Car choices

Kevin 1G Drummer · 03-06-2009

So I'm planning on getting a newer car sometime this summer, and can't really decide what I want. I do know that I want it to be RWD, 5 or 6 speed manual, and not a Mustang.

As some of you know, I've strongly been considering the new Genesis Coupe, but for the price of the model I want, there's alot of other options for less money. If I go used, I don't really wanna spend much more than $20k.

A couple other options I've been considering is a 350z. Seems like those are going from anywhere from $15-$25k depending on the model. I've also been considering a Miata, but I don't really like the way the current gen looks, so it would have to be a '99 - '05 body style. The only downside to those cars, is that they are 2 seaters. But I don't really ever have more than myself, and my dog or a couple bags of groceries in the car at any one time, so it's not really too much of an issue.

I plan on daily driving the car, and I have no problem driving a RWD car in the snow, just gotta have a decent set of snow tires and a limited slip diff.

Anyways, does anyone have any suggestions for other cars I should look into?

A//// Guy · 03-06-2009

My suggestions would have to be G35 coupe, S2000, E46 M3, or 328i/330i, or find a mint E36 M3. The last two might be bumping your price range up a bit though.

I personally wouldn't get a miata.

**Kracka** · 03-06-2009

If you decide against the Genesis Coupe:
S2k
G35 Coupe
350Z

My coworker has a 350Z and its a nice car, bigger and more spacious compared to the S2k, but not as much of a pure sports car. If you go that route, he may actually be selling it so let me know. The G35 is very similar to the Z, just a nicer interior and a tiny backseat.

Kevin 1G Drummer · 03-06-2009

I was considering a G35 coupe but I don't really like the way they look. They seem kinda bland to me.

**4seasons69** · 03-06-2009

I personally like the new genesis otherwise I like 350z's and s2k's. there is always the srt-8s or the g8, saturn sky redline or solstice gxp if you want to go domestic

Kevin 1G Drummer · 03-06-2009

I haven't heard many good things about the transmissions in the SRT8's. The G8 is kinda meh... The sky redline has also crossed my mind. Just did a little searching, and S2k's aren't really as expensive as I thought they would be.

**4seasons69** · 03-06-2009

I've seen a yellow s2k in shoreview a few times and it was pretty sweet

iceminion · 03-06-2009

They saturn sky is pretty awesome....but for around $10,000 you can get a really nice used s2000.

even if it has a quarter of a million miles, i would rather own a honda then a brand new gm/ford/Nissan

**Kracka** · 03-06-2009

$10k won't get you a really nice S2k, but $15k will. Glad I sold mine when I did with how the prices have crashed!

MustGoFaster · 03-06-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by A//// Guy

My suggestions would have to be G35 coupe, S2000, E46 M3, or 328i/330i, or find a mint E36 M3. The last two might be bumping your price range up a bit though.

Seems like a good list to me.

**goodhart** · 03-06-2009

I know you mentioned not liking the SRT-8 trannies, but how bout a Challenger?

They are are the high side as far as price goes

, though I'm not sure if there is any used ones out there yet or what they are going for.

**JET** · 03-06-2009

You could look at a Porsche Boxter S too. I just sold my 01 BMW M roadster for $18,600 with 39k miles on it. Convertible prices have crashed hard, they are a great buy right now.

A//// Guy · 03-06-2009

Wow Jet, thats so low.

If it was a coupe I would have been all over it. I have to say I do miss the M and will have one again someday.

**JET** · 03-06-2009

Yeah, I lost my ass on that one. $.50/mile just in depreciation. It is another car to look into, they do have a few quirks though.

**scheides** · 03-06-2009

An Evo X

Seriously though, I'm thinking the Genesis is gonna be a win, otherwise an S2k would be a lot of fun!

**asshanson** · 03-06-2009

Yea, with the Evo X base model sale price around the cost of the genesis, I'd do that. Or maybe get a slightly used one for around $20k. I guess that's not RWD though...

xveganxcowboyx · 03-06-2009

Dundars · 03-06-2009

Three Fiddy Z, get the base version and throw your own brembos and shit on it.

craig · 03-06-2009

one of the other managers in minneapolis has a 350z and says it's nice but it feels really heavy in the corners.

Cammaxon · 03-06-2009

Does every one hate the RX7 and Supra? RX8 could be a nice dd kinda girly. Don't forget the later model mr2. I really like the 6.0 GTO. Remember that nothing says "I'm gaay"
faster than a Miata*. CTS-Vs are a nice full size luxary car, rwd, manual and a whole lot of whoop ass. There are a lot of early 2000s Corvettes for 20k and if youd consider driving a 350 in the winter why not a vett? The SSR has the vett engine butt is over priced. Are the Chrysler Crossfires RWD? Those are pretty nice lil cars. Every one loves the Lexus IS 300 and 350... But really when its all said and done could you go with out looking at the Lotus Elise? has a nice one for 25k ok so its a little over ur budget but can you imagine how fast i'd throw my self at you if you pulled up in that car?

* look at any gay pride/rights parade or the movie GO, or google image miata motivational posters