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Topic #77553 19 posts Started by cjh4l22
cjh4l22
#1
Hey guys/gals, so being a member of 6gc for years now, who should I trust more than you guys to help me pick my next car. And believe me, I love my car but being from Cincinnati (center of the most random weather) I am needing a moderately low mileage, nice, awd (for the crazy winters) and intro-luxury(compared to the celica) lol car. I was particularly interested in the 6speeds options because the car will be making some trips to visit friends. SOOO VOTE ON!!

Oh, and if I am missing something I should consider please let me know. thanks.

This post has been edited by cjh4l22: Jan 19, 2011 - 11:58 PM
proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]309,000 miles n' ....dead-> ALIVE AGAIN!! ~14,000 miles driven
mak5603
#2
I can vouch that the 2005 a4. 1.8t is a solid car. Never had any issues with mine and I drive it everyday. Owned it for bout year and a half.

I've never driven the v6 but I've heard good things about them as well

This post has been edited by mak5603: Jan 20, 2011 - 12:24 AM
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#3
Mazda. Driven one and its definitely nice!
Hanyo
#4
i voted the v6 a4. non turbo cars have less parts that can go wrong. volvo and audi are hard and expencive to get parts for. so that is the reason i voted the A4 v6
Neon90424
#5
voted for the volvo smile.gif Scandinavian Security.
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PhoenixTech
#6
None of the above.... rolleyes.gif
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SeverX13
#7
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif



agreed
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cjh4l22
#8
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif


so make a suggestion...?

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QUOTE (SeverX13 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM) *
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif



agreed


x2...
proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]309,000 miles n' ....dead-> ALIVE AGAIN!! ~14,000 miles driven
Neon90424
#9
Drop a 3vz-fe Into an Alltrac and re do the interior. and put nice wheels and new paint
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PhoenixTech
#10
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QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 10:06 PM) *
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif


so make a suggestion...?

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QUOTE (SeverX13 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM) *
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif



agreed


x2...


IS300. They are quite peppy out of the box. They are a sport sedan with the "semi-luxuries" that you are probably looking for. If you look for a 2002+ you can even find them in a manual. I mean c'mon, its a LEXUS! tongue.gif AAAAND, when you're board with a 2JZGE, then swap in a VVTi 2JZ Aristo. Insta-boost!
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whatthe
#11
Voted for 2000-2005 Audi A4 quattro (4cyl turbo)
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playr158
#12
You don't want an audi/vs....im in that world its a hassle.

Get an IS250
mak5603
#13
Only thing I hate about my Audi is the damn wheel bolts.

This post has been edited by mak5603: Jan 21, 2011 - 1:36 PM
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RUNNIN-LOW
#14
i agree with player..is250..smile.gif
audi's arent all that great..way too much work and you dont want to deal with the allen nutz and bolts..

unless you get a m3 and send it off to horsepower freaks to make it a beast. smile.gif
BLINKYxMUNKEY
#15
I just bought a 2011 Subaru WRX Hatch, and absolutely love it.
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cjh4l22
#16
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 21, 2011 - 10:56 AM) *
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QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 10:06 PM) *
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QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif


so make a suggestion...?

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QUOTE (SeverX13 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM) *
>>
QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) *
>None of the above.... rolleyes.gif



agreed


x2...


IS300. They are quite peppy out of the box. They are a sport sedan with the "semi-luxuries" that you are probably looking for. If you look for a 2002+ you can even find them in a manual. I mean c'mon, its a LEXUS! tongue.gif AAAAND, when you're board with a 2JZGE, then swap in a VVTi 2JZ Aristo. Insta-boost!


great idea, except only the new new ones have AWD...

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QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 21, 2011 - 12:55 PM) *
>You don't want an audi/vs....im in that world its a hassle.

Get an IS250


like i said above...


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QUOTE (RUNNIN-LOW @ Jan 21, 2011 - 2:24 PM) *
>i agree with player..is250..smile.gif
audi's arent all that great..way too much work and you dont want to deal with the allen nutz and bolts..

unless you get a m3 and send it off to horsepower freaks to make it a beast. smile.gif


x's 3. ONLY Problem is... I don't have $18k for a 2006+ IS250 AWD because I was planning on spending more like <$12k
thanks though. I have also considered subaru's but they hold their value really well so its tough to find low miles, early-mid '00's in my price range.

Suggestions are very much appreciated.
and no on the alltrac v6. (although i have a similar swap idea)
proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]309,000 miles n' ....dead-> ALIVE AGAIN!! ~14,000 miles driven
blu94gt
#17
I'd try to find a Subaru Legacy GT. Driven both those and the Mazdaspeed 6, and the Legacys just seemed better IMO. I did a real quick craigslist search in my area and found a couple 05s in the $13k range.

How low of miles are you looking for?
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cjh4l22
#18
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QUOTE (blu94gt @ Jan 21, 2011 - 8:36 PM) *
>I'd try to find a Subaru Legacy GT. Driven both those and the Mazdaspeed 6, and the Legacys just seemed better IMO. I did a real quick craigslist search in my area and found a couple 05s in the $13k range.

How low of miles are you looking for?


I'm being pretty flexible... saying up to 60k
possibly in the 60's if its had some particularly good maintenance (oil/water/timing belt for the Audi's)
proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]309,000 miles n' ....dead-> ALIVE AGAIN!! ~14,000 miles driven
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#19
I would go with the A4 with the 1.8t, i have a 05 jetta gli turbo that holds 21 pounds strong with just a couple of bolt-ons and a good tune, only downside its a volkswagon lol, they can tend to have some reliability issues.
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