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whats a good car for about 30k? give or take...

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by sean2sean, Jun 20, 2005.

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    Dr Tweak Mad Scientist

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    Super busy, but I've still got the kit right here. If you want it and then call Wilwood and work out the R&D yourself then I'll buy back the stock rotors and calipers from you. Let me know by email.

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    Corolla DX-R AE100

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    Toyota Avalon (no manual but 0-60 in 6sec)
    Lexus IS
    BMW 3-series
    Evo MR or EVO
    Acura TL
    Nissan Maxima
    Infiniti G35x
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    sxlostv1 New Member

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    30k dollars?

    -import a R32
    -wrx sti
    -g35
    -hooked up scion tc
    -new avalon (shit's luxury)
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    Dr Tweak Mad Scientist

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    If it doesn't have four doors, don't list it!!!


    Comon poeople, it's not that hard :D
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    JLee TD05 3SGTE

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    My car and a $25,000 bank account.

    :D
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    burbod01 New Member

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    you can't get an sti for 30 can you? it would be more like 35

    there might be a reason for that.
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    asn13oy Stepping Stones

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    yeah...in So. Cal. I think they run for a little over $33K
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    I'd go with something like the avalon really excellent power and resonable price. for that price i'd also take a look at the TSX. and others such as the A3 and/or M-B C230 sport sedan.
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    burbod01 New Member

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    Search ebay for a used car that is way better than you could afford new.
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    Is germany in the us now?
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    :lol
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    HaPpYfAcE New Member

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    i agree with this guy. if you don't really wanna be in the 'scene,' then just get a damn gas pincher like a corolla 5 speed. then save the other cash for a down payment on a house or college or some ish like that.

    OOOORRRR should you change your mind about 4 doors...get a frickin Toyota Supra - pre 96 - single turbo
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    Dr Tweak Mad Scientist

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    I think he was saying he wanted $25k to spend on his car...
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    Nissan maxima
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    I think it is kinda silly to limit yourself to imports and no german cars... why not just get the best car you can get?
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    FINALMIX In the Mix...

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    Definately a nice and smooth ride with instant power. I wrecked my father's 1999 avalon when I was 16, and his 2002 isn't bad either. The new ones come with dual exhaust, HIDs, and decent stock rims.

    Read my mind, nice nice...

    Definately! I mean I love my Corolla, but german for life son( A freaken Audi S6 wagon dropped would run circles around your list) , unless I find an English Aston!(hopefully in a realistic future)
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    Theres many on this board that is anti german based on things that "theyve heard"
    Id take a german car over a japanese car any day
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    I'd take an audi over a whole lot
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    eh... well... all i kno is that my parents s600 and ex-560sel are both gas guzzlers... my friends e430 sucks a lot of gas too... their gas bills each month is about a monthly payment for a new car...

    also... parts... aftermarket or replacement are more expensive for german cars...

    i dont have beef with german cars... personally i like the c class or audi a4/a6 series... they can seriously take a hit... but maintance/expense is too high and aftermarket support is not as good... compare to imports...

    and personally... im just not diggin the lines on the new avalon..... ive seen it in person... and it wasnt jaw droppin... or anything like that... and its slow... at least compare to my corolla it is...
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    people come on...he's obviously said a million times over...he's got it down to 3 top cars he likes...

    sti
    evo mr
    TL

    u arent gonna talk him in2 something else, the man knows what he is looking for and it aint german, nor a 2 door, nor something slower than his turbo rolla and its not something he wants 2 have 2 mod 2 high heaven to beat a stock sti/evo. he wants a car that is stock faster than his turbo rolla and a freakin 4 door and relates to the 3 cars in his list.

    get it through your thick skulls and read people

    sean just do a poll for the cars u r interested in otherwise u will just get BS like this
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    Bulletproofswordsman JDM Oroku-Saki

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    i like german cars i just dont know enough about em

    as w/ any car you purchase do your homework, dont go to places that are obviously gonna be biast towards that car (forums etc..)
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    hellapinoy 2000 Celica GTS

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    can i say it one more time?!? :p how bout an rx8?!? i think its a cool car...
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    I think having to put oil quite a bit and everytime you gas up is pretty bad. I think will probably waste more time putting oil than anything else. yeah they are cool cars but a bit high on maintence and have horrible emissions.
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    hellapinoy 2000 Celica GTS

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    oh... i never knew thats how high maintinance an rx8 is... oh well...
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    Bulletproofswordsman JDM Oroku-Saki

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    rotary= $$$$ and high maintenance
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    whoever said rx-8 is ugly is crazy.
    but of your list pick sti.. evo not so reliable i think
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    1. STi
    2. TL
    3. EVO
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    save a little while longer and spend 40k on the lotus elise... that way you get a crazy light car with the 2zz-ge. there is a turbo kit available that boosts it up to 275hp
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    isn't mitsu tanking?
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    They've been saying that for a few years now, I think they will pull through personally. Their Evo, Lancer (Ralliart especially), Eclipse (previous and the new one comin out) an the Endeavour SUV seem to be selling quite well, the Gallant tough. I drove an Endeavour SUV, Eclipse an Lancer Ralliart and they drove quite nice, had a good price, decently powerful, quite a few options and a great warranty.

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