Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

Looking for a new car

Thread Tools
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 05:33 PM
  #1  
Bman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Bman has disabled reputation
Default Looking for a new car

Not "New" as in 06/07, but new to me.

The parameters I have set are: I have a $10k max budget, I want a 2 door coupe, I want something that is appreciated and has a good foundation of a body so I can put certain minor additions here/there on it to bring out my personality in it, has to be somewhat safe. We're not talking H2 safe, but we're not talking geo tracker unsafe. Something within' the "Average" safety zone. Because this is going to be an investment for myself, I'm hoping to buy a reliable car that's recent, so the year I would like is 2000+. Just for a general idea, atm I'm looking @ some eclipse's. Any other make/model suggestions any of you can think of that meet the parameters I've set? Btw, insurance costs is a factor as well, so no mustang cobra's. With a recent quote a 2000 eclipse gt is actually 200 cheaper every 6 months than a 4 door 2000 acura integra. Weird eh?

Well, help me out bros.
Old May 24, 2006 | 08:24 AM
  #2  
Whistler's Avatar
Patron
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
From: Hampton and DC
Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler
Default Re: Looking for a new car

Trans-am or SS. FTW. Nothing faster and more dependable for the price. 25+mpg and 300+rwhp. Very mod friendly. Good nitrous system will put you over 400+rwhp. I prefer a auto but the 6speeds are a blast too. Good luck
Old May 24, 2006 | 09:32 AM
  #3  
Some_Day's Avatar
Registered Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 0
From: Fairfax, VA
Some_Day has disabled reputation
Default Re: Looking for a new car

2000-2001 impreza 2.5rs coupe would fall into that category. Safe, reliable, good gas mileage etc etc etc
Old May 24, 2006 | 10:51 AM
  #4  
Bman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Bman has disabled reputation
Default Re: Looking for a new car

Originally Posted by Some_Day
2000-2001 impreza 2.5rs coupe would fall into that category. Safe, reliable, good gas mileage etc etc etc
Was just lookin' at those earlier actually. As for the trans AM, nah.
Old May 30, 2006 | 05:00 PM
  #5  
CHAHONDA's Avatar
corona connessuer
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,425
Likes: 0
From: GUAM
CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA
Default Re: Looking for a new car

Originally Posted by Bman
Was just lookin' at those earlier actually. As for the trans AM, nah.
how about a nice 97 grand prix gtp?
Old May 30, 2006 | 05:02 PM
  #6  
KhanArtisT's Avatar
Registered Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 586
Likes: 0
From: Sterling, VA
KhanArtisT has disabled reputation
Default Re: Looking for a new car

Borrow a grand and buy an E36 M3.

Edit: Didn't notice the 2000+, but its pretty close. You really can't get better than the E36 M3 when it comes to a balance of power/looks/luxury/gas mileage/reliability/handling.
Old May 30, 2006 | 05:10 PM
  #7  
Jamie Q.'s Avatar
Registered Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: Newport News
Jamie Q. is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Looking for a new car

2.5 Impreza RS is a hidden monster waiting to happen. I think it has better power curve then the basic WRX; not including the STI motor.
Old May 30, 2006 | 06:36 PM
  #8  
catfSSh's Avatar
Registered member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,511
Likes: 0
catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh catfSSh
Default Re: Looking for a new car

seriously a nice ls1 camaro or firebird fits the description.

its been said before and ill say it again 25+mpg and over 300whp stock.
you can clean out the ashtray on an ls1 and pick up 10 ponies.

just consider it
Old May 30, 2006 | 06:55 PM
  #9  
koreandragn's Avatar
SuperNeon
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk
koreandragn is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Looking for a new car

Depends what you want. In all honesty, I'd just be mad modifying a slower car and getting picked on by faster cars. Go with an LS1.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fl1pSde 101
Other ARCHIVE
32
Jun 18, 2008 07:21 AM
04DaytonaZ
Events
10
May 19, 2008 08:26 AM
ShishCoBob
Western VA
5
Apr 3, 2006 05:44 PM
ShishCoBob
Events
2
Mar 31, 2006 04:49 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:13 AM.