haha.
FWIW, I'm considering giving the G to my younger brother for $3,000 + my old IS300 and then building that but he has just totally ruined it. The car was in great condition, inside and out, when I owned it.
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I was really focusing on the car on the drive home tonight and it just doesn't put that smile on my face. I don't know how else to describe it. For example, whenever I took the GSXR out, I was grinning ear to ear. Even after I went down haha.
FWIW, I'm considering giving the G to my younger brother for $3,000 + my old IS300 and then building that but he has just totally ruined it. The car was in great condition, inside and out, when I owned it.
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I saw the thread title...and I saw the member who created it and thought to myself...
fuck yes...S2000 time.
Find a clean low boost FI S2000...8K down payment. Done!
I don't need to tell you if it'll work as a DD as you already know that answer. If it doesn't, the first one that popped into my head was an SRT 300C, also...at least around that price range. C6 Vettes are fantastic too...but I'm not certain people get the same driving enjoyment. If you need to feel like you're road racing and beating people in the S2000...just take them to a curvy road!![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
I have found that when you try and satisfy an itch with a substitute you end up wasting more time and money and still needing to scratch.
fuck yes...S2000 time.
Find a clean low boost FI S2000...8K down payment. Done!
I don't need to tell you if it'll work as a DD as you already know that answer. If it doesn't, the first one that popped into my head was an SRT 300C, also...at least around that price range. C6 Vettes are fantastic too...but I'm not certain people get the same driving enjoyment. If you need to feel like you're road racing and beating people in the S2000...just take them to a curvy road!
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I have found that when you try and satisfy an itch with a substitute you end up wasting more time and money and still needing to scratch.
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I've had it for roughly a year and a half, maybe two? I don't remember to be honest.
. FWD tends to have trouble putting the power down above 300whp. I guess I'm just itching to do my first real build..
I was really focusing on the car on the drive home tonight and it just doesn't put that smile on my face. I don't know how else to describe it. For example, whenever I took the GSXR out, I was grinning ear to ear. Even after I went down haha.
FWIW, I'm considering giving the G to my younger brother for $3,000 + my old IS300 and then building that but he has just totally ruined it. The car was in great condition, inside and out, when I owned it.
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I was really focusing on the car on the drive home tonight and it just doesn't put that smile on my face. I don't know how else to describe it. For example, whenever I took the GSXR out, I was grinning ear to ear. Even after I went down haha.
FWIW, I'm considering giving the G to my younger brother for $3,000 + my old IS300 and then building that but he has just totally ruined it. The car was in great condition, inside and out, when I owned it.
I had a civic Si before i got married and had a kid, then bought a TL... I had alot more fun in the Si with some light mods. If i wanted a cheap reliable fun DD I'd throw a SC on an 08-09 Si sedan. All-in likely under 20k. It would be a fun street car, not a track car.
Scratching a new car itch every couple years at your age could cost you life goals down the line be it housing, independance, travel, security, or new cars at an appropriate time. Just be smart.
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You are 23. Do whatever you want to do. Sell everything and get a Vette. Enjoy the power.
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If I were in your situation, I'd look for a nice used e46 M3. That would easily be my next car had they made a 4dr. 333hp, 6mt, and best looking 3-Series to date imo. And it's one of the most friendly gens to own for cost/maint.
Interesting. I have been reading up on the 335i as I was considering it for my next car, I like the 09-11 sedan (facelift). But from what I read on Bimmer forums the TT 6cyl is expensive to maintain outside of warranty. Since then I wrote it off, but what is your understanding on it?
Interesting. I have been reading up on the 335i as I was considering it for my next car, I like the 09-11 sedan (facelift). But from what I read on Bimmer forums the TT 6cyl is expensive to maintain outside of warranty. Since then I wrote it off, but what is your understanding on it?
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I say keep your car and save your money. G37 is a nice car, so ride it out for a while, save some money, buy our own place, then get another (or different) car down the road.
What's the point of having a nice car and bringing home some tail if you have to worry about your parent(s) yelling at you to keep your bedroom door open?
What's the point of having a nice car and bringing home some tail if you have to worry about your parent(s) yelling at you to keep your bedroom door open?
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If you don't care about saving your money, just boost your car?
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I am almost in the same situation as you. I am 24 and have seriously contemplated selling my 3g for something rwd, manual, and a more plentiful aftermarket offering. In the end I have decided to just keep the TL until it dies and move onto something else. Now I have a wife and kid too, but regardless it makes sense to save as much as you can when you're young. Your car is not falling apart and will last for years. Instead of a new car, I have a 1985 Rx7 I am building. Parts are cheap and I can do all the work myself. When it's done it will be stupid fast with the V8 I am swapping.
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edit: I wish I listened to the people that told me this 10 years ago, because people certainly did. and I certainly did not listen.
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One of the ST twins would be the best bet. The Fiesta is a party (as the name implies) and tons of cheap power can be had easily.
