I need a new, cheaper, fun car.

Majikthese42 · 03-09-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lithium335i

Doesn't have to be "New" just needs to still be in warranty.

1.) Pretty much anything with a stick shift is "fun" for me.

2.) Probably the sanest thing you could possibly buy would be a new 2008 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder with cloth seats and an automatic transmission.

3.) For "cheaper" and "fun" I'd suggest a "classic" BMW 2002 but it might be difficult to get a warranty for one.

Jurisprudent · 03-09-2008, 03:08 PM

Aside from your RWD/AWD requirement, I'd suggest a TSX 6 speed. I had one... loved the car - got rid of it because family needs dictated I get an automatic car. For a FWD car, the TSX handles extremely well.

wj4 · 03-09-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jurisprudent

Aside from your RWD/AWD requirement, I'd suggest a TSX 6 speed. I had one... loved the car - got rid of it because family needs dictated I get an automatic car. For a FWD car, the TSX handles extremely well.

It's a nice car. I looked into getting a white TSX in 6 speed as well a couple of years ago but the dealerships around here wouldn't budge. The only one that claims to have the only white 6 speed on the West Coast wanted $34,000 OTD, which I find to be extremely ridiculous because that's the TL price range territory.

Jurisprudent · 03-09-2008, 03:15 PM

Wow 34k OTD is nuts... I think I paid 27 or 28k OTD for mine brand new... Unfortunately I lost tons of money when I got rid of it (traded) 6 months later w/ just 8k miles on it. Ouch.

Anyhow, to the OP, you ought to at least drive one. My one complaint with that car was that you had to rev it big time to get any power, as the second changeover for the cam was around 6,000 rpm. With a 7100 rpm redline, that didn't leave much... it was made worse by the spacing of 1st and 2nd gear, which allowed the motor to drop just below the first changeover point around 4800 rpm.

All that aside, in the mountains, the TSX rotates around corners almost as well as my 330, and far better than the TL that I had in between the two.

wj4 · 03-09-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jurisprudent

Wow 34k OTD is nuts... I think I paid 27 or 28k OTD for mine brand new... Unfortunately I lost tons of money when I got rid of it (traded) 6 months later w/ just 8k miles on it. Ouch.

Exactly! I honestly thought I can walk out with 27k OTD as I was planning on writing a check for the whole amount! Even the folks on Acurazine didn't believe me, lol. They seem to hold value quite well though, even used ones on eBay are still expensive for the mileage they have. I traded in my 04 Accord 11 months after owning it for an Evo. I lost $7,000 on the trade in. But when I traded the Evo in for the 335i..mann I lost almost double that! Hondas do hold value well for used cars. Hopefully the BMW will do the same in a couple of years.

Majikthese42 · 03-09-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jurisprudent

Wow 34k OTD is nuts... I think I paid 27 or 28k OTD for mine brand new... Unfortunately I lost tons of money when I got rid of it (traded) 6 months later w/ just 8k miles on it. Ouch.

I managed $26K for an '04 6MT TSX. After 2 1/2 years I traded it on a new Accord EX AT for my daughter and it was pretty much an even trade. I was very pleasantly surprised by the TSX trade-in value. Acura since raised the price but also include more stuff. I'd guess $27k should be do-able at least around my zip ode.

Why did I trade? I bought it because I had a marathon commute and guessed correctly that gas prices would rise. Then I went to telecommuting, and no gas expense. I had one car too many. (Now I have 2 cars too many

)

The TSX is a nice car and was the most reliable car I've ever owned. Absolutely no, zero, problems.

The TSX is also the Honda Accord that the rest of the world that gets.

Jurisprudent · 03-09-2008, 03:50 PM

If you shop them used - '06 is a significant year for the TSX as they made some changes to the motor... it only shows as a 5 hp increase, but recall they changed the rating system at that time. The real increase is said to be around 12 or 13 hp... I had an '06 TSX and never drove a pre-'06 in a MT form... I can say it was far quicker than the '04 AT I test drove, but that doesn't prove much

NaTuReB0Y · 03-09-2008, 03:56 PM

Honda Fit

$300/month

epbrown · 03-10-2008, 01:42 AM

One of my co-workers just bought an Infiniti G35 (or 37 -whatever, it's brand new!). Very nice ride, I'd have no problem getting one myself.

I was the inspiration for the purchase, btw. He used to drive a 10-year old Buick, and says one day after work I blew past him in the M Coupe like he standing still. He stood on it to try and catch up, and said it felt like he was in reverse, my tail-lights were disappearing so quickly. He realized it was time for an upgrade.

x5love · 03-10-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

Audi A5

*cough* 800/mo *cough*

BMW DIET · 03-10-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

1978 el camino

good one

Raja Ventureshield · 03-12-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lithium335i

Oh, and this is what i've encountered.
Jan/07 build
E92 335i
14,400 exactly
Brought in twice for Headlight leveling issue (was pointing at the sky)
Then right after had to have the computer updated because the AC kept switching between face and defroster, and the iDrive kept crashing.
Then brought it in for a hyper annoying squeak from the rear wheels
Then an oil change...
Then i had to have the fuel pump replaced.
oh, and then I had to bring it in because the engine malfunction light came on, this ended up being a Vanos problem. They replaced a solenoid after a week of trouble shooting. That didn't fix it, so I brought in in again and they said they found "debris" in the vanos system.
After all is said and done, I got the buy back offer yesterday. They're giving me $12,000 cash and I walk away from the lemon.

what do they do with a lemon? do they sell it to someone else or do they just crush that car cuz it was bad.

spacedogg · 03-12-2008, 02:21 PM

Used S2000?

