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Im starting to save some money for a new car, so I need help on wich one to choose. The price range is around 10 k, so far I found these 4 for around that price. Mazda RX-8, Nissan 300ZX, Subaru WRX, Toyota MR. What do you guys think about these cars?

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where in the world are ya from? is that $10k? can't make out what ya reg plate says

This post has been edited by Tom_SS2: Oct 3, 2010 - 8:51 PM
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QUOTE (Tom_SS2 @ Oct 3, 2010 - 9:50 PM) *
>where in the world are ya from? is that $10k? can't make out what ya reg plate says

Ya its 10,000 and USA.

JDM Part King
Toyota mr, make it hard top and supercharge that! That'd be original.
Second choice would be the zx wich is a great machine.

This post has been edited by trebilihp: Oct 3, 2010 - 9:58 PM

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>wrx

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This post has been edited by EKAn: Oct 3, 2010 - 10:05 PM

QUOTEwhat hes saying is if you put blue lights in you car youll lose hp.
mk5 GTI .. idk wat they go for but they r nice if u ask me.. a few mods and rock the sh!t out of it, BA

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depends on what year wrx, I'd personally get an mr2 just because I'm a toyota freak. The wrx's are nice though, the nissan is bleh and the rx-8 is alright but I personally don't like rotary because I'm oblivious as to how to work on them.

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Wrx is so NOT original.

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Lifted Supercharged Honda CRX! That's original. Oh how about a 3sgte Geo Metro... Dude, those are all different cars you listed. What are YOU looking for?

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Don't get an RX8 those are stupid. Just get a 91 RX7 turbo. That'll be faster and better looking.

As for WRX... eh. I see too many.

300ZX is a great car. Just get the TT model.

Toyota MR... is that the MKI, MKII, or MKIII? You needa be specific bro.

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Rotary engines aren't known for stellar reliability. I looked into the RX8 myself for a while on the same budget you have, but I ruled the RX8 out simply because I never saw one for sale with more than 75,000 miles. Makes me question what happens to that rotary engine after 75,000 miles.

Nissan 300ZX- Great looking cars, fun. But they're aged. Reliability could be an issue with those. Not to mention that you're paying the same price for what is definitely an older car than the rest. Plus the 300ZX isn't the greatest platform for a decent build. They aren't bad, but you can get a better base.

WRX- Nice cars. Fun. Decent reliability if treated well in their past life. Practicality of 4 doors, a full back seat, and a usable trunk.

Toyota MR2- First gen- No.
Second gen- Older cars, reliability could once again be an issue. Fun though.
Third gen- If you can get over the flamboyant styling, they have nice interiors and they're a fun car.

My suggestions- Lexus IS 300- not the car most people think it is, but it's classy and reliability is proven. Aftermarket support is endless. Cons include intrusive stability control and high insurance premiums.

BMW 3 Series- Try to go for a 330. Anything under a 330 is a little underpowered. But they're a proper car with a BMW badge, so reliability isn't a question. Plenty of fun. Very classy. Cons might be repair expenses.

Honda S2000- Very fun car, insane reliability, decent gas mileage, and it's a roadster. Good marks for Honda there. Cons are that it's a roadster, so safety is an issue, and it wouldn't make a good winter car.

Nissan 350Z- Quick, plenty of fun, and they look great. Expensive insurance though.

Acura RSX- Don't get hung up on that whole "It's a Honda" thing. The RSX is a very fun car, great reliability, aftermarket support, and it looks good. Cons.. Well, I haven't driven enough RSX's to find any real cons. I'm sure it's flawed somehow.

If you've got $10,000 cash, you can buy a mkIV Supra. Older car, of course, so unknown reliability. But it's a mkIV Supra. Need I say more?

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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 3, 2010 - 11:04 PM) *
>fou dows fo moe hoes

Hang yourself.
Since I own a wrx and a MK2 MR2 I am a bit biased. WRX for practicality, MR2 for playing.

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QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 4, 2010 - 1:16 AM) *
>Rotary engines aren't known for stellar reliability. I looked into the RX8 myself for a while on the same budget you have, but I ruled the RX8 out simply because I never saw one for sale with more than 75,000 miles. Makes me question what happens to that rotary engine after 75,000 miles.

Nissan 300ZX- Great looking cars, fun. But they're aged. Reliability could be an issue with those. Not to mention that you're paying the same price for what is definitely an older car than the rest. Plus the 300ZX isn't the greatest platform for a decent build. They aren't bad, but you can get a better base.

WRX- Nice cars. Fun. Decent reliability if treated well in their past life. Practicality of 4 doors, a full back seat, and a usable trunk.

Toyota MR2- First gen- No.
Second gen- Older cars, reliability could once again be an issue. Fun though.
Third gen- If you can get over the flamboyant styling, they have nice interiors and they're a fun car.

My suggestions- Lexus IS 300- not the car most people think it is, but it's classy and reliability is proven. Aftermarket support is endless. Cons include intrusive stability control and high insurance premiums.

BMW 3 Series- Try to go for a 330. Anything under a 330 is a little underpowered. But they're a proper car with a BMW badge, so reliability isn't a question. Plenty of fun. Very classy. Cons might be repair expenses.

Honda S2000- Very fun car, insane reliability, decent gas mileage, and it's a roadster. Good marks for Honda there. Cons are that it's a roadster, so safety is an issue, and it wouldn't make a good winter car.

