what car to buy?

[SleeperLS]

Well the trans is screwed and I am just getting tired of dumping money into this car right now. I am thinking of getting a new car or maybe a used one as well. I really have no idea what to get. I have always thought of myself of a chevy man, but I am just not a fan of the new camaro. I have been entertaining the idea of going ford, and really hesitating on going foreign or dodge. But wrx sti has been a favorite car of mine for a while.

I am looking for a reliable DD that gets reasonable gas mileage(at least 20 highway). I want a comfortable and nice interior. Being a motor head performance is pretty much a requirement. Doesn't need to be a vette or anything, just at least a minimun of 14 flat in 1/4. Price is an issue too. I will have to get an auto loan and 40k is the max I can go. Prolly could go more, I have a good job. But, this will be my first loan and debt. Don't need a 60,000 dollar car u know.

What do you guys and gals think? I wouldn't mind a G8 but they aren't new. Mustang 5.0? 2011 STI whenever those come out? What else is out there that fits those requirements? Thanks in advance

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[Angus]

cts-v.

 

[sickmint79]

you only want new? any more parameters on what yer looking for, seems pretty open. selling my sti for 16,500 - 2005 with 85k

 

[SleeperLS]

I would love a cts v, but isn't that more than 40k... really I could go used, but it would have to have low miles and be in really good shape.

I have always owned 2 door cars, but at this point in my life a 4 door would be better. I need a car that can handle winter obviously, that is why the sti speaks to me. I am a bigger dude 6,2 225ish, so a miata ain't cuttin it. I would like to have a bit of performance, taking it to autocross would be tight

 

[sickmint79]

for 40 you can buy an earlier e60 m5. for used you can buy all sorts of e60 and e90/92 bimmers. rwd or x; rwd fine in the winter with snow tires. you can buy a year or two old if you really want something new; you largely recognize the benefits and don't take the initial financial hit.

 

[SleeperLS]

A bmw M series would be sick. How much do those run used

 

[bluzohh6]

You should get a monte carlo ss

 

[sickmint79]

you can get an e60 m5 for i think 35-45?

i'm not sure about m3 price range, they came out later. if you go older and save some money you can do an e46 for under 20k easily. stick or smg.

 

[bluzohh6]

easily with 100k miles too

 

[SleeperLS]

Monte ss wouldn't be bad...handles not so crucial though. I have owned montes all my life. Wouldn't mind trying a new car. Plus I am going to make my current monte my poject...it needs like 3 years of body work. The body has over 270,000 miles on it. Turbo build for sure...might try to convert it to rwd as well.

My new car needs to be low miles though for sure. Primary used car requirement

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

A new SHO

 

[bluzohh6]

those things are expensive

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Gotta pay for perfection....

 

[bluzohh6]

oh thats right fords the best

 

[andcbii]

if you don't mind RWD in the snow i would buy a 2011 mustang. other wise get a WRX... i'm not sure the sti is worth the extra money.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I'd buy a used 08-10 Sti before a new one...or a new Wrx.

 

[SleeperLS]

Yeah, I guess there isn't a huge difference is the STi and the base model. Down the road the ways if I decide to mod the car most of those STi parts will prolly be replaced

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

You get more a bomb-proof 6 speed and more "comforts" but not much. There's actually a Wrx limited at the Evanston Subaru dealer....brand new.

 

[1quick]

this is going to be my next car

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...s=&max_price=55000&cardist=919&standard=false

 

[JDHedman]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=272455499&dealer_id=45431354&car_year=2007&rdm=1276216245492&lastStartYear=1981&model=650I&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=2&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=75&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=67719&showZipError=n&make=BMW&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=30000&drive=&default_sort=&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=2&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60450&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=43000&cardist=38&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

 

[Yaj Yak]

335

 

[M@]

335

didn't you call me a homo for looking at those?

 

[Yaj Yak]

yup

 

[M@]

 

[The Broken Regal]

x5923052323456 for a 335