 OT: Grown-up Car, Audi TT, S2000, ??? |
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| bryanf |
 Oct 17 2006, 11:23 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Half Moon Bay, CA Member No.: 5,435  |
I've been driving my '75 2.0 daily to work for the last 12 years or so and have loved it. For those of you familiar with bay area I probably have the perfect 914 commute because I drive from half moon bay to Menlo Park...so its about 12 miles of twisty mountain roads followed by about 12 miles of blasting down the highway. Unfortunately, I'm getting to the point in my career where I need to project a successful "image" and my poor little 914 is just too tired looking...
Sooooo I need a new car...my criteria are 1. Fun 2. Professional 3. Fun 4. under $20k (used) 5. Reliable Drove a tt and had a blast, but haven't driven an s2000 yet. I would love an Elise, but it is just too spendy right now. suggestions? |
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| DanT |
Oct 17 2006, 11:29 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
You could find a very nice '97-'99 Boxster for that kind of money and you would never miss any of the cars you have already mentioned....
It is also the logical step from the 914. I have a '99 for sale right now....nice car with 48K miles, no accidents or repaints. Nice ones are out there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) see info here http://www.babblers.org/forums/showthread....39087#post39087 |
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| anthony |
Oct 17 2006, 11:31 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
An S2000 is a blast. I've never driven a TT but I'd think an S2000 with rear wheel drive would be an even better sports car. The only thing I don't like about the S2000 is that it is a convertible. What about a 911?
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| Lou W |
Oct 18 2006, 12:35 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
That's a nice looking Boxster (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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| jhadler |
Oct 18 2006, 08:54 AM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Easy... E36 M3.
Plenty of power, great handling, comfortable on long drives, can seat 4 if needed, has a real trunk, and very reliable. And a really good one can be found for less than $20k, leaving extra for some nice shocks and tires... -Josh2 |
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| fat73 |
Oct 18 2006, 09:22 AM
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W9R1 Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 7-May 05 From: tampa,fl Member No.: 4,043 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(jhadler @ Oct 18 2006, 06:54 AM)  Easy... E36 M3. Plenty of power, great handling, comfortable on long drives, can seat 4 if needed, has a real trunk, and very reliable. And a really good one can be found for less than $20k, leaving extra for some nice shocks and tires... -Josh2 2003-2005 WRX Find one close to stock and you get Speed Reliability |
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| turboman808 |
Oct 18 2006, 09:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
If you are looking for an image car you should get a BMW. Something with 4 seats for when you got to take clients around.
Trust me you look real foolish showing up at the airports in a 2 seater and the guy has alot of luggage. |
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| anthony |
Oct 18 2006, 10:20 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
QUOTE(jhadler @ Oct 18 2006, 07:54 AM) Easy... E36 M3. Plenty of power, great handling, comfortable on long drives, can seat 4 if needed, has a real trunk, and very reliable. And a really good one can be found for less than $20k, leaving extra for some nice shocks and tires... $20K would get you a mint showroom condition E36 M3. $15K would get you a really nice one. A co-worker has a '95. It's been a maintenance whore for the last three years. Personally, for a more reliable ride, I'd rather get an e46 328ci and then throw a few dollars at the suspension and maybe get a chip. |
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| Mueller |
Oct 18 2006, 10:39 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(turboman808 @ Oct 18 2006, 08:44 AM) If you are looking for an image car you should get a BMW. Something with 4 seats for when you got to take clients around. Trust me you look real foolish showing up at the airports in a 2 seater and the guy has alot of luggage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ...a WRX would be okay as a secondary car, but not as a professional image type thing....too "boy-racer" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| mightyohm |
Oct 18 2006, 10:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Mueller @ Oct 18 2006, 09:39 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ...a WRX would be okay as a secondary car, but not as a professional image type thing....too "boy-racer" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Unless your "professional image" is "I have my own opinions, thank you." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| jhadler |
Oct 18 2006, 10:49 AM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
I guess it all depends on who you're trying to project a "professional" image to.
