the look, the cost..and buying a new car...

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Ok, so I'm looking at new cars. There are many cars on the market that have more HP but, none have the look of a lowered SVT. WRX? Looks like crap even when lowered. SRT4? Yeah, it's super fast but still can't love it. Mazda 6s? To big for my taste. Mustang? Yeah, me and 5 trillion others. M Coupe? Killer car but, 30K for one with less than 25K on it.

For under 28-30K nothing can beat the look. Damn you ford! Bring the Mondeo!

Originally posted by Shaun G:
Ok, so I'm looking at new cars.

Why ? is there something that they can do that your contour can not or are you just getting an itchy gas foot wanting something new ?

Originally posted by Shaun G:
For under 28-30K nothing can beat the look.

A slightly used BMW 3-series can't beat but can at least join IMHO, especially if you include the fact it's available with AWD. After an SVT I plan to get one of those. (Clearly I've got my car route planned out, hopefully it goes according to plan!

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Well my dad was going to buy a 95' M3 that had 58K on the clock, but it was an ATX. The price was right though, $20K and many MTX M3's can be found for $28K-30K and any of those will EXCEED the CSVT for driving fun, IMO. Another thing though, the Mazda 6 is too big

, I don't get it! I'd wait for the Mercury version the Mondeo thats supposed to come over here, I've read and seen this this rumor many times, whether its on TV or in the car mags

Also you could wait for the new Ford Futura, which is based off of the Mazda 6, oh yeah,thats too big for yah

Good luck finding another ride, its a buyers market out there, thats for sure

I love my Mustang Cobra, I don't care how many Mustangs are on the road.

I like the new 350z, too bad they cost too much

ok.. I just drove a 2003 WRX.

Brand new I can get it for 21K...

Mazda 6 too big? Some car rags or Honda fanatics say it's "too small" like the Tours.

Oh get the Mazda 6 with the 220HP Duratec

That things looks almost as good as a SVT

I must vote for the Mazda since thats what I just bought!

I got mine for a steal too! 22,800. sticker was 27 and change, plus i got 3.4% financing.

It's the 6s, lapis blue, 220hp, bose, 6cd in dash, sport pack, comfort pack, moonroof, sport grille, etc... has every option except the chrome which i didnt like. definitely a great car so far! i've got almost 2000 miles on it already and i have had it for like 3 weeks now.
its a real head turner too, i get looks and comments on it everywhere i go!

I'd say it comes down to what you're looking to do with the car. I wanted something more refined than the SVT, and the WRX was not even close, very bland interior. The Mazda blew away any competition. It has so many options and features it's just nuts. It's got heated seats, heated mirrors, very decent bose system, just way too much stuff to list. I wanted comfortable, refined, and some power obviously. It's plenty quick, MPG same as the SVT too. To me, it even looks like it should cost $10k more than it does! I'd say go test drive one and tell me what you think. Once I got in it and drove it there was no going back. And since I made the purchase I could not be happier!

pictures here

Get a 95 m3 and put on a turbo for 8k or supercharger for 5k. Mop up the competition and the e36 still looks incredible.

2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protoge

After driving one, it's got everything that hooked me on my SVT - razor sharp handling, sporty styling yet subtle, nice power (gotta love turbos), but with more refinement. You should be able to pick one up for 20-21K out the door. I was extremely tempted after a test drive.

how about just S/C to your car now? that way you have the look plus the extra horsepower

Do a trade-in and grab a 350Z..

Originally posted by moxnix:

Why ? is there something that they can do that your contour can not?

It can be a new car

Originally posted by The Striped SVT:
Well my dad was going to buy a 95' M3 that had 58K on the clock, but it was an ATX. The price was right though, $20K and many MTX M3's can be found for $28K-30K and any of those will EXCEED the CSVT for driving fun, IMO. Another thing though, the Mazda 6 is too big , I don't get it! I'd wait for the Mercury version the Mondeo thats supposed to come over here, I've read and seen this this rumor many times, whether its on TV or in the car mags Also you could wait for the new Ford Futura, which is based off of the Mazda 6, oh yeah,thats too big for yah Good luck finding another ride, its a buyers market out there, thats for sure

Roger I have been looking around at 97 M3s. Not that I am getting one any time soon, just been looking around. Anyway I've notice on Autotrader you can get a fully loaded 97 M3 MTX 4 door for around 18k with about 60k on it. When was your dad looking at the 95 because 20k seems a little high for a car thats 8 years old.

G35!

G35!

(Coupe)