11 Months...

[Raza]

Then I'll tell you what you want. You want another Porsche. 944.

Well, the 968 is newer, NA, and just as fast as the 944 Turbo. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

Well, the 968 is newer, NA, and just as fast as the 944 Turbo. 

But it's fugly. Do a 928 instead.

[Raza]

But it's fugly. Do a 928 instead.

968 looks good!  Not as good as the 944 though. 

928s are too expensive.  Cheapest one I've ever seen for sale was 45 grand.

[Eye of the Tiger]

For some reason, I was just about to suggest a Mini Cooper. Then I look up at my TV, and what movie just happens to be on? The Italian Job. I must have subconsciously recognized the exhaust note or some thing.

[Raza]

For some reason, I was just about to suggest a Mini Cooper. Then I look up at my TV, and what movie just happens to be on? The Italian Job. I must have subconsciously recognized the exhaust note or some thing.

Now we're on to used cars!  That's for another thread.  And I don't want an R56.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Suzuki Samurai.

[Raza]

Suzuki Samurai.

Yes!

[Minpin]

06 350z's could be had for around your budget I'd expect. What do you think of those?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yes!

They are fun to drive. There's nothing like catching air over the everyday frost heave while you're just trying to keep up with traffic.

[JYODER240]

06 350z's could be had for around your budget I'd expect. What do you think of those?

"they're too quite and boring to drive"

[Minpin]

"they're too quite and boring to drive"

I'm assuming that's raza's opinion?


He doesn't know what he's talking about then. I love the 350z. 

[Raza]

06 350z's could be had for around your budget I'd expect. What do you think of those?

I think they're terrible cars and I'd be happy to never drive one again. 

[Raza]

They are fun to drive. There's nothing like catching air over the everyday frost heave while you're just trying to keep up with traffic.

I bet they are, but it's not exactly my type of vehicle.  I don't do offroading at all.

[Raza]

I'm assuming that's raza's opinion?


He doesn't know what he's talking about then. I love the 350z. 

My standards are obviously higher than yours.

[Minpin]

I think they're terrible cars and I'd be happy to never drive one again. 

The one word that comes to mind is snob.

[sandertheshark]

The one word that comes to mind is snob.

Oh yeah.  Raza, how about a Saab 9-3 Aero?

[Raza]

Oh yeah.  Raza, how about a Saab 9-3 Aero?

I love them, but all the Saab Link guys tell me that I shouldn't get one.  And I can't afford a new one. 

[Raza]

The one word that comes to mind is snob.

Nope.  Sure, I'm a snob, but when it comes to the 350Z, I really wanted to love it.  They look great, and on paper they have wonderful specs.  But driving a coupe is a lot like driving a Maxima, except the clutch is worse.

When you really, really, push it; when you drive at the limit (preferably in a convertible version), it wakes up and feels fantastic.  But it never feels special otherwise.

[JYODER240]

^^^Obviously I couldn't disagree more.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I never got to drive a 350Z, but I felt special when I rode in one.

[Raza]

^^^Obviously I couldn't disagree more.

Differences make the world what it is.  Were the whole world like I, it would be a very boring and angry place.

[nickdrinkwater]

Don't get a Fit.  It's a class below the other cars you are looking at.

[Champ]

Oh yeah.  Raza, how about a Saab 9-3 Aero?

I'd have a hard time buying a new Aero knowing this new XWD is coming out and could be amazing.

[Raza]

Don't get a Fit.  It's a class below the other cars you are looking at.

I thought about it, considering how highly it's been reviewed.  However, without a sunroof, it's not special enough for me to excuse it.

[goldenlover1101]

Honestly, I would take a look at the new Astra (as suggested farther up), but of those listed it would be the Mazdaspeed 3. It appeals to me the most. Good looks, functional, good power/torque, and good bang for the buck.

[Raza]

The only Astra I'd want is going to cost as much as the Rabbit.  That's an easy choice.

[3.0L V6]

Mazda 6s 5-door. Good fuel economy, involving, roomy, relatively powerful, can order a sunroof.

Not exactly on your list, but just a suggestion.

[Raza]

Mazda 6s 5-door. Good fuel economy, involving, roomy, relatively powerful, can order a sunroof.

Not exactly on your list, but just a suggestion.

27mpg is less than the MS3.  I thought about it before, but I'd have a hard time choosing one over another B5 Passat.

[Eye of the Tiger]

 Cobalt SSSSSSSUperch4rged!

[CALL_911]

951.