Help me find a car!

[baco99]

jake - to a certain extend i think you're right, but it's no different than talking about it amongst a group of friends.  with the interwebz, no one legitimately "shops around" any more.

i'm sorta looking for a more practical car to replace my MX5.  i sorta know what i want, but it's always good to throw ideas around.

[Jake D]

I know.   I know.  And you're right.  But I'm right too.

[spc]

Sorry about that.....I wasn't paying attention its a 320 somethiing ci   inline 6  dunno the last # it popped off last time she wrecked

[Alphamazing]

These "help me pick a car" posts crack me up.  First of all, the original poster always already knows what they want.  They never ever listen to any of the advice given because they set the paramiters of the car search so narrow that it could only include two or three models of cars anyway.  I think the real purpose behind the posts like this is to try to let everyone know how much car you can afford, or think you can afford, and then act like a snarky know it all about the suggestions offered.

I'm obviously prepared to flamed for this, so flame on if you must, but I don't think you can deny any of this with a straight face. 

Edit: and in defense of this post, which may seem like an attack, I submit that the list you've compiled after 8 pages of posts has to be identical to the list you had in mind when you posted the original post, so it is really just wanking off about buying a car when you graduate.   

For the most part, you're right. The list I compiled 8 pages later was mostly like what I had originally posted, however there were some others that were brought to my attention. I looked into the Volvos when they were brought up, as well as a few others.

I also had only originally intended on getting an AWD sport sedan, but through the posts here I have expanded my search to RWD sport sedans as well, so this has been some help to me. A lot of people gave pretty decent opinions and backed them up about AWD v RWD. Some people also gave some pretty ignorant opinions with no basis of fact (Jah? Jah!).

And as to already knowing what I want? I started this thread pretty dead set on the Legacy GT, but after looking at the BMW and Lexus, that Subaru might have some stiff competition. Mak's suggestion of a BMW M3/4 is also pretty tempting, though it only makes as much power as the new 328i. In fact, I got a lot of good info on the BMWs and they are tempting me as much as the Legacy GT has been these past couple of months.

And Jake, you should know by now that I'm snarky no matter what the topic of conversation is!

[yamahonkawazuki]

These "help me pick a car" posts crack me up.  First of all, the original poster always already knows what they want.  They never ever listen to any of the advice given because they set the paramiters of the car search so narrow that it could only include two or three models of cars anyway.  I think the real purpose behind the posts like this is to try to let everyone know how much car you can afford, or think you can afford, and then act like a snarky know it all about the suggestions offered.

I'm obviously prepared to flamed for this, so flame on if you must, but I don't think you can deny any of this with a straight face. 

Edit: and in defense of this post, which may seem like an attack, I submit that the list you've compiled after 8 pages of posts has to be identical to the list you had in mind when you posted the original post, so it is really just wanking off about buying a car when you graduate.   

lol jake that reply sounds like something a lawyer would use in court 

[nightrider]

These "help me pick a car" posts crack me up.  First of all, the original poster always already knows what they want.  They never ever listen to any of the advice given because they set the paramiters of the car search so narrow that it could only include two or three models of cars anyway.  I think the real purpose behind the posts like this is to try to let everyone know how much car you can afford, or think you can afford, and then act like a snarky know it all about the suggestions offered.

I'm obviously prepared to flamed for this, so flame on if you must, but I don't think you can deny any of this with a straight face. 

Edit: and in defense of this post, which may seem like an attack, I submit that the list you've compiled after 8 pages of posts has to be identical to the list you had in mind when you posted the original post, so it is really just wanking off about buying a car when you graduate.   

re (my own) help me find a car thread, you are wrong. I can't afford shaZam! and dont care to spread that around. there was a lot of helpful suggestions on here for an affordable sports car that I now have on my list, which is about 3 times longer than it was... i.e. the toyota supra, CVT contour. Weird shaZam!. And even if ppl just want to yak about it, that's enjoyable for some. So stfu. 

[ledfingers]

supercharged 318ti

exactly, it needed major modification to get any real performance. and don't try to tell me a supercharger isn't major modification.

[baco99]

a CVT Contour!?  i think you mean SVT. 

FWIW, I had a 1998 SVT Contour and I loved it.  Sold it to help with a dp on a house.  200HP, FWD, Amazing handling.  The only problem with the car...It's a Ford.  So the interior materials are cheap.  The leather cracks after a couple years.  The rear bumper doesn't line up with the body (and there's no way to fix it).  And Ford dealerships are far and beyond the worst in the world when it comes to service. 

However, aside from the bumper sag, I never had a problem with my SVT.  Installed the Dual-mode Damper and the car ran as smooth as any BMW I've ever driven.  It's really easy on tires too.

And there's a great online community if you want more info: http://www.contour.org

[Jake D]

Nightrider, I can see right into your soul!  Don't make me point the logic cannon at you next!!!

My $.02: get a used Evo. 

Out!

[nightrider]

Nightrider, I can see right into your soul!  Don't make me point the logic cannon at you next!!!

My $.02: get a used Evo. 

Out!

Do me, I don't care! f%$k it!

[Kasumi]

Brabus edition Smart Roadster Coupe.

101bhp
Rearwheel drive

All i see is potential and go kart fun.

[Alphamazing]

Brabus edition Smart Roadster Coupe.

101bhp
Rearwheel drive

All i see is potential and go kart fun.

Looks like it'd be fun on the track (albeit a bit underpowered), but a couple key things wrong with it:
1) Not availible in the US
2) Coupe

101 bhp is about how much my current car has, and I'd like a little more get up and go when I need it. For stupid fun go-kart riding, I'd rather get a track prepped Miata.