ltdiver 3 #1 May 13, 2003 Ok. I've spent the last 7 days test driving new 2003 cars after work. Kind of fun, playing with the salesmen and watching their eyes light up when they realize I'm seriously in the market to replace my 1998 Mustang GT. The list above are the cars I've driven so far. And the list is complete (IMO) of the series I'm considering, I believe. I'm still undecided, though. Each car has it's own positives. And so, I'm posting here for your input. Help a fellow car enthusiast out and give me some feedback here. Your choice, positives on your choice, and negatives on any others. I'm needing to replace my rental car -this week-. Thanks! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 May 13, 2003 What? no 325i?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #3 May 13, 2003 2003 Bentley Arnage....Red Label, or perhaps an Aston Martin V8 Vantage...most any year will do.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 May 13, 2003 Quote What? no 325i? You talking Mercedes?! Know any sugar daddy for me? btw, forgot to mention Honda Civic in the poll above. Add that to the list. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #5 May 13, 2003 Don't be a pussy my friend. Wait one year, then buy the Opel Speedster, right out of the German factory. Check it They will import back to America Shortly. Can't wait! sds=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 May 13, 2003 Quote Don't be a pussy my friend. Wait one year, then buy the Opel Speedster, right out of the German factory. Check it They will import back to America Shortly. Can't wait! sds Guess you missed the post where it was mentioned that my car got totaled 9 days ago. (guy ran a stop sign and plowed into the side of my car going about 30 mph). I need a car -now-. Rental cars just don't cut it. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #7 May 13, 2003 Forget the Beemer Lori. Forget the Honda (although I do have a soft spot for Honda's since a couple of them saved my life, and there is something to be said for a certain someone's hybrid). You have to go for the Mustang GT convertible. You know how much you loved the last one, may she RIP, so you have to pay her homage and get the GT convertible Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 May 13, 2003 I voted for the Mustang convertible. You just lost your baby. You need consolation. A ragtop would help to soothe your pain; really, it would help immeasurably. Especially this time of year. btw, glad you came out of it okay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #9 May 13, 2003 Get a Yugo!!! you could 3 different yugos in 3 different colors for the same price as any one of those cars but seriously, go for a Toyota or Nissan, outta the cars I've ever owned, these two gave me the least mechanical problems. (less money for repairs=more money for jumping) MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #10 May 13, 2003 Quote Guess you missed the post where it was mentioned that my car got totaled 9 days ago. (guy ran a stop sign and plowed into the side of my car going about 30 mph). I need a car -now-. Rental cars just don't cut it DANG. I've been having a serious problem with this lately. Just ask people at KSUPC, i'm missing important information left and right. WHAM, RIGHT OVER MY HEAD. There it goes, i missed it, it's gone for good. No use in trying to find it. sds=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #11 May 13, 2003 Of the cars you've listed, the WRX is by far the best deal going. The 350Z is really nice too, but if it's too much money it's too much money. I came very close to buying a WRX recently but couldn't arrive at a mutually acceptable solution with the dealer (i.e., they were a$$%@!&$) 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon 0 #12 May 13, 2003 I've got a 2002 WRX and love it. But if you go that route wait for the new STi version. 300 hp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #13 May 13, 2003 I think the new Cooper Minis are cool... -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigben 0 #14 May 13, 2003 QuoteOk. I've spent the last 7 days test driving new 2003 cars after work. Kind of fun, playing with the salesmen and watching their eyes light up when they realize I'm seriously in the market to replace my 1998 Mustang GT. The list above are the cars I've driven so far. And the list is complete (IMO) of the series I'm considering, I believe. I'm still undecided, though. Each car has it's own positives. And so, I'm posting here for your input. Help a fellow car enthusiast out and give me some feedback here. Your choice, positives on your choice, and negatives on any others. I'm needing to replace my rental car -this week-. Thanks! ltdiver My mate lent me his 350Z the other week, it was AWESOME. TVR said they were coming to the US, dunno where the current plans are. I'd love a TVR. http://www.tvr.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #15 May 13, 2003 I rented a 2003 mustang for my trip to fla. a couple weeks ago. I put 2,500 miles on it (7,500 total when I turned it in) and it was falling apart as I was driving it. I was far from impressed, even though some chick at a gas station came over the loudspeaker to say "pump # 6, I really like your yellow mustang." If you are gonna get a car, the Pontiac Grand Prix GTO will be out by the end of the year. Its about the same size as a mustang with a 5.7 litre, aluminum-block, 340 hp LS1 engine. Total fucking badass return of the goat. mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #16 May 13, 2003 man!!! why u choose a jappanes one when the germans have the best cars i vote for subaru impreza but BMW M3 or BMW 325 or Mercedes or Porsche, or Audi S just think about it ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 May 13, 2003 Mustangs are worthless, unless you drop $$$ in them to get them to the power they should have... Remember what I recommended to you in the first thread? A Chevy 1500 5.3L Z-71, get the extended cab (you'll like the extra room). You'll love it, trust me. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #18 May 13, 2003 In order: Mazda 6 Mazda RX8 Acura RSX this is based on C&D's reviews an my own test drives. unless you like nissan then the Z is an awesome deal. If you are more Rally minded go for the WRX as the octavia is not available in the US Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinaa 0 #19 May 13, 2003 Quote Get a Yugo!!! you could 3 different yugos in 3 different colors for the same price as any one of those cars LOLI owed a Yugo, man that was the worst car I ever owed. You just cant be bored whit that car. Something is always happening whit it. Almost like it has a soul...of a devil. I would not take it again even if it was free of charge. I think that I read somewhere, that it was chosen for worst car of all times on some internet poll. I would choose Mazda 6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #20 May 13, 2003 Hear about the new Yugo coming out? Its going to be a 4-door, so they're changing the name to a Wego...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattb 0 #21 May 13, 2003 Land Rover Discovery Hertz gave me one last week and I've been drooling non-stop since then. I want to go blow $40k on a truck even though I live in Chicago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 May 13, 2003 Here's a problem with that truck... You can't get shop manuals for it, you HAVE to take it to the dealer or approved shop to get it worked on, AND you have to buy Land Rover parts, no 3rd party stuff...so, you pay out the asshole to keep one running. (I've got a friend who wants to sell his because of this)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #23 May 13, 2003 Buy American. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 May 13, 2003 Quote Buy American. You mean a Honda? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #25 May 13, 2003 QuoteOpel Speedster I hope you realize thats a GM....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
