Buying a car!

matt_shaw · June 5th, 2005, 08:05 PM

Hi guys!

As the title says its time for a new car, right now my budget is around $50,000Canadian. Power windows and air conditioning dont matter to me, I just want the best performing car out there for my money.

RWD cars only please images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Thanks!

bihus · June 5th, 2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattshaw

Hi guys!

As the title says its time for a new car, right now my budget is around $50,000Canadian. Power windows and air conditioning dont matter to me, I just want the best performing car out there for my money.

RWD cars only please images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Thanks!

I don't like fundamentalists, so I won't help you... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Now, I don't know the cost of cars there, but maybe you can go for an used M5 or 911...

vRS · June 5th, 2005, 08:33 PM

Look on ebay, a used Aston martin DB7 is in your price range, or a Ferrari 355/308, then theres BWM M cars

matt_shaw · June 5th, 2005, 08:51 PM

bihus: The 911's are at the top my list now!

vRs: All the DB7's on ebay are way over $50,000CND man. But looking at the Ferrari's theres quite a few 308's around $50,000. I am just scared about the money it'll take to maintain one.

AutoMX · June 5th, 2005, 08:53 PM

i think that only the BMW would be in any way reasonable to maintain. my friend has owned 2 diablos, a 328, 512TR, 348 spider, and a 308, and he says that the 355 is the only good one in terms of affoardable reliability. he spent $4500 on a small eletrical problems when his 308 crapped out after 30 mins driving. unless you have the maintenace money and a ferrari mechanic as a friend, and live close to a ferrari dismantler, dont buy an old ferrari.

i would have to say NSX, it's just such a good overall car. a mid-90s NSX will cost about $25k USD, and you can use the rest to tune it up to 500hp quite easily. looks great too, if not totally original.

Renesis · June 5th, 2005, 09:16 PM

no compromise car? fuck groceries, fuck winter, fuck passengers?

Ultra_Kool_Dude · June 5th, 2005, 09:23 PM

Not a bad situation to be in. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

If it were me, I'd get something Japanese that has already been tuned. That will probably give you the most performance. Some of those dudes dump $30k into a $45k car and sell it for $50k.

Maybe a Supra?... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

http://www.garage-frey.ch/tuning/Supra_A8/supra_a8_3.jpg

or RX7?

http://www.mazda-car-for-sale.com/img/rx7_1.jpg

matt_shaw · June 5th, 2005, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

no compromise car? fuck groceries, fuck winter, fuck passengers?

FUCK YEAH!!!!

Well....... winter + RWD + performance tires = FUN TIMES!!!

Supra would be nice, not to sure about the handling though? Are they pretty reliable too? I dont want to have something poop out on me after a few months of driving

Ultra_Kool_Dude · June 5th, 2005, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattshaw

Supra would be nice, not to sure about the handling though? Are they pretty reliable too? I dont want to have something poop out on me after a few months of driving

I'm not sure about the Supra's handling. It was in Need For Speed 2 I think though... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

As far as I know, Japanese are the most reliable cars period. You would have to be careful to make sure anything tuned was done well though...

jeffy777 · June 5th, 2005, 09:47 PM

Yeah, Toyotas are some of the most reliable cars ever made, possibly the most reliable.

Jostyrostelli · June 5th, 2005, 09:49 PM

Toyoya pickup truck (refering to Top Gear) you can't get anything better.

You can destroy little villages with it and still use it. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

matt_shaw · June 5th, 2005, 10:01 PM

Supra sounds like an awesome car for me, just need more info about the handling! Any more Asian cars that are easily tunable and have a good solid chassis?

ske · June 5th, 2005, 10:28 PM

Silvia/2xxSX? There should be a few S14s out there pretty cheap, dunno if the S15 was ever made with left side steering. You could spend the remaining cash on tuning parts images/smilies/tongue.gif

AFAIK, the supra is a very heavy car... even heavier than the GTR?

I have no clue what that kinda money can buy you to be honest, but I like the way the Monaro looks (even though I've never seen one in the flesh).

bihus · June 5th, 2005, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattshaw

Supra sounds like an awesome car for me, just need more info about the handling! Any more Asian cars that are easily tunable and have a good solid chassis?

From a review TG made a lot of time ago, they said the Supra had great handling, prepared for a lot more power...

Renesis · June 5th, 2005, 10:58 PM

You'd have to be stupid to buy a Supra honestly.

