What would u get for a daily driver? - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

1RawTA · 10-20-2005, 08:39 PM

Once the winter is over im most likely going to be purchasing a nice daily driver... im going to be saving up over the winter and throwing down 5k as a down payment... and then taking a 3 year loan out.. the question is what to get..

if my bro didnt already have a STI that would be my obvious choice but since he has one already im not going to get the same car...

i could afford a 2002 m3 with around 30-40k miles but i dont want to take that big of a loan out(roughly 32k)

i really like the 04 gto's but im looking for something a bit differnt, i kinda wanna try something else out.... preferiably an import..

im leaning towards and 04 EVO but i know exactly what is going to happend... a few bolt ons, clutch, computer tuning, race gas = another race car and many broken tranny's.

i really like the lexus is... they are awesome, but to slow for me, id end up throwing on wheels and some mods here and there.

03 cobra is another great choice.. simple bolt ons, very streetable and driveable... but then the winter comes and id hate to have to drive it in the snow/salty roads.

s4's are sweet, but i know a ton of people who have them.

there are a ton of nice trucks out there, but after a few months i would just get bored of it.

other cars in my price range are.. bmw 330i,g35,cts etc etc.

so im kinda up in the air... i dunno what would you guys get?

misterjuice · 10-20-2005, 08:41 PM

G35 coupe/350Z or BMW 330i (or ix if they have it)..........

j0n · 10-20-2005, 08:42 PM

second on the g35

Squirrel · 10-20-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by j0n

second on the g35

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bitchincamaro · 10-20-2005, 08:45 PM

g35's are real nice looking, dont know too much about the performance. i saw a black 350z, with blacked out lights and tan interior looked real nice, the guy was kicking ass through traffic too which made if cooler. they handle real nice too

1RawTA · 10-20-2005, 08:47 PM

i need a 4 seater, so id go with a g35 over the Z.... also whatever im getting will be a 2004 or older, im buying a used car with low miles... i just dont feel like spending a ton for a new car

Ian · 10-20-2005, 08:48 PM

G35! They are just really good looking cars.

Squirrel · 10-20-2005, 09:04 PM

1RawTA · 10-20-2005, 09:07 PM

that g35 is awesome looking... so tempting... if i got one i think i would go with white or red

Ian · 10-20-2005, 09:15 PM

white looks really good on those cars. My friend has a black one and that looks really good too, but its a bitch to keep clean.

ar0ck · 10-20-2005, 09:19 PM

If you need a 4 door, just get a G35X, All Wheel Drive 4-Door.

Personally If I had that kind of money I would be looking into getting a truck as a DD, why buy a car that has a huge tempting aftermarket, it will eventually defeat the purpose. For me Id like an 06' Trailblazer SS, Silverado, or even a Colorado Extreme.

skorpion317 · 10-20-2005, 09:42 PM

if i had my way, i'd have a CTS-V for a DD.

Savage_Messiah · 10-20-2005, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by skorpion317

if i had my way, i'd have a CTS-V for a DD.

another vote for the g35

enRo · 10-20-2005, 11:52 PM

They look good in pearl black, what a very nice luxory sport car

bitchincamaro · 10-21-2005, 12:03 AM

oh hell yeah, i forgot about the new caddy's. not to many of them around and bad ass too

Fastbird · 10-21-2005, 07:35 AM

Lincoln LS8 -- You can find a good used 2000-2002 with around 50k miles for the immediate area of $10-15K. Quick enough (low 15, high 14) with mid 14 capability with a cat-back, CAI, and tune. Handles like a dream though, incredible chassis and suspension. And of course, loaded to the hilt.

That's why we got one. Insurance isn't bad, gas mileage is around 21 (although you must use premium), but I tell ya, the car is phenomenal.

SteveR · 10-21-2005, 07:44 AM

Dodge K

sikbyrd350 · 10-21-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveR

Dodge K

this man knows hip-hop!

G35X, EVO(you already got your toy, leave this alone), and in all honesty, an 05 Subaru Legacy GT Limited sedan or wagon.

foff667 · 10-21-2005, 08:20 AM

I say buy the car that you know you can barely afford...you wont have money left to burn on mods so that wouldnt be a problem and if you ran so short on money that you couldnt keep the thing and it was reposessed there goes any boredom factor

honestly though I saw an ram srt-10 going for like 39 grand...its a truck with power and a price tag that screams "i wont be able to mod it" just my o2

slasherbarb · 10-21-2005, 10:06 AM

EVO!!!!!

BigAls87Z28 · 10-21-2005, 10:10 AM

G35 is nice looking, but still Nissan cheap on the inside. I was very dissapointed in it. Good performance out of them though.

Savage_Messiah · 10-21-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

G35 is nice looking, but still Nissan cheap on the inside. Â*I was very dissapointed in it. Â*Good performance out of them though.

personally woudl rather have nissan cheap than toyota or honda cheap

Tru2Chevy · 10-21-2005, 11:06 AM

Well, if you are leaning towards an import, I would suggest an is300. My friend has one, and it was a nice little car. Rides and handles well, and was pretty quick (even before he installed the turbo). Plus the seats are super-comfy, and the instrument cluster is really cool.

- Justin

::edit:: - see his car here: http://www.njfboa.org/forums/viewtop...ghlight=#43388

12secondv6 · 10-21-2005, 11:12 AM

Dodge neon!!!!

BigAls87Z28 · 10-21-2005, 12:04 PM

IS300 is small inside.
And Honda/Toyota cheap? Not to stick up for the imports, but they are usualy rated tops in quality. Nissan is VERY cheap on the inside. Thats how they make all that money.

Id suggest a Pontiac G6 GTP coupe with the 6spd. 240hp 3.9 V6, standard Stabilitrack, ABS, 18 inch wheels, revised hydraulic steering, and much much more. Coupe starts at around 25k and can be loaded up to 28k.
They also make a sedan, and if you feel like waiting, they will be coming out with a hard top vert for under 30k.