I'm opening this up to you guys

Started by Raza , October 07, 2011, 08:14:43 PM

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Raza

October 07, 2011, 08:14:43 PM
Indulge my narcissism.  I know replacing the Jetta is still 2-3 years off, but I do like to shop early.  Every time I see a car I think "Oh, that's what I'll get".  And it changes every fucking day.

So I thought I'd ask you guys.  What should I replace the Jetta with?  New, used, doesn't matter much. No requirements other than it has to have a manual transmission.  Tell me what you think.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

dazzleman

#1
October 07, 2011, 08:19:20 PM
Price range?

I'm going to suggest an S-4.
A good friend will come bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, DAMN...that was fun!

Onslaught

#2
October 07, 2011, 08:20:34 PM
2-3 years is a long time. Who knows what will be out by then? Ask me again 2 years from now.

Right now I'd say a Porsche 959 would be bad ass.

CALL_911

#3
October 07, 2011, 08:24:02 PM
A 3-series.


2004 S2000
2016 340xi

Raza

#4
October 07, 2011, 08:25:33 PM
Quote from: dazzleman on October 07, 2011, 08:19:20 PM
Price range?

I'm going to suggest an S-4.

Under 40K, I suppose.  I haven't really set out an amount.  I'm really considering going for an under-budget performance car (leaving a cushion for maintenance) and driving it forever.  Something like an M5 or E46 M3 or a GTO.  Who knows?  I might end up with a 500 Abarth.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Rupert

#6
October 07, 2011, 08:29:44 PM
You should be focusing on your second car, fool.
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Laconian

#7
October 07, 2011, 08:30:18 PM
I wonder if the FT-86 is going to be any good. Because the lead engineer is really talking the talk.
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dazzleman

#8
October 07, 2011, 08:32:26 PM
Quote from: Rupert on October 07, 2011, 08:29:44 PM
You should be focusing on your second car, fool.

What is it with you guys and having multiple cars?  You don't need more than one car..... :rage: :rage:
A good friend will come bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, DAMN...that was fun!

Raza

#9
October 07, 2011, 08:32:33 PM
Quote from: Rupert on October 07, 2011, 08:29:44 PM
You should be focusing on your second car, fool.

The money isn't lining up and I don't think it will for a while.  I'm still considering it, but for now, let's assume that I'm not going to get a second car until I can afford an Elise. 
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Raza

#10
October 07, 2011, 08:33:55 PM
Quote from: Laconian on October 07, 2011, 08:30:18 PM
I wonder if the FT-86 is going to be any good. Because the lead engineer is really talking the talk.

Anything with a Toyota badge will be a hard sell.  Actually, any Japanese car but a Subaru, Mazda, or Evo would be a hard sell. 

(By the way, an Evo X is what I've found to be the most logical choice of all cars out there.  But I'm not sold.)
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Rupert

#12
October 07, 2011, 08:41:50 PM
Quote from: dazzleman on October 07, 2011, 08:32:26 PM
What is it with you guys and having multiple cars?  You don't need more than one car..... :rage: :rage:

:confused: I am confused by this. Does not compute.  :huh:
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Rupert

#13
October 07, 2011, 08:42:21 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=25890.msg1593393#msg1593393 date=1318041153
The money isn't lining up and I don't think it will for a while.  I'm still considering it, but for now, let's assume that I'm not going to get a second car until I can afford an Elise. 

Oh for fucks sake, just spend fifteen grand on an old 911.
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Raza

#14
October 07, 2011, 08:50:26 PM
Quote from: Rupert on October 07, 2011, 08:42:21 PM
Oh for fucks sake, just spend fifteen grand on an old 911.

I'd love to, but right now I don't have the 15 to spend. 
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Onslaught

#15
October 07, 2011, 08:54:57 PM
Quote from: dazzleman on October 07, 2011, 08:32:26 PM
What is it with you guys and having multiple cars?  You don't need more than one car..... :rage: :rage:
:confused:
You need a convertible from nice spring and fall days.
A sports sedan for driving on trips, to work and out for diner.
A Sports car for track days and those kick ass mountain drives.
And a truck would be nice but I'm not sure if I'll get one of those.

That's like saying you only need one TV, gun or girl friend.

Rich

#16
October 07, 2011, 08:57:36 PM
I second the second car motion.

If I could do it over I'd buy a slightly used fun to drive economy car and then some kind of roadster.... V8 Solstice, Cobra replica, maybe a C5 vert... something with a V8, two doors, and two seats.

If you're sticking to one car, then Skyactiv Mazda 3.  Should be fun to drive and get good fuel economy.  Save a little money vs buying a premium 25k compact (GTI-etc) for that second car that should be coming soon at that time.
2003 Mazda Miata 5MT; 2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4AT

Rupert

#17
October 07, 2011, 09:01:35 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=25890.msg1593415#msg1593415 date=1318042226
I'd love to, but right now I don't have the 15 to spend. 

Then 4 on a 914. Even I could do that.
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Madman

#18
October 07, 2011, 09:19:04 PM
Why not just keep the Jetta?  :huh:
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2o6

#19
October 07, 2011, 09:20:42 PM
ATS?

Vinsanity

#20
October 07, 2011, 09:48:16 PM
1-series M

Raza

#21
October 07, 2011, 09:58:47 PM
Quote from: Madman on October 07, 2011, 09:19:04 PM
Why not just keep the Jetta?  :huh:


Cars need to be replaced eventually.  True enough, even three years in, I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but I imagine at some point I'll grow tired of it.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Raza

#22
October 07, 2011, 09:59:56 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on October 07, 2011, 09:20:42 PM
ATS?

It'll have to be something special. 
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Onslaught

#23
October 07, 2011, 10:00:46 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=25890.msg1593465#msg1593465 date=1318046327
Cars need to be replaced eventually. 
You see I'm not wired like that. I keep cars forever. They're my kids.
But it's good to be like you too. You get to own all kinds of cars.

Raza

#24
October 07, 2011, 10:03:24 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on October 07, 2011, 10:00:46 PM
You see I'm not wired like that. I keep cars forever. They're my kids.
But it's good to be like you too. You get to own all kinds of cars.

Too many out there that I want. 

Letting the Passat go was a very emotional experience for me.  It was a friend in my darkest times.  The Jetta has continued to be a friend through dark times.  But as the years go by and the miles pile on, it'll be time to make a change.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Onslaught

#25
October 07, 2011, 10:06:17 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=25890.msg1593469#msg1593469 date=1318046604
Too many out there that I want. 

Letting the Passat go was a very emotional experience for me.  It was a friend in my darkest times.  The Jetta has continued to be a friend through dark times.  But as the years go by and the miles pile on, it'll be time to make a change.
I still think about how I betrayed my MX-3 and sold it. I've had dreams about her.

Eye of the Tiger

#26
October 07, 2011, 10:07:53 PM
Jetta is fine.

MSC
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2o6

#27
October 07, 2011, 10:28:29 PM
Quote from: Raza  link=topic=25890.msg1593466#msg1593466 date=1318046396
It'll have to be something special. 

The Jetta is just a sedan Golf....

mzziaz

#28
October 08, 2011, 03:03:27 AM
STFU and go to Japan you idiot.
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Colonel Cadillac

#29
October 08, 2011, 04:30:03 AM Last Edit: October 08, 2011, 04:33:11 AM by Colonel Cadillac
Sorta ridiculous--what about a late 80's GTI?


If you take your time looking, I bet a great example will pop up sooner or later.
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