Your next car: Which/When/Why
12-01-2008, 09:11 AM
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Your next car: Which/When/Why
Fairly simple thread idea I got from another forum. State what your next car will be (or an idea of what it will be), when you will be buying it, and why you chose that car.
Which: As you might have seen from my other thread, I'm currently digging 05+ Subaru Legacy GT's.
When: Late Spring - Early Summer
Why: Car looks good, reliable from what I've heard, 5-speed with AWD; And the H4 Boxer motor.
Let's see what you got...
Which: As you might have seen from my other thread, I'm currently digging 05+ Subaru Legacy GT's.
When: Late Spring - Early Summer
Why: Car looks good, reliable from what I've heard, 5-speed with AWD; And the H4 Boxer motor.
Let's see what you got...
12-01-2008, 09:31 AM
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Which: Don't know...will be a RWD coupe, potentially a convertible (all the usual suspects are on the list at the moment).
When: 2013/14
Why: Always wanted a vert, and I loved the coupe I had as a kid. As for the time frame, I want to move and the new house is the priority until I do.
When: 2013/14
Why: Always wanted a vert, and I loved the coupe I had as a kid. As for the time frame, I want to move and the new house is the priority until I do.
12-01-2008, 09:33 AM
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Not sure
Not sure
because of the above.
Ill probably have to buy my wife a new car first. That will probably be next summer some time. She will be getting a A8.
As for my self.
It will most likely be CTS/CTS-V
probably in 2010-12 due to wifes car
Acura has nothing i want and i want RWD, They (cts) are a solid car and fun to drive with the interior room i need (6'5") and can afford to drive (german cars maint would kill me seeing i put 40-50k a year on).
Not sure
because of the above.
Ill probably have to buy my wife a new car first. That will probably be next summer some time. She will be getting a A8.
As for my self.
It will most likely be CTS/CTS-V
probably in 2010-12 due to wifes car
Acura has nothing i want and i want RWD, They (cts) are a solid car and fun to drive with the interior room i need (6'5") and can afford to drive (german cars maint would kill me seeing i put 40-50k a year on).
12-01-2008, 09:34 AM
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Which - Infiniti G35/37 Coupe if my I35 still keeps going like it is. If not, then maybe the RL for me.
And a used FX35 to replace the Pathfinder.
When - Not for a while. Maybe 2010 for the G coupe. The FX could be sooner, but not likely.
Why - I like the G coupe. Always had. It is on the list of cars I would like to own. But it will be a 3rd car. Not a daily driver. I hope to still be able to use the I35 as a DD.
The FX price is coming down a lot and it a good, reliable replacement for the Pathfinder. I think the wife would like it more. And so would I.
And a used FX35 to replace the Pathfinder.
When - Not for a while. Maybe 2010 for the G coupe. The FX could be sooner, but not likely.
Why - I like the G coupe. Always had. It is on the list of cars I would like to own. But it will be a 3rd car. Not a daily driver. I hope to still be able to use the I35 as a DD.
The FX price is coming down a lot and it a good, reliable replacement for the Pathfinder. I think the wife would like it more. And so would I.
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12-01-2008, 09:42 AM
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Not sure
Not sure
because of the above.
Ill probably have to buy my wife a new car first. That will probably be next summer some time. She will be getting a A8.
As for my self.
It will most likely be CTS/CTS-V
probably in 2010-12 due to wifes car
Acura has nothing i want and i want RWD, They (cts) are a solid car and fun to drive with the interior room i need (6'5") and can afford to drive (german cars maint would kill me seeing i put 40-50k a year on).
Not sure
because of the above.
Ill probably have to buy my wife a new car first. That will probably be next summer some time. She will be getting a A8.
As for my self.
It will most likely be CTS/CTS-V
probably in 2010-12 due to wifes car
Acura has nothing i want and i want RWD, They (cts) are a solid car and fun to drive with the interior room i need (6'5") and can afford to drive (german cars maint would kill me seeing i put 40-50k a year on).
