Which Car should we buy?

BfDiDDy · Post by **BfDiDDy** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:41 am

BTW all of these cars on in the 28-35k range, so one doesn't glaringly stand out price wise.

World War Woodi · Post by **World War Woodi** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:06 am

How bout a brand new stang ?

http://www.simustang.org/images/2005_Mu ... onv_RF.jpg

TigerRaptor · Post by **TigerRaptor** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:19 am

woodi you might want to post the link instead.

Just letting you know.

Vindicator · Post by **Vindicator** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 3:34 am

RX8, simply because theyre teh sexy.

Robo · Post by **Robo** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:02 am

The BMW

Gammaray · Post by **Gammaray** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:14 am

I was torn between the BMW or the RX-8... so I did the old eenie meenie miney moe vote.

RX-8 it is

ccb056 · Post by **ccb056** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:59 am

RX-8 ++

Scratch · Post by **Scratch** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:37 am

Personally

I'd get an Evo -- but why the MR? You are playing an additional 6K for a 6 speed tranny and a LSD, and ACD. You could pick up the RS and have all that and save yourself a ton of cash.

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:43 am

Whatever car you pick you better make it last, BfDiDDy, because the next one you get will be a minivan.

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:46 am

kurupt · Post by **kurupt** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:50 am

bmw homie, bmw. chicks dig the bmw. brandy might put out if you get that car

Iceman · Post by **Iceman** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:05 am

Buncha Money Wasted - A term used to describe a metallic conglomeration of maintenance hassles. Frequently attractive to people because if its sleek look and fine handling capabilities, this item has been responsible for many instances of bankruptcy as it's maintenance bill can easily be as large as it's payment.

Missed the vote but I would have selected the RX-8

Nitrofox125 · Post by **Nitrofox125** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:17 am

I went with the WRX. Not only is it a pretty cool car, it has incredible safety and handling capabilities. I can't speak for everything, but from what I know/what I've heard, it's by far the most practical car on that list above without compromising power or speed.

Gooberman · Post by **Gooberman** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:24 pm

My best friend has the RX-8, I like it alot.

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 12:33 pm

1 vote for the evo up there.. Hrmm I wonder who that coulda been...

Mobius · Post by **Mobius** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 1:05 pm

I love Rotors, and seeing as I'm on my third one right now, of course I voted RX-8. The only issue I have with the car is it's lack of power - particularly in draconian Californian emmissions version, which is down under 170KW I think. Given the 220KW of the last Batman, and the ease with which it'll make 350+KW, the latest version is barely capable of pulling the skin off a rice pudding!

I drove one recently however (Price here is $46,995 NZD) and liked it a lot.

Why isn't the 350Z in your lineup?

As to the WRX (STI) - why would you bother? The interior is pure crap - like a $9000 Hyundai, and if you're 6'+ the car is far too small. Sure they go like crazy, but it's all grip and no handling.

Plus, they're the #1 stolen car here in NZ - except for the 2004+ models which are almost unstealable!

[]V[]essenjah · Post by **[]V[]essenjah** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 4:22 pm

RX-8 or the Stang. I would take the Stang over the RX-8 but hey, whatever you like!

KlubMarcus · Post by **KlubMarcus** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 7:46 pm

Nitrofox125 wrote:I can't speak for everything, but from what I know/what I've heard, it's by far the most practical car on that list above without compromising power or speed.

Ditto

Ferno · Post by **Ferno** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 8:45 pm

I voted for the STi. mainly because it's so fun to drive. it handles like it's on rails. plus that awd can come in handy when needed.

I'm 6'2" and I fit in the STi just fine.

I dunno why mobius keeps opening his mouth about stuff he doesn't know about.

whuppinboy · Post by **whuppinboy** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:13 pm

Mobius wrote: The only issue I have with the car is it's lack of power

have you driven one besides a test drive mobi? lack of power? puh-lease, the thing is chock full o' power off the line and can run a 12 second mile or better. i've beaten many a mod'd street car w/stock parts on the sti.

Mobius wrote: Sure they go like crazy, but it's all grip and no handling.

you obviously haven't. i own one, the car can turn on anything smaller than a dime w/enough g's to make you sick to your stomach.

it's not a couple car BFD unless your woman is into speed, power and handling but i'd say go fer this one.

MD-2389 · Post by **MD-2389** » Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:29 pm

RX-8

BfDiDDy · Post by **BfDiDDy** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 1:21 am

Yeah, this isn't going to be my car, the woman wanted a zoomer and these are the cars with the most fun factor.

I did some reading at car and driver and I think we are leaning towards the rx-8.

