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My vote is for either the M3 or the Lightning.
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I would either go with the Lightning or a used C5 Vette. Something with a V8. (As long as you have the $ to pay for gas)
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Originally posted by blake:
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
that's what im trying to do... 
Originally posted by TexasRealtor:
You could probably pick up a used 2002 Infinity G35 6MT for around 28K. That would be my choice 
might be looking for quite a while....the infiniti G35 coupe didn't come out until '03, and the sedan wasn't available w/ a manual until midway through the '03 model year. 
i didn't evne notice the '02, but the G35 will be mine...oh yes, it will be mine!
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Originally posted by blake:
another nit to pick: the 350z came out in '03 as well, not '02. given the discounts available on new ones, coupled w/ tire feathering and other issues of the early ones, i'd stick w/ looking for an '04 or new '05 350z if you go that route - especially in 8-10 months.
i'd look for a 20th anniversary GTI ('03) over a 337, due to rims that don't pit and due to getting a moonroof and a few other miscellaneous improvements. new, they were low-20's, so i'm sure a used one in a few months will be below $20k - and they made 3x as many 20AE's as 337's, making them easier to find.
on that note, i'd consider the R32 as well - now that the initial rush is over, there may well be a few new R32's hanging around on dealer lots in 8-10 months....and those that will be around should see some pretty heavy discounting. invoice is something like $26k, so that would fall in your range....
my favorite out of that lineup is probably the E36 M3, but given their age these days....i decided not to pursue one myself b/c i'd be buying, at best, a 5-year-old car (or older) that would be well out of warranty and in line for some pricier-than-average service costs.
i'd definitely try to evaluate my needs before slimming down the list - w/ everything from the impractical (2-seat roadsters, etc.) to the moderately practical (a truck, albeit a gas-guzzling, tire-eating one) to an even-more practical choice (the 4-door, midsized 6s), you've got quite the range there!
Yeah, you're totally right about the 350Z. I originally thought it had come about in '02, but my brother corrected me on the matter, and well, I just simply forgot.
I definitely considered the R32, but not recently. When I was looking at that, I wasn't so sure I'd have the money for it, but now a few things have changed and I'm in a good position. There's supposedly an Audi coming out in 2005 that is very similar to the R32. I believe it's the A3. Similar engine, hatch, etc. Real slick looking car. But I believe it's FWD, not positive. Any opinion on that?
Thanks for all your input guys.
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Originally posted by 97CS:
There's supposedly an Audi coming out in 2005 that is very similar to the R32. I believe it's the A3. Similar engine, hatch, etc. Real slick looking car. But I believe it's FWD, not positive. Any opinion on that?
According to Autoweek, the A3 5-door is coming here around the end of the year. It will have a 2.0L turbo engine with 200HP. FWD for now. The R32 is a much sportier car, but of course will be out of production by then.
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Originally posted by BaBySHO:
Volvo S60R.
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Originally posted by s2pac:
I would either go with the Lightning or a used C5 Vette. Something with a V8. (As long as you have the $ to pay for gas)
Ehhhh a used Corvette, I wouldn't touch it.
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Originally posted by SpliceVW:
Originally posted by s2pac:
I would either go with the Lightning or a used C5 Vette. Something with a V8. (As long as you have the $ to pay for gas)
Ehhhh a used Corvette, I wouldn't touch it.
I had a used 'vette... it rawked. what's wrong with 'em??
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