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Looking to replace my CSVT (99 with 89k miles). Looking for a relatively quick, interesting, and practical daily driver.
This car must:
Be $26k or less
2 years old or newer (also under 20K miles)
Usable back seat & most likely four doors
OK in snow (I live in the 'burbs of boston, I can take public transit if snow is really bad).
So far I have the following list:
2005 Hemi Magnum
2006 WRX
2006 A3
2006 Mazdaspeed 6
Also debating to wait for:
2007 GTI 4-door
2007 Civic Si 4-door
2007 Mazdaspeed 3
I've only driven the Magnum and the WRX. Both were really nice, but neither had me instantly reaching for the check book.
What is your answer to the $26K question?
NEW: '05 Black Hemi Magnum
SOLD:'99 Silver Contour SVT (no mods)
R.I.P. '92 SHO
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I have no life
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-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
-Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me
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Go with the Mazdaspeed 6. Arrrgh!
Fifteen men on a dead man's chest...
Maverick Machineworks is open for business!! Tell me what you need and I can make it!
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2006 WRX TR is only like 24 something I believe. Get that and you're only a turbo swap away from good power.
Not sure if there are many Legacy GT's out there but it's something to look into as well.
04 Subaru WRX "Eurosport bling bling fast and furious tokyo drift"
"They have diarrhea of the mouth, and constipation of thought"
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Originally posted by Dr. Frankenbarge:
Not sure if there are many Legacy GT's out there but it's something to look into as well.
Actually, I drove the Leagcy GT, I liked it but didn't love it. It was almost too practical and capable. I'll consider it some more.
NEW: '05 Black Hemi Magnum
SOLD:'99 Silver Contour SVT (no mods)
R.I.P. '92 SHO
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Originally posted by Frank Grimes:
So far I have the following list:
2005 Hemi Magnum
2006 WRX
2006 A3
2006 Mazdaspeed 6
Also debating to wait for:
2007 GTI 4-door
2007 Civic Si 4-door
2007 Mazdaspeed 3
Needs more 3 series
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by BloodyTomFlint:
Go with the Mazdaspeed 6. Arrrgh!
that is all, Mazdaspeed 3 is also a good choice
2002 Ford ZX2 5spd (2nd baby)
Former owner of 1998 Mystique (never filled the shoes on my first love)parents traded for new sable
Former owner of 1996 Mystique(My true baby  )
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Originally posted by BloodyTomFlint:
Go with the Mazdaspeed 6. Arrrgh!
That's what I would do.
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Originally posted by Frank Grimes:
Originally posted by Dr. Frankenbarge:
Not sure if there are many Legacy GT's out there but it's something to look into as well.
Actually, I drove the Leagcy GT, I liked it but didn't love it. It was almost too practical and capable. I'll consider it some more.
HUH!? 
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Both Mazdaspeed 6 and the WRX are all-wheel-drive so you know they will get good traction in snow.
My ride(Cardomain link) :
'95 Contour 16V Zetec DOHC, Teal , ATX
Born on Sep. 4, 1995
86+ miles
*LEDs mods are on their way!*
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