[rquily]

Originally Posted by AdReNaLiN jUnKeE

rx8s are not very good cars... horrible gas mileage, very finicky and have zero power... past it looking pretty cool, its got nothing to offer. go buy a wrx, you cannot go wrong with what you want out of it. the car is no bigger then any other coupe out there, it just has 2 extra door handles. for 17k used you can get into an 04-06 sti, id suggest that route if you dont mind a lack luster interior. otherwise get yourself a new loaded wrx and dont look back

Originally Posted by JPizzle

zach, you idiot! it needs to be a coupe! get with the program

Hey guys thanks for the input! I'm looking at the subbie and i might just get a new wrx and I'll settle down with it. If I buy used I'm gonna pay extra for insurance, etc.. If I buy new, I will baby it and take care of it for atleast 3 to 5 years(maybe get a better job more moolah later).. but I might also buy some accessories for it nothing major but little things to make it look more stylish and could be a little to boost more horse power. rx8 is a better looking car but I guess I'll go with the more bang for the buck one. I just need a few more reasons why to buy a wrx than an rx8 then I should be set

Btw Adrenaline Junkie, RS4's are nice cars! Was looking at them but kinda out of my price range... Unless I buy used.. I'm kinda not sure when buying used.. No warranties.. have to pay more for insurance.. etc..

[AdReNaLiN jUnKeE]

haha i have an s4 not an rs4 but i agree they are awesome. believe me if you buy an rx8 over the wrx your gonna hate your life.. go testdrive a new wrx and report back

[AABanned]

Is this a good first car for around $10k?

[r37r18u710n]

Originally Posted by AABanned

Is this a good first car for around $10k?

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[toolbandfan]

Originally Posted by AABanned

Is this a good first car for around $10k?

Looks good to me.


Any FWD car is going to be at least as good in the snow as that A5.

[Gazz]

Saab 9-3/9-5 Aero

[A5Gunner]

Chevy Impala SS, 06-09 is this a good car to get for $12,000 and under?

It is FWD, and I need something that can handle the snow for at least 2 1/2-3 months out of the year.

[AdReNaLiN jUnKeE]

where do you live and what are you looking to get out of the car you buy? that could be the perfect car or the worst car depending what you want lol

[Straight 6 Glory 2 (Banned)]

It'd be fine in snow I can promise you that one

[pbm2]

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/MAZDA/3+S...1012094015437/

what are your guys' opinion on mazdas?

[Alan777]

Impala SS's are nice cars. Not my favorite looking car, or the best interior, but it'll do fine in winter, especially if you get winter tires. I'd have to assume the 5.3 wouldn't be great on gas though.

[toolbandfan]

Would probably make it a little bit harder to handle in the snow as well.

[btmasterchief39]

2005 Nissan Maxima SE
75k
$10k

Worth it? It seems to be in good condition, but all the reliability problems scare me...

Looking at g6 gtp's, impala ltz's as well


And to the above, impala SS's get decent mileage due to active displacement.

[ShUtTeRBoI]

Originally Posted by toolbandfan

Want:

Under $4,000.
Small car
good gas mileage
prefer manual
not Dodge
Has to have A/C, and preferably good cold A/C.
just enough of an engine to get to 60mph in like 9 seconds. I've been driving a minivan for a while, so anything will be an improvement.
I've done lots of mechanic work before, so I could possibly buy a fixer upper.

focus SVT or 2.3 , Escort Zx2, Integra, Protege?(not too keen on 0-60 figures for the protege), prelude (there will be a trade-off some mileage for refinement vs the integra).

These are just some cars to consider. Do you have a preference for fwd/awd/rwd; sedan,coupe,hatch,wagon? Sportyness?

[toolbandfan]

Originally Posted by ShUtTeRBoI

focus SVT or 2.3 , Escort Zx2, Integra, Protege?(not too keen on 0-60 figures for the protege), prelude (there will be a trade-off some mileage for refinement vs the integra).

These are just some cars to consider. Do you have a preference for fwd/awd/rwd; sedan,coupe,hatch,wagon? Sportyness?

No, not really, pretty much just care about what I listed. When I said 0-60 I just basically meant it can get to highway speeds in less than minivan time, lol.

I don't know if I'd be able to afford a Prelude or not. Or at least find one I would actually want around here.

Originally Posted by toolbandfan

Want:

Under $4,000.
Small car
good gas mileage
prefer manual
not Dodge
Has to have A/C, and preferably good cold A/C.
just enough of an engine to get to 60mph in like 9 seconds. I've been driving a minivan for a while, so anything will be an improvement.
I've done lots of mechanic work before, so I could possibly buy a fixer upper.

[dhaval33]

Audi a7 or a6 2009 or 2010 model???

[Mak0]

Want to get a decent pickup. Currently have a 1999 Ford explorer with 179,930 miles. On a really tight budget, gas prices and the mileage my car gets is killing me. Would want to trade in my current car for this...

http://redding.craigslist.org/ctd/2207759598.html

What do you think?

[automagsrule]

Originally Posted by automagsrule

im looking for something in the 5k-7.5k range. I dont drive a ton right now (put 5k miles on my DD last year, will likely drive my new car even less) so mileage and maintenance aren't really an issue for me. im strongly against owning a FWD car.

I'd really like something with some get up and go, however, i've got unique snowflake syndrome, so not your usual under 10k go fast cars (yes i realize for 7.5k i can build a *****in foxbody, so does every other jackhole out there)

prefer european, would really prefer VAG.

tl;dr:
high priority:
under 7.5k
fun to drive
not fwd

medium priority:
semi unique/rare
not *** ugly
euro

low priority:
gas milage
reliability
vw/audi/seat/skoda/porsche/lambo/bentley/bugatti

I'm currently looking at audi coupe quattros, or if i can find a steal on a b5 s4, but neither of those are especially plentiful, so i was hoping for some other suggestions to broaden my search a smidge.

.

[Alan777]

I wouldn't buy a $7.5k S4

Coupe Quattro, CA S4, or Corrado if you'll go fwd. You could a B5 A4+suspension and chip for that too. E30, E36 M3/325

[DyePaintballer2k11]

Originally Posted by automagsrule

.

All of your priorities are completely backwards.

[AABanned]

Track/autocross car for a few grand, whats good?