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Old 02-26-08, 09:02 PM
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Old 02-26-08, 09:12 PM
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Used 996 911, NSX, E46 M3, G35 coupe but with the upkeep on the 911 and M3 you may not have much money left to get with any girls unless you are making very good money right now and have extra saved up for the cars problems. NSX is only a two seater so it is pretty impractical but reliable, doesn't cost much to own and is a high performance exotic and gets noticed by everyone, it will always look much better then 99.9% of the cars on the road and even higher mileage ones are usaully dead reliable and hold up. Used Infiniti G35 coupe, cheap to buy and own and can be modded to look alot more expensive then it actually is, good performer too.

I was going to say a used Supra turbo if you could find it but they are too rare, most heavily modified, and the prices people want for low mileage ones is ridiculous. Maybe a Boxster but to me they are just 7/10 911s and are underpowered and kind of a chick car. Can't go wrong with what you get with a Corvette but unfortunately I just can't get into vets to where I would want to own one for some reason.
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Old 02-26-08, 09:21 PM
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oh i thought it had to be something affordable.
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Old 02-26-08, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Please give your opinions.....|

You got no kids but you like practicing making them. What to drive?
Nice thread

I'd get a 911(997)...damn sexy car.

Or you can take Henry's suggestion and rock the Camry
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Old 02-26-08, 10:17 PM
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Old 02-26-08, 10:27 PM
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I got out of the ricer Honda thing because of MY midlife crisis. I knew it was over, but getting a Lexus, damn it feels good to be in my 30's!
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I feel like I'm going through a mid life crissis right now at age 35. The cars I want to get again are the NSX, and I always wanted to try a Mercedes so I've been eyeing this used 2003 CLK55 AMG. Otherwise, it has to be a sports car. Either the NSX, Nissan GTR, Porsche Cayman, Audi R8. Those are on my mid life crisis list
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Originally Posted by UDel
Maybe a Boxster but to me they are just 7/10 911s and are underpowered and kind of a chick car.
get a base Cayman, add LSD, sticky tires, roll cage, suspension, maybe brakes, and you're good to go
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i;ve been thinking about that too.....myself im leaning toward a convertible of somekind...probably a 335i
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What's the budget? haha
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Yes, I agree, E39 M5!
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a 1990 Lexus ES250 with 15 inch Moda wheels. At the young age of 30, one should be in the market to own their first home before purchasing a highline vehicle.. Can't live in that car.. If you have your priorities in order, own your home, good career/job, then look for that Porshe Cayman, 335, Lexus IS350, Merc 350
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
a 1990 Lexus ES250 with 15 inch Moda wheels. At the young age of 30, one should be in the market to own their first home before purchasing a highline vehicle.. Can't live in that car.. If you have your priorities in order, own your home, good career/job, then look for that Porshe Cayman, 335, Lexus IS350, Merc 350
Good point.
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
a 1990 Lexus ES250 with 15 inch Moda wheels. At the young age of 30, one should be in the market to own their first home before purchasing a highline vehicle.. Can't live in that car.. If you have your priorities in order, own your home, good career/job, then look for that Porshe Cayman, 335, Lexus IS350, Merc 350
blocker That is, however, an advice a good friend would give.
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