So if you were to get a new car.....
 

Guidelines:
1. Under $30,000 before tax, title, etc.
2. Has to be a roomy car. Doesn't have to be a sedan but you gotta be able to put golf clubs or more than a gallon of milk in it.
3. Must be reasonable on insurance.
4. Must have torque. This pretty much rules out any Hondas (not bashing; I've owned 2).
5. Can NOT be a project. Has to be quick out of the box. Example: Get a '93 hatch and swap an engine in it. <- not good

So. Lets hear some ideas. Keep it on topic. Don't argue with another person about why your choice is better. Everyone has an opinion and I wanna hear 'em. I'll list what I'm looking at after I see some ideas. ;)

Pontiac Solstice

http://www.autointell.net/nao_compan...olstice-02.htm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2468959685

nuttin like a cummings turbo with and old body dodge

damn $30K limit...there goes the porsche...

2k5 mustang gt I guess......

but no project??? Thats like...my whole life. I cant imagine a car that wouldnt be a project.

i would get a ls1 camero in another thread someone told me they are very very fast, faster than a mustang gt

fast and new out of the box. the new GTO.

does it have to be a car?

New GTO or G35 (sedan OR coupe)

R1
It'll kick the crap out of all those!

EDIT: YEs it has to be a car.
Hrm..2k5 Stang...

99 m3 all the way got to lave those e42 m3's runs like a raped ape and is the best handeling car no option that or like a 89 porche 911 targa alwasy like that body style

I was fasho going to say a M3...but I didn't know how much they go for in USD!?

ahhh

that car is pimp...:cool:

Acura RSX type S A-SPEC (tight car especially in the back, but its honda and its sporty. The A-SPEC makes the rsx look much better)

Dodge SRT-4 (I would lease it, I'm not sure of the car's reliability)

Ford Mustang GT Coupe (But It would be really cool if you could get the Mach1)

===Really pushing that 30k limit===
Nissan 350Z

Nissan Maxima

Mitsubushi Lancer Evolution



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If it doesn't need to be a car
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Ford F150 XLT -------- American Muscle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell motha fuckin yeah!

I would probably look at some of the cars already mentioned, plus the new TL (280hp isn't that bad at all) and a few others I can't name of the top of my head right now.

I thought it was only the TL's that came with A-SPEC?

TL comes A-SPEC as well

one inch suspension lower

body kit

better mags and rubber


on the rsx you get the high spoiler

-on the civic ex coupe you have the a similar package but I forget what's its called.

does it have to be new? a 2003 is300 would be my choice

That new Fukin Neon w/turbo...Dem sh!ts are wicked fast...Torque...Yes..Under $30K...Yes...Simple interior, but they have a mean looking MUG!

Too small.

No trucks. And that thing is fugly.

Gas mileage. I drive about 50 miles a day to/from work. Lacks room.

$30k limit.
Yes.

The sedan perhaps. Not real sure I like the looks.

Can you say insurance rapage?? The M series Beamers are very pricey to insure.

lol... Old school pimpin?

RSX is ok. Still I'd prefer more room. You're probably right about the SRT.
Not sure how the gas mileage will run on the Stang.
350Z lacks room.
Maxima is REALLY pushing the $30k limit.
The new F-150's are nice! But no truck for me.

Finally someone mentions the IS300. ;) Its one of my choices.


Here's the list
EVO8
WRX (maybe an STi, scoop is crazy)
IS300

I test drove an EVO yesterday. All I have to say is wow. Its an amazing car. I may be able to get a good deal on it as well. We'll see.
I'm hoping to make it to a Subaru dealer to test drive a WRX. And then over to the Lexus dealer. The IS300 is sort of my "realistic dream car". I've wanted one ever since they came out. Last April I promised myself I'd have one in 2 years. We'll see what happens.

STi or the GTO

MSRP is $33k on the GTo. I'd be curious to see how close teh dealer price is. The main issue is that its a Pontiac. That means in about 2 years everything on that car will rattle, squeak, & come apart.

Are you too tall?

Get WRX or EVO or IS300 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Don't get GTO cuz USA made the engine weak.

I perfer Sedan than coupe.

What about Audi S4?

I totatally forgot about Audi

good obervation pbateson.

The IS300, is a nice car. Its rear wheel drive and its got a straight six. I find its a little bit pricey for the car, but then again its cheaper then a bmw.


If I were to finance the car I would calculate the difference of buying a new car and a used car.

Lets say the dealer gives you 3% and you decide to finance $30,000 for 4 years you pay $31,873

Lets say your buying a used car and you need to finance $25,000 for 4 years and their rate is 7%, you end up paying $28,735


So If there is a 5k difference between a new and used car's sticker price, I think I would go new.

ha at the audi A4. get the audi S4. those baby are way faster then the a series.

SRT-4 are fast freaking cars..... gotta have turbo!:yes:

^ of course you would ay that! so you want an economical car that is cool looking and has room that is under 30K: saturn ion quad cuope! nice car and fast, coming out with a stock turbo soon, called the sturn ion redline 220hp with a 2.2L DOHC stock turbo!

WRX STi

- Dzur

nothing is better then a STi.:yes:

YES YES YES GET A FUCKING S4, in pearl white, and lower it with some gunmetal 18's and just mess on your car b/c its so beautiful

how about an old 302 boss mustang right around 30k and yes you are righ m class = insrance rapage but so doe a s4 wich the m3 will smoooooooooke but then im biated twords the bimmer
I say get the sti or the lexus thought depends what is more impotant to ya luxery or speed

STi= luxuary with speed.

Forester XT 13.8 quarter mile stock, awd and shitlaods of room, if not a WRX or the 2.5 Leagcy GT. :yes:

New used S2000...

how about a turbo pt crusier?

The S4 is a trim level of the A4. Just FYI.
They also start at $45k. Nice thought though.

Still a Neon no matter what they wanna say.
Yeah I'm bitten by the boost bug too. I love the IS300, but I love boost more.

Yeah I drive 50 miles a day for work. Gas mileage is a BIG plus. That 302 would drain a tank faster than I could fill it up.

Not hardly. The STi is meant for speed. You realize its an OPTION to have a radio in there right?

You my friend should be shot for even bringing that up.:no:

hahaha
IS300 for me!

i test drove the turbo pt, dont get me wrong that thing cam move and with the upgrade kit it is still under 30k!

Look into a new accord. I got mine fully loaded with the navi for 27900 (had to haggle) but i love the car. You should defnitly go test drive one.

I drive 50 mile to work everday and get 30 mpg. The car has a good amount of power. You should defintly go take a look at one.

what about the new turbo volvos or saabs.