This spring I will be looking for a new car. - Page 2

TheBlizzard · 11-10-2005

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Originally Posted by Steeltwo

tell that to the AWD dsm owners that I put 1.5 seconds on in the local autox. They were running summer onlys while my poor shitbox waste of space was running all seasons.

the svt focus beat me by almost 2 seconds.

in 03 the SVT focus beat the 03 SRT4 in car and drivers comparo test.

it beat the
civic si
mazada speed
srt4
se-r spec v

that must mean all the 03 models of those cars are wastes of space.

everyone tears the svt econo cars down because they aren't fast in a straight line.

Oh yeah and about the comparison, not to throw salt in the wound here, but I read the review on the comarison you are talking about and the SRT-4 beat everything in every category other than braking distance and weight if I remember correctly.

Steeltwo · 11-10-2005

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Originally Posted by TheBlizzard

Oh yeah and about the comparison, not to throw salt in the wound here, but I read the review on the comarison you are talking about and the SRT-4 beat everything in every category other than braking distance and weight if I remember correctly.

here is the link to the comparo where the SRT4 won. Can't find the other one, maybe it was road and track.

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

Steeltwo · 11-10-2005

here is a road and track one.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....&page_number=1

the focus gets 3rd, srt gets 4th.

a TRD Celica gets 1st somehow.

niterydr · 11-08-2005

3kgt vr4/stealth tt > 2g dsm.
-Resale value
-reliability
-chick factor
Insurance is roughly the same, 3kgt is a little bit more expensive for some drivers.

Super Bleeder!! · 11-08-2005

Omni GLHS or a turbovan

cudvig · 11-08-2005

i saw a 99 3kgt with the sqaurish wing on it the other day...omg that is wayyy hot. i dunno i really want a blend of, cheap, looks good, cheaper insurance. Im sick of DSMs, I would need a 98-99 if anything too. Since car loans can only be had a certain couple of years out. at least from the bank? What are the usual rates on car loans now?

-Colin

GSXMatt · 11-08-2005

If I was to get a another car, actually I'd probably look into like a 91-94 MR2 Turbo.

How's Winona? Gay? Awesome.

A//// Guy · 11-08-2005

If your looking at BMWs look into the 330ci like you mentioned. That is the bmw I was going to get before I found my M3. IMHO I never like BMWs because they arent very rare and they all look the same, but once I drove one that changed. They handle awesome, have very good brake, stock and have almost bullet proof engines with no timing belt to worry about. Performance is hard to squeeze out of them though, because anything you want to do cost quite a bit.

If you want a really nice quiet luxury ride that handles really well go look at some.

Jakey · 11-08-2005

3kgt VR4 Spyder

cudvig · 11-08-2005

why would you recommend a 330ci? besides anything else? what about the Xs? is there AWD any good? and what is insurance like on those compared to the M3? a HUGE difference? or not so big? I have always loved the BMW's never thought they were not so expensive though. How are the depreiciation on them? im still liking the whole RSX-S though.

-Colin

A//// Guy · 11-08-2005

330CI is as close to the e46 M3 as your going to get. It has the biggest 6 in the 3 series, 2 door, rwd, its just the nicest 3 series you can get.

If you wanted to you could look into the X series but I dont think Id buy a bmw that is AWD just because it affects weight and I dont think they handle quite as well AWD, plus all the X's are 4 door and I prefer 2 doors.

Im not sure what the insurance would be on a 330, I pay around 150 a month for the M3 full coverage, no tickets, good grades and Im over 21. I was paying 180 for the eclipse, but since I turned 21 that seemed to lower it quite a bit. Just call up your agent and get quotes for each of the cars your looking at.

I would like the RSX's if they were not wrong wheel drive -FWD. Plus I didnt like there interiors at all...

cudvig · 11-08-2005

OMG e46 M3= best thing ever! what package is it that comes on the 3 series that makes it look like an M3? ZHP? is that it? thats not bad for insurance at all! jeez, does BMW ever put a front bumper from an M3 on the 3 series? that is like the coolest car ever.

besides the new new m3, that thing is major hotness!

-Colin

Kougar · 11-08-2005

You're retarded colin. You need the 'dumb ricer' title back...Kyle, where are you?

Just buy the prelude and be happy forever. I'll even toss in a free chevy celebrity

Swifty1638 · 11-08-2005

I'd geet that ion redline, just cause I know the car, and work on them often..get a different pulley, and nitrous..it can be a rather quick little car. Shifts nice too..and is cheap.

-A. Swift

**Goat Blower** · 11-09-2005

If you've got that much to spend, I'd never waste it on some little shitbox like the Focus, Ion or RSX. I agree with the Cobra, you can't beat them for bang for the buck. I've got a '04 Mach 1 right now and I'm impressed as hell with it. They've come a long way since the last Mustang I've had. Personally, in that range, I'd get a C5 Vette. I sold a '98 this last summer for $16K, that was a hell of a car. They usually go for around $20K.

Steeltwo · 11-09-2005

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

If you've got that much to spend, I'd never waste it on some little shitbox like the Focus, Ion or RSX. I agree with the Cobra, you can't beat them for bang for the buck. I've got a '04 Mach 1 right now and I'm impressed as hell with it. They've come a long way since the last Mustang I've had. Personally, in that range, I'd get a C5 Vette. I sold a '98 this last summer for $16K, that was a hell of a car. They usually go for around $20K.

i forgot about his budget

if it's that high

i'd get the m3 or as above a c5 roadster

cudvig · 11-09-2005

i think insurance would be too high for me to own a C5 or an M3.

but they would be nice cars to own.

-Colin

Steeltwo · 11-09-2005

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Originally Posted by cudvig

i think insurance would be too high for me to own a C5 or an M3.

but they would be nice cars to own.

-Colin

the 330 or 325 has a Sport Package that will give you the M suspension.

might be worth trying to find.

A//// Guy · 11-09-2005

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Originally Posted by Steeltwo

the 330 or 325 has a Sport Package that will give you the M suspension.

might be worth trying to find.

The first bmw i test drove was a 325ci with the sport package and it was quite nice, handled great, but it was like 25k. Maybe try looking for an older one or private party only.

TheLBUGAWD · 11-09-2005

Colin dont kid yourself, your gonna get another DSM. Hahahahah