This spring I will be looking for a new car. - Page 3

ABV · 11-09-2005

Lexus IS300. There's a few to be had for around $20,000. But if it were me, I'd get something cheaper and pay it off right away, or just pay cash for it.

**JET** · 11-09-2005

I have been looking also. I am looking at slightly different cars, the BMW 3 series, G35, Caddy CTS, Lincoln LS, etc. The best bang for the buck is the Lincoln LS. I took one for a test drive and was amazed at how well it handled. It doesn't feel nearly as heavy as it is and the interior is awesome. It is the same car as the Jaguar X-type, but RWD basically. I am probably going to pick this one up in NYC this month. V8, sport suspension, leather, 5 spd auto, sunroof, 6 disc in dash, 46k miles, fully loaded for $12,500. It was $40k sticker when new.

A//// Guy · 11-09-2005

Ive always liked the looks of those LS's, although they do kinda look like a bimmer

Nice pick.

howslowcanyougo · 11-09-2005

Ever consider a cheap, fast Colt/Summit 4G63 motor Swap Super Sleeper?

http://www.4g61t.org/phpBB2/

cudvig · 11-09-2005

im looking for something that wont break on my ass when im at college.

thats mainly it.

thats why there are quite a few hondas in there.

could i even take out a loan for something that old? like older than 96?

-Colin

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 11-09-2005

Get a cheap beater. Don't take out a loan for some 20k car while you are trying to work through college.

niterydr · 11-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecoli

Get a cheap beater. Don't take out a loan for some 20k car while you are trying to work through college.

Best advise in thread thus far.

9guy9 · 11-10-2005

I just remembered that there is a 96 (I think) BMW 325 in the Mankato Free Press with a M3 engine in it. It also mentions some sort of suspension work. That might be somthing to check out. M3 power and handeling with 325 inscurance.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 11-10-2005

A lot of the go-kart cars like the Miata, Focus, CRX, etc get their asses handed to them when you goto a real road course where both power and handling come into play. A lot of cars aren't well suited for swerving in and out of cones in a parking lot in 1st gear.

niterydr · 11-10-2005

But in a parking lot you can throw up chalk!!!!