8 is gone - Next car is?
11-15-2005, 07:14 PM
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The E36 M3's are not nearly as luxurious as you might think. You need to see one close up. The interior, although nice for 1999, is mediocre compared to the average interior on most $20k cars made in 2005.
11-15-2005, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Steiner
The E36 M3's are not nearly as luxurious as you might think. You need to see one close up. The interior, although nice for 1999, is mediocre compared to the average interior on most $20k cars made in 2005.
11-15-2005, 07:31 PM
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I'm probably not the best person to give advice on this subject, seeing as I drive a $30k car with a $10k rental car interior.
Maybe one of the new MBZ C230 Kompressors? They are pretty quick, decently agile, and very comfy by all accounts. Maybe a VW R32 if you can find one for the right price. That car provides an excellent balance of power, handling, and luxury in an affordable package. Other than that, most everything is FWD and/or too expensive.
Why not get another RX-8?
Maybe one of the new MBZ C230 Kompressors? They are pretty quick, decently agile, and very comfy by all accounts. Maybe a VW R32 if you can find one for the right price. That car provides an excellent balance of power, handling, and luxury in an affordable package. Other than that, most everything is FWD and/or too expensive.
Why not get another RX-8?
11-15-2005, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Steiner
I'm probably not the best person to give advice on this subject, seeing as I drive a $30k car with a $10k rental car interior.
Maybe one of the new MBZ C230 Kompressors? They are pretty quick, decently agile, and very comfy by all accounts. Maybe a VW R32 if you can find one for the right price. That car provides an excellent balance of power, handling, and luxury in an affordable package. Other than that, most everything is FWD and/or too expensive.
Why not get another RX-8?
Maybe one of the new MBZ C230 Kompressors? They are pretty quick, decently agile, and very comfy by all accounts. Maybe a VW R32 if you can find one for the right price. That car provides an excellent balance of power, handling, and luxury in an affordable package. Other than that, most everything is FWD and/or too expensive.
Why not get another RX-8?
11-15-2005, 08:14 PM
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Why not a "leftover" GTO or a used G35c?
The G35c has more space and a better interior than the Z.
The GTO is ho hum outside, but a beastly motor and decent handling. The interior has been said to be pretty well done.
Price wise... a used GTO is pretty damn cheap... like around $20k cheap.
The G35c has more space and a better interior than the Z.
The GTO is ho hum outside, but a beastly motor and decent handling. The interior has been said to be pretty well done.
Price wise... a used GTO is pretty damn cheap... like around $20k cheap.
11-15-2005, 08:25 PM
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I know... that's why I recommended a "leftover" at the beginning. Just search on eBay and see the dealers that are posting... like $23-26k brand new.
11-15-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryManiac
LOL... R32 and luxury dont mix.
BTW...I was talking about the Integra Type R as being FWD, not the GTO.
11-15-2005, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I see. Well, I still go to post a cool burnout pic.
You see that Hardhitter, that could be you man, all you.
You see that Hardhitter, that could be you man, all you.
Ask me how I know. 
11-15-2005, 09:02 PM
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The reason why I took out the GTO is because it's a V8. I pay about 1600/yr for my insurance on the 8 which was considered a 4 door sedan (teenager with a clear history and good grades), after the accident, my insurance is going to jump to around $2600/yr my Dad says. I have AAA.
G35c is the most expensive, the most that I have seen used has been $28,000+
I highly doubt I'll be able to get a V8, and it's going to eat gas more than my 8 won't it?
G35c is the most expensive, the most that I have seen used has been $28,000+
I highly doubt I'll be able to get a V8, and it's going to eat gas more than my 8 won't it?
11-15-2005, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by DARKMAZ8
Fwd is better for a novice.
11-15-2005, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
dual exhaust, GTO on the bottom plastic part, pictures called 05smoke?
11-15-2005, 09:09 PM
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Yeah but the type r doesn't have too much torque steer like the srt4. It's actually a pretty fun car to drive. Great handling and love that vtec. probably gets pretty good mpg aswell.
I just figure that hardhitter might wanna consider something other than rwd. awd would be good but more $$$$$
I just figure that hardhitter might wanna consider something other than rwd. awd would be good but more $$$$$
