[drock512]

Which would you take (basically the price limit here is $35000):
2001 S2000
1997-1998 Supra TT
E36 BMW M3
1997-1999 Corvette

or go cheap and buy out the Prelude (1998 base) for $14000

Also, let me know if there are any cars that should be on the list that I left off. I really don't want a used car that has more than 30,000 miles.

 

[preludepower99]

my vote is either supra TT if you can find one or a rx-7 tt. if not, then just get a new s2000

 

[71dsp]

What are you going to use the car for? Daily driving? If so, stay away from the RX7, very maintenance intensive. If it's a weekend car, by all means go for the RX7.

The M3 is also very, very nice. A few issues, but nothing major.

The Supra is good for daily driving and drag racing. I bit portly for autocross or road racing, but a very capable car.

I like the S2000 very, very much. Good for autocrossing and road racing. I just wish it had some more torque. Can't beat it for looks though!

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[99prelude]

1. Supra TT
2. S2000
3. M3

 

[drock512]

Ohhh, this would be a daily driver for me.

 

[checkmate58]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by drock512:
Which would you take (basically the price limit here is $35000):
2001 S2000
1997-1998 Supra TT
E36 BMW M3
1997-1999 Corvette

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-Used NSX
-S2000
-Supra TT



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[Pork Chop]

If it's going to be a daily driver, I'd get the M3. It's roomy enough for 4 and has a real trunk. It's the slowest car of the 4 you mentioned but it's still pretty quick.

If you're tall, you might have problems fitting in the S2000 or Supra. I'm 6'0 (long torso) and I had the seat all the way back when I drove a friend's S2000. When I sat in a Supra, my head was up against the roof.

 

[desmat]

bimmer.

 

[Two-Five Boy]

Depends on what u use the car for
But assuming it's a daily driver/wknd warrior, I'll say #1.MKIV #2 M3

Another suggestion I have is the Audi S4, the fastest 4dr behind the M5. 4WD, Bi-Turbo, and u can mod the S4 like crazy.

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[grnlude97]

WOW somehow I manage to have something against all those cars. I think I'm just too pick. I like the S4 suggestion, it's a beautiful car.

Daniel

grnlude97

 

[Ng Luder]

yes, i would also agree with going for an Audi S4.

u get the twin turbo capability of a supra, the luxury and class of a bimmer and the performance of the corvette if u fix up your turbo (which isnt hard to get alot gains from). PLUS its the perfect daily driver car with 4 doors!

 

[Pete]

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[Luder-xhpx]

I like the s4 idea the best.

They are kinda heavy, but still an impressively fast car... thats very luxurious.

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[CRANIUM]

If this is a daily driver, I would go with the M3.
It has plenty of room, has a usable trunk, classic styling that will always be in style, and in regards to performance, it may not be the fastest, but it demands respect!
Personally for me, I would go with the Audi S4 if it were a choice.
You just can't beat Quattro!

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[SilverTypeSH]

Dude, save your money for 1 year....then buy a used 2001 M3

Best Handling car in the world right now and with 333 hp....torque curve as flat as Kansas....I think it's $45,000 NEW....but in a year you could afford it.

Just try not to spouge on the windshield when you get it.

 

[marcucci]

If you're smart, you'll buy out the Lude. Slowest car on the list, but you can save your money for something faster, later. Do yourself and the world a favor and go for the option that DOESN'T require a loan.

Besides, it's always nice to know you're not really paying another $5k or more for the priveledge of having a car. Don't give the dealer (or your bank) any money you don't have to.

 

[dka]

get the m3, can't go wrong with a car that was named "best handling car over 30k" a few yrs ago...

 

[Joon525]

Few more questions........can you deal with higher insurance? Also is theft an issue in your area?

 

[Gabe]

I say get this car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=573703416&r=0&t=0

Too bad it's a slush box.

Gabe

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[jmcn]

Yeah. did you know the Lexus SC300 has the same engine as the NA Supra? That means you can throw a turbo (or twin turbos) and have the luxury of a Lexus with the performance of a Supra TT+++.

If it were my choice though, I'd get a '95 M3 with low mileage and mod it. Then I'd save the rest.

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