Help with a New Car. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Bob Danger · 2006-01-19, 03:18 PM

So, the time has come to purchase a second vehicle, and I wanted everyones opinions.

Here are the couple of vehicles I'm considering:
1.) 93-95 Mazda RX-7
2.) 95-98 BMW M3
3.) Bugeye WRX

I'd like to stay under 20 thousand, and I'm open to suggestions.
Let me know what you think.

Dean · 2006-01-19, 03:24 PM

BMW, or WRX is the only choice IMHO. Probably get into a bugeye for $10-12K, and BMW higher in your range I would bet.

If you have time to work on it, pick up that salvage WRX in Tahoe, and parts from Rancho Cordova... Probably put that together for under $7K

sp00ln · 2006-01-19, 03:30 PM

RX7.... cuz they're pimp.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-01-19, 03:34 PM

Rx-7 fer sheezy. You already had a bugeye, why get another one? They aren't cool enough to purchase twice. And come on you remember what happend with the last one... bad omen or something to buy another one. Get an FD biatch!

Dean · 2006-01-19, 03:36 PM

From cars.com/RGJ...
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
$11,900
Mileage 79,000
Body Style Sedan
Transmission 5-Speed
Exterior Color Silver
Drive Train AWD

'02 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN 4 door, AWD, moonroof, new tires, brakes, 79k mi; silver, tinted, 5 spd. $11,900. Brent. 287-5161

sperry · 2006-01-19, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

BMW, or WRX is the only choice IMHO. Probably get into a bugeye for $10-12K, and BMW higher in your range I would bet.

If you have time to work on it, pick up that salvage WRX in Tahoe, and parts from Rancho Cordova... Probably put that together for under $7K

Bugeyes are still in the $13k+ range for an '02 WRX, more if you buy from a dealer.

And unless Bob can do the repair work for super cheap (bordering on free), it'll cost more to rebuild that car than to buy a non-salvage car, and when the work's done, it'd still be a salvage titled car. Besides, that car's a two time totalled car... who knows what condition it'll be in once it's torn apart.

sperry · 2006-01-19, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

From cars.com/RGJ...
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
$11,900
Mileage 79,000
Body Style Sedan
Transmission 5-Speed
Exterior Color Silver
Drive Train AWD

'02 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN 4 door, AWD, moonroof, new tires, brakes, 79k mi; silver, tinted, 5 spd. $11,900. Brent. 287-5161

No such thing as an '02 WRX with a moonroof.

Dean · 2006-01-19, 03:37 PM

Aftermarket moonroofs are available...

sperry · 2006-01-19, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

See above...

See above yourself. That's a shady listing.

(also I started my post when you stated they only cost $10k)

Dean · 2006-01-19, 03:41 PM

OK, we keep typing over each other... can't hurt to call...

Dean · 2006-01-19, 03:45 PM

Wagon in Truckee for $10.6K Ha! From Autotrader ...

This appears to be a black WRX with upgrades for $11.5K in Sac.

sperry · 2006-01-19, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Wagon in Truckee for $10.6K Ha! From Autotrader ...

Sure, for a salvage titled car. "No frame damage" shouldn't be a selling point.

Dean · 2006-01-19, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Sure, for a salvage titled car. "No frame damage" shouldn't be a selling point.

I added a 11.5K one, you want to pick that one apart? maybe you don't like the front lip...

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-01-19, 03:53 PM

Of the 3 listed, definitely pick up the M. Those are solid all around cars. If you want something less refined but with 100 more bhp, C5 Corvettes can be had for under $20k now.

Dean · 2006-01-19, 04:09 PM

eBay: 2.2l WRX wagon with many upgrades SD, CA $12kBIN
Many others, but most to far away.

sybir · 2006-01-19, 04:13 PM

OMG stay away from that car. It's an OBS, with a sketchy 2.2 Legacy motor. I knew the guy, it's hacked together.

sperry · 2006-01-19, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

eBay: 2.2l WRX wagon with many upgrades SD, CA $12kBIN
Many others, but most to far away.

I wouldn't buy that car for $12, let alone $12,000.

Bob Danger · 2006-01-19, 04:19 PM

The more I think about it the more I'm leaning away from the RX-7, The BMWs can be had for 15 to 17, its RWD which is a plus, but I asume its garbage in the snow, but the my insurance is cheaper on the BMW compared to the WRX, its incredibly expensive to modify however.

MattR · 2006-01-19, 04:27 PM

Get a Kia, never Mod it and live happily ever after...

(cheapest way out)

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-01-19, 04:31 PM

Since this is a 2nd car, I'm assuming it doesn't have to do well in the winter. With your choices so far I'm also assuming you're after a fast car.