IMO, stick with what you have now. I've learned over the years that cars are a total money pit and you shouldn't screw around with your daily driver. Save your cash and buy a toy car in the future.
IMO, stick with what you have now. I've learned over the years that cars are a total money pit and you shouldn't screw around with your daily driver. Save your cash and buy a toy car in the future.
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Woo, this thread blew-up! Yeah, after playing with the numbers I will be going with one of the following
A) Low boost supercharger on the G - not likely. Price to performance ratio sucks.
B) Springs, fatter tires, sway bars, audio upgrades, test pipes and cat-back exhaust to make a semi-fun, reliable daily driver.
C) Keep it stock, do enough to keep it in good condition and pick up a bike again down the line for when I feel like hooning around.
Doesn't look like I'll be at home for much longer anyways, I should probably hold off on my horsepower related aspirations and focus on reality. Growing up sucks. I wish I would've known this when I was 12. Haha
A) Low boost supercharger on the G - not likely. Price to performance ratio sucks.
B) Springs, fatter tires, sway bars, audio upgrades, test pipes and cat-back exhaust to make a semi-fun, reliable daily driver.
C) Keep it stock, do enough to keep it in good condition and pick up a bike again down the line for when I feel like hooning around.
Doesn't look like I'll be at home for much longer anyways, I should probably hold off on my horsepower related aspirations and focus on reality. Growing up sucks. I wish I would've known this when I was 12. Haha
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you are only 23. You still have a good 5 years before reality really hits you hard.
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Maybe you're talking about just the cost to get in and you still plan to do payments
And from your latest post I think unless you have gobs of money to build/buy a real HP beast, you best off stay with your stock G37 and get a bike. That is your BEST $$$/performance ratio right there.
You seem like a guy who's getting very tolerant of increases in power/adrenaline and I think unless you have the funds/situation to be able to afford a monster HP weekend (or even semi daily car) car better off do some more sensible in the mean time.
There was a video of a almost stock VMAX basically hauling ass and walking/keeping pace with a 700whp built C6. So spend $15k, not to mention VMAX are not nearly as easy to wheelie over probably like the super light sport bikes.
So yeah go with: stock car, get a bike. Later when you have the money and woman(or not, depends) and better living situation: get what you want.
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I may have missed something but not sure where one can pick up a C6 or any of the other suggestions posted for 20k....TTL
Maybe you're talking about just the cost to get in and you still plan to do payments
And from your latest post I think unless you have gobs of money to build/buy a real HP beast, you best off stay with your stock G37 and get a bike. That is your BEST $$$/performance ratio right there.
You seem like a guy who's getting very tolerant of increases in power/adrenaline and I think unless you have the funds/situation to be able to afford a monster HP weekend (or even semi daily car) car better off do some more sensible in the mean time.
There was a video of a almost stock VMAX basically hauling ass and walking/keeping pace with a 700whp built C6. So spend $15k, not to mention VMAX are not nearly as easy to wheelie over probably like the super light sport bikes.
So yeah go with: stock car, get a bike. Later when you have the money and woman(or not, depends) and better living situation: get what you want.
Maybe you're talking about just the cost to get in and you still plan to do payments
And from your latest post I think unless you have gobs of money to build/buy a real HP beast, you best off stay with your stock G37 and get a bike. That is your BEST $$$/performance ratio right there.
You seem like a guy who's getting very tolerant of increases in power/adrenaline and I think unless you have the funds/situation to be able to afford a monster HP weekend (or even semi daily car) car better off do some more sensible in the mean time.
There was a video of a almost stock VMAX basically hauling ass and walking/keeping pace with a 700whp built C6. So spend $15k, not to mention VMAX are not nearly as easy to wheelie over probably like the super light sport bikes.
So yeah go with: stock car, get a bike. Later when you have the money and woman(or not, depends) and better living situation: get what you want.
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Everyone does, that's why it's best to just tell yourself OEM and reliable are super duper fast. ![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
I think loving what you got is key...make it your own. I think we can all agree that the TL is no a "fun" car...but with all the mods I have, I certainly enjoy going to grab groceries with it!
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I think loving what you got is key...make it your own. I think we can all agree that the TL is no a "fun" car...but with all the mods I have, I certainly enjoy going to grab groceries with it!
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lol the G is a heavy gal, and handling isn't that great. I mean compared to its class and what it was designed to do, the performance is great...but definitely not a sports car, which I feel you're missing the most over anything right now.
Get the Vette!
Get the Vette!
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If it's your daily I'd look into a TL-S, 335, 535 & maybe some audi's if you can find them in your price range.
IMO, get a TL-S, strip it and it'll run great. When you need extra space you have it for your DD, plus insurance won't be bad on it compared to a BMW.
IMO, get a TL-S, strip it and it'll run great. When you need extra space you have it for your DD, plus insurance won't be bad on it compared to a BMW.
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you will be surprised how cheap insurance for BMW is (Non M Cars)
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they are super rare now. Try to find 1 with decent mileage and good ugly condition is not easy.