The suggestion of an E46 328 is a good one. Even a 330ci would be pretty slick. But if you want a canyon carver that can carry four, and still look good to bussiness types, the M3 is a hard choice to ignore... -Josh2 |
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| jhadler |
Oct 18 2006, 10:50 AM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
Not to mention, that the E36 M3 makes a great autox and track day car as well...
-Josh2 |
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| guiltless |
Oct 18 2006, 10:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 187 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Dana Point Ca Member No.: 4,552 |
Nissan 350z (has decent trunk space)
Audi s4 2.7tt (1999.5 and up) |
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| jhadler |
Oct 18 2006, 11:00 AM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
QUOTE(guiltless @ Oct 18 2006, 08:56 AM) Nissan 350z (has decent trunk space) Audi s4 2.7tt (1999.5 and up) Z-car --- Kindof a pig of a car. DOn't get me wrong, it's got plenty of power, and a pretty good handling package, but it's HEAVY... Heavier than a car that size should be, especially a sports car. Maybe not for an APC... S4. --- Excelent suggestion!!! Now that is a great idea. Not as cheap as the M3, and probably costlier to maintain, but one heck of a nice car. -Josh2 |
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| Heeltoe914 |
Oct 18 2006, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
QUOTE(jhadler @ Oct 18 2006, 07:54 AM) Easy... E36 M3. Plenty of power, great handling, comfortable on long drives, can seat 4 if needed, has a real trunk, and very reliable. And a really good one can be found for less than $20k, leaving extra for some nice shocks and tires... -Josh2 I was able to change car about every 8 mth, so I have driven everthing with any real proformance. My current and probaly the one That will stay with me a long long time is my M3 e36. with 75K on it it runs great. did an AutoX and it was a blast. This car still turns heads in parking lots, its sexy and fast. I see why it was car of the year. I haven't had any real $$$ repairs at all but I have the last yr 99 so alot of the bugs where worked out. I added konie and 17 inch rims Its a fun car to drive. Attached image(s)  
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Oct 18 2006, 12:25 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jhadler @ Oct 18 2006, 09:49 AM) I guess it all depends on who you're trying to project a "professional" image to... Exactly! And everyone's opinion is different so you begin second-guessing... When the company I'm in gets bought I'm gonna go for that "small business employee that got bought out for too much money and is squandering it on frivolous toys" look...a classic Ferrari (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) |
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| bryanf |
Oct 18 2006, 04:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Half Moon Bay, CA Member No.: 5,435 |
Excellent suggestions. I'm not too worried about needing to pick people up at the airport--I got the Honda Pilot family hauler for that--so 4 person capability isn't that important. I definitely need to look into the M3 a little more. I've known a few people with them and they've all complained about maintainence costs...but they are a hell of a car. WRXs, EVOs, Mazdaspeed3s, etc don't quite cut it for me...they're seem like econoboxes with great mechanicals shoved underneath. (but a new subie legacy gt spec b--that might do the trick)
Boxters are fun...driven them, but don't know about their reliability. No love for the tt or the s2000? |
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| jhadler |
Oct 18 2006, 04:21 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
QUOTE(Air_Cooled_Nut @ Oct 18 2006, 10:25 AM) When the company I'm in gets bought I'm gonna go for that "small business employee that got bought out for too much money and is squandering it on frivolous toys" look...a classic Ferrari (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) So... 250 GTO? If I were to choose Italian, that would my megabucks choice... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -Josh2 |
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| JPB |
Oct 18 2006, 05:00 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
You need to speed but thats what a 914 is for. You need to do the family thang, and thats what that uthu car is fow. Right now my brother, you need to just chill and pimp homes!! Caravan with all the pimp items, inside bar, TV/DVD on demand, sound system that would make yo doodads tingle, and battery powered parfanalia that would make the girls get all crazay an ssssit biooooootch. BOOOMTITIBOOM!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Think of the possibilities. |
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| drewvw |
Oct 18 2006, 05:14 PM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE When the company I'm in gets bought I'm gonna go for that "small business employee that got bought out for too much money and is squandering it on frivolous toys" look...a classic Ferrari one of my buddies colleagues has a ferrari mondial. Talk about an obscure way of projecting success....they have to pull the engine to do anything on it i guess. S2000! |
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