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Joe Ricard
post Jul 19 2004, 10:44 AM
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If you set your limit at 30K what car would you buy. Wife still wants a Mini Cooper S with Jon Cooper works package.

What other alternatives are out there. really want to stay new or nearly new 2003 - 2005.
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post Jul 19 2004, 10:54 AM
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Honda S2000? 32K start
Nissan 350Z? 26-34 depending on trim....
Audi TT? 33K



Notice I did not include the Boxster or the Miata....girlieman cars
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:02 AM
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The above stated cars and I'd add a WRX and Evo 8 to your list. They're cool cars as long as you take the wing off of them. I like the G35 Coupe too, that might creap over $30k with the good options. I do like the JCWMini though, looks like a blast.
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:03 AM
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Rx8, slightly used (by an adult) WRX STI, Cobra Mustang, mazdaspeed miata,
If it were me, I would buy a svt focus, and have 10k + left over for another 914
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:09 AM
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mercedes c230 sport coupe. i bought my '03 for almost a 1/3 off of the original sticker price with 5k miles on it. they are giving these away. it doesn't have a traditional mercedes interior, but it does get 34 mpg on the highway.

here's one on ebay

the sunroff is awesome
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:14 AM
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Hey everybody did you here that. They are giving away Mercedes.

sort of like the Porsche 928. one hell of a car just nobody liked them for some stupid reason. (not a 911) Took me 13 years to get rid of mine.

Maybe a R32 VW, but that is some sucky gas milage. I could buy a Mustang for that and be like everyone else (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

EVO 8 ????
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:17 AM
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Buy the wife what she wants, if shes happy your going to be happy. My wife wants to trade her lexus ls 400 in on a mini, give the girls what they want.
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Jul 19 2004, 09:17 AM)
Buy the wife what she wants, if shes happy your going to be happy. My wife wants to trade her lexus ls 400 in on a mini, give the girls what they want.

spoken like a true husband who wants to drive his wife's mini...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:29 AM
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Yup, buy what ever it takes to shut her up.

EVO 8 and WRX (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Butt ugly car, even if they go like stink.

Oh I want to thank Rob Watson for starting this bug anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) He brought his 2.0L motor to the house in in his PT cruiser. This was like kicking the preverbial snow ball down hill.

Then she sees that the Mini is cool and not many around. Then she sees the the JCW option has the same performance as her 928 did. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Jul 19 2004, 11:51 AM
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What do you need from the car?

Practical, fast, ??

How many passengers? Is reliability a concern? Are high insurance costs an issue?

I looked around for about 8 months for a relatively new car that was cheap, fast, and could carry stuff but was not an SUV. I didn't want a pickup either. I ended up deciding on a 2004 WRX Wagon. It was about $23k out the door with all the discounts and rebates and stuff they have now for the 04 models. It's true they are aggressive looking cars but the Wagon is a lot nicer looking than the sedan IMHO.

Other alternatives in the same price range that I seriously considered were a used 99 BMW 328i, a 97-98 M3, or a 99+ Audi A4 Avant. I looked at the larger Subaru wagons too. The 2005 Legacy GT is nice (250hp) but I didn't want to spend the money.
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post Jul 19 2004, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Jul 19 2004, 11:17 AM)
Buy the wife what she wants, if shes happy your going to be happy. My wife wants to trade her lexus ls 400 in on a mini, give the girls what they want.

I agree with iamchappy.

Forget all the other sensible or practical reasons. It's her choice. Even if it's a bad choice (which it's not), it will be her remorse not yours. BTDT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

My wife now wants a 550 Beck Spyder. Someday I hope she gets one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 19 2004, 12:43 PM
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post Jul 19 2004, 01:41 PM
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$30K? Without hesitation, the new VW Golf R32. The 928 of hatchbacks ...................... Fast, handles, AND it won't beat you to death after a day of driving. Next choice, for me anyway, an A4 quattro avant, but it's somewhat over the budget ......... The Cap'n
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post Jul 19 2004, 04:49 PM
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Your wife needs a 2.8 RSR motor for your teener, if she loves you... even a little bit.

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post Jul 19 2004, 04:54 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jul 19 2004, 11:41 AM)
$30K? Without hesitation, the new VW Golf R32. The 928 of hatchbacks ...................... Fast, handles, AND it won't beat you to death after a day of driving. Next choice, for me anyway, an A4 quattro avant, but it's somewhat over the budget ......... The Cap'n

He he... I should have guessed the A4 Avant. Cap'n has a penchant for Audis and cars with "avant" in the title. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) A4 Avant was a sure thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I like the Cap'n's suggestions, and I'll add another one, but it's more complicated and requires more patience. Drive whatever your already driving for the next 18 months all the while making monthy payments to YOURSELF. At the end of the 18 months you'll have enough in your budget for an Elise with sport package.

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post Jul 19 2004, 04:58 PM
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there is a dealer in south florida selling NEW R32's for $26,995, a crazy deal. I would be all over that if I didn't have a '03 GTi VR6 I'd be losing so much on.
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post Jul 19 2004, 05:14 PM
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Along the lines of the Mini I would choose

R32 Golf

Another car not out yet, next year I think would be that
new Mazda 6 with the 275hp turbo motor with AWD.

I like the looks of the regular 6 and this new one really
looks good to me. Also I am guessing it will be more like
the R32. A much softer car you can live with on a daily
basis compared to the Mitsu or Subaru.
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post Jul 19 2004, 06:16 PM
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I'll bet 35 years ago people were making the very same decisions about 911 or914-6. Hmm Go fast or go faster. Good thing they didn't buy a 70 chevy COPO wouldn't that have been a bad investment.
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post Jul 19 2004, 06:20 PM
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the verdict is out. Showed wife pics of R32. It has been deemed UGLY faster than the car can do 0-60. Actually it took about .5 seconds. Next comment was "don't care how fast it is, it's still ugly". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif)
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post Jul 19 2004, 06:44 PM
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done deal ! Just won the Blue Cooper S JCW on EVIL bay.

That ought to do it.


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