Help me pick my next car
05-11-2011, 02:57 PM
#16
LOL never thought i'd hear someone so willing to trade goldies!
but i'll let you know if I decide to do that. I'm super lazy though and don't want to part it out yet. I'm starting to think that i'm gonna change to a dark lexus blue to just in case i'm stuck with it. hahatake it from me since i buy and sell cars.
ive had a g35, and a 350z and both to me were crappy cars. im not a big fan of either one. the g35 is alot more comfy than a z but its the same crappy motor. theyre not as reliable as people think. id much rather go with the new g37 or g35 sedan. as far as the bmw crowd, i owned a bmw z3m coupe for quite some time and it was very very fun to drive. it was comfy and quick and of corse turned heads everywhere since it was rare. i also had a e36 m3 before and it was basicly the same as my m-coupe besides the looks. theyre not as fast as my sti of corse, but are still quick. also, i drive my friends e46 m3's all the time and theyre probably your best bet in something fast, reliable, and comfortable. my buddy has a e46 zcp (competition package) in smg and itd be perfect for you since you can go auto and manual. only downside is that its still a little expensive to maintain. but the g35 and z i had were pretty pricey as well. just leaving that out here for you to consider. id go e46 m3 or e92 335i.
ive had a g35, and a 350z and both to me were crappy cars. im not a big fan of either one. the g35 is alot more comfy than a z but its the same crappy motor. theyre not as reliable as people think. id much rather go with the new g37 or g35 sedan. as far as the bmw crowd, i owned a bmw z3m coupe for quite some time and it was very very fun to drive. it was comfy and quick and of corse turned heads everywhere since it was rare. i also had a e36 m3 before and it was basicly the same as my m-coupe besides the looks. theyre not as fast as my sti of corse, but are still quick. also, i drive my friends e46 m3's all the time and theyre probably your best bet in something fast, reliable, and comfortable. my buddy has a e46 zcp (competition package) in smg and itd be perfect for you since you can go auto and manual. only downside is that its still a little expensive to maintain. but the g35 and z i had were pretty pricey as well. just leaving that out here for you to consider. id go e46 m3 or e92 335i.
i'm starting to think a e36 m3 could be fun though.
Any ideas on a second car as a cheap beater DD option for the long haul?
05-11-2011, 02:57 PM
#17
If ur going to northridge get an e46. You'll fit right in.
The 335 is dope too. Or get an lgt wagon! Killer if you need to crash out on your way up or down and you can still get to snow and back. Id ur thinking budget mpg car for getting down and back go with an older honda with a newer motor... tons of em down there. Lol. Or vet a 510.
The 335 is dope too. Or get an lgt wagon! Killer if you need to crash out on your way up or down and you can still get to snow and back. Id ur thinking budget mpg car for getting down and back go with an older honda with a newer motor... tons of em down there. Lol. Or vet a 510.
05-11-2011, 03:03 PM
#18
Registered User
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bay Area 925
Posts: 5,436
Car Info: 2018 Tacoma TRD PRO
well they are only 17x7.5They are VERY nice rims just a boring fitment. Lmk about the trade
Ill drive out there so you can be lazy! Get a new civic si 4dr. Good gas milage, reliable, and DOHC i-VTEC. Very fun to drive
05-11-2011, 03:16 PM
#19
you can get an m3 for a pretty fair price. i almost got a e46 m3 for about 15k. with 70k miles in a real 6spd. i wasnt a fan of smg until i drove it. i honestly feels exactly the same except for the clutch. even in automatic mode, it doesnt feel like an auto at all. a buddy of mine at my school has a zhp and those are pretty nice too but way over priced for what you get. if you want a daily and a nice car, get a e46 for your nice car and get an e36 for your daily. the s52 is damn near bullet proof.. one of the strongest motors on the bmw's. let me know if you want to buy any of em, i find cars for stupid cheap...
05-11-2011, 03:17 PM
#20
If ur going to northridge get an e46. You'll fit right in.
