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What should my next car be and why?

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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What should my next car be and why?

Alright well I have decided to sell the SRT-4 and I am looking into new cars, I love my SRT-4 very much but I feel that I want/need different things out of a car. I owe $11,800 on my 05 SRT-4 and planned on getting my credit card debt out of the way and then moving on to another car, just not another SRT-4. I love the power and it is going to be hard to replace but here is the list of cars I have been considering, I have ruled out RWD cars because they seem too unrealistic for Maine weather even if the snow fall has cut down.

2005-06 RSX Type S: I think they look amazing and feel really nice, built very well and can put down a good 215-220whp with an intake, race header, exhaust and hondata but they are not cheap, you can get a 2005 with 20-30,000 miles for $18-19000. I don't know if I can justify the price when for a couple grand more I could have a used EVO.

2006 WRX TR: The AWD is awsome to have, no more wheel spin and I hear you can get low 13's out of the 06 WRXs with some minor bolt ons, they look alot nicer than the 02-05 WRXs and I hear they are built stronger, the problem is they are still $20,000 used which could get me a used EVO, but the WRX will have lower miles and be newer and less maintinence but I still think I'd have that "I settled when I was so close to an EVO" feeling because it's the same concept

1999-2002 LS1 SS: Sweet power, looks and sounds awsome. A car to be cocky about but the damn snow, the DAMN SNOW. Not to mention I could spend under $14,000 for one. Such a mean car until you get in the corners and have to go to the pump

2000-01 S2000: The top down, the go kart handling, nice looking car and did I mention the summer would be great? BUT only the summer? the DAMN SNOW the DAMN SNOW. $14-17,000. Not to mention I heard they blow motors and the transmissions are poor.

2003 350z: Nice, attractive, simple decent powered RWD car. Can be had for $16-19000 with 30-40k but I hear they have major transmission issues and they are indeed not very fast, but far from boring. BUT, the DAMN SNOW the DAMN SNOW

2005 Legacy GT: Nice looking but kinda bland, still quick and has mod potential but would I always wish I had an EVO instead? YESSS! SNOW, that DAMN SNOW! AWD! But more expensive $19-20,000k (I could just buy and EVO)

I ran out of cars to consider, I think inevitably I have to go with something good for all seasons even though having an LS1 is tempting because its cheap even with low miles, pure meany alluminim block and sexy as hell. Then there is the EVO, expensive to maintain, not very reliable or cheap to fix but such a sick car. I don't know what to shoot for. Tell me what you think and why.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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grow a mullet.

There kinda relaible, they take well to nitrous, they will get out of the hole nasty with a nice rear end, there is a huge aftermarket, parts are cheap and easy to come by. Solid if you wanna go fast in a line.

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTBoost24
Alright well I have decided to sell the SRT-4 and I am looking into new cars, I love my SRT-4 very much but I feel that I want/need different things out of a car. I owe $11,800 on my 05 SRT-4 and planned on getting my credit card debt out of the way and then moving on to another car, just not another SRT-4. I love the power and it is going to be hard to replace but here is the list of cars I have been considering, I have ruled out RWD cars because they seem too unrealistic for Maine weather even if the snow fall has cut down.

2005-06 RSX Type S: I think they look amazing and feel really nice, built very well and can put down a good 215-220whp with an intake, race header, exhaust and hondata but they are not cheap, you can get a 2005 with 20-30,000 miles for $18-19000. I don't know if I can justify the price when for a couple grand more I could have a used EVO.

2006 WRX TR: The AWD is awsome to have, no more wheel spin and I hear you can get low 13's out of the 06 WRXs with some minor bolt ons, they look alot nicer than the 02-05 WRXs and I hear they are built stronger, the problem is they are still $20,000 used which could get me a used EVO, but the WRX will have lower miles and be newer and less maintinence but I still think I'd have that "I settled when I was so close to an EVO" feeling because it's the same concept

1999-2002 LS1 SS: Sweet power, looks and sounds awsome. A car to be cocky about but the damn snow, the DAMN SNOW. Not to mention I could spend under $14,000 for one. Such a mean car until you get in the corners and have to go to the pump

2000-01 S2000: The top down, the go kart handling, nice looking car and did I mention the summer would be great? BUT only the summer? the DAMN SNOW the DAMN SNOW. $14-17,000. Not to mention I heard they blow motors and the transmissions are poor.

2003 350z: Nice, attractive, simple decent powered RWD car. Can be had for $16-19000 with 30-40k but I hear they have major transmission issues and they are indeed not very fast, but far from boring. BUT, the DAMN SNOW the DAMN SNOW

2005 Legacy GT: Nice looking but kinda bland, still quick and has mod potential but would I always wish I had an EVO instead? YESSS! SNOW, that DAMN SNOW! AWD! But more expensive $19-20,000k (I could just buy and EVO)

I ran out of cars to consider, I think inevitably I have to go with something good for all seasons even though having an LS1 is tempting because its cheap even with low miles, pure meany alluminim block and sexy as hell. Then there is the EVO, expensive to maintain, not very reliable or cheap to fix but such a sick car. I don't know what to shoot for. Tell me what you think and why.


There a dude in VA from DCEVOCLUB who is selling his 04 Apex Silver EVO with 58k for 20k..... I would buy that car before any of those listed above... I know this guy and the car is in great condition ! If I had to take 1 from above.....S2000 FTW.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by KartaRailed
grow a mullet.

There kinda relaible, they take well to nitrous, they will get out of the hole nasty with a nice rear end, there is a huge aftermarket, parts are cheap and easy to come by. Solid if you wanna go fast in a line.
That's funny...

Ah we have the same ride......
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTBoost24
they look alot nicer than the 02-05 WRXs

are you serious?
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Wait so you ruled all those cars out? But the only ones capable of taking it in the snow .....are none...without proper shoes.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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get the wrx.... get a newer one keep it under warranty til you pay it off

then start modding... if your struggling to make payments then you should keep it under warranty so if something breaks you dont have to worry about it..

if the cars not under warranty ya never know what could happen... then youll get slapped with a big bill that will further put you into debt

cheers!
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