SO IT'S TIME FOR A NEW CAR.............

[BobbyFresco]

So as the title reads, it's time for me to get a new car... I currently drive a BMW Z4 3.0. Owning this car has had its ups and downs but overall, it has been fun....The problem: It is no longer practical......I have kids and I need something bigger....I had a Landrover until recently, my ex wife's car took a dump and I gave it to her because she needs a way to transport my kid and get to work.

I've been looking @ several cars.....I don't really want to get into another bimmer because I don't want to make bimmer payments anymore, not to mention the fact that it costs more money to modify a Europen car than it does most Japanese cars....Just as an example in the 4 months that i owned my car, I spent 15k on mods and I could have bought a car for that much.....

So here's my dilemma...I'm not sure what I want....
I like the newer (04-07) Subaru WRX STI's but I have no experience with modding Subaru's......I love the appearance and the performance potential of this car......But I also know there are other choices out there as well...

So on to my questions: Those of you that drive WRX's or STI's, how do you like them? Are they worth the money? Reliable? How do you like its modability?

and does anyone have any suggestions for a four door car that is sporty but practical at the same time.....?

[OneSlow5pt0]

BMW 540s are bout as sexy as 4 doors get

[BobbyFresco]

BMW 540s are bout as sexy as 4 doors get


I agree and as much as I love Bmw, reliability is not a strong point, hence the ups and downs.........

[OneSlow5pt0]

I agree and as much as I love Bmw, reliability is not a strong point, hence the ups and downs.........

true...my dad is trying to get rid of his 328,its getting up there in miles...nothin bas has happen just little s.hit all the time..

but WRXs are nice too

[Jecht]

A regular WRX is a good car for a family. Sporty, four doors, safe, reliable, and not to mention your kids will like getting picked up from school in the cool car. :goodjob:

[Halfwit]

A regular WRX is a good car for a family. Sporty, four doors, safe, reliable, and not to mention your kids will like getting picked up from school in the cool car. :goodjob:
are u saying an sti is not those things?

[OneSlow5pt0]

A regular WRX is a good car for a family. Sporty, four doors, safe, reliable, and not to mention your kids will like getting picked up from school in the cool car. :goodjob:

or those new legacy are pretty bad

[Leadfoot_mf]

Cadillac CTS V.

[BobbyFresco]

or those new legacy are pretty bad



The new Legacy's are nice..Just not sure that I like it appearance wise...
IMO, the Impreza looks better....

[Leadfoot_mf]

Pontiac G8 GT
http://www.pontiac.com/g8/

[OneSlow5pt0]

noone whats the american crap,lol












i like the CTS-V though

[BobbyFresco]

Pontiac G8 GT
http://www.pontiac.com/g8/


Not really a fan of domestic brands...
Looks like a decent car though.....

[Leadfoot_mf]

yeah **** a 100k warranty.

[Leadfoot_mf]

http://www.maserati.com/jsp/ccMy07_4p_gts/esterni.jsp

[BobbyFresco]

I'm considering the following cars: WRX, WRX STI, the new Lexus IS, I would love a Lexus GS but they don't come with manual trans, and the Evo.


I've also been wanting a Merceds E55 AMG, one of the older gen models but again, no manual......I've lusted after the E39 BMW M5 and Audi's S4 but reliability plays a part in my reluctance to seriously consider those two cars.

[KPowerEP3]

http://www.maserati.com/jsp/ccMy07_4p_gts/esterni.jsp


bwahaha. Forget about BMW payments, let's triple them.

I'd have one if I could afford it, though.

[Leadfoot_mf]

new or used?

[BobbyFresco]

http://www.maserati.com/jsp/ccMy07_4p_gts/esterni.jsp


:goodjob: . The Quattroporte is a bad azz car....One of my coworkers has one.
I just don't think I'd be wanting to make those high azz payments.....

I guess I'm trying to stick in the 20-40k price range realistically.....
It would suck to pay more for a carnote than I do on my mortgage....

[Leadfoot_mf]

how much you think masi go for?

[BobbyFresco]

bwahaha. Forget about BMW payments, let's triple them.

I'd have one if I could afford it, though.

For real...talk about butt rapeage.....:lmfao:

[OneSlow5pt0]

:goodjob: . The Quattroporte is a bad azz car....One of my coworkers has one.
I just don't think I'd be wanting to make those high azz payments.....

I guess I'm trying to stick in the 20-40k price range realistically.....
It would suck to pay more for a carnote than I do on my mortgage....

can u get a CLK in that range?

[Leadfoot_mf]

:goodjob: . The Quattroporte is a bad azz car....One of my coworkers has one.
I just don't think I'd be wanting to make those high azz payments.....

I guess I'm trying to stick in the 20-40k price range realistically.....
It would suck to pay more for a carnote than I do on my mortgage....

not when it is the right car.

[BobbyFresco]

how much you think masi go for?

I'm not sure but I think the Maserati is like close to 100k brand new..Maybe more, maybe less, but not by much........

[BobbyFresco]

can u get a CLK in that range?

Yea...The current gen CLK falls in that price range but no manual...........

[Leadfoot_mf]

gran sports were 115k new sold for 100k-110k.

QP are 125-135k they sell for close to that.

the new GT is rumored to be 115-130k but i have not heard the sticker yet.

[BobbyFresco]

I'll tell you guys something though...

If I wasn't so hesitant about paying more in car payments than mortgage I'd get either an Audi RS4 or a Porsche GT3..So sick....:idb:

[Leadfoot_mf]

gt3 rs? what about the kids?

[BobbyFresco]

grand sports were 115k new sold for 100k-110k.

QP are 125-135k they sell for close to that.

the new GT is rumored to be 115-130k but i have not heard the sticker yet.


