It's time to replace my daily driver, Advice wanted on what to buy |
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It's time to replace my daily driver, Advice wanted on what to buy |
VegasRacer |
Dec 13 2004, 07:38 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,523 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
It looks like it is time for me to trade in my 1993 Dodge Stealth. I bought the car new from the dealer. It has been a great realaible car. My only expenses in 90K miles had been routine service. In March I made a decission to keep it a few more years and spent $3000 on valves and a bunch of other "while you're in there" stuff. In August it was another $1000 for transmission repair.
The car overheated last week and died in traffic. It let out a BIG clould of smoke when I restarted it. I did a U-turn and drove directly to the dealer. Some of the required repairs are covered under warranty. Another 3 grand worth are not. (Cracked heads, radiator, etc.) I might consider it IF I knew that would be the final fix. I am afraid that there are only going to be more in the comming months. I guess it is time to give up and move on. I am in the fortunate position that I have 2 other vehicles in the driveway: My 914-6 plus a full size Chevy conversion van (former tow vehicle). Both run great, but neither is a suitable daily driver. My delima is - what shoud I buy? My #1 requirement is reliability. $20 - $30 K price range. #2 on the list is sporty. 2 door models only. Rear seats not required but preferred. (No tail draggers) I'll be shopping for something new or a year of 2 old. My 1st thought is a 350Z. I'll look at BMW's also. What else should I test drive? What should I avoid? Any feedback would be appreciated. Attached image(s) |
horizontally-opposed |
Dec 14 2004, 03:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
Two doors, sporty, fun, and $20-30K? I'd go with:
NEW: Infiniti G35 coupe. Dynamically excellent (better than most German stuff save the 3 Series), far better steering and handling than any current Audi/VW offering, should be VERY reliable, and VERY popular around the Ross Peridocials offices, and we drive just about everything but tow vehicles and minivans. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) USED: Plain used Boxster 1999-2001 for $15-25K. Skip the S and save the money. Who can't use an extra $10,000? The S is better, but not $7,000-10,000 better. The base 986 is every bit as sweet as the S to drive in terms of handling, noises, etc. and gives you all the squirt you need (so long as you know how to drive it -- and you're a914 gy, so I know you do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) ). It's also the best damn used sports car value on the planet. pete |
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