Wing5's "What car do I get next?" Thread
 

Long time no see ya'll! :wavey:

So long story short: (Even shorter cliff notes in my sig.)
~I babied my 8 only to have it give me problem after problem with nearly bi-weekly trips to the dealer for work. (Most under warranty and rarely for the engine; mostly transmission). Truely a love/hate relationship.
~Got rid of the heap along with the massive GEICO bill. (Don't ask) And I've been driving an automatic $#!7box for over a year now.
~TIME FOR THE NEXT CAR

I'm looking for some suggestions/deterrents for the cars I have in mind. All come with pros and cons obviously but is there anything I should gravitate towards or avoid like the plague?

-'06-'08 Phantom Blue RX-8
-R3 RX-8
-BMW Z3 Coupe
-BMW Z3 M Coupe - '99-'00 or '01-'02
-BMW Z4 Coupe
-BMW Z4 M Coupe
-2011 Subaru WRX
-2011 Subaru WRX STI
-Wait for the FT-86 to come out.
Not really a fan of the FFs but:
-Volvo C30
-Import a VW Scirocco? If that's even feasible/importable.

The floor is open!

Edited 10/12/'10
I'll reserve this post for any subsequent poll/suggestion results. :)

VOTES Results:
2 -'06-'08 Phantom Blue RX-8
3 -R3 RX-8
-1 -BMW Z3 Coupe
-1 -BMW Z3 M Coupe - '99-'00 or '01-'02
2 (+3 -1) -BMW Z4 Coupe
5 (+6 -1) -BMW Z4 M Coupe
0 (+1 -1) -2011 Subaru WRX
2 (+3 -1) -2011 Subaru WRX STI
4 -Wait for the FT-86 to come out.
Not really a fan of the FFs but:
0 (+1 -1) -Volvo C30
1 -Import a VW Scirocco

Added to the list by suggestion:*
1 -Camaro ~Something I might consider.
Vetoed (+5) -Genesis Coupe ~Great looking car but I just can't get around that brand. =/ Call me shallow.
VETOED! (+1 -3) -Mustang ~My most hated car in the world. ......God do I hate me some dime a dozen Stangs, yes even the new one. :angel:
1 -Evo X ~Doesn't do it for me; not like the Sooby. :yumyum:
Vetoed (+1) -IS-F ~Out of my price range.
3 -BMW 135i ~Something I'd also consider but only in hatchback form.... which means I'd have to import it. :p:
Vetoed (+2) - Porsche Cayman S ~Would love to but out of my price range. As would be the same with an Audi S5 or RS5.
Vetoed (+2 -1) -Corvette ~Out of my price range. Plus my 1st Vette will be a C3 Stingray :D:


*Excluding Red Rex's votes as his list was for himself.

I'm not going to lie...the current generation Z4 gets me aroused.

I'm not a huge fan of the Z's.
Evo > Scubbie
Volvos are for girls.

Camaro?
Genesis coupe?
5.0 Stang?
Evo X?

Lexus ISF! but is not on your list!

i say

2011 STI!!... love the widebody!

Wrx sti.

BMW 135i :)

Anything but a vette or a mustang, they are a dime a dozen on any street in the USA.

Porsche Cayman S???

I have thought heavily on this the past few days, as I sought meaning and causes behind the various car designs.

The rx8 contains apsects of a family sedan, sports coupe, and an exotic. All in one, and a perfect balance between all three. Automatically, by switching to another vehicle you are going to compromise the perfect balance.

That said, you'd only go for more sedan if you are in a family situation, or need a car that can handle snow like those rally cars.

That leaves us with the balance between exotic style and hardcore sports coupe. Both taken to the max is called a supercar.

Depending on which of these two values you care about, you will end your search with either the Cayman (base or S) or the Corvette (base or Z06). Anything cheaper and you'll be sorely missing your rx8.

Currently, only the 2009 and newer Cayman have no IMS, which was a serious point of failure in previous years. Right now the 2009 Cayman are still quite spendy ($50+), while the older years with IMS potential failure have tanked in value ($38-46).

On the other hand, if you want a Corvette, you're looking at 2009 for a base model when the LS3 began, or 2006 for a Z06 model when the LS7 began. There are a lot of automatics out there, but sorting through the manual transmissions for colors that don't suck, we are starting at $35-$48. This is a reasonable jump in price for someone looking for an rx8 upgrade. Surprisingly, after doing my research (youtube), I found the LS3/LS7 truck engine can have a stumbling idle, like a ported rotary, using cam modifications. An off-rhythm, stumbling brap brap idle is what we all want. As far as aftermarket exhausts, the Corsa/BB/etc Corvette exhaust bark is like my rx8's Helix exhaust, except with higher velocity and fury. Other considerations are, no all-season tires available, stock OE run-flats being $1600, but many shops can work on your engine which is a huge plus. Insurance increase over my rx8 is negligible. The base, might always have worries that the removable roof is going to start making noises. The z06 hardtop would be better. Ground clearance is very poor, but the front dam is rubber to last for many scrapes unlike the rx8.

The volvo C30 is a good car and will be the best on insurance.

Next is the VW

Oh good choice! I +1 this vote!

I also +1 a Genesis Coupe

From your list, I kinda like the z4. But I really like the genesis coupe!!

Z4 M coupe.

No question

Considerably more class.

I say another 8 or a STI

r3 and wait for something else to come out.

At least with the r3 your limited to what you can mod, so you will spend less money. That money can be spent on paying the car off and saving for the next best thing. If the world survives 2012 :lol2:

You can find r3's around 26-29k depending on where you live. With the new updates there shouldnt be any reliability worries.

My options for next year:

BMW 135i
5.0 Mustang (hard to believe its still a Mustang)
Subaru WRX/STi

But more than likely I'll get a 600cc sports bike. Hauls ass, amazing fun, great mpg, and still have the "beater" RX8 for cold or rainy days.

I want one so bad! :banghead::banghead::banghead:
New one doesn't do it for me nearly as much. =/

Current tally is available for viewing in post #2! :)

Anyone have horror stories about any of the cars on the list? Rave reviews from friends?
Anybody test driven any of the listed vehicles? :icon5:

i saw this car at the state fair... its a beast and a beauty...

http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...20101001111432

r3 or sti

A Ford Pinto :yesnod:

http://www.inkdryerdesign.com/blog/w...lack-pinto.jpg

Just don't get rear-ended

http://www.wvpersonalinjurylawyerblo...ford-pinto.jpg

Pinto = baller status.

werd son :smoker:

I'm going with Z4, or 135i. I do like the c30 but I think it's in a different category.
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