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Time to get a new car, any suggestions?

Discussion in 'General Automotive Discussion' started by TG, Aug 22, 2005.

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  1. TG

    TG F1 Veteran

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    Keep in mind I am young, I have been looking at a certain Chrysler 300c (pic), an 03' E320, cayenne, or if I wait a while longer I could get an 03' Range Rover...


    Any suggestions?

    Has anyone had issues with an 03' range rover?
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  2. Europlayboy

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    Get a Range Rover.
     
  3. 99355F1

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    I'd get a 250GTO. Fast, Sporty, Great looking, Rare, What's not to like?
     
  4. ^@#&

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    what's your budget?
     
  5. TG

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    hmm, at most low 40's.

    The Range Rover would be more of a special purchase, because its hard to find any in the low 40's...
     
  6. Europlayboy

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  7. TG

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    Europlayboy, thank you..

    You do think it would be possible to negotiate lower??
     
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    you have pm
     
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  10. Dane

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    How about a Ferrari?

    Dane
     
  11. Europlayboy

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    Yea it will. Good luck.
     
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  14. Ferrari0324

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    Even though its a little more than your budget, definitely check out the Infinite M35. I'm trying to convince my mom to get one as her next car.
     
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    Too bad it wont be a 6 speed, instead it's restricted to paddle shifting. Granted that paddle > fully auto, but I still don't understand what Lexus is thinking on this one, saying that there is not enough market for a MT, quoting that only 5-7% of their target audience is looking for a six speed tranny. Are they really willing to sacrifice 5-7% of their sales because they cannot fit the new IS with a 6 speed? They claim to be able to topple the 3 series with this car, but without an available 6 speed, I don't think it can be done.

    I hope they can go ahead and make a coupe out the M design, I've seen a few chops of what others think an M/G combo would be like, and it looks great! Thanks to KnightRiderV (g35driver) for this photoshop!
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    how old are you?
    and what do you drive now?
     
  17. TG

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    18, I drive a 2002 S500.

    I'm not worthy yet of a Ferrari, too young...

    I've never been too big on the IS300 Lexus, or really any...

    Infiniti, same thing...

    And that Range Rover site turns me away.... :(

    It's tough because I know a number of people with them and haven't had problems....
     
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    If you're in Newport Beach, do you have a specific reason to only be looking at large machines? Do you carry the bridge club around? Are you trying to out-mass the other vehicle in an inevitable collision?

    If it's just you and sometimes a single passenger, why not go for a car that's easier to maneuver and park in a city?

    And one that has a better chance to drive around the accident ...
     
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    Well what don't you like about the S500? That's a pretty tight car. If you're just looking for something that isn't such an old-man-mobile, why not mod out an STI exactly how you want?
     
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    I love the S500, I do want to get rid of it before the new body style comes out....

    And no I don't carry around the bridge club.; I just have always liked the Range Rover..
     
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    You could get an '02 Merc E55 for that price. Great car. Umm......could find a Supra, 350Z, or something of that nature and trick it out to your liking. Perhaps a 300C SRT8? Just some thoughts.
     
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    I would be thinking second hand 911, Elise, Supra, NSX, or a sedan with gobs of forced induction.

    Insurance will probably be close to the same given your age and the $$$ amount of the car.

    Sunny
     

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