The 335 is dope too. Or get an lgt wagon! Killer if you need to crash out on your way up or down and you can still get to snow and back. Id ur thinking budget mpg car for getting down and back go with an older honda with a newer motor... tons of em down there. Lol. Or vet a 510.
The 335 is dope too. Or get an lgt wagon! Killer if you need to crash out on your way up or down and you can still get to snow and back. Id ur thinking budget mpg car for getting down and back go with an older honda with a newer motor... tons of em down there. Lol. Or vet a 510.
So why would I fit right in with an e46? are there a lot of *******s there? haha
The wagon would be sick, but i'm kinda bored of subies at the moment...put way too much into my current one. I'm liking the idea of a old honda or such. I've always liked miatas and fitting some old school wheels on them so that's why I was considering one of those. Too many options. ugh.
The biggest decision at the moment is what color to do my car now. WRB again or a dark blue.
No new civics for me. lol Like mentioned before, old dumped one on black sucked in steelies is the way to go. HAHAHAHA
05-11-2011, 03:20 PM
#21
you can get an m3 for a pretty fair price. i almost got a e46 m3 for about 15k. with 70k miles in a real 6spd. i wasnt a fan of smg until i drove it. i honestly feels exactly the same except for the clutch. even in automatic mode, it doesnt feel like an auto at all. a buddy of mine at my school has a zhp and those are pretty nice too but way over priced for what you get. if you want a daily and a nice car, get a e46 for your nice car and get an e36 for your daily. the s52 is damn near bullet proof.. one of the strongest motors on the bmw's. let me know if you want to buy any of em, i find cars for stupid cheap...
05-11-2011, 03:59 PM
#22
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: San Leandro, CA
Posts: 612
Car Info: 2002 WRX Sedan, 2004 Acura TL
I'd stay away from early 2000 e46. Many of them have electrical issues, mainly ECU. This goes the same with early 2000 Audi's. My friend bought a used 2002 328i and it's been in a shop since February for ECU malfunction.
I actually just bought a first gen Miata for the daily commute to work. Loving it so far. Although it's probably less than half the power of the WRX, I think it's JUST as fun. Totally stock too. Cheaper with gas and maintenance. Though I wouldn't recommend it if you're moving to college. The trunk space is only big enough for a duffel bag and a few pairs of shoes.... Not so practical for a move to college, but good enough for the daily commute if you wanna save cost and still have fun.
I actually just bought a first gen Miata for the daily commute to work. Loving it so far. Although it's probably less than half the power of the WRX, I think it's JUST as fun. Totally stock too. Cheaper with gas and maintenance. Though I wouldn't recommend it if you're moving to college. The trunk space is only big enough for a duffel bag and a few pairs of shoes.... Not so practical for a move to college, but good enough for the daily commute if you wanna save cost and still have fun.
05-11-2011, 03:59 PM
#23
The s52 motor is the e36 m3 motor. Any BMW owner would vouch for you and tell you that that's one of the best motors they made. The e46 has the s54 which is basicly a bored out s52. If your gonna get a e46 though, make sure it's 03 and up. 01-02 have rod bearing recalls. Or if you find a 01-02, make sure the recall has been taken care of. It'll show on carfax. But as far as working on it yourself, they're not to hard to work on and as long as you maintain it, it'll last. I've seen e46's with 160k miles being tracked before.
05-11-2011, 05:13 PM
#24
aka FlukeWRX
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: East Bay
Posts: 3,657
Car Info: '03 WRX WRB Sedan
I actually just bought a first gen Miata for the daily commute to work. Loving it so far. Although it's probably less than half the power of the WRX, I think it's JUST as fun. Totally stock too. Cheaper with gas and maintenance. Though I wouldn't recommend it if you're moving to college. The trunk space is only big enough for a duffel bag and a few pairs of shoes.... Not so practical for a move to college, but good enough for the daily commute if you wanna save cost and still have fun.
Adam: What? What?
Zack: It's a Miata!"
