05-10-2007, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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$20,000: What car to buy?
A co-hockey coach of mine is in the market for a new or used car. He want's to spend around $20,000. He wants something fun to drive, any suggestions would be appreciated.
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05-10-2007, 06:43 PM | #5 |
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2003 330i performance package. or 99 great condition e36 m3 with money left over.
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OK, maybe not that fun to drive. He doesn't have the reputation of a BMW driving enthusiast. I'm pretty sure he wants a sedan too.
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thats a good one.they're not that cheap anymore though.VW's are nice.I had a jetta vr6 bored from 2.8 to 3.1L.It was a little monster.
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Seriously, I can't think of anything else i'd buy at 20k than the Honda Civic Si. The GTi is a little north of 20k, so is the Cooper S and the Mazdaspeed3. A base Miata would make a great foundation for an auto-x or track car but its not practical. The WRX is also north of 20k. The Sentra SE-R looks half-baked.
Si comes with 17" wheels, ltd slip, a slick 6MT, VSA, curtain airbags, moonroof etc etc so its great value as well.
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But they are above 20, So I agree with the SI, I also really like the new lancer...the nicest one (not evo) is under 20! |
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