I have 20k now!! What to get?
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if you want performance and you dont want american only car comes to mind is supra or SC that nicely done, supra will hold its value better usually. If you want 4 door and fast ,go with swaped gs, i would stay away from euro cars, they can be problematic if youre not a mechanic.
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Yeah man, Euro cars are expensive for basic maintance. I know with Porsche, your charged a $39 off top no matter what you get serviced, even if your car is under warranty still.
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Well in my last thread I said that I have 15k to spend. Well I just came up with a bit more and would like to check out my options.
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
for under 20k you can get a Scion XB they are 4 door not american moddable and reliable
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Get a mazdaspeed 3. Co-worker has one and it is the value leader in terms of speed and aesthetics. Its a tad more than 20k but i'd stretch to buy that car ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Also, a 2002.5 Nissan Maxima...GREAT reliability and its pretty quick (with pretty crappy resale). Avoid the last gen Acura TLS/CLS autos...they tended to self-destruct.
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Also, a 2002.5 Nissan Maxima...GREAT reliability and its pretty quick (with pretty crappy resale). Avoid the last gen Acura TLS/CLS autos...they tended to self-destruct.
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Well in my last thread I said that I have 15k to spend. Well I just came up with a bit more and would like to check out my options.
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
Necessities:
4 door
Not american
Moddable
Reliable
Those are my requirements...One question...how reliable are the BMW e39's?
Thanks,
Ellio
- 4 Door Sedan with sufficient interior space for others as well as good trunk space
- Japanese made quality with a highly regarded history and legacy in Japan
- Extremely moddable since it is turbocharged and has a plethora of aftermarket support (see www.evolutionm.net)
- Reliable since the CT9A platform and 4G63 engine have been around a number of years.
In 05', Mitsu introduced LSD, a slightly revised turbo, and other minor changes for more hp. 06' brought a slightly larger turbo and the use of Mivec (Mitsubishi variable intake cam timing) to the game and standard LSD. All in all, it is a great value stock or otherwise with AWD, turbo, rally-bred, etc., and would trounce other cars in this price range at the track.
Last edited by ST430; 07-20-07 at 01:25 AM.
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If u can come up with $2K more(around $22K,) u can get a Mercedes Benz W210 E55 AMG.....at least a 2001 model in very good condition. 349 hp & 391 ft/lbs of torque!!!
I almost pick one up 3 months ago with 75,000 miles on it..........very very clean.....but I could only come up with $15K ![Sad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
U've owned Lexus already.....i think u should try an European car. I know people will start bashing me on this, but for real, there are somethings & feelings that Japanese cars just can't give u.
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U've owned Lexus already.....i think u should try an European car. I know people will start bashing me on this, but for real, there are somethings & feelings that Japanese cars just can't give u.
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I'd go with a BMW 540i - E39
Here's a nice one for under 20K.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01BMW...QQcmdZViewItem
Here's a nice one for under 20K.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01BMW...QQcmdZViewItem