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Need a new DD asap, need ideas!
I just accepted a new job offer...
![]() I will be doing a LOT of driving though and it has to be in a decent car. Need ideas meeting the following specs: $12k or less would be best but might be willing to do a little more. Manual transmission, the ONLY way I might go away from this is for something like DSG or SMG. It has GOT to be interesting/fun to drive... My last couple of cars have been 951s and a VW GTI 1.8t. I will be spending lots of time behind the wheel, all over the southeast and don't want to be bored to death. So it also has to be reliable! I don't mind maintenance but I don't really want to have to keep up with a 951 type doing this.... Will probably sit in lots of traffic. I have to be able to put stuff in it - Audi TT would be cool, but I can't fit network gear in it. e46 330? Help!
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How many seats do you need?
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Speedy!!!
I would prefer a 4 door ![]()
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E36 M3 4 door?
Glad to see you are still around. Speedy ![]()
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I am thinking about it but I am not sure. I think I might want a newer car than that...
Of course I am still around ![]() Still addicted to Porsches you know...... How's the V8 project? I will also be adding a Lotus to the mix hopefully in time for spring....... ![]()
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No such beast as an E46 M 4door. Now there is an E36M sedan...
You could go for an E46 ZHP. Any 3series would be a great choice really.... |
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Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
Both can be worked over a bit, both have 4 doors and lots of room (hatch), both can be driven beyond the normal person's capability. Parts are actually not bad if you keep to the aftermarket stuff.
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E39 540 6-speed.....should be able to fine a nice example for 12-15 grand..............
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I wasn't thinking e46 M3 - just a 330 with a 5 speed.
I had a Mazda3 when they first came out ('04) and it was in the shop 6 times before I sold it in 9 months. Now, my first weekend with it I did go out and beat most of the field of Porsches at a PCA auto-x.... I also did see a nice 540 for sale.... MMmm black... !
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If you need to use the backseat for adults I'd skip the 3 and get a 5'er.
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Motorcycle!
I commuted daily for almost 3 years on a motorcycle. Drove the car for about 5 months, and now I'm back on a bike. With the right gear it can be enjoyable in almost any weather.
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I like Hondas for commuting, cage, not scoot
I have beat the heck out of my integra for over a decade and put very little dough in it, fun and fast enough. Acura TL is not bad and a bit bigger. I drove a TSX 6 speed for a goof that was not bad.
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Subaru. Not sexy or anything but reliable and can be a bit of fun. Honda, Ford? Our family has had poor luck with Toyotas that were not Celicas.
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How about a supercharged G35 (430 HP)w/ 6sp, Brembos, all the bells & whistles? Selling the wife's car as she's getting a nice 993 cab next week.
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Sales job? What are you selling and to who?
Be mindful of the cars "image" to customers. BMW's, Mercedes, Porsches, etc. can really alienate you. I chose a new Jetta last year...picked it up new for 19k out the door; tax, tag and title...loaded. Huge trunk but little back seat leg room...customers don't blink an eye at it but many make smart comments when i drive my 24 year old 911 that i paid 16.5k for over 14 years ago. An added benefit is that it handles extremely well on the mountain roads that I travel daily..30,000 plus each year. I have suprised a few "sport" cars in the twisties by leaving them far behind. Ben
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I know you mentioned this, but recheck the audi tt coupe. It has a decent amount of room with the rear seats folded down.
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Sadly not a shiftable auto or manual but the power, looks, build quality and reliability makes up for it and 349hp and 0-60mp/h in a solid 5secs makes up for it..yet modern and ownership is very affordable.
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