second car - wrx/sti/older m3/nissan z

gavinlit · 08-17-2005, 03:53 AM

Well, I posted this in the tech forum but maybe it was misplaced & belongs here. Here's the story:

Before I bought the 911 I had an sti and as an everyday driving car I found it pretty fun as an everyday fun car. Anyway - I'm thinking of ditching the 04 outback (reliable but so boring to drive), picking up a beach basher (probably a suzuki vitara) and going back to a rex (or something) as a daily driver.
So I'm interested in your opinions:
(a) Stock rex
(b) sti (about a 16k premium here in oz over the wrx & same 2l engine)
(c) wrp 10(aus only model so only aussies can comment on this i guess)
(d) BMW M3 with about 60k on the clock (about same price as sti)
(e) Nissan Z - not quite as quick but pretty damn pretty

cantdrv55 · 08-17-2005, 07:07 AM

If you're considering an sti again, you must've really liked it. I'd go for the M, next wrx, sti and lastly, the Z. I just think them are ugly cars. Opinion based solely on looks. I did own a '96 328 ic once and it was solid reliable.

BlueSkyJaunte · 08-17-2005, 11:42 AM

Avoid the Z like it is zee plague.

K. Roman · K. Roman's Garage

The M3, 2 or 4 door. I personally like the 2, but my girlfriend has the 4 which is still gorgeous. it's not only quick, it looks 10x better than an STi which looks like a car for teenager. IMO.

Good luck

dd74 · 08-17-2005, 12:39 PM

M3.

alf · 08-17-2005, 01:01 PM

M3. STi and WRX are for teenagers with rich parents, Zs are not good on the eyes. How about a stock 964, pretty easy to drive with power steering?

gavinlit · 08-17-2005, 06:39 PM

Sounds like the M3 is the fav here, which is no super surprise. I know the styling of the sti is a bit teeny but it's a lot of car for the money (so is the m3).
Alf, I can't go the 964 as our p-cars are significantly more expensive over here so that's way out of reach + I like a bit of variety in the garage.

dd74 · 08-17-2005, 08:00 PM

An M3 will mostly probably outlast an STi, particularly in the engine department.

eskimo · eskimo's Garage

Go for the rex.
They really are quite brilliant cars. (which you know allready)

gavinlit · 08-17-2005, 09:05 PM

I'd say an M3 would outlast the sti but the M3 is going to have about a 70000km head start as it would be a used car purchase. If it was new/new and money was no object it'd be the M3. As it is I've got a while to think about it. Won't need to make a decision until next year.