So Friend is getting a car need some help
01-02-2010, 05:08 PM
#1
Guest
Posts: n/a
So Friend is getting a car need some help
Ok so he also had a rx8 but wants a AWD car and all because he wants to take it to the snow and all. Basically if you name AWD either STI or EVO pops into your head correct? The price range is around $24000. Help please 
. Doesnt have to be AWD btw. he wants to take other cars into factor as well anything sporty etc.
. Doesnt have to be AWD btw. he wants to take other cars into factor as well anything sporty etc.
01-02-2010, 05:13 PM
#2
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 0
Received 240 Likes
on
110 Posts
If he is set on AWD:
BMW has a few AWD variants of the normal sedan/coupes, all Subarus are AWD, Audi has a few as another option. For that price, used is his only option outside of something like a AWD Toyota Matrix.
If he isn't set on AWD, just wants to be able to drive it in the snow, then a brand new set of rims + snow tires for the 8 is far far cheaper, and perfectly capable. Ground clearance is still an issue, though anything "sporty" will have that issue.
BMW has a few AWD variants of the normal sedan/coupes, all Subarus are AWD, Audi has a few as another option. For that price, used is his only option outside of something like a AWD Toyota Matrix.
If he isn't set on AWD, just wants to be able to drive it in the snow, then a brand new set of rims + snow tires for the 8 is far far cheaper, and perfectly capable. Ground clearance is still an issue, though anything "sporty" will have that issue.
01-02-2010, 05:17 PM
#3
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 0
Received 240 Likes
on
110 Posts
Probably should also add that salt IS still a concern, but it is with any car in the winter. For that reason alone I would prefer a different vehicle to the 8, one that the salt won't bother me as much on. However I wouldn't give up the fun for anything though, and that is why I would love to get an NA Miata. Cheap track car in the summer and lower value winter car in the snow that still allows lots and lots of fun.
01-02-2010, 05:50 PM
#4
if he wants something fast with awd, evo. going to rape you on insurance.
if he wants something classy with awd, bmw. going to rape you on maintenance.
audis come in awd too. but maintenance wise, bmw > audi.
an e46ix would be a nice choice. might be a bit tough to locate a manual with awd, but its possible.
if he wants something classy with awd, bmw. going to rape you on maintenance.
audis come in awd too. but maintenance wise, bmw > audi.
an e46ix would be a nice choice. might be a bit tough to locate a manual with awd, but its possible.
01-03-2010, 02:01 AM
#6
2005 Black RX-8 GT 6M
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Jose Area
Posts: 6,350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh yeah MS6 would be nice. How about a FWD with some good snow tires? MS3?
I'd get STI over EVO used. I'd go BMW over Audi used as well.
Infiniti G sedan comes AWD as well.
I'd get STI over EVO used. I'd go BMW over Audi used as well.
Infiniti G sedan comes AWD as well.
01-03-2010, 04:20 AM
#7
Guest
Posts: n/a
Haha i love this forum always answers soo quick. Yeah he still cant get out of his "teenage age" and wants a sporty look so i doubt audi or anything would even come before him. Probably not even a bmw as well.. Yeah the whole controversy over STI OR EVO haha.. dont wanna get started but yeah. i told him i would take the evo 9 over a 06 sti . Ahh and for the insurance wise they plan on just getting him insurance on a diff car so it wont be as pricy haha
. Ahh and for the insurance wise they plan on just getting him insurance on a diff car so it wont be as pricy haha
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Brandonien
Series I Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
1
07-30-2015 12:33 PM
Touge
Canada Forum
0
07-18-2015 05:41 PM