12-01-2008, 10:17 AM
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Which: either a bmw 7-series or a infinity M
When: when i'm actually making real money, so prolly a few years
why: i really like luxury cars, and those are the ones i have it narrowed down to, oh and i miss having a 4-door
prolly keep the first gen cl for some type of second car/small project car
and if i'm making a lot of money i'd add an m coupe into the mix for good measure and sell the cl
When: when i'm actually making real money, so prolly a few years
why: i really like luxury cars, and those are the ones i have it narrowed down to, oh and i miss having a 4-door
prolly keep the first gen cl for some type of second car/small project car
and if i'm making a lot of money i'd add an m coupe into the mix for good measure and sell the cl
12-01-2008, 10:22 AM
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Which - E90
When - Probably spring, though if things pick up I will probably have to act sooner
Why - Now that I have a job again the S2000 is fairly impractical
When - Probably spring, though if things pick up I will probably have to act sooner
Why - Now that I have a job again the S2000 is fairly impractical
12-01-2008, 10:46 AM
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Drifting
12-01-2008, 10:47 AM
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Which: s2000 with a SC (stock is slow I think) or a 350z
When: Not for a year or 2. Getting an appartmant next summer but will still be living at home. Just gonna rent it out so it pays for itself.
Why: I like both of those cars and I always wanted a 2 door sports car. And prices of those are reasonable so the I can pick up one for "cheap"
When: Not for a year or 2. Getting an appartmant next summer but will still be living at home. Just gonna rent it out so it pays for itself.
Why: I like both of those cars and I always wanted a 2 door sports car. And prices of those are reasonable so the I can pick up one for "cheap"
12-01-2008, 11:05 AM
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Which: 2010 or 2011 Audi S4/A5/S5
When: Within the next 2 - 3 years
Why: Because I just don't like the 4G TL as much as I like my '08 TL-S, no matter how much I want to and I have always liked the S4, I would get another Acura if they make some serious design changes in the near future.
When: Within the next 2 - 3 years
Why: Because I just don't like the 4G TL as much as I like my '08 TL-S, no matter how much I want to and I have always liked the S4, I would get another Acura if they make some serious design changes in the near future.
12-01-2008, 11:11 AM
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Which: TBA (short list: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Acura MDX, Infiniti M45, or Lexus GS450h)
When: Late 2009/Early 2010
Why: 3.2CL Type S is getting on in years and am getting bored of it
When: Late 2009/Early 2010
Why: 3.2CL Type S is getting on in years and am getting bored of it
12-01-2008, 11:16 AM
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Not Asian
Which: BMW M3/135i, Subaru Legacy GT, Acura RDX, whatever Porsche that might be in my price range.
When: Possibly next summer
Why: The AWD vehicles have the leg up as I'm considering moving to Denver. My CL-S would be horrible up there in the winter. The BMWs and Porsche are more less just a fantasy for my transitional phase.
When: Possibly next summer
Why: The AWD vehicles have the leg up as I'm considering moving to Denver. My CL-S would be horrible up there in the winter. The BMWs and Porsche are more less just a fantasy for my transitional phase.
12-01-2008, 11:45 AM
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99 TL, 06 E350
Which: 1-2 year old used 3 Series or C-class.
When: That will be 2 years from now.
Why: My impression of our families E-Class has given me new light into German cars.
When: That will be 2 years from now.
Why: My impression of our families E-Class has given me new light into German cars.
12-01-2008, 11:55 AM
#21
Engineer
Which: C63, M3, S5 (i like all 3 but I need to drive them before deciding.)
When: late 2009/2010 (push it back a few years if i buy a house over the next year)
Why: I want a toy, but I won't buy it if I can't afford it.
When: late 2009/2010 (push it back a few years if i buy a house over the next year)
Why: I want a toy, but I won't buy it if I can't afford it.
12-01-2008, 12:05 PM
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That was uncalled for...
Thread Starter
Expect a follow up thread in 2011/2012 to see who actually followed through with their predictions 
It's nice to see people going for sports/sporty cars rather than Yaris' and Fits...
It's nice to see people going for sports/sporty cars rather than Yaris' and Fits...
12-01-2008, 12:06 PM
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F1 cart racer
Which: C63amg, IS-F, M3
when: 1.5-1.75 years from now.
why: IS will be high on millage, plus i want a toy. i won't buy it unless if i can afford it.
if none of the above maybe G37S, IS350, and pick up an evo 8/9 to have fun with and use in the winter.
when: 1.5-1.75 years from now.
why: IS will be high on millage, plus i want a toy. i won't buy it unless if i can afford it.
if none of the above maybe G37S, IS350, and pick up an evo 8/9 to have fun with and use in the winter.
12-01-2008, 12:31 PM
#25
Suzuka Master
I placed an order on a M3 sedan last month but gave the spot to someone else as I got the green light from the wife to get whichever I wanted.
