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From: Durham, NC
Originally Posted by Underground
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Stock to start with, and slowly morph it into an extremely fun/high performance ride. I'm not looking to break any speed records, I want something that is immensely fun and can hang with some good cars out there. I want an MR for the 6 speed, but in all honesty, I can't see myself going over 150 (though the stang has been there).
Still -- I think everyone should own a roadster for at least a year -- it's a very unique automotive experience.
Cabo
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Originally Posted by Cabo
Hmmm...I was going to say get a Miata/MX-5 and boost it (all for next to nothing) and then save up for the EVO, but it doesn't sound like it would meet all of your requirements. They rank VERY high in fun, but some people don't like them due to low HP. Their performance characteristics are definitely more handling-biased.
Still -- I think everyone should own a roadster for at least a year -- it's a very unique automotive experience.
Cabo
Still -- I think everyone should own a roadster for at least a year -- it's a very unique automotive experience.
Cabo
lol every time i see someone in a miatia or anything mazda(cept rx-7) i think of a ciggarette butt. such an ugly/old chick car. IMO
I was originally looking at buying a WRX when I realized I could afford a used low mileage evo. I would have gotten the WRX (and modded it) if I couldn't have purchased my current evo.
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Originally Posted by evo/X
lol every time i see someone in a miatia or anything mazda(cept rx-7) i think of a ciggarette butt. such an ugly/old chick car. IMO
Old? They're still making them. The new gen puts down decent numbers. It will be interesting to see what they do with boost...
Cabo
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i am pretty much in the same boat as you i dont have a ton of money to spend and dont want my payments to be out of control. I was debating between a evo or a wrx, the wrx being cheaper to save money. When i look at both i realize how the wrx is a peice of junk and just about everything breaks on them. Which leads me to my conclusion, i am now in the market for a pre owned low milage evo.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by evobeaner
mazdaspeed 3 for 23,000.
Ohhh...good call.
No AWD, but probably the best hatch out there (assuming all goes well when they start selling them and nothing happens to make them a "dud").
Cabo
Originally Posted by Rnm
Probably get an older style Impreza from 1999 or so and drop in an STi motor as I love that bodystyle.
Originally Posted by WTF_LOL
Actually I kinda agree with you. what isit? GC8, GX8 (whatever it is)...Body style 2 door rs2.5 with Sti swap in it and a FMIC...Lighter then a Sti but same great taste!
possible alternatives if there were no Evo's (in this order):
STi
mkIV supra TT
e39 m5
can't remember other choices right now, but those 3 would be the top choices. i want something practical space/seat wise, while still have fun/versatility in performance.
STi
mkIV supra TT
e39 m5
can't remember other choices right now, but those 3 would be the top choices. i want something practical space/seat wise, while still have fun/versatility in performance.