What's your (hopefully) next purchase?

"AM3R" (AM3R) 01/10/2014 at 16:04 • Filed to: DREAMS

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I've been shopping for an M3 as a fun car for a while now. It's mainly going to be for track days and weekends. I'm extremely pick as I want an Interlagos or Lemans blue exterior, Fox red or caramel (or other similar colors) interior, it has to be an LCI E90, must have idrive, and most importantly, IT HAS TO BE A 6MT. I've found many cars that meet all requirements, except the transmission. I can't be flexible on the transmission at all, as I want a manual and so does my brother, who will be sharing the car on track days.

In the picture above, the M3 ticks all the boxes. Lemans blue, fox red, carbon leather trim, everything right? No, it's missing the most important part. The third pedal seems to have disappeared. Luckily for me, the price is a little high compared to the mileage so there's no chance I'll be seduced into buying a DCT (even though they are fantastic transmissions).

Post pictures of the car you've been eyeing lately. I'd love to see the diverse taste we all have on Oppo.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:08

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A VW 1303.. I need one.

Jayhawk Jake > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:09

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One of these hopefully. Actually, this:

But that's a part.

Anyways, with regards to the Miata: I'm hoping to buy a house at the end of this year/next January. Once I do, I'm going to try to pick up a cheap NA Miata. Probably around $2000. If it runs, it's good enough. I don't even care if it has a top, it's just going to sit in my garage on bad days.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:09

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Unless I come into a ton of money, something "practical". Thinking manual Passat TDI.

Sn210 > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:09

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I pick it up Monday

Swale > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:10

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Next car is either going to be an 87 or up Porsche 928 or a 964.

Edit: Yes I am aware it's a 930 in the picture

AM3R > Sn210 01/10/2014 at 16:11

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Nice! Love these in that one Acura blue. Don't know the name of it

EL_ULY > Sn210 01/10/2014 at 16:11

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SWEEEEEEEET!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:12

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It's going to be a while but at the top of my list is...

ATS or CTS depending on interior space (and how many kids I have to put in it at that point)

and the new Colorado/Canyon (hopefully the Canyon!)

It's a long ways out but I always buy used so I look at the new cars now to plan my future purchases lol. Truck vs Car is very dependent on how close I live to work too.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/10/2014 at 16:12

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EL_ULY > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:14

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sell all my cars and lease (master lease program at work woo hooo!) an XC60. Getting married very soon, gotta get ready for the future lol :]

AM3R > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/10/2014 at 16:14

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I got lucky. My brother is looking for a car he can take out to the track without needing a trailer, and I was looking for a weekend car that I could autocross. We both drive/have owned BMW's so we decided we could share an M3 as neither of us plan on using the next car we buy as a DD and were gonna be living together anyways.

raygone > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:15

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Looking at my daily (1998 Mustang GT), a lot of people have looked a bit confused when I said I wanted one of these.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:16

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A Golf R. Color isn't that important, as long as it's not red. And I'd like to have the sunroof package if I can find one for a good price with it. Has to be a 4-door though.

AM3R > EL_ULY 01/10/2014 at 16:16

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Nice! As a member of oppo I feel like I'm obligated to ask why you don't just wait for the new Volvo wagons to come out and lease one of those.

Sn210 > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:16

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Kinetic Blue, would have loved to get that but this was one of three manuals within 200 miles. The others were 150 miles away and one had an accident

Anon > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:21

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I would love to buy an older E550, a V8 S80 volvo, or a lincoln town car.

AM3R > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/10/2014 at 16:21

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Nice choice. I had a little obsession with these when I first saw one in person. It's a damn shame, guy in my neighborhood has one and curbs it everytime he parks... "I got a good deal on it, and they didn't have any new S5's in my budget so I thought what the hell"

camaroboy68ss > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:21

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I've been looking heavy at 71-72 Chevy Cheyenne pickups. Looking for a small block, auto, 2wd, half ton(C10) rust free truck. Would love to find a SWB but most are Lwb but my grandpa has shortened about 4 of these trucks and the last one you couldn't tell it was once a long box.

