Hi Guys,
My name is Matt and for long time I'm passive reader in this forum, and i have to say that you have an amazing forum and i learned a lot from it.
Last week i broke my engine in my Evo IX, and i'm looking to buy new car.
In the beginning i thought to upgrade to Evo X but gladly i got a Christmas bonus and now my budget is 55K$.
I would be happy to hear your recommendation of what should i buy at this range?

btw, i'm planning to keep the Evo and start a little project of building new engine.

Thanks,
Matt

 

Miata

 

I say buy a X for a DD and rebuild the IX engine for a track car

 

I have different budget (25K) to build the IX for a track car.
The 55K is for daily sports car that i could go to track from time to time..

Jehuty, Miata is for girls ;-)

i thought of:
BMW M3
Audi RS4
Evo X

Matt

 

If I had those funds, id build the IX and buy an MK4 supra (Evo and Supra are my 2 favorite cars )

 

Out of those cars I'd take the Evo X. Not a big fan of the m3 (nor bmw in general), RS4 is second on the list. But I'd still take the X over the RS4 simply because repairing an Audi alone will break the bank. Some of the most expensive automotive parts imo.

 

What about a slightly used Porsche Cayman S?

Some thing like this 2010 Cayman S 6k miles

 

Heh, I hate to sound like a fanboi, but I'd take a X over a cayman. There is one at my local track, he has yet to be able to hang with me in my X. When the track gets a little wet, it's ... poor guy

 

Miata ftw

 

Don't get me wrong I love the X, but since his budget is so high maybe he is looking for something a bit more exotic. Since he already has an EVO and an STi. Me personally, I like the VIII and IX over the X

 

 

I agree, I was just being an ***. Well what exactly are you looking for? Luxury, speed, etc

 

Id have to say first choice Evo X. Great comfort and still a fun track car. Next I'd say M3. Just shearly out of cost of repairs, but if thats not an issue for you then I'd say first choice would be M3.

 

Take a bit of money from the IX budget and get a CTS-V Wagon. 550 hp station wagon FTW!

 

I'd have FlyinMiata build you a nice LS3 Miata. These are very high quality professional builds. You can't find a better combo of power, handling, and braking. These are definitely not girlie cars. Do a search on YouTube for vids.

http://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/