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Originally posted by APT:
I forgot one - 2007 Camry SE. Ther emay be 1 million on the road in 2 years, but 268hp V6 + 6-speed auto is not a bad place to start. Some upgraded suspension and wheels could make it fun.
Have you seen one of these? The ugly stick was applied liberally! :shudder:
I'd take a Marauder for domestic, Audi A4 for European (or possibly a Volvo), or a Mazda 6 for Japanese (I also think the Acura TL is a gorgeous car.  You can find 2 year olds for around your price range).
BrApple-its all in the way it is presented...but everythign on my resume is all me
TexasRealtor-I hope you spelling improves on your resume.
MxRacer-ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ironyville. population, texasrelator.
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I second a used TL. May be able to find a almost new TSX for that price range also.
Originally posted by Chickens:
Religion can't do much for ashholes (unless you are an alterboy)
98.5 Se w/SVT mods
98 E0 SVT~ sold
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Yes, I've seen a few. It isn't too bad. When 450k of them are around, everyone will learn to accept it. I don't think it will have the fate of the 1996 Taurus when it lost 125k/yr in sales.
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I have no life
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Mazdaspeed 6 review will be on Motorweek tonight & tomorrow on Speed at 7pm BTW.
-'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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2006 Saab 9-2X Aero (a much nicer WRX)
2006 Toyota RAV 4 V6
2007 Mazda CX-7 (the 5-star Hotel next to my office just got delivered for 20. Very very cool cars)
2006 Toyota Camry V6
All very nice cars to have, and the price is exactly around 26K or less.
98 Silver Frost E0 SVT. 1011/6535. DOB 05/16/97
Owned since new. Optimized y-pipe. Bosal Exhaust w/ silencer inserts.
K&N intake w/ MAF. Ford Racing 9mm wires.
05 Saab 9-2X Aero Satin Grey. Cobbs Accessport Stage 2.
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Originally posted by SvtEdwardo420:
proven drivetrain??? like what smoking clutches
Smoking clutches are from the idiots. Some are getting 50k out of a stock clutch.
Besides for under a grand you can get an Exedy and have a clutch that will last longer than the trans itself. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by Frank Grimes:
2006 Mazdaspeed 6
web page
$28.655 for a base MS6 with no options....not even leather!
1999 Silver Frost SVT
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Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.
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The MS6 has been having trouble producing its advertised HP. Putting in less then 93 octane reduces power and because of the intercooler design it is largely affected by heat soak...
Too inconsistant for me...
One review had it taking 25 seconds to reach 100mph.
05 Legacy GT Turbo 5speed
99 SVT GRN/TAN (sold)
06 Ford Explorer EBv8
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yadda yadda yadda...i just want one for 26k
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#609 of 2760
Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.
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Originally posted by neelnug:
The MS6 has been having trouble producing its advertised HP. Putting in less then 93 octane reduces power and because of the intercooler design it is largely affected by heat soak...
Too inconsistant for me...
One review had it taking 25 seconds to reach 100mph.
Most of the powerloss problems seem to be working themselves out with time. Which is odd since most people thought that they'd increase as ambient temperatures rose. Still no agreement on what exactly causes the powerloss issues.
The lack of power with anything less than 93 continues to be an issue for those that live in areas where 93 isn't available.
But when the car is running as it should, as it does for 95% of people, it blows it's claimed power out of the water, with torque levels at the wheels as high as the engine itself is rated at.
2003 Mazda6s 3.0L MTX
Webpage
2004 Mazda3s 2.3L ATX
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