EL_ULY > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:23

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oh yes sir, I can't wait til they come in. I have a C5 Avant Quattro, I love me some sweet wagon action. The XC60 is really good and my fiance likes it better than the V60. Problem is that i'm not too familiar with the new 4 cylinder besides what i've learned from the e-training courses we've taken. We'll see when it gets here buddy. I want a V60 R-Design T-6 AWD. Plus, employee discount on Polestar upgrade :]

Textured Soy Protein > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:24

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I already bought 2 damn cars this year, I'm done for a while. Hopefully.

AM3R > EL_ULY 01/10/2014 at 16:25

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Ah that'll be nice! And the XC60 is still pretty nice. Took a trip in my friends and the 4 hour drive felt pretty good actually.

philipilihp > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:27

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I want an E39 530i SP like the one below. I found one with 122k miles for around $6. NPOCP??

smitdoshi > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:27

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2013 Genesis Coupe in White (2.0T Premium)

48 Spoons > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:29

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A house. Oh, you mean a car. Hopefully a 2.5rs coupe. But that won't happen till I get the house, or move to where I can get more cars.

AM3R > philipilihp 01/10/2014 at 16:33

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I'm a huge E39 guy. If it's in nice condition it's a decent price. If they go down to $5k that's NP all day long haha.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:33

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I would punch that guy in the face every time I saw him. That kind of attitude in inexcusable.

cuts_off_prius > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:33

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Graduating college in less than a year and will be gifted something (yes, I'm lucky and thankful) shortly upon acceptance to graduate school, so something new or new-ish that's comfortable for a likely highway commute. I'm thinking about a VW Jetta 1.8 TSI or 2.0 TDI value edition, the upcoming Mk VII Golf or the Sportwagen. Ford Fusion as well. Maybe a gently used Volvo S60 or even a Buick Regal GS if it's a good deal. They're all European or European-inspired cars (Fusion -> Mondeo, Regal -> Insignia), which is my preference. All somewhat reliable with not too expensive maint.

AM3R > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/10/2014 at 16:36

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Yeah I got really mad when I talked to him. Just this morning I saw him slide a little bit on some ice/slush and we ran into each other at the mailboxes. *"jeeze I don't get how I'm sliding around. This is AWD. Good lucking getting THAT to work without crashing." He says to me this morning while he's on nearly bald performance tires that were probably on the car since he first bought it.

AM3R > cuts_off_prius 01/10/2014 at 16:39

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I really like the looks of the S60. That'd be what I would go for if I were in your shoes (although it only comes in auto)

Casper > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:39

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Hopefully I will be able to find an FD3 RX-7 that meets all my requirements, but it's hard to find them in good shape for a realistic price. Basically I just keep a list of a few possible next cars and grab whichever comes up at the right time... which the right time won't be until I replenish money reserves from the latest 240Z build.

AM3R > Anon 01/10/2014 at 16:41

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Nice. E550's are the ultimate DD if you do a lot of highway driving. The W211 chassis has dropped in price too

Stupidru > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/10/2014 at 16:41

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I'm in the exact same boat.

-AWD

-4 door hatch

-Decent interior

-No red

-Sunroof

-Navigation

-Bi-Xenons

-Manual

->220hp

Enter the Golf R

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:42

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I think inspections should be more often than once a year. And there should be an interview portion with them. And if you say something stupid like that, you lose your car

cuts_off_prius > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:45

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S60 would be the ideal car actually if it's in great condition. Love 'em. I would have no regrets nor compromises. And I love new looking Volvos and respect the Swede engineering that goes into them.

offroadkarter > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 16:45

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Sonic blue S60R 6spd manual

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Stupidru 01/10/2014 at 16:56

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I couldn't help but notice that you have a Subaru avatar. My friends have been harping about how they think they'd get more out of an STi hatch for that price. What's your determining factor for the R instead?

AM3R > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/10/2014 at 16:59

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Haha some people are just too dumb to be driving. It really wouldn't be that bad if America had stricter driving tests. I'd much rather have to study a little harder to get my license than have to have to share the road with a bunch of idiots.

AM3R > offroadkarter 01/10/2014 at 16:59

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Love that color

iDriveCode3 > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:01

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It's got to be a seven-seater. I'm not minivan adverse, but I do love my VW Sportwagen TDI so very very much, so this seems to fit that gap.

AM3R > iDriveCode3 01/10/2014 at 17:08

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Oh TDI Q7's are great machines. Perfect for hauling people/other stuff. My dad wants to pick one up, but he's waiting for the next generation to come out. If it's a hit, he'll get a new one. If it's a miss, he'll pick up a CPO at an awesome price.

