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Mid 20s range, what car would you buy? NO NEW CARS!

I've got my eyes on one of my favorite cars of all time; the BMW M3.
WRX and the lancer are also good, but I know i want a rear wheel drive and preferably a European car. If the car is not offered in manual, don't bother posting about it.

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Get the WRX. They are truly amazing machines. All wheel drive beats rear wheel drive any day. Why is your heart set on a European car?

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Reply to ksoth

To be honest, i want something classy with some balls... I don't want a 4 banger. Also, I'm a hardcore BMW fan.

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Reply to scamtrOn

An M3 is the way to go if that's in your budget. Hands down.

It's gonna come down to the wetness factor. A WRX doesn't hold a candle to the M3.

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Reply to dhlucke

Yeah, and which would you think girls like more?

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Reply to scamtrOn

See exhibit A: The wetness factor.

The WRX is a car for boys. The M3 is a car for men.

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Reply to dhlucke

LOL I like the way that sounds...

[manly voice]YEAH!

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Reply to scamtrOn

Any bitch that would be with you for your car isn't a bitch worth being with in the first place.

Sure an M3 is a ballsier car, but it also costs about $20,000 more new...

Why not then get a WRX STi? 300 hp, 300 torque, talk about balls.

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Reply to ksoth

Haha, getting pussy (by means of a car or anything else) isn't about "being with" the chick for more than a night, anyway, svol. Err, I mean, ksoth.

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Reply to Auburn9698

Not gonna consider a truck I reckon, huh?

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Reply to Auburn9698

evo gsr vii handles better just ask car and driver.

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Reply to mrface

Well, if I remember right I thought scamtron was all against boning chicks just to bone them. Wasn't he ripping on dh awhile back for being a slut or something?

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Reply to ksoth

Like I said, no new cars.
As for the bitch quote... not only the one night dick sucker will like it more, but I believe any girl who knows her head from her ass should... maybe I'm wrong?


I was looking at the WRX and the Lancer and I can't say I like the feel I get driving one of those cars -another young guy in his 20s with that same preppy look. I love the cars, I've been a long time fan of both, but at the same time they are still 4 bangers. There is not much room for improvement. Those engines are well built and are being pushed pretty hard already. I don't like nitrous oxide injection and it would be a waste to upgrade the turbocharger on that car.

I plan on holding on to what ever car I buy for 5-6 years.
I'm 22 years old and I've already gone through: Mitsubishi Gallant, Mazda RX7, Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Nissan Sentra, Eagle Talon, and the latest one I had was the Nissan 240SX. I might have missed some cars, but this should be enough for the point I’m trying to make. Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Eagle Talon I had were turbocharged all wheel drives and they were high maintenance cars. The Toyota Supra I had was also turbo charged, but it wasn't no where near as bad as the Eclipse or the Talon. The RX7 was in a class of its own as far as engine goes. The Gallant, Sentra and the 240 gave me less problems than any of those. So I’d rather not buy a turbocharged vehicle if there are other options... as nice as it is to be able to beat a Porsche in first gear.

Those WRXs are pretty damned good cars, but its no secret a BMW is better. Another thing is; I should be able to up the HP on the M3 to 480 with 3 grand. If my justifications are correct, the finger should be pointing towards the M3?


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Reply to scamtrOn

Dude, I don't know why, but I'd rather drive a station wagon than a truck... lol. I'm serious too. I dislike trucks as my every day car, but should be buying one soon for my job.

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Reply to scamtrOn

I still haven't boned anyone... other than my hand.

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Reply to scamtrOn

New Malibu, better then any of that Jap tin can [-peep-] out there even if they bolt a bee onto the back of it. More horsepower and it will out corner a Honda. Malibu has like 8 struts in the front end I believe that is 6 more then any other car. Hell of an engine and large trunk and passenger area. The seats actually support your shoulders.

I get into one of them Jap cars and my shoulders hang over each side of the back of the pissy seat and all the passengers feet are jammed up your arse from the back seat.

Malibu is a sports car in sheep's clothing. All around family car and Honda fly swatter.

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Reply to SoDNighthawk

Try to find yourself a dealers promo car, we found a really nice 2004 with about 6grand knocked off it, because it was a promo car, just shop around and see whats available, and go from there, and even if you go more used, try to find one with some good warranty still on it, so you're not pulling repair money out of your pocket, and above all make sure the thing gets good gas mileage, a super bad ride ain't nothing if you can't afford the gas it uses, and the insurance it takes to cover it, but you can always just sit in your driveway and make engine sounds with your mouth and dream about driving it. :smile:






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Reply to 4ryan6

Maybe Aubby was talking about trucks as in truck-based SUVs?