I have never liked american cars, and DG refuses to purchase a Ford. The 350z is a nice car but two things, 1. there are a billion of them in phoenix, 2. I'm 6-1, and its a small car for me.

Anyways, we left the decision up till tomorrow. They have a track in the back of the auto complex that they let you "test" drive the cars on.

Maybe some pics of my sexy wife in a perty car...

Ferno · Post by **Ferno** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 3:14 am

a track huh? just fackin floor it.

Scratch · Post by **Scratch** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 8:27 am

pssst....

http://automobilemag.com/awards/0402_lancer/index.html

heh...you know who's that for

BfDiDDy · Post by **BfDiDDy** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:26 am

good read, buts It'll be up to what is more fun to drive, and what fits the dog.

kurupt · Post by **kurupt** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:49 am

oh yeah i forgot. if you get the bmw then hootie will put out more too

BAAL · Post by **BAAL** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:36 pm

lmao Kur!

Scratch · Post by **Scratch** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 1:19 pm

BfDiDDy wrote:good read, buts It'll be up to what is more fun to drive, and what fits the dog.

i'll say hands down evo on all accounts. It's a 4 door ....performance....will speak for itself.

MD-2389 · Post by **MD-2389** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:33 pm

Ferno wrote:a track huh? just fackin floor it.

For real. If you're going to pay that much for a car, why not see what its really capable of?

Gooberman · Post by **Gooberman** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:48 am

bfdd wrote: I think we are leaning towards the rx-8.

I have never liked american cars, and DG refuses to purchase a Ford.

Mazda is a Ford Motor Company brand.

Ferno · Post by **Ferno** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 2:44 am

Not to mention Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin. I'm sure they own a few more but I can't be arsed to do the research.

Lobber · Post by **Lobber** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:11 am

would have made sense if you had linked all four cars so i could see what each one was like.

Tricord · Post by **Tricord** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:13 am

Go for the BMW if you're buying new. Don't buy one that's between 3 and 15 years old though -- not worth the money or the maintenance.

I'm not sure I like the new models BMW makes. The E46 (the 325ix you were talking about) is ok in Touring edition, but I don't really like it as a saloon.

In fact, the only current BMW model I really like is the 6 series.

I wonder why you would want four wheel drive on a BMW? RWD and a button to disable traction control is all you need

4WD has never been BMW's strong point. They've put some effort into it with the X series, but in saloons it doesn't even compare to Audi's Quattro system, for instance.

Mr. Perfect · Post by **Mr. Perfect** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:31 pm

whuppinboy wrote:
Mobius wrote: The only issue I have with the car is it's lack of power
have you driven one besides a test drive mobi? lack of power? puh-lease, the thing is chock full o' power off the line and can run a 12 second mile or better. i've beaten many a mod'd street car w/stock parts on the sti.

WRX != RX-8

Read it again.

Scratch · Post by **Scratch** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:04 pm

Mr. Perfect wrote:
whuppinboy wrote:
Mobius wrote: The only issue I have with the car is it's lack of power
have you driven one besides a test drive mobi? lack of power? puh-lease, the thing is chock full o' power off the line and can run a 12 second mile or better. i've beaten many a mod'd street car w/stock parts on the sti.
WRX != RX-8

Read it again.

Wait a sec??? 12 second mile??? HOLY HORSE DONG BATMAN!! That's a fast car!!! 12 second quarter I still have trouble swallowing...have any time slips to proove it??

Scratch · Post by **Scratch** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:05 pm

Mr. Perfect wrote:
whuppinboy wrote:
Mobius wrote: The only issue I have with the car is it's lack of power
have you driven one besides a test drive mobi? lack of power? puh-lease, the thing is chock full o' power off the line and can run a 12 second mile or better. i've beaten many a mod'd street car w/stock parts on the sti.
WRX != RX-8

Read it again.

Wait a sec??? 12 second mile??? HOLY HORSE DONG BATMAN!! That's a fast car!!! 12 second quarter mile I still have trouble believing...have any time slips to proove it??

whuppinboy · Post by **whuppinboy** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:45 pm

lemme dig around, my glove box (filing cabinet) is a mess

Beowulf · Post by **Beowulf** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:57 pm

People who drive BMWs usually have one of these characteristics:

1. I'm European, and I'd hump anything that BMW puts out.

2. I'm a yuppie with too much money and buy a car simply for the prestige of driving an expensive car.

3. I buy for the label so that I can pick up women.

Since you are none of these, go with the RX-8.

STRESSTEST · Post by **STRESSTEST** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 6:14 pm

I'd go on record here and say the BMW will retain more of it's purchase price % at resale time...

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