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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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When an rx-8 owner wants a new car...

What do I do? I have a winning blue '04 and I love the car. I usually keep a car about 4 years before getting another one and I've had this one for about 3 1/2 years now. But in thinking about a new car to get, what is there? I want a sporty car like the rx-8 and around the same price range. I do like the z, but I just can't see myself getting one, but besides the 8 and the z, there's nothing else out there! And I'm not going to buy another 8 since is pretty much has not changed at all since '04. Whats the word on that new Supra thats supposed to be coming out? And I know about the Kabura/rx-7/new rotary engine crap thats going on, but geez, 2010? Thats a long way off. I don't want to wait that long, but I might have to. I've never been in this situation before. When it comes time to think about a new car, there's always something I'd have my eye on thats already out, but this time, the only thing I have my eyes on is still three long years away.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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If you can wait till next spring how about a BMW 135? There really isn't much out there with the same priorities as the RX8, so no competition if you want something like it.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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there's alot out there, i assume you want to stay with an import. so, what about a s2000, or evo ix.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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?? I'm actually going to get something differant soon here. it's either going to be a mk-iv supra tt, evo iv, or a m3. who knows, but like i said there's alot out there.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Counting down the days....
Stuck with my 8 till then

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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S2000, Elise, or Evo. Otherwise you're banned.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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s2k would be nice.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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The s2000 shouldn't be an option, he might as well keep the 8, unless he's dying for a convertible with slightly more acceleration.

An Elise is out of the price range, unless he has a very broad price range.

Turbo or supercharge? If not, Evo.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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a used m3 or a used vette might be in the price range. if you can afford them brand new, then it'd be better. just what i would do.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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^that too. Good thinkin
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 77mjd
What do I do? I have a winning blue '04 and I love the car. I usually keep a car about 4 years before getting another one and I've had this one for about 3 1/2 years now. But in thinking about a new car to get, what is there? I want a sporty car like the rx-8 and around the same price range. I do like the z, but I just can't see myself getting one, but besides the 8 and the z, there's nothing else out there! And I'm not going to buy another 8 since is pretty much has not changed at all since '04. Whats the word on that new Supra thats supposed to be coming out? And I know about the Kabura/rx-7/new rotary engine crap thats going on, but geez, 2010? Thats a long way off. I don't want to wait that long, but I might have to. I've never been in this situation before. When it comes time to think about a new car, there's always something I'd have my eye on thats already out, but this time, the only thing I have my eyes on is still three long years away.
dude,,

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v6 a pinto,, or you can find a used vega cosworth...

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Toyota Prius, slap a turbo on that beast.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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You should get a S2k
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Certified Pre-Owned E46 M3 can be had for around 30k all day long
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Krossfier!!!! Omgs Srt6!!!!
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Certified Pre-Owned E46 M3 can be had for around 30k all day long
wow i had no idea they were that cheap. hell yeah then get that!
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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The replacement(though I'll be keeping the 8) for my 8 will be a 911 or Cayman.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I'd pick up a mint 993 Carrera personally.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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The problem is that you own the best car in the price range. The only car I would want to upgrade to as a daily driver is an M3.

If you dont want to buck up keep the 8 and save your cash.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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S2000 gets my vote, too.

Depends on whatcha want though.

the new supra is supposed to be $60k. What price range are ya looking for?
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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s2k, all the way.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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orrrrr if you are convinced to wait, get the new NSX. Yeah it'll be a pretty penny but you have all that time to save up. And maybe F/I your 8 during the time to spice it up.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Ahh, yes, that Toyota FT-HS concept is freakin' hot. That was another one I had my eye on, but I'll bet that is at least 5 years away. I suppose I should have mentioned I'm not a fan of the S2000, so I eliminated that one. And that BMW 135 is ugly as hell. I might as well just save up and wait for the Kabura or RX-7 or a revamped 8.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 77mjd
Ahh, yes, that Toyota FT-HS concept is freakin' hot. That was another one I had my eye on, but I'll bet that is at least 5 years away. I suppose I should have mentioned I'm not a fan of the S2000, so I eliminated that one. And that BMW 135 is ugly as hell. I might as well just save up and wait for the Kabura or RX-7 or a revamped 8.
What are you looking for in a car?

sports car?

2 seats? 4?

price range?
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