They're great cars but they're fucking expensive for what they are. They're more than 10 years old too so images/smilies/wacko.gif

bihus · June 5th, 2005, 11:05 PM

Yeah, my choice would be a 911 or the NSX... I stated the M5 because many people loves them. Not me, though. images/smilies/twisted.gif

Overheat · June 5th, 2005, 11:30 PM

I've been doing some eBay browsing for your price bracket:

Nissan 350Z (tuned)

http://i19.ebayimg.com/02/a/04/2f/8b/31_4.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553287930&rd=1

Porsche 911

http://photos2.ebizautos.com/1957/659249_1.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553186868&rd=1

Corvette Grand Sport

http://i22.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/35/3a/c5_3.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553226606&rd=1

BMW M3

http://www.carstickerpro.com/~rmeurosport/2JR16699-1sm.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553846937&rd=1

Corvette Z06

http://photos.ebizautos.com/3502/663582_1.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...554576897&rd=1

Cobra 427 Replica

http://photos2.ebizautos.com/469/450914_1.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553095760&rd=1

Dodge Viper

http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/3c/e5/21_1_b.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...554274402&rd=1

That's about it really - those are my pick of the bunch anyway - though I wouldn't advise the Viper - it's really not that good. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

andyhui01 · June 5th, 2005, 11:31 PM

without a Doubt... get the E46 M3, one of the best cars for that price range... and its still practical to a certain level images/smilies/wink.gif

Ultra_Kool_Dude · June 5th, 2005, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renesis

You'd have to be stupid to buy a Supra honestly.

They're great cars but they're fucking expensive for what they are. They're more than 10 years old too so images/smilies/wacko.gif

In his price range he could probably get one with 600bhp. That would be hella fun. images/smilies/lol.gif

matt_shaw · June 5th, 2005, 11:42 PM

wow! thanks Overheat! All these choices are giving me a headache, haha. Out of the cars you posted what one would you say is the best performing?

Remember I dont care about power windows or anything, I have my Jetta for everyday stuff.

June 5th, 2005, 08:05 PM	#1
matt_shaw Just another .ca? Joined: May 15th, 2005 Last Online: May 6th, 2008 Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia Posts: 1,399 Rep Power: 16	Buying a car! Hi guys! As the title says its time for a new car, right now my budget is around $50,000Canadian. Power windows and air conditioning dont matter to me, I just want the best performing car out there for my money. RWD cars only please Thanks!

June 5th, 2005, 08:53 PM	#5
AutoMX Joined: Oct 3rd, 2004 Last Online: July 10th, 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 800 Rep Power: 0	i think that only the BMW would be in any way reasonable to maintain. my friend has owned 2 diablos, a 328, 512TR, 348 spider, and a 308, and he says that the 355 is the only good one in terms of affoardable reliability. he spent $4500 on a small eletrical problems when his 308 crapped out after 30 mins driving. unless you have the maintenace money and a ferrari mechanic as a friend, and live close to a ferrari dismantler, dont buy an old ferrari. i would have to say NSX, it's just such a good overall car. a mid-90s NSX will cost about $25k USD, and you can use the rest to tune it up to 500hp quite easily. looks great too, if not totally original. __________________

June 5th, 2005, 09:23 PM	#7
Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,684 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	Not a bad situation to be in. If it were me, I'd get something Japanese that has already been tuned. That will probably give you the most performance. Some of those dudes dump $30k into a $45k car and sell it for $50k. Maybe a Supra?... or RX7? __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

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vRS Joined: Nov 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Stirling, Scotland Age: 17 Posts: 1,569 Rep Power: 25	Look on ebay, a used Aston martin DB7 is in your price range, or a Ferrari 355/308, then theres BWM M cars

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Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	no compromise car? fuck groceries, fuck winter, fuck passengers?

June 5th, 2005, 10:01 PM	#12
matt_shaw Just another .ca? Joined: May 15th, 2005 Last Online: May 6th, 2008 Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia Posts: 1,399 Rep Power: 16	Supra sounds like an awesome car for me, just need more info about the handling! Any more Asian cars that are easily tunable and have a good solid chassis?

June 5th, 2005, 10:28 PM	#13
ske Joined: Apr 6th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Trondheim/Norway Age: 32 Posts: 191 Rep Power: 0	Silvia/2xxSX? There should be a few S14s out there pretty cheap, dunno if the S15 was ever made with left side steering. You could spend the remaining cash on tuning parts AFAIK, the supra is a very heavy car... even heavier than the GTR? I have no clue what that kinda money can buy you to be honest, but I like the way the Monaro looks (even though I've never seen one in the flesh).

June 5th, 2005, 10:58 PM	#15
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	You'd have to be stupid to buy a Supra honestly. They're great cars but they're fucking expensive for what they are. They're more than 10 years old too so

June 5th, 2005, 11:05 PM	#16
bihus Joined: Dec 7th, 2003 Last Online: December 18th, 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,618 Car: BMW 330Cd LFS Status: Rep Power: 25	Yeah, my choice would be a 911 or the NSX... I stated the M5 because many people loves them. Not me, though.

June 5th, 2005, 11:30 PM	#17
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	I've been doing some eBay browsing for your price bracket: Nissan 350Z (tuned) http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553287930&rd=1 Porsche 911 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553186868&rd=1 Corvette Grand Sport http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553226606&rd=1 BMW M3 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553846937&rd=1 Corvette Z06 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...554576897&rd=1 Cobra 427 Replica http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...553095760&rd=1 Dodge Viper http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...554274402&rd=1 That's about it really - those are my pick of the bunch anyway - though I wouldn't advise the Viper - it's really not that good. __________________

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,515 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	without a Doubt... get the E46 M3, one of the best cars for that price range... and its still practical to a certain level __________________

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