[RUgoinUp]

...on a new/used car, what would you get instead of the SRT-4? Let's leave out the "I'd buy an SRT-4 and would use the extra $10k to mod it" stuff. Oh, and be sure to say why you would want car X.

 

[hemidakota]

...on a new/used car, what would you get instead of the SRT-4? Let's leave out the "I'd buy an SRT-4 and would use the extra $10k to mod it" stuff. Oh, and be sure to say why you would want car X.

NEW: 2004 Mitsu Evolution VIII

USED: Suzuki Swift GT (due to the stock weight of 1775lbs)

 

[RUgoinUp]

Is that car (evo) even available yet? I bet they try to mark them up as well! How fast is it and will you be able to mod it like the SRT?

 

[Grunge]

I think the estimated price is a little under $30,000. Here's an article.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0303scc_lancer/

Oh, I'd get a Skyline GTR. :lol: Anyone giving one away??

 

[FL_SRT4]

A good friend of mine is in the position to purchase a car for around 30K. He just drove the Evo and said that it was pretty sweet. But he is considering the enthusiast 350Z, the Evo, and the new WRX with the driver adjustable differential and the six speed. All are around 30K, maybe a little more. I told him to get the Evo b/c I wouldnt want to wait around for the WRX. Either way you go, for 30K you will get a sweet ride. By the way I would never spend 30K on a used car. But their could be some exceptions.

 

[mrmixitup]

Easy choice. I'd get the Mitsu EVO. Too bad it's so much more than the SRT-4.

 

[RFMan]

Mazda RX-8, with about 4k to spare!

 

[Ryan Autry]

93-98 Supra TT 6spd.

 

[xither0ckxi]

i would get me a used saleen or cobra

 

[srt4obcession]

i'd have to go with a 95 mazda rx-7 twin turbo, they're about 15-20g, then id put a new engine in it and HEAVILY modify it

 

[RUgoinUp]

I called Brandon Mitsu & they want $5k over MSRP when they (Evo's) arrive in 2 weeks. NOT!

 

[RUgoinUp]

i'd have to go with a 95 mazda rx-7 twin turbo, they're about 15-20g, then id put a new engine in it and HEAVILY modify it

Those RX-7's are fast but they are very problematic from what I hear.
RX-8's looks take some getting used to.
The Supra is a great car all around but people want too much for them even w/ high mileage.
Mustangs are nice but I'd hold out for the new design in '05.
350 Z looks sweet but no back seat is a bummer.
Never seen a Swift or a Skyline/other than on a video game.
Hate gold rims, so much for the STI. Could trade or sell them I guess.

Since most here like it, if you could get an Evo at MSRP that would be the best bet!

Anymore suggestions people?

 

[daytonagts]

I’ve found used Vipers for as little as $30,000 ( they do usually need work but that’s half the fun in having a used muscle car )

 

[RFMan]

There's also the Infiniti G35 coupe. I've seen more that one article where auto reviewers preferred it to the 350Z. It's a slightly longer wheelbase, has a back seat, looks similar and the engine is virtually the same. And so is the price.

 

[AWD OWNZ U]

Hate gold rims, so much for the STI. Could trade or sell them I guess.

You get your choice of gold or anthracite, assuming you order the car of course. I'd buy a Legacy GT, swap in an H6 and turbo it. My crazy Subaru dreams...

 

[Slow5OH]

Hate gold rims, so much for the STI. Could trade or sell them I guess.

You get your choice of gold or anthracite, assuming you order the car of course. I'd buy a Legacy GT, swap in an H6 and turbo it. My crazy Subaru dreams...

I'd wait a bit for the turbo Legacy, it shouldn't be long now :lol:

-faast

 

[xither0ckxi]

some import kid at my work said that the evo is a high maintnance car? is that true he told me that u cant even change the rims cause it voids the warranty :?:

 

[Black_Rain]

I'd have to choose between:

new STi WRX (6-speed controllable differential AWD)
SRT-4 along w/ an old 2.5 RS
a JDM gc8 impreza wrx (the old school ones 2-door)
Spirit R/T along w/ Dodge Avenger R/T
Acura RSX
Down Payment on the SRT-10
and a whole box of sweedish fish.

 

[lifeisdeath]

There's also the Infiniti G35 coupe. I've seen more that one article where auto reviewers preferred it to the 350Z. It's a slightly longer wheelbase, has a back seat, looks similar and the engine is virtually the same. And so is the price.

are you sure the g-35 isnt a 350z?

 

[nebix]

they are not the same, but they are!
As in the engine is almost the same thing, the body sure looks similiar... But one is Infiniti and the other is a Nissan(Yeah I know, same company)...I do believe the g-35 is over 30k however(Infiniti under 30k? thats getting cheap now)