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TNT · 02-17-2007, 01:09 PM

ok this isn't going to turn into any fan boy orgy, i am simpling wondering in your opinion and based on FACT....

what is the best drivers car for the 20-35K range?

a few names that come up are, miata, rx8, evo, wrx/sti, solstice gxp, sky redline, s2000, cobalt ss, golf gti, civic si, scion TC (maybe), cooper s, 350z, sentra se-r, rsx-s, g35, mazdaspeed 6/3, Galant ralliart, altima se-r, etc.
basically its the cars i am looking at buying come the end of this year. so what would be the best ALL AROUND DRIVERS CAR

HeilSvenska · 02-17-2007, 01:15 PM

Mini? Lol. If you can stomach the looks and the gay connotations.

I would've said the Ford Focus ST, except stupid Ford didn't bring it over here.

TopGearNL · 02-17-2007, 01:29 PM

I like hot hatches like the Golf GTI!

- Goes like a rocket
- Can dump a chest drawers in the back
- German quality and reliability
- Keeps its value quite a bit! Its a golf!

HeilSvenska · 02-17-2007, 01:36 PM

GTI sounds good. Get DSG.

Shinigami · 02-17-2007, 01:59 PM

I'd go with one of the roadsters, coz I like open top driving. S2000 would be a nice choice I guess, and definitely a drivers car.

HeilSvenska · 02-17-2007, 02:06 PM

Maybe, but a roadster's not a all-around car it usually lacks practicality and comfort, especially if it's around $27K. Unless he doesn't care.

MX-5...no comment, time has passed? new one no longer looks so gay
S2000...bit expensive at $34K+ and bit bare
Solstice and Sky...best looking ones

Shinigami · 02-17-2007, 02:08 PM

He asked for a 'drivers' car. I guess the connotation "drivers car" for me would be something that gives me a lot of driving pleasure, good cornering and handling, decent power, and so on...

Personally, I don't like how the GTI handles. It feels kinda heavy, and it's not fast for the power. Something clumsy about it in my opinion. But it does have more space in the back

HeilSvenska · 02-17-2007, 02:12 PM

Well. He could go for a second hand Boxster.

Erez · 02-17-2007, 02:15 PM

350z, rx8, evo, S2000, cooper s.
all are good drivers cars, but do you need 4 seater? is a convertible good for you? what style of car are you looking for?
I'd go for the 350z or S2000 (from the list..), great all round cars.. RX8 is great too, but a bit under powered from what i hear.. (haven't driven one..)

PS- hope your joking with the civic si.. :roll:

PSS- I wouldn't go for the Golf, only cause a) I hate hatches.. b) I see a million of them a day. and c) 900K of those million are chicks, so in my mind its mainly a chicks car..
like i said, those are all MY reasons.. other then that, the GTI is somewhat a good drives cars.. :bah:

inso · 02-17-2007, 02:18 PM

impreza sti RA-R

HeilSvenska · 02-17-2007, 02:19 PM

civic si, scion TC, sentra se-r, rsx-s, mazdaspeed 6/3, Galant ralliart, altima se-r

Tsk tsk tsk.

Shinigami · 02-17-2007, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by HeilSvenska

Well. He could go for a second hand Boxster.

If it's the older model Boxster for cheap second hand cars, better make it an S. Non S Boxsters are not that good IMO...

ViperASR · 02-17-2007, 04:17 PM

PS- hope your joking with the civic si.. Rolling Eyes Laughing

Obviously you havnt driven the new SI and a 99-00 SI, both very very good cars to drive, especially being FWD.

I would say S2000 for best drivers car. Handles like the "old" miata and has 100 more hp. Plus the reliability means it is close to bulletproof.

TNT · 02-17-2007, 04:42 PM

yeah i am pretty open about the car i my buy next, that is way i have some four door cars, covert., coupes, hatches. it doesn't have to be the fastest car but a car that i can maybe take to the track a few times, county/mountain roads, yet still use it daily. right now i am leaning towards the wrx, civic si, mini cooper s, or the rx8 are kind of the leaders for the speed, handling, cost, looks, ease to maintain etc.

PS: i am currently driving a 97 ranger, so any car is going to be way better then what i am driving now. not to say my truck hasn't been good but handling and power is just not some of its major features.

Mattk · 02-17-2007, 08:38 PM

900K of those million are chicks, so in my mind its mainly a chicks car..

Chicks don't buy the GTi, mate. Those are the preserve of males.

I would personally choose the Golf GTi. However, it requries premium fuel, not that that is a probelm in the US, so it doesn't matter.