HEY32G · 03-12-2008, 02:27 PM

S2000

E82tt6 · 03-12-2008, 02:36 PM

Is this car to be a DD, or a secondary car.

If a secondary car, S2000, or maybe a Boxster S if you can get a used one that cheap.

If a DD, G37 if you want something nice fun and luxurious; Evo/Sti if you want something fun, not luxurious and fast.

asaulo1 · 03-12-2008, 06:45 PM

I have an 05 Mini Cooper S, 15k miles, orig. owner.... moonroof, HIDs, 17 in wheels, 6 MT, auto a/c, excellent cond.
$21k
have to sell soon since my E92 M3 is about to come stateside

asaulo1 · 03-12-2008, 06:46 PM

have to add that it gets 26-30 mpg.... and it's tons of fun

Boostedg35 · 03-13-2008, 07:00 AM

ehh i wouldnt feel like a man in that car...

06 and up CIVIC SI
Used e46 M3
used 350z

Cloud9 · 03-13-2008, 07:17 AM

Look at that 2008 Audi A4 Quattro. With the new B8 A4 coming out soon, they are really discounting the B7 A4 and offering great lease rates. I could have gotten a $37,000 car loaded with zero down at $400. The A4 with a chip is pretty fast and fun car!

Hula-Hula · 03-13-2008, 09:27 AM

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135i

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shipill · 03-17-2008, 09:42 AM

A3

Vw Gti

Kev · 03-17-2008, 10:20 AM

Impreza WRX gets my vote

03-09-2008, 03:08 PM	#24
Jurisprudent Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '15 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coastal SC iTrader: (0)	Aside from your RWD/AWD requirement, I'd suggest a TSX 6 speed. I had one... loved the car - got rid of it because family needs dictated I get an automatic car. For a FWD car, the TSX handles extremely well.
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Jurisprudent Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '15 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coastal SC iTrader: (0)	Wow 34k OTD is nuts... I think I paid 27 or 28k OTD for mine brand new... Unfortunately I lost tons of money when I got rid of it (traded) 6 months later w/ just 8k miles on it. Ouch. Anyhow, to the OP, you ought to at least drive one. My one complaint with that car was that you had to rev it big time to get any power, as the second changeover for the cam was around 6,000 rpm. With a 7100 rpm redline, that didn't leave much... it was made worse by the spacing of 1st and 2nd gear, which allowed the motor to drop just below the first changeover point around 4800 rpm. All that aside, in the mountains, the TSX rotates around corners almost as well as my 330, and far better than the TL that I had in between the two.
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Jurisprudent Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 226 Posts Drives: '15 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Coastal SC iTrader: (0)	If you shop them used - '06 is a significant year for the TSX as they made some changes to the motor... it only shows as a 5 hp increase, but recall they changed the rating system at that time. The real increase is said to be around 12 or 13 hp... I had an '06 TSX and never drove a pre-'06 in a MT form... I can say it was far quicker than the '04 AT I test drove, but that doesn't prove much
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	One of my co-workers just bought an Infiniti G35 (or 37 -whatever, it's brand new!). Very nice ride, I'd have no problem getting one myself. I was the inspiration for the purchase, btw. He used to drive a 10-year old Buick, and says one day after work I blew past him in the M Coupe like he standing still. He stood on it to try and catch up, and said it felt like he was in reverse, my tail-lights were disappearing so quickly. He realized it was time for an upgrade.
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spacedogg Colonel 198 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Used S2000?
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E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Is this car to be a DD, or a secondary car. If a secondary car, S2000, or maybe a Boxster S if you can get a used one that cheap. If a DD, G37 if you want something nice fun and luxurious; Evo/Sti if you want something fun, not luxurious and fast.
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asaulo1 Lieutenant 38 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, alp white Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clarita, CA. iTrader: (0)	I have an 05 Mini Cooper S, 15k miles, orig. owner.... moonroof, HIDs, 17 in wheels, 6 MT, auto a/c, excellent cond. $21k have to sell soon since my E92 M3 is about to come stateside
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asaulo1 Lieutenant 38 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, alp white Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Clarita, CA. iTrader: (0)	have to add that it gets 26-30 mpg.... and it's tons of fun
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03-13-2008, 07:17 AM	#41
Cloud9 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New England iTrader: (2)	Look at that 2008 Audi A4 Quattro. With the new B8 A4 coming out soon, they are really discounting the B7 A4 and offering great lease rates. I could have gotten a $37,000 car loaded with zero down at $400. The A4 with a chip is pretty fast and fun car! __________________ SOLD my E90!! 10/2006 Alpine White & Black / 330i 6SP / Sport / Premium / Heated Seats / Aluminum Trim / CDV Modified My Exs: '03 540, '01 330ci and '00 328i
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03-17-2008, 10:20 AM	#44
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Impreza WRX gets my vote __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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