LOL...Damn.....
Buying a car that costs as much as I make in a year is FTL...

[BobbyFresco]

gt3 rs? what about the kids?


I'd have to strap them to the roof.............:lmfao:

In all seriousness before I bought the bimmer I almost bought a Porsche 911 Carrera and that had a backseat......:yes:

[Leadfoot_mf]

gt3 dont

[BobbyFresco]

What do you guys think of the new Volvo S40?

[Leadfoot_mf]

i dont.

[Maniaç]

1. How much power would you like to have?

2. Are you looking for a new or used one?

3. www.wrxatlanta.com

I could answer your questions if you want, or you could sign up and browse that forum and have your answers answerd by people that know exactly what they're talking about. And have alot more knowledge about Impreza's then this place.

[KPowerEP3]

how much you think masi go for?

a new quattroporte was [last time I checked] in the 90-100k range.

[BobbyFresco]

1. How much power would you like to have?

2. Are you looking for a new or used one?

3. www.wrxatlanta.com (http://www.wrxatlanta.com/)

I could answer your questions if you want, or you could sign up and browse that forum and have your answers answerd by people that know exactly what they're talking about. And have alot more knowledge about Impreza's then this place.


1. I'm not looking for an insane amount of power really.....I'd prob just do basic bolt ons and nothing more.

2. New but if I found a used one at a good price and unmolested or in really good condition I'd consider it.

3. Thanks. I will make sure to browse that site.

[Maniaç]

So if you're not thinking on getting a bigger turbo and go all out. I would go with the STi. A basic bolt-on STi tuned would put you right at low 300whp. All you would need would be a downpipe, exhaust, and EM. You could get an intake if you want that pssh sound, but its not really needed. Til you're making alittle bit more.

I'll be back to answer more questions, im about to jet.

[Leadfoot_mf]

a new quattroporte was [last time I checked] in the 90-100k range.
when was that when chrysler owned them?

[Jecht]

are u saying an sti is not those things?

No, but an STI would be too much power IMO to drive kids around.

[Halfwit]

No, but an STI would be too much power IMO to drive kids around.
u dont drive WOT all the time. a wrx is too fast for driving kids around if ur driving liek a idiot.

[KPowerEP3]

when was that when chrysler owned them?

2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sedan
DuoSelect RWD 4.2L V8 Manual $110,600
Automatic RWD 4.2L V8 Auto $112,250
Sport GT DuoSelect RWD 4.2L V8 Manual $119,300
Executive GT DuoSelect RWD 4.2L V8 Manual $120,600
Sport GT Automatic RWD 4.2L V8 Auto $121,100
Executive GT Automatic RWD 4.2L V8 Auto $122,40

[BTLFED]

You need a 74 AMC Gremlin.

/thread.

[BobbyFresco]

You need a 74 AMC Gremlin.

/thread.



:lmfao: ...................NO

[WTF?]

SRT-4 is a 4 door, sporty, and a **** load of fun to drive and they are not that exspensive and it dosnt take much to be a 300hp + or there is these....

Mazdaspeed 3
VW GTI 2.0T
Caliber SRT-4
Mazdaspeed Protege
Audi A4
Audi S4
etc.....

[BTLFED]

LOL @ going from a BMW to a Neon :lmfao:

[OneSlow5pt0]

LOL @ going from a BMW to a Neon :lmfao:my friends is geeting rid of his neon,cause its to small for 2 kids

[fivex684]

Volvo S60R / V70R
Audi S4
New Passat

[Elbow]

Older GS300 1st gen with 2JZ 6 speed swap.

[OneSlow5pt0]

hell,new GTIs would be nice car

[MikeyPrzy]

EVO > STI

Porsche Cayenne S would be nice.

[BobbyFresco]

Porsche Cayenne S would be nice.


You're right but have you seen Porsche Cayenne S prices..?
and the basic Cayenne is def not worth the money...
I'm going to test drive a BMW x5 this weekend as well as the Mercedes ML....

But I def wanted to attempt to stay w/something sporty and manual......

It's kinda hard to find a balance between luxury, sport, and realibility.........

[OneSlow5pt0]

You're right but have you seen Porsche Cayenne S prices..?
and the basic Cayenne is def not worth the money...
I'm going to test drive a BMW x5 this weekend as well as the Mercedes ML....

But I def wanted to attempt to stay w/something sporty and manual......

It's kinda hard to find a balance between luxury, sport, and realibility.........

lexus:goodjob:

[BTLFED]

Have you looked at any Infiniti's?

[OneSlow5pt0]

Have you looked at any Infiniti's?

x2....lexus and infiniti would be greatcars

[BobbyFresco]

Have you looked at any Infiniti's?

I've actually owned an Infiniti g35 and I wasn't too impressed with it, to be honest....

[GTScoob]

STi is a very good platform to mod. WRX not so much since everything on the car is weaker. You should be able to get 04-05 STIs for low 20Ks. Finding an unmolested one will be much harder since most of the guys who buy WRXs and STis mod them at least with bolt-ons.

With the stock turbo, exhaust, and a tune you should be up above 300whp. Minor suspension mods make rather large handling differences. If you get one dont even both getting an intake, intercooler, or BOV as all work very well until you get a larger turbo.

[BobbyFresco]

STi is a very good platform to mod. WRX not so much since everything on the car is weaker. You should be able to get 04-05 STIs for low 20Ks. Finding an unmolested one will be much harder since most of the guys who buy WRXs and STis mod them at least with bolt-ons.

With the stock turbo, exhaust, and a tune you should be up above 300whp. Minor suspension mods make rather large handling differences. If you get one dont even both getting an intake, intercooler, or BOV as all work very well until you get a larger turbo.


Great post...reps for you sir..........