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Now that car prices are in a freefall, what cars are YOU considering?

Old Mar 14, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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used aston martin
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Got an STI sooner than i expected thanks to the market conditions. I would hold off on all GM products until it becomes clear if the company will declare bankruptcy. I expect the car values to dip like crazy at that point.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Another 8 of course Ive got so many ideas for mine I could build two cars,,,,
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
lol you two.

if i were car shopping it'd be a cayman s.

the z06 is nice, a lot of bang for your buck.

the viper though... ehh..
Haha, you know me man. I like cars that lack subtlety. Any Z06 I get would be made loud as f*ck, and obviously the viper is about as subtle as being hit by a bus.

There's something about imperfection that endears me.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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A bmw z4 coupe. That car is brilliant.

Oh and Stealth, I think you should get the FJ out of those two cars.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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I love the FJ, such an awesome looking thing.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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i love the corvette and the 370z is a awesome car. the new camaro , M3 or the cayman are awesome too...
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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In the next few months there WILL be a steady stream of (lucky) people who had their lease end, and their buy-out is now unrealistic - they will ALL bail and leave the hapless lease company to unload the remnants at fire sale prices......
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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2009 RX-8, as soon as I get the dealers here to come of the f#!%in price.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
If i wasn't so patient and hellbent on the next rotary car, I would be looking to get into a new 370Z. Z cars have always been my heart and soul,minus the disgusting looking 350Z.
Used, a '06 Z-06 or a '07 Cayman S hands down!
I don't think you're gonna get much of a discount on a 370 anytime soon, it is the current 'hot' car and dealers aren't having any trouble moving them.

Also in general I don't think we're going to see much bigger discounts than normal on new cars, the manufactures are just lowing production to match demand. They would rather sell fewer cars for a higher profit per unit.... that makes a lot more sense than churning a whole bunch out and losing $10k on each one due to discounts.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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I've decided to buy another house instead. The bottomed out housing market and near zero interest rates have us drooling.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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looking at some nsx's, considering the z01, the girlfriend wants a gtr and aiming for aug for purchase..hmm...the is-f was on my list but i can't help but want the feel of a clutch! thank god for the economic down term!

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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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My next car will be an Acura RL used, because of the massive depreciation, with the new baby and all.

Probably an 06 or 07 for around 20k...maybe less as the economy blows right now and I see cars selling for prices I thought I'd never see.

I need something comfortable, with four doors and the awd on the RL is nice.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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I wonder if the price of beaters is actually going up?

I bet there's a higher demand for shitboxes than high end sports sedans. Okay, maybe that's taking it little too far...
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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I wonder if the price of beaters is actually going up?


You are right, around here three year old Civics go for almost what they were, new.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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08 base vette.

beers
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rx8urZ
That is a deal of a life time for a used Aston!
Those cars are the pinnacle of fineness!
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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I'd get a smart car
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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i'd get a stupid car.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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stupidly awesome that is.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Mine would be a Viper . Ive been shopping around , but I really can't do nothing till the end of the year . Thinking around Dec . Its the one car Ive alway wanted and I have a one time chance in Dec and I plan on taking it . Ive been in their forums here and there .

I still will keep my 8 .
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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My uncle was looking to replace his 2000 Audi A4 1.8T. He got a 2009 base white 328i 6AT for $32,800 including destination, excluding tax/fees. This was lower than invoice. He seemed to be smitten with the 3-Series. I liked it but thought the 08 G35 w/premium pkg was better equipped and way faster.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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i was looking at the 09 xt forester (suv wrx), but the auto only and 4speed turned me off.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bee_afraid
I've decided to buy another house instead. The bottomed out housing market and near zero interest rates have us drooling.
uhh.... google alt-a or option arm reset... there is going to be another tidal wave of foreclosures in the next 2 years. we are still very far from the bottom my friend.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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My next will be a Dodge Challenger. Black on black or orange on black hmm
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