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Reply to eden

hehe, tell you what: Get a 1979-1981 Camaro, a nice pretty one that's been garaged it's whole life. Bring it to me, I'll turn it into a monster.

Think about it, those were stylish cars with that whole late 70's disco erra thing going...fairly stiff chassis, cheap parts, and as reliable as you want them to be. We'll make it into a weekend racer type, with super wide low profiles, etc.

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Get a VW bus, chop the top, dump it, limo tint the windshield, put gold spinners on it with some low profile white walls, gold curb feelers, hydraulics, 6 -15s in the back, a glow kit, and a custom horn.

You'll be the [-peep-] of colorado!

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Reply to dhlucke

Why Germany? Why not Senegal?

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Reply to dhlucke

Get a beat up old BMW and ask Xhibit to Pimp Your Ride.

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Reply to WingDing

Yeah, I don't think we have to worry about bastard baby scams running around any time soon.

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Reply to Auburn9698

Okey dokey, just wondering. I've got one of those quad cab trucks at the top of my wish list. Man, there's some nice ones out there today.

Nah, Ede, I was just talking about trucks, not SUVs. But hey, if scam would rather drive a station wagon, how bout that new Dodge Magnum? :smile:

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Reply to Auburn9698

that thing looks sweet i saw one on the road the other day. you test driven one yet?

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Reply to mrface

Nope, just seen some.

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Reply to Auburn9698

Yeah those look sweet.

But I wouldn't mind having a go at that new Durango though. 340HP Hemi powered truck-based SUV at a price lower than your average high-end kind? Nice!

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Reply to eden

Yeah, same engines.

"average high-end kind?" Like the $50,000+ Navigator?! Hehe, not a comparison that means much. :lol:

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Reply to Auburn9698

ahh yes, the navie.... a beautiful machine in itself.

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Reply to mrface

Damn straight. That and its Aviator brother, both are awesome.

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Reply to eden

Why wouldn't it?

The Navigator settles at around 20000$ more, obviously it will add more, but for the performance and features per price, the Durango does stand out, especially when you see the Explorer Eddie Bauer edition, the Murano, the Highlander right around its price tag.

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Reply to eden

Was just talking about the price part. Saying something is cheaper than something like a Navigator doesn't mean much.

"Hey, everybody, Durangos are cheaper than Navigators! They're practically giving them away to homeless people!"

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Reply to Auburn9698

Quote :

I'd rather drive a station wagon than a truck...



That's because you have no penis.

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Reply to Yahiko81

Nah, the pimp sh<b></b>it SUV is the Infiniti FX-45. Man, those things are so sweet. Nissan/Infiniti sure know how to design cars.

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Reply to ksoth

Well Chrysler is #3, for a reason... It's been #3 for decades... It's gotten worse since the Germans bought it. They make them look good, don't get me wrong, But I wouldn't touch one, myself..





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Reply to RCPilot

My mom had one. POS! One of their minivans. Worst thing I've ever seen. All 4 tires blew out within a week and they wouldn't even cover it. Everything went downhill from there.

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Reply to dhlucke

Scammy - whatever you buy, make sure it's got one of those fu<b></b>cking black boxes in it ...



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And an ashtray for his used condoms.

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Reply to dhlucke

Well, if it be du pimp shiznit, my nizzle, den it be bettuh dan de "average high-end," cuz it be like yo said, du pimp shiznit.

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Reply to Auburn9698

Fo real... Respek.

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Reply to ksoth

...word.....*flashes gang signs*....

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Reply to WingDing

...to yo mutha.

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Reply to Auburn9698

.....mutha....mmmmm....she's hot....make me wanna cum....

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Reply to WingDing

My grandma drives a Malibu...

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Reply to scamtrOn

What a coincidence. DH's favorite new drink is Malibu and pineapple.

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Reply to Auburn9698

Yeah, I got my eyes open for things like that, but the chances are we are going to buy the car from the dealer auction.

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Reply to scamtrOn

Dood, if I was going to go that rout, I'd buy one of those cars with a burned engine. I'd get that 502, bore it to a 600 and have the whole thing done for about 18 grand. Engine, tranny, new suspenssions, fule pump and the few other parts i need all come in a kit for about 16 Gs. I'd get the car for about $800 and spend some money on its looks.

I'd have a monster that not even a Dodge Viper would dare mess with. If i want to go all out, I could have it cut so i could fit some big slicks in the back with posi track and what not. HAHAHAHHAH that would be a monster, but no.

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Reply to scamtrOn

I'd do it, if I knew they would too.

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Reply to scamtrOn

¨Vuck that ¡ìhit! I'll have insurance and when I wake up to see my car is missing, I'll be happy cause I'll know I've just made money... well, thats if we buy it from the auction.

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Always listen to your Elders they are wiser then you are to reach thier great age.

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