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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DaLuded
If you have no need for 4 doors and are trying to keep it under 20k, I'd go for an LS2 GTO.
Yea that's what I'm thinking, I've found a few for around 15k, black 6 speed, and if I feel like 340whp isn't enough, I'll just slap on a 100 shot and call it a day. I would love to have a cobra, but I just don't think I can afford it.
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Insurance on the Cobra would get you pretty good.

From what ive heard also, insurance isnt any better on an EVO or STi.

GTO's have nice interior,and a nice powerplant, only problem is the IRS sucks balls.

But if you are trying to keep it stock, your best bet is the GTO. You could also try an AP2 S2k, or a G35 6mt , both have decent power,and are "fun to drive" cars in stock form.
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Hyundai Genesis 2.0t, go to hyundai on vbch blvd and look at the blue V6 Track model, you have no idea how sweet that car is. Pics don't do justice. I didn't want one till i saw it in person.
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All of them are good choices. Best bet would be to test drive them all and go with what you like. Awd is always nice.
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Default Re: Buying a new car, need opinions

Originally Posted by BlackMagic
Yea that's what I'm thinking, I've found a few for around 15k, black 6 speed, and if I feel like 340whp isn't enough, I'll just slap on a 100 shot and call it a day. I would love to have a cobra, but I just don't think I can afford it.
I'd own an LS2 GTO if I didn't have the need for 4 doors so I'm a bit biased. My STI is just barely big enough for having a kid and the insurance payment does blow goats... I still think its totally worth every penny though
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Originally Posted by Al_P
Hyundai Genesis 2.0t, go to hyundai on vbch blvd and look at the blue V6 Track model, you have no idea how sweet that car is. Pics don't do justice. I didn't want one till i saw it in person.
+1 I drive by there all the time that car is awesome. I would love to get a Genesis someday.
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IMO id get a 2000 BMW M3....http://autos.aol.com/used-list/year-...-BMW/model1-M3
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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+1 I drive by there all the time that car is awesome. I would love to get a Genesis someday.
shit when i first seen one on the road...it has no emblem on the front and i seen it and i thaught its was new Benz or a Maseratti or some shit untill i looked at the back and seen Hyundai i was like DAMN Hyundai is stepping their game up....that car is def. a head turner....very very sweet
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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except the stipulation of the OP's loan requires the car to be an 04 or newer.. (first post)
Old Jun 14, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Yeaa I would love an M3, but 04's are out of my price range. I think I just need to get in these cars and see which one works best for me. If anyone else has anymore opinions or ideas let me know, so far I'm going to go test drive:

04 cobra
05 gto
04 evo
04 sti
04 s2000
04 g35
04 srt4



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