Which: Between a 997 C2S, 997 GT3, CTS-V, Gallardo, CLK BS or R8 if the price comes down.
When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up
Why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did I mention I have car ADD.
Which: Between a 997 C2S, 997 GT3, CTS-V, Gallardo, CLK BS or R8 if the price comes down.
When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up
Why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did I mention I have car ADD.
12-01-2008, 12:38 PM
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Suzuka Master
^If the 335i coupes drop back down, I wouldn't mind getting back into one and mod it as maintenance would be much cheaper than the other models I'm considering.
12-01-2008, 12:50 PM
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Engineer
I placed an order on a M3 sedan last month but gave the spot to someone else as I got the green light from the wife to get whichever I wanted.
Which: Between a 997 C2S, 997 GT3, CTS-V, Gallardo, CLK BS or R8 if the price comes down.
When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up
Why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did I mention I have car ADD.
Which: Between a 997 C2S, 997 GT3, CTS-V, Gallardo, CLK BS or R8 if the price comes down.
When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up
Why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did I mention I have car ADD.
damn what a wife, may we all be so lucky...
The CLK BS is a hot car, then again so is the GT3 and everything else you listed. How will you decide?
What do you do?!
12-01-2008, 12:53 PM
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Suzuka Master
12-01-2008, 01:00 PM
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Which: Not Sure
When: N/A
Why: N/A
I plan on sticking with this car until it dies pretty much. When im done with school then maybe ill think about another car. Most probably a M45.
When: N/A
Why: N/A
I plan on sticking with this car until it dies pretty much. When im done with school then maybe ill think about another car. Most probably a M45.
12-01-2008, 01:09 PM
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Noice.
i placed an order on a m3 sedan last month but gave the spot to someone else as i got the green light from the wife to get whichever i wanted.
Which: Between a 997 c2s, 997 gt3, cts-v, gallardo, clk bs or r8 if the price comes down.
When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up
why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did i mention i have car add.:d
Which: Between a 997 c2s, 997 gt3, cts-v, gallardo, clk bs or r8 if the price comes down.
When: Next spring or summer or sooner if the right one comes up
why: I did some track days this summer and would love to do some more with the right car. Did i mention i have car add.:d
12-01-2008, 02:02 PM
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Which: 1G Acura NSX with pop up head lights and a targa top in red or orange.
When: Maybe in next 5-7 years..
Why: Its my dream car from day one I saw NSX. I don't care about performance because I am not into racing and stuff.
When: Maybe in next 5-7 years..
Why: Its my dream car from day one I saw NSX. I don't care about performance because I am not into racing and stuff.
12-01-2008, 02:27 PM
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which: Dodge Challenger R/T 6spd
when: Hopefully when I can land another feature or TV show...sadly in this economy and with another strike on the horizon...who the hell knows
why: The car is a sexy beast.
when: Hopefully when I can land another feature or TV show...sadly in this economy and with another strike on the horizon...who the hell knows
why: The car is a sexy beast.
12-01-2008, 04:04 PM
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Those are pretty cheap now, but unless you're looking at a turbo(at which point I would still probably try to find a 997 C2S for similar money) I would test drive a number of similar priced cars. I know you have a thread about this, I just was never impressed with the 996, factor in its age and I strongly feel there are better cars out there for similar money.
12-01-2008, 04:17 PM
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Safety Car
Want an STi based on the deals right now.
There is also a really nice used Spec B with 7k on the clock for like 27k in town. I bet it could be had for 23-25k in this economy.
Sadly, not soon, the wife is not having it and there is talk of children in the next few years. Not that I don't love my Si, its just time, with my auto ADD...and a coupe plus kids, and I miss AWD in the snow, especially as my job will have me up a nasty canyon at least once a week this winter... (Parley's from SLC to Park City for any that know this area)
Maybe a 3 series in a few years, or a G35x/G37x
There is also a really nice used Spec B with 7k on the clock for like 27k in town. I bet it could be had for 23-25k in this economy.
Sadly, not soon, the wife is not having it and there is talk of children in the next few years. Not that I don't love my Si, its just time, with my auto ADD...and a coupe plus kids, and I miss AWD in the snow, especially as my job will have me up a nasty canyon at least once a week this winter... (Parley's from SLC to Park City for any that know this area)
Maybe a 3 series in a few years, or a G35x/G37x