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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Downgrade: Hyundai Genesis
Upgrade: BMW M3
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Downgrading: Lamborghini Reventon

Upgrading: Honda Civic
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by expo1
Down: MazdaSpeed 3
Up: Porsche Cayman S
+1

Also, depending on what you're going for M3 (it's a big car though). If you want a larger beast also the new Grandsport vette is pretty cool.

For me, it's a cayman S or a Lotus Exiege s 260 (although I don't think I could drive a vehicle that was propelled by a toyota engine). If you can go higher, v8 Vantage (08+), 911 GT3 (no reason to get the RS unless you're really crazy). If you don't mind old school an NSX is a lot of fun. If you want something absolutely insane, you can get a viper SRT-10 (I would recommend 06+), but be careful, those cars are evil at the limit.

LOL, so basically a Cayman S! (or the GT3 if it's within Reason)!
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Downgrading is not an option, NOOOOO WAYYY!

I've been thinking about upgrading to a BMW335xi sedan, black on black, dealership in my area gave me a very tempting offer on one, and definitely getting a MT this time haha.. that would only be my upgrade. So i might trade in my 8 soon for it depending on if im brave enough to do it.
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Upgrading - 2009 Retractable Hardtop Comp. Yellow Miata, 2.0, Cosworth engine modifications.

Downsizing - Everything not that ^^
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by expo1
Down: MazdaSpeed 3
Up: Porsche Cayman S
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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down grade: mazdaspeed 3
up grade: lotus or a m3
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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downgrade: MS3, 09+ Lancer Ralliart, r32

upgrade: z4m coupe, m3, cayman s, nismo 370z
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by adamwzl
downgrade: MS3, 09+ Lancer Ralliart, r32

upgrade: z4m coupe, m3, cayman s, nismo 370z
Z4M Coupe !!!!
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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STI, FD, Supra MKIV.....
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by renesisgenesis
upgrade: AP1 s2000
downgrade: mx-5 miata
you took the words out of my mouth... the key question is now: which gen miata? and there is a correct answer to that question, it's not an opinion
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P
Downgrading: Lamborghini Reventon

Upgrading: Honda Civic
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Anything but the Civic Si. Due for a overhaul soon. It really isn't that fast. A great FWD chassis in need of more oopmh.

MS3, MX-5, WRX, GTI or Genesis Coupe turbo.

Upgrading - price range? New STI has grown on me. Like the new 370Z. G37 coupe is nice if you prefer to veer more toward luxury side. 335i is nice but getting toward end of lifecycle. Camaro SS if you want sheer thrust - read that it doesn't handle as well as it should.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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Downgrading: FD Rx7
Upgrading: Geo Metro
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by c0ldf1ame
downgrade: mx-5, rb25 240z

upgrade: cayman s, bmw 335i
Can't downgrade from this car, honestly it's cheap as eff and low torque, you'd do yourself a disservice.

Upgrade, I went with the e92 335i. SIIICK. It's as fast (pretty much) as the e46 m3. There is no shortage of Torque. Great move on my part.

When looking I compared g37, 370z and e46 m3, even a c6 vette. But the 335i won out (mainly do to back seat, and drivability).


And for those who would downgrade to a 3? Are you a vagina? I understand it may be a speed 3, but I repeat, are you a vagina?
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRocket8
Downgrading is not an option, NOOOOO WAYYY!

I've been thinking about upgrading to a BMW335xi sedan, black on black, dealership in my area gave me a very tempting offer on one, and definitely getting a MT this time haha.. that would only be my upgrade. So i might trade in my 8 soon for it depending on if im brave enough to do it.
DO IT! you will not be disappointed.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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exactly my dilemma right now after the 8 was totalled

fighting over:
big downgrade: NA miata
downgrade: Mazdaspeed 3
slight upgrade: AP1 S2000

what to do what to do...
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Mazdaspeed3 given these choices imho.

Best get up and go that still provides some utility.

Originally Posted by cjkim
exactly my dilemma right now after the 8 was totalled

fighting over:
big downgrade: NA miata
downgrade: Mazdaspeed 3
slight upgrade: AP1 S2000

what to do what to do...
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Downgrade: Mazdaspeed 3
Upgrade: FD Rx-7 or Cayman S
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Honda Civic SI $24,255
Mazda Speed 3 $23,195
Mazda MX-5 $28,250

A day of carving up the twisties in your Rx-8 PRICELESS

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