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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Tell me what 2 buy. (2nd car)

I'll be needing a second car soon. I currently have an EvoVIII. I'm selling my SR swapped 240sx because I want something that won't have to be worked on every weekend. My price limit will be $21000. Here's my criteria...
NO AWD. (I've already got the evo, maintaining another one would break my *****)
Probably gonna want a 2003+ car cause I don't want any rust.
I'd like it to have less than 40k miles on it.
Needs to be fast, fun and decent looking. The only creature comforts it HAS to have are power steering and a/c.
That's about it. I'm open to lots of ideas. Just let me know what YOU'D buy and tell me why. OR you can tell me to GTFO
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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how about a gto? nice interior, fast, and LS1-LS2 are great engines, or and older 350z
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Ls1 goat is actually at the top of the list right now but I'm open to opinions.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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350Z -- best bang for the buck, awesome car, handling, reliable, or get an S2000....
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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can you get vettes for that cheap now? maybe a c5 z06?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Get an skittle... SRT-4
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Used '06/'07 Mazdaspeed 3. Fast, decent looking and a LOT of fun! Great daily driver and its build/interior quality puts any Mitsubishi to shame.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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why not buy something fast, comfortable, luxurious? I have 3 cars at home, I drive the Maxima and volvo S60 when I am tired and just want to relaxed especially going to the NYC.
get a infiniti G35 sedan
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Awesome. Certainly didn't think of the Mazda. I'm gonna test drive so many freaking cars. It's gonna be a lot of fun. I enjoy driving sales people nutz. I have to be honest with you though. I REALLY miss the sound of a v8 with a nice exhaust. My previous 2nd car was a '68 Mustang with a cammed 289 in it. It had side exit exhaust with glass packs. It sounded like WAR.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Street Tuners
350Z -- best bang for the buck, awesome car, handling, reliable, or get an S2000....
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Civic Si, its Honda so it'll run forever if you take care of it, economic for gas, and it's ergonomic as well!
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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+1 vote for the Civic Si (great little cars for sure, and you could buy a used '07 or '08 for that price for sure)

And also a vote for a Mustang GT, I've seen '07s with less than 10k miles for around 20-25k... And you'd get to have another V8, and another Mustang.

Also, just cuz I'm a dork and live in Utah, I put in a vote for a two door Jeep Wrangler manual... Just cuz its TOTALLY different than driving the Evo, and still lots of fun (What curb?)
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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i'd get a acura cl-s 6 speed or a 6-speed TL-S.......they're highway beasts that are pretty reliable.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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For DD, I'd get something 4 door,

Hmm.. 03+ w/ 40k less for 21k

I'm gonna have to vote Civic Si 4 door. Reliable,Exellent Gas mileage

Or If you love Turbo and sounds like a V8, ( Sr T - 4 )

Or Mazdaspeed 3 , Nice little hatch, somewhat fast, 4 door

You've already got the evo for Weekend warrior.
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