My advice is to buy a car that's fast to begin with, so you don't have to modify it. Unless sinking your bank account, blood, sweat & tears into a moderately fast car to make it moderately faster is fun for you.

sti deede · 2006-01-19, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

From cars.com/RGJ...
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
$11,900
Mileage 79,000
Body Style Sedan
Transmission 5-Speed
Exterior Color Silver
Drive Train AWD

'02 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN 4 door, AWD, moonroof, new tires, brakes, 79k mi; silver, tinted, 5 spd. $11,900. Brent. 287-5161

I know who's selling that car. That's Brent Sanada.

(Marquels Ex./went to Galena with MattR)
I didn't know he still had that car. Whoa!

sonicsuby · 2006-01-19, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Get a Kia, never Mod it and live happily ever after...

(cheapest way out)

That's what I'm about to do

MattR · 2006-01-19, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonicsuby

That's what I'm about to do

Are you getting rid of the RS? Maybe Bobby would buy that, that's a sweet car.

sti deede · 2006-01-19, 04:55 PM

Couldn't help it.... had to call him. Brent says the car is sold. And I checked the moonroof is a typo.

Dean · 2006-01-19, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sti deede

Couldn't help it.... had to call him. Brent says the car is sold. And I checked the moonroof is a typo.

Thanks Deede. And to Scott, I reinstate my HA!

2006-01-19, 03:18 PM	#1
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Help with a New Car. So, the time has come to purchase a second vehicle, and I wanted everyones opinions. Here are the couple of vehicles I'm considering: 1.) 93-95 Mazda RX-7 2.) 95-98 BMW M3 3.) Bugeye WRX I'd like to stay under 20 thousand, and I'm open to suggestions. Let me know what you think. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-01-19, 03:24 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	BMW, or WRX is the only choice IMHO. Probably get into a bugeye for $10-12K, and BMW higher in your range I would bet. If you have time to work on it, pick up that salvage WRX in Tahoe, and parts from Rancho Cordova... Probably put that together for under $7K __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2006-01-19 at 03:32 PM.

2006-01-19, 03:30 PM	#3
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	RX7.... cuz they're pimp. __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification. Last edited by sp00ln; 2006-01-19 at 03:30 PM. Reason: spalieng!

2006-01-19, 03:34 PM	#4
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Rx-7 fer sheezy. You already had a bugeye, why get another one? They aren't cool enough to purchase twice. And come on you remember what happend with the last one... bad omen or something to buy another one. Get an FD biatch! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-01-19, 03:36 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	From cars.com/RGJ... 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX $11,900 Mileage 79,000 Body Style Sedan Transmission 5-Speed Exterior Color Silver Drive Train AWD '02 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN 4 door, AWD, moonroof, new tires, brakes, 79k mi; silver, tinted, 5 spd. $11,900. Brent. 287-5161 __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-01-19, 03:37 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Aftermarket moonroofs are available... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2006-01-19 at 03:40 PM.

2006-01-19, 03:41 PM	#10
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	OK, we keep typing over each other... can't hurt to call... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-01-19, 03:45 PM	#11
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Wagon in Truckee for $10.6K Ha! From Autotrader ... This appears to be a black WRX with upgrades for $11.5K in Sac. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2006-01-19 at 03:48 PM.

2006-01-19, 03:53 PM	#14
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Of the 3 listed, definitely pick up the M. Those are solid all around cars. If you want something less refined but with 100 more bhp, C5 Corvettes can be had for under $20k now. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2006-01-19, 04:09 PM	#15
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	eBay: 2.2l WRX wagon with many upgrades SD, CA $12kBIN Many others, but most to far away. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-01-19, 04:13 PM	#16
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	OMG stay away from that car. It's an OBS, with a sketchy 2.2 Legacy motor. I knew the guy, it's hacked together.

2006-01-19, 04:19 PM	#18
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	The more I think about it the more I'm leaning away from the RX-7, The BMWs can be had for 15 to 17, its RWD which is a plus, but I asume its garbage in the snow, but the my insurance is cheaper on the BMW compared to the WRX, its incredibly expensive to modify however. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-01-19, 04:27 PM	#19
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Get a Kia, never Mod it and live happily ever after... (cheapest way out) __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-01-19, 04:31 PM	#20
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Since this is a 2nd car, I'm assuming it doesn't have to do well in the winter. With your choices so far I'm also assuming you're after a fast car. My advice is to buy a car that's fast to begin with, so you don't have to modify it. Unless sinking your bank account, blood, sweat & tears into a moderately fast car to make it moderately faster is fun for you. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2006-01-19, 04:55 PM	#24
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Couldn't help it.... had to call him. Brent says the car is sold. And I checked the moonroof is a typo.

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