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mit5005 · 12-06-2006, 03:10 PM

Hey guys, its been a while since I have been on here cause of school and the new gf, but I missed you all and thought who is better to ask for advice about gettin a new ride.

So I'm sellin my 93 rx7 atm and I'm willin to spend about 34k max on a car, new or used. At first I was leaning towards an rx8, cause i could save some money and still get a fun car with a rotary (although i know its kinda slow), but now I am leaning towards an 06 IS350, cause I think the quality is very nice and it looks good and is almost as quick as my car is now, which I really like.

Any other ideas? I thought about used E46s and even used m5's, but I kinda want lowers miles and preferrably even factory warranty.
My criteria is 4 seats, good looks, decent performance, some luxury maybe, and a rather new car. Cabriolet would be a plus too but not required.

Thanks
Mitch

DeMoN · 12-06-2006, 03:39 PM

the new G35 Sedan is looking sexy if you ask me. Saw one at University 3 days ago. Im more of a 2 door person so I'd take the Coupe, actually, wait for the new coupe next year.

BTW IS350 is more than 34k as far as I know. IS250 is in the 34k range but, as with the rx8, its slow.

You should rate your requirements in looks, speed, confort, interior, space, etc.

Used M3 is going to cost u dearly on the repairs and on service (my friend has a 2001 and he spends a lot on repairs and service).

RC45 · 12-06-2006, 03:39 PM

You are 21, why do you need 4 seats?

ARMAN · 12-06-2006, 04:16 PM

Holy cow your last post was 2 years ago :shock: I'd go for BMW, some of M3's(M5) in good condition.

mit5005 · 12-06-2006, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the opinions guys.

Demon I can get 06 350's with like 10k milage or so for around 33k. As for my ratings: looks is important (i considered the a4 but i think its kinda boring looking), power is nice but not required (like 240-250hp at least), and comfort is important (i want a change from the rx7).

RC my gf's roommate is dating one of my best friends, so we're always goin out and stuff so usually I cant drive my car. I would prefer 4 seats, but a coupe is definitely an option too. I guess a 2 seater would be ok if i found a really good deal.

ViperASR · 12-06-2006, 05:26 PM

Honda S2000

acmarttin · 12-06-2006, 06:38 PM

Personally, I love the new IS.

So I'd tell you to get that.

mit5005 · 12-07-2006, 03:30 PM

Well I would probably get the g35 coupe over the z just cause it has 4 seats, and i think it looks nice.
And probably cant do the s2000 since my dad hates honda lol, and he is the cosigner.
One friend of mine suggested a used 300 srt-8 or used cts-v, but i have my doubts after seeing the top gear reviews. I guess ill have to drive them.

ViperASR · 12-07-2006, 03:38 PM

dont buy a chrysler or cadillac!! BEWARE!

You will like them at first for their styling, but they SUCK as cars. I would highly reccomend test driving them a few times so you can get a feel for what the car is really like to live with before you make up your mind. I would personally go for the G35 coupe if I needed the 4 seats.

dutchmasterflex · 12-07-2006, 04:35 PM

IS350 would be a pretty good choice especially if you want 4 doors, nice speed and some luxury.

nthfinity · 12-07-2006, 05:18 PM

4 seats?

Caddilac CTS - V

what you lack in luxury, you make up in ass whooping performance!

Mattk · 12-07-2006, 08:37 PM

Recently used BMW 330?

spanky · 12-07-2006, 08:53 PM

Plenty of choice for a good car and some good suggestions here already. My boss bought a new IS and its a really really well built car.

ZfrkS62 · 12-07-2006, 09:51 PM

here's my suggestion. Wait a couple of months for the 335i's to get traded in. usually the guys who have way too much money to throw around will get them, keep them for about 6 months and trade them in with like 4K on the clock. It'll get CPO warranty extension and you'll still get the original factory warr/maint to 4 years/50K. (CPO Limited Warranty is 6 year/100K) Maintenance can also be upped to 6/100, which i really suggest doing. First brake job will pay for itself.

You can go 2 or 4 door, but for insurance costs, and rigidity factors, i would go with the sedan.

The E39 M5's that may still have warranties on them, may be a couple K out of your price range, and the 03 and newer M3 is still going to set you back about 38K with all warranties on them.

In your price range, i really suggest BMW just for the fact that the Maintenance Warranty adds that much more to the deal. You can get a 350Z but you're going to be paying for the oil changes and brake jobs and such, and that will get spendy if you end up with the track model with the Brembos.

The Z4 3.0 or the new 3.0si would also be a great buy if you really want the 2 door, and chicks dig convertibles anyway

the new ones have the new 255hp engine but will cost you more to insure over an 03 or an 04.

Caplax40 · 12-07-2006, 10:48 PM

I can't believe no one has mentioned STi or EVO yet. They do lack the luxury area though.

One suggestion: Lexus GS300 and do a 2jzgte swap.