Stupidru > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/10/2014 at 17:08

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The fact that I'm no longer interested in making it a personal challenge to post a top speed on every road I drive on. In all honesty, I'm 25 and I have a good job and I'm getting to the point where I want a little refinement in my life. I don't want to hear and feel every gear change, every little sound that the engine makes, or every rock that I drive over. Not to mention that there's no way I could possibly make the most of a WRX on the street, let alone Brembos, a 6-speed, stiffer suspension, and wider tires on the STI. My wife and dog would also appreciate these things.

My friend just bought an A5 and I was floored by the engine refinement, the shifter, the suspension, and the quality of the interior. After that, I went to a VW dealership and test drove a GLI (Golf R on the lot sold just before we got there) which met and exceeded my expectations. I remember saying to my friend "hey... shh... do you hear that?........ I can hear myself think!"

In all honesty, your friends are right. You'll get more out of an STI for the price, but will you ever use it? I decided that I never would.

Hoccy > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:09

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An old Subaru Legacy/Outback Wagon, because when I finish my studies in a couple of years I'd need something cheap and practical that would work in the winter.

Dunnik > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:17

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Thinking about getting into an E34.

KirkyV > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:19

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Unreasonable dream: 205 GTi. I couldn't insure one, thanks to their reputation for illicit relations with hedges, ditches, trees and lampposts, but there's a lot of want there.

More realistic next car choices:

Peugeot 406 coupe. It's cheap, utterly beautiful, and reasonably practical.

Pre-2006 Civic Type S. They're cheap, fun, practical and fairly fast.

Ford SportKA. Cheaper still, and just as - if not more - fun. Slightly less practical, and not nearly as nice to sit in.

Dunnik > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/10/2014 at 17:20

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The fuel economy on those are insane for the size of the car.

iDriveCode3 > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:22

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I may have to do just that. It's just.. they're expensive, so I'll likely go CPO either way. I don't want to give up our truck, I'm not giving up my Evo, I'd like to hold onto the Sportwagen if we can, and our Honda is long in the tooth; it'll also depend on if my wife keeps commuting, too, or if she switches careers. Then it'll be easier to justify the Q7 in lieu of the beater Honda.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Stupidru 01/10/2014 at 17:28

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That was basically my point to them. One of them is all about BMW and hates how "crude" Japanese cars are (his words, not mine) and he shoulda been the first person on the R train! People get too hung up on the fact that all that tech is stuffed into a Golf.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:51

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If Mazda made a 3 hatchback with near 300hp and AWD, I'd buy it right now.

B_dol > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 17:58

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I own the car. Snagging the wheels in the next month or so, hoping to find a deal.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 18:00

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Mmmmm dat ass

AM3R > B_dol 01/10/2014 at 18:02

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That is beautiful. Love those tail lights.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Dunnik 01/10/2014 at 18:03

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My mom picked up a 2014 1.8 TSI. It's averaging 28 in suburban type driving. She also has a helium foot. But she also is afraid to go fast enough to get it into 6th gear.

AM3R > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment 01/10/2014 at 18:12

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That's why I picked that picture ;)

Stupidru > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/10/2014 at 18:20

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The same argument can be made for an STI. All that tech is stuffed into an econobox...

My friend with the Audi feels the same way about anything that's not German. "I can't stand how unrefined these are"

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Stupidru 01/10/2014 at 18:52

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They think the the fender flares and the big wing set it apart I guess.

I've only ever owned Japanese cars. I think they're a bit more connected actually. But I can see how someone who's never owned one could find it a bit too "raw".

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 20:26

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I''m hoping either this , another XJ40 to replace my battered one or an SD1.

I don't really have the money for new car purchases at the moment though.

911e46z06 > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 21:28

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Need to find a dealership that will let me drive a CTS V-sport. Then I shall be deciding between that and an SS.

911e46z06 > philipilihp 01/10/2014 at 21:31

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The market for e39s dropped off a cliff recently. For what you're getting, 12 grand is an objectively good price for that car. I don't think you can get more for your money right now than an e39.

George McNally > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 22:11

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2014 Fiesta ST in Performance Blue with the Recaro package.

Want bad.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 22:13

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That rear bumper on the E90 M3 really is perfect.

