04-07-2007, 11:28 AM
Alright guys, so it looks like the Supra really is sold. Were closing on all the details on tuesday or wednesday and I will have the car until after the car show. The show will be like the Supra's 'last stand' as MM Supra. So that leaves me in the market for a new car. My only requirements are not fwd and manual transmission. I'm only looking to spend around 14,000-14,500. The less the better. I've thought about a sr20 240sx or something like that but I really like the more modern anemities and styling. I'm completely open to suggestions but here's what I've been considering. I'd love to hear your options and opinions because I'll be looking to buy in the next two weeks.
Subaru WRX:
+AWD
+Boost
+Practicality
+/- 4-doors, has its pro's and con's.
+Cheap to make fast
-Boy-racer styling
-Weak transmission
-Not really a 'sports car' as much as a good performing sedan.
Honda S2000:
+Drop top for the nice weather
+Honda reliability
+Good power and performance in auto-x
+Rev's to the sky
-Lack of low end power
-Somewhat small cockpit
-Insurance is probably higher
-Can't modify without deep pockets
BMW E36 M3:
+Great handling
+Good power
+/- Reliability/maintenance?
-Looks like every other 3-series on the road
-Lower mileage specimns are somewhat harder to find in my price range.
LS1 F-body Trans Am/Camaro:
+Most power of them all
+Amazing sounding V8
+Lots of room
-Boat anchor
-I've already owned 2 F-bodies and part of me wants something different.
So those are what I've had in mind, but I'm open to any opinions you guys have on these cars or your thoughts on other cars. This car will be a daily driver with quasi-frequent autocross use. All the above mentioned cars get about the same gas mileage (except the LS1 gets a little bit lower in town, but not much), so that's not a huge deal. Gimmie your input as I'll be buying fairly soon.
Subaru WRX:
+AWD
+Boost
+Practicality
+/- 4-doors, has its pro's and con's.
+Cheap to make fast
-Boy-racer styling
-Weak transmission
-Not really a 'sports car' as much as a good performing sedan.
Honda S2000:
+Drop top for the nice weather
+Honda reliability
+Good power and performance in auto-x
+Rev's to the sky
-Lack of low end power
-Somewhat small cockpit
-Insurance is probably higher
-Can't modify without deep pockets
BMW E36 M3:
+Great handling
+Good power
+/- Reliability/maintenance?
-Looks like every other 3-series on the road
-Lower mileage specimns are somewhat harder to find in my price range.
LS1 F-body Trans Am/Camaro:
+Most power of them all
+Amazing sounding V8
+Lots of room
-Boat anchor
-I've already owned 2 F-bodies and part of me wants something different.
So those are what I've had in mind, but I'm open to any opinions you guys have on these cars or your thoughts on other cars. This car will be a daily driver with quasi-frequent autocross use. All the above mentioned cars get about the same gas mileage (except the LS1 gets a little bit lower in town, but not much), so that's not a huge deal. Gimmie your input as I'll be buying fairly soon.
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