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> It's time to replace my daily driver, Advice wanted on what to buy
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post Dec 14 2004, 01:35 AM
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QUOTE(jkeyzer @ Dec 13 2004, 06:28 PM)
I know these are 4 door but...

Subaru WRX (new $23-25k)

Subaru WRX Sti ($30k for one with a few miles on it)

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drove my friends 05 wrx. all i can say is "damn, wish i had that motor in my teener!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) just add full 3" exhaust and enjoy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 14 2004, 05:01 AM
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QUOTE(Qarl @ Dec 13 2004, 09:51 PM)
Fort Pinto
Chevy Vega
AMC Gremlin
Ranchero
Fort Festiva
Renault Le Car
Renault Fuego

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post Dec 14 2004, 05:46 AM
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I had the same situation a couple of months ago. I had a '95 Miata with 215,000+ miles, that I bought new. I spent some money on it earlier in the year, belts, 30,000 mile tune up, regular maintenance. Anyway, 2 months ago, the clutch started making 'strange and expensive' noises. I parked it and went to the dealer. Bought a new '04 Miata, Special Edition. I put nothing down (rebate of $1500 applied) and because of my credit rating, 0 % financing for 5 years. The '95 Miata NEVER let me down. I took it to the dealer to have the oil change and all maintenance. Yes, I know I could have saved money, but they checked everything and were able to find leaks and fix things before they broke. The Miata has been a great daily driver, I drive 85 mi round trip a day. The newer car is about $3000 more than the '95, but it has more engine power, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, leather interior, power steering. I expect this car to go 9+ yrs and 200,000+ miles before I sell it. BTW, I sold the '95 for $2600 and paid $23,000 for the '04.

My wife has leased a '93, '97 and '98 3000 GT/SL. We bought the '98 when the lease was up. That car is our weekend sports car, her daily driver is a '02 PT Cruiser.

Good luck with the search and let us know what you finally decide.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 14 2004, 07:03 AM
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If you think you can handle 439rwhp and a sunburn on your bald spot....

Drive what I drive. (dyno taken before chip tune - now should be about 450bhp at the wheels at 14lbs boost)


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post Dec 14 2004, 08:08 AM
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These are cool. German Chassis, retro styling, now availible in a drop top.


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post Dec 14 2004, 09:47 AM
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the crossfire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . my wife saw one (vert) and told me she saw "a really nice looking car". i told her they start at 45 large plus 8.6% sales tax, "would you like to get one or pay off the mortage?". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Dec 14 2004, 09:48 AM
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Thanks for all the ideas. You all sure are good at spending other peoples money. My list of options keeps getting longer. Thursday will be my first chance to go out and start looking. After only a few hours of Internet research the Infinity G35 seems to have climbed to the top of the list.

Thanks for your input Qarl. I'm sure any of those would be better than a Lotus Elise.
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post Dec 14 2004, 10:39 AM
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John I think there is a better idea. Someone in the club contacts Overhaulin, they do the whole setup and steal your car and let the A team loose. I can just see Chip Foose trying to figure out what to do to the Dodge Stealth.
Or you could go on MTV and have them "PIMP YOUR RIDE". XBOX and DVD screens all over the car. If you don't like that idea, maybe someone can get in touch with Bluebear, and you could let him loose on the Stealth.
Just a thought.
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post Dec 14 2004, 10:55 AM
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New Mustang GT
Rx8
968 coupe, with $ to spare and spend on the 914-6

or Ditch the van as tow car and get a magnum hemi wagon with dubs, you are in vegas after all...

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post Dec 14 2004, 10:56 AM
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Here's what I drive when I am not in a 914.....

95 BMW 540I. 4.0L V8, 5 speed auto, full leather interior, all the bells and whistles you could want...

Paid far less than bluebook for it with under 100K on the clock. Seems there was an engine recall on these, and they don't sell too well. But if you find one that had it done by the dealer already (Warranty to 100K miles), you get an Excellent car cheap. This thing will flatten your eyeballs on accelleration, and it has the sport suspension setup.


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post Dec 14 2004, 03:04 PM
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No brainer for me.

Infiniti G35 coupe.

Wins all the awards.

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post Dec 14 2004, 03:29 PM
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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.

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post Dec 14 2004, 11:06 PM
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I have to trow my plug in for the MazdaSpeed Miata. My '97 is nice, but the new turbos have everything mine needs. Full suspension, body, interior, and engine mods. Great little car. Just a little short on trunk space.
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post Dec 14 2004, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(AlexO @ Dec 14 2004, 10:06 PM)
I have to trow my plug in for the MazdaSpeed Miata.  My '97 is nice, but the new turbos have everything mine needs.  Full suspension, body, interior, and engine mods.  Great little car.  Just a little short on trunk space.
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JK man.... holdin down the fort in pendleton?
take it easy, see ya! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (alex driving miata smiley......fun car)
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post Dec 15 2004, 12:23 AM
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Seriously...

The New Pontiac GTO seems kinda cool

Turbo Miata

New Mustang GT

Infinity G35

Any of the six cylinder 3-series BMWs

VW Passat VR6

And finally...

the Audi A4... I think there will be a 2.0 Turbo to replace the 1.8T. I really like the Audi A4s
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post Dec 15 2004, 01:57 PM
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The G35 is a great car but isn't it over $30K?

Before you pick up the G35 I recommend you test drive a VW R32 (if you can find one). It's a blast to drive! I just bought one to replace my M3 daily driver and posted about it below:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...&t=21804&hl=r32
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post Dec 15 2004, 02:08 PM
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I vote for one of these (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Fun car, price range $19K - $21K. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


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post Dec 15 2004, 02:27 PM
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I read a few days ago that the Dodge Neon has the worst projected value retention of any car in America. Not saying the SRT isn't a blast to drive, but the resale value is expected to plummet.

...of course, you buy the car to drive it, not sell it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Dec 15 2004, 02:38 PM
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Mr.2 is getting long in the tooth (121K miles). I'm a 2 seater kinda guy, so the Honda S2000 is a slam dunk when the time comes.
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post Dec 15 2004, 02:49 PM
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I read a few days ago that the Dodge Neon has the worst projected value retention of any car in America. Not saying the SRT isn't a blast to drive, but the resale value is expected to plummet.

...of course, you buy the car to drive it, not sell it.


Then it looks like I will picking up one cheap in a few years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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