AM3R > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment 01/10/2014 at 22:21

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Yeah it's fantastic. So good looking and it's even stock! I prefer this over all aftermarket options

alexotics > AM3R 01/10/2014 at 22:54

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When I was a bit younger, I drafted a wish list of cars I'd like to one day own. But I did it in stages, with certain realistic budgets in mind. Think of it as a slow progression, as an experience of perpetual incremental happiness as I move from interesting car to interesting car. So far so good. I'm on car #4, and purchased car #5 this past Saturday. Bits of metal that I've been able to tick off include: Cop Car (RWD Grand Cherokee), BMW E30 Convertible (1990 325i), BMW E30 Coupe (1987 325is), GTI (2007 6-speed GTI 3DR), 911 (2000 996 GT3 Aero Cup). It took me 2.5 years to find the car (911), and now that I found it, I can't drive it. Because I live in Raincouver and the roads are still quite icy. Anyways, no big deal, my DD is a 1987 325is Coupe - an absolute peach... and on the list!

An E9x M3 is on the list as well. I only have two experiences in those, each one of them frightening. Once behind the wheel of an E92 M3 GTP race car at Bedford, UK and once in a brand spanking new Alpine White E92 that I nearly mucked up when going flatout around a long bend with ALL Dynamic Traction Control settings left on. Mental mental thing.

So, in no particular order:

2011+ BMW M3 E92 Melbourne Red Competition

Some sort of Chevy or Dodge 1500 pickup

Porsche 997.1 GT3

E63 BMW M6 6-speed and updated iDrive (extremely rare)

Mercedes Benz CLK63 AMG Black

LP670-4 SV

:)

Pics of all my past and present modes of transport + personal ramblings on the blog: http://www.alexotics.blogspot.com

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > AM3R 01/11/2014 at 00:03

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Yeah it really is ideal. Just needs a CSL trunk lid to be absolutely perfect...but its fine as is.

Arben72 > AM3R 01/11/2014 at 00:15

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2015 s550, issue is no longer getting the allocation but certain leather choices and trim choices aren't available. Still waiting for Mercedes to approve my build.

AM3R > Arben72 01/11/2014 at 00:46

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Fingers crossed you get what you want!

Arben72 > AM3R 01/11/2014 at 01:19

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You too ;), check the forums, 6 speed e90's are rare but that's your best bet.

AM3R > Arben72 01/11/2014 at 13:05

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Haha I already spend waaaaay too much time browsing the forums!

SpeedSix > AM3R 01/13/2014 at 21:59

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I'm going to purchase lots of Hot Wheels and Matchbox since I'm still in high school. :D

AM3R > SpeedSix 01/13/2014 at 22:12

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Save that money!! Buy a car as soon as you have a few grand saved up!!

SpeedSix > AM3R 01/13/2014 at 22:31

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I know that though, I'm considering a Mercedes-Benz 240D/300D (maybe W123, but hopefully W114), a Volvo 240/740/940/850 wagon (non-turbo, for reliability), or perhaps a Saab 900 OG of any body style (non-turbo again for reliability).

It's impossible not to buy Hot Wheels and Matchbox, but I don't exactly buy everything I see, nor do I look for $100 1:18-scale models.

AM3R > SpeedSix 01/13/2014 at 22:36

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Oh a W123 would be sweet. Have you considered an E46? Much cheaper to maintain than most believe

SpeedSix > AM3R 01/13/2014 at 22:50

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I actually haven't. I have no idea what they cost right now.

I'll probably get my first car when I have about $4k-$6k saved up or so.

I'd prefer a W115 coupe or sedan (as in 6-cylinder ones, 4-cylinder ones were the W114s) but carbs are a known problem with them.

I'm also intrigued by Volkswagen Sciroccos and early (1st gen) Rabbits/GTIs, as well as Toyota Cressidas, Lexus IS300s, Mazda 929s and BMW E21s, though I know next to nothing about their characteristics.

AM3R > SpeedSix 01/13/2014 at 23:09

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I'm a bmw enthusiast, I can try to help you out. For $6k you can pick up an E46 coupe or sedan that's in reliable shape and still looks nice. If you save up around $10k you can probably get a late model ZHP, which is basically a sport package but it got tons of cool features, full Alcantra interior, sunroof delete option, etc.