nvrenough
09-18-2010, 01:30 PM
I know, I know... "get what you want", etc... I like plenty of different cars, and wouldn't buy something just because someone else says I should... so this is not the issue. I just haven't had enough experience IN the cars that I want, with the mods I'd want, so I'm looking for some opinions from those that have driven/ridden in the cars I'm thinking of... also, to open my eyes to cars I haven't even thought about.
Here are the basics I'm looking for:
I want something that rides smooth enough in the city without a lot of road noise, squeaks, etc. but also something I can go around a corner in and has good pickup. Depending on the model, I might do coilovers, or some sort of lowered suspension, I would like it to sit nicely and handle really well, so I'm willing to put in the money to get it to that point if the stock setup isn't adequate.
I'd really like to have a turbo, whether stock (WRX, GTi, etc.) or something I can add a turbo to without too much headache/expense... mostly for the feeling of the pull and the exhaust note/BOV... just kind of gets the adrenaline pumping. I am not into racing, track or otherwise... I just enjoy driving. I rarely drive faster than traffic is moving, so I don't need massive horsepower or anything like that, just something that can get up and go if I tell it to.
The cars I have in mind are:
WRX, STi or not (opinions on that as well, which is better)
GTI
E46 M3
350Z
G35/7
Budget: I'd like to stay under $20K but still get something with less than 50k miles that's in really good shape. Obviously the M3 would be more, and I'd be willing to go up to $30k for an M3 but again, it'd have to be a solid example with low miles.
So, what do you guys think? If it was your money what would you do... and if I'm completely mad in my considerations, then what would you get if you had open choice?
I'm just tired of the Accord Coupe... and I've only had it for two months... thought I'd enjoy an automatic grandpa car, but I miss my sitck shift 4Banger!
Here are the basics I'm looking for:
I want something that rides smooth enough in the city without a lot of road noise, squeaks, etc. but also something I can go around a corner in and has good pickup. Depending on the model, I might do coilovers, or some sort of lowered suspension, I would like it to sit nicely and handle really well, so I'm willing to put in the money to get it to that point if the stock setup isn't adequate.
I'd really like to have a turbo, whether stock (WRX, GTi, etc.) or something I can add a turbo to without too much headache/expense... mostly for the feeling of the pull and the exhaust note/BOV... just kind of gets the adrenaline pumping. I am not into racing, track or otherwise... I just enjoy driving. I rarely drive faster than traffic is moving, so I don't need massive horsepower or anything like that, just something that can get up and go if I tell it to.
The cars I have in mind are:
WRX, STi or not (opinions on that as well, which is better)
GTI
E46 M3
350Z
G35/7
Budget: I'd like to stay under $20K but still get something with less than 50k miles that's in really good shape. Obviously the M3 would be more, and I'd be willing to go up to $30k for an M3 but again, it'd have to be a solid example with low miles.
So, what do you guys think? If it was your money what would you do... and if I'm completely mad in my considerations, then what would you get if you had open choice?
I'm just tired of the Accord Coupe... and I've only had it for two months... thought I'd enjoy an automatic grandpa car, but I miss my sitck shift 4Banger!