by "Roadster Man" (roadsterman)
Published 08/04/2017 at 23:14
by "Roadster Man" (roadsterman)
Published 08/04/2017 at 23:14
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I want to turbo & dedicate my Miata to be a track car. In turn, I want to buy a small daily driver (under 10 mile commute) that can go in the snow occasionally and is still be fun. Obviously, cargo isn’t a problem. It’ll be just me in the car 99% of the time.
I’ve fallen in love with the Fiat 500 Abarth- that sound it makes! I know they have issues but I would buy the warranty from CarMax. There are some reasonable prices out there for used ones, and with the CarmMax guarantee I think I’m protected- so they say. Anyone else know how I can get a nice little turbo car with a full warranty for like 12,000? IS there any kind of CPO program similar to CarMax in which I do not need to worry about paying for repairs?
The other option is a beater, but I simply do not want to worry about paying for repairs. Is the Carmax warranty really that good BTW?
I’m afraid of a lease and I’m rather get a loan for a slightly newer, more expensive car- I’ve got decent money to put down and a great credit score, so payments and interest would be relatively low.
I’m open to suggestions about a different car, but I don’t want a Fiesta ST or a GTI. FWD or AWD so I can can’t get into too much trouble... I mean with THE LAW, winter tires on my Miata were great and donuts in parking lots in the snow are too much fun.
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
08/04/2017 at 23:23, STARS: 0
MINIs are tons of fun as well. Just avoid the 07-10 S models as the N14 engine is total garbage.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/04/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 1
Eh, 12.000, warranty and fun to drive in snow
I’d go to the nearest Carmax and plop that wad of dollars on a 328XI or an Audi A4 2.0T with Quattro.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
08/04/2017 at 23:40, STARS: 0
I’ve been eyeing up 2012 Turbo beetles with about 50k miles and 2yr/24 month cpo warranty for under $12,000.
Most car dealers offer pre owned warranties similar to carmax. Find a local abarth and check with the dealer to see.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
08/04/2017 at 23:41, STARS: 0
I replied to the wrong person
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
08/05/2017 at 00:03, STARS: 0
If a turbo isn’t an absolute must-have, I’d recommend a manual 2nd gen TSX if you can find one. I love mine.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
08/05/2017 at 01:17, STARS: 0
If you are going the carmax route, I say go for a 335xi if you want AWD. 300HP/TQ, hydraulic steering, turbo noises. Yummy. You can probably find one for $15k. Sedans are a little cheaper than coupes on the used market.
"random001" (random001)
08/05/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 0
I LOVE my Abarth!!!
"Bourbon&JellyBeans" (bourbonandjellybeans)
08/05/2017 at 17:33, STARS: 0
I can only approve of this purchase if you solemnly swear that you will pronounce Abarth correctly. Say it with me:
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None of this Ah-Barth bullshit. Think of the children.