Whats a good car for a 30 year old pre mid life crisis ?
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The Smart-for-Two, for its dimunitive size, is not particularly economical to either buy or operate....and it uses premium gas. (See my recent review). There are better....and more economical.....values out there among small cars. It also has sub-standard handling/stability and powertrain refinement. And, of course, despite the good safety features for its size, I still wouldn't want to have a major accident in one.
He could get one and turbocharge it to net a few more horses and better mpg, though he'd likely have to use a hair blow dryer, nothing stronger or risk blowing a gasket or something
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#48
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He could get one and turbocharger it to net a few more horses and better mpg, though he'd likely have to use a hair blow dryer, nothing stronger or risk blowing a gasket or something.
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Agreed...a great car. I reviewed one several weeks ago and was very impressed with it. It is a lower-cost (and somewhat more civilized) alternative to the M3. Its main weak point is so/so interior material quality, but, like all BMWs, ther steering and chassis are first-rate.
#51
1. Nissan GT-R
2. BMW 335i (coupe)
3. Audi A5/S5
4. Corvette Z06
5. Dodge Viper
6. Any Lotus
---Expensive Cars---
1. Aston Martin DBS (or any Aston Martin)
2. Porsche 911 (997)
3. Audi R8
Thats just my list (in that order). (its nice to dream)
2. BMW 335i (coupe)
3. Audi A5/S5
4. Corvette Z06
5. Dodge Viper
6. Any Lotus
---Expensive Cars---
1. Aston Martin DBS (or any Aston Martin)
2. Porsche 911 (997)
3. Audi R8
Thats just my list (in that order). (its nice to dream)
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friends dad has had a semi-mid life crisis.
He has a '07 911 turbo, but that didnt cut it so he bought a '08 335i convertible yesterday. Go for a 335i convertible thing is nice
He has a '07 911 turbo, but that didnt cut it so he bought a '08 335i convertible yesterday. Go for a 335i convertible thing is nice
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The 911 turbo, of course, is one of the ultimate machomobiles, but is absurdly overpriced, considering the Corvette will equal some of its performance numbers at half the price. And...trust me.....you don't know what expensive parts and service are until you take a 911 to a Porsche shop.
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i would have to say for mid 30...elise, but they dont hold value for ****; a vette cause they are a lifestyle car and pretty easy to sell if you buy a used one. i would have to suggest an M3 even though i hate BMW. just cause an ISF doesnt have that appeal.
and about the 08 335 vert, just tinted one today. nice but 58,000 fully loaded.
and about the 08 335 vert, just tinted one today. nice but 58,000 fully loaded.