Nissan 350Z- Quick, plenty of fun, and they look great. Expensive insurance though.

Acura RSX- Don't get hung up on that whole "It's a Honda" thing. The RSX is a very fun car, great reliability, aftermarket support, and it looks good. Cons.. Well, I haven't driven enough RSX's to find any real cons. I'm sure it's flawed somehow.

If you've got $10,000 cash, you can buy a mkIV Supra. Older car, of course, so unknown reliability. But it's a mkIV Supra. Need I say more?


I'll support what this guy said, with the added statement of I'm disappoint that he didn't mention a Miata. Try to look for a 2nd gen Mazdaspeed model, they are beasts.

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>fou dows fo moe hoes

Hang yourself.

can I haz noose?

QUOTEwhat hes saying is if you put blue lights in you car youll lose hp.
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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 3, 2010 - 11:04 PM) *
>fou dows fo moe hoes

Hang yourself.

can I haz noose?

LMFAO you made it your sig. ^5

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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 4, 2010 - 5:43 PM) *
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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 3, 2010 - 11:04 PM) *
>fou dows fo moe hoes

Hang yourself.

can I haz noose?

When you act like an idiot, you will be treated as such. And sorry, I'm fresh outta rope
I would go with the wrx if you're looking for a nice everyday driver. All wheel drive and turbocharged...perfect smile.gif I hope to get a wrx sti to replace my everyday driver but we'll see. I have to finish my project car first.
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QUOTE (CELL_PROTOTYPE_X @ Oct 4, 2010 - 4:02 PM) *
>I would go with the wrx if you're looking for a nice everyday driver. All wheel drive and turbocharged...perfect smile.gif I hope to get a wrx sti to replace my everyday driver but we'll see. I have to finish my project car first.

Change every WRX to Evo VII, VIII, or IX and that's my opinion.

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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 3, 2010 - 11:04 PM) *
>fou dows fo moe hoes

Hang yourself.

can I haz noose?

LMFAO you made it your sig. ^5

haha it was too funny! laugh.gif

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QUOTE (dustin15brown @ Oct 4, 2010 - 10:51 PM) *
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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 4, 2010 - 5:43 PM) *
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QUOTE (dustin15brown @ Oct 4, 2010 - 5:25 AM) *
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QUOTE (EKAn @ Oct 3, 2010 - 11:04 PM) *
>fou dows fo moe hoes

Hang yourself.

can I haz noose?

When you act like an idiot, you will be treated as such. And sorry, I'm fresh outta rope

wow man chill it was clearly a joke, taking it too serious or what?

QUOTEwhat hes saying is if you put blue lights in you car youll lose hp.
Ooh ooh!! An internet fight that I didn't instigate!


But I agree with Dustin.

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QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 4, 2010 - 12:16 AM) *
>Rotary engines aren't known for stellar reliability. I looked into the RX8 myself for a while on the same budget you have, but I ruled the RX8 out simply because I never saw one for sale with more than 75,000 miles. Makes me question what happens to that rotary engine after 75,000 miles.

Nissan 300ZX- Great looking cars, fun. But they're aged. Reliability could be an issue with those. Not to mention that you're paying the same price for what is definitely an older car than the rest. Plus the 300ZX isn't the greatest platform for a decent build. They aren't bad, but you can get a better base.

WRX- Nice cars. Fun. Decent reliability if treated well in their past life. Practicality of 4 doors, a full back seat, and a usable trunk.

Toyota MR2- First gen- No.
Second gen- Older cars, reliability could once again be an issue. Fun though.
Third gen- If you can get over the flamboyant styling, they have nice interiors and they're a fun car.

My suggestions- Lexus IS 300- not the car most people think it is, but it's classy and reliability is proven. Aftermarket support is endless. Cons include intrusive stability control and high insurance premiums.

BMW 3 Series- Try to go for a 330. Anything under a 330 is a little underpowered. But they're a proper car with a BMW badge, so reliability isn't a question. Plenty of fun. Very classy. Cons might be repair expenses.

Honda S2000- Very fun car, insane reliability, decent gas mileage, and it's a roadster. Good marks for Honda there. Cons are that it's a roadster, so safety is an issue, and it wouldn't make a good winter car.

Nissan 350Z- Quick, plenty of fun, and they look great. Expensive insurance though.

Acura RSX- Don't get hung up on that whole "It's a Honda" thing. The RSX is a very fun car, great reliability, aftermarket support, and it looks good. Cons.. Well, I haven't driven enough RSX's to find any real cons. I'm sure it's flawed somehow.

If you've got $10,000 cash, you can buy a mkIV Supra. Older car, of course, so unknown reliability. But it's a mkIV Supra. Need I say more?

I like most of those. I really dont like 350z they are just a little bit boring to me. I was rreally leaing more towards the RX-8 I got to drive one for a week and I enjoyed it alot. Also I need to add I really dont plan on doing many mods on this car. All the money after I get this will be for a GT-4 build.

This post has been edited by 1994Celica: Oct 4, 2010 - 6:03 PM

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^ Those chrome wheels actually look pretty good under that thing.

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LOL that RX8 is in Kokomo!

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QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Oct 4, 2010 - 7:40 PM) *
>LOL that RX8 is in Kokomo!

Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya. Bermuda, Bahama, c'mon pretty mama.

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i didnt even read the thread. I have a 300zx f/s if you are interested, pm me.

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