2nd vehicle, what do you buy?

[Opi]

my 4runner is closing on 200k and im starting to think about what else to get... i just landed a decent job, pay should be anywhere from 40-60 a year. now that being said im giving myself a 15-20k(maybe that high) budget. I want something better on gas mileage, if i could get close to 30mpg highway i would be happy. i also want something fun, i can drive my 4runner in the winter so a sports car is where im leaning. the front runner is a nice c5 vette. 6 speed frc. i also kicked around the idea of possibly trying to find an nsx for close to 20 if at all possible. i dont want something everyone has, or something boyracer/gayish like an evo/sti/srt4/etc. ideas?

 

[jbmccul]

Try a 6 speed e46 M3. I saw one at the local BMW dealer for right at 20 with 43k on it. Also consider a Honda S2000 or Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT or 3.0R

 

[dem]

Try this, 375 hp and super good gas mileage.

 

[Thai]

You also don't want to buy a 2nd car that will be a maintenance nightmare...otherwise, your goal of getting something more economical has failed.

 

[ndcent]

We just picked up a super cherry '06 330i in alpine white, rare navi option, premium and cold weather package for $19k. 275hp, rear wheel drive, super fun!

 

[Opi]

Try a 6 speed e46 M3. I saw one at the local BMW dealer for right at 20 with 43k on it. Also consider a Honda S2000 or Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT or 3.0R

my buddy had an e46 i really didnt care for it at all, plus i feel like a prick just driving one. s2000 i drove, fun car but i cant shake the gay feeling when i drive one too haha.

Try this, 375 hp and super good gas mileage.

thats more like 30k haha. 350zs bore me, too common? i dont konw

You also don't want to buy a 2nd car that will be a maintenance nightmare...otherwise, your goal of getting something more economical has failed.

yeah i know. another reason a c5 is kind of the front runner

We just picked up a super cherry '06 330i in alpine white, rare navi option, premium and cold weather package for $19k. 275hp, rear wheel drive, super fun!

when did they come turbo from the factory? i dont know if i could drive a bmw i hate people with egos no offense lol :moon:

 

[ndcent]

no turbo?

i don't think you can have an ego in a 3 series either lol.

 

[Opi]

no turbo?

i don't think you can have an ego in a 3 series either lol.

im confused by your question. i dont think i could drive any bmw

 

[ndcent]

Reverse egoist! lol.

 

[Casper421]

Everyone has them from 16 year old cheerleaders to grocery getting grandpa's but what do you think of a V8 mustang and make it your own. :cheers:

 

[quicksilvr]

Dodge Neon.



































Wait. Just kidding. That's my second car, but doesn't mean you want one. lol. I would go for a nice 350z or even a 370z if you can swing the payment. A C5 wouldn't be bad, but the gas mileage is going to be bad unless you drive like a grandma. You can get a really nice 2009 MKV GTI for $18k these days, and I LOVED my MKV. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

My $20k car list would be:

MKV GTI
350z
R32
Evo IX
STI
M3
C5

 

[Opi]

Reverse egoist! lol.

:frisky:

Everyone has them from 16 year old cheerleaders to grocery getting grandpa's but what do you think of a V8 mustang and make it your own. :cheers:

been there done that, got the not so good gas mileage. besides at this point if i went mustang id go 03-04 cobra and that just doesnt follow the mileage thing lol

Dodge Neon.



































Wait. Just kidding. That's my second car, but doesn't mean you want one. lol. I would go for a nice 350z or even a 370z if you can swing the payment. A C5 wouldn't be bad, but the gas mileage is going to be bad unless you drive like a grandma. You can get a really nice 2009 MKV GTI for $18k these days, and I LOVED my MKV. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

My $20k car list would be:

MKV GTI i had vws in the past (mk3 and 4) im kinda scared of them... lol
350z ehhhh
R32 ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no thanks
Evo IX mpg and premium = teh suck?
STI see above
M3 ego
C5 winning..

 

[Opi]

sounds like im talking myself into something like this huh :hatsoff:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette, $14,500 - Cars.com

 

[Opi]

or should i get a bike

 

[Clemsonfan15]

sounds like im talking myself into something like this huh :hatsoff:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette, $14,500 - Cars.com

:boink:

Put some cams in there and an exhaust on it and you're good to go.

What kind of mileage do those get?

 

[Opi]

:boink:

Put some cams in there and an exhaust on it and you're good to go.

What kind of mileage do those get?

That one has exhaust My buddy had a 2002 non zo6 and no lie, if you fill up and hop on the highway, set cruise at anywhere from 55-75 you can see 30mpg. He would get 17ish somewhat mixed and going wot from time to time. i would be going from harrisburg to allentown fairly often so thats why i want the mileage. i do like the versatility of these cars though being able to get on it and have 300ish hp at my right foot.

 

[Casper421]

or should i get a bike

Hell, why not both?! :shrug: Maybe a c5 for 12-15k and a used bike for 5-8k? Wish I had some extra $$!!

 

[dem]

Oh My mistake, I missed the 15-20 k range you were looking for. That's my wifes 370z and it was 40k because of the leather and navigation package. Take care and good luck on your find.

 

[downpour11]

BMW 335i Twin Turbo

 

[Thai]

BMW 335i Twin Turbo

Horrible maintenance (after warranty expires) and defective turbo mechanism from what i have heard.