Going to spend up to $25k on a 2 to 5 year old performance oriented car soon...

[Slacker]

I am planning to spend up to $25k on a 2 to 5 year old performance oriented car around the end of next month, so far I am looking at 03/04 Mustang Mach1, 99 MB C43, maybe WRX, suggestions?

I am really leaning toward the Mach1, but had not considered the C43 'til today, the WRX seems small and the STI is out of my price range.

Not making payments, this will be C.O.D.


On the plus side for the Mach1, there are at least six within 300 miles that are around $20k

The MB C43 is a sedan, which may be handy as my 12 yr old son creeps toward 6' :Q edit: Whoa, I just checked prices within 300 miles and there are quite a few around $16k :Q


I guess I may as well cross thwe WRX off the list right now, too small and I cany get an STI

 

[Passions]

IS300 and S2000.

 

[wbresson]

Evo would be right around there used

 

[Slacker]

Originally posted by: Passions
IS300 and S2000.

I saw a show on discovery(I think) where they put a 430 from a GS into an IS it was :evil: Chip Foose was on the job.

s2000 is too small

Also looked at boxsters, but I need at least an attempt at a rear seat :laugh:

 

[frankgomez75]

IS300 is nice

 

[kermalou]

to fix the C43 will be expensive

 

[HyTekJosh]

Here is the only 1999 MB C43 on eBAY: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI...tem&category=6334&item=4553642434&rd=1

 

[getbush]

For that money you can get a new WRX and run it into the ground yourself.

edit: or a used STI no not a sexually transmitted infection, but that's for another thread

 

[b0mbrman]

$25k new can net you either a Mustang GT or an RX-8 (or pretty close)

 

[eshtog]

get a used 04 STI and smoke all the cars that were listed

 

[l Xes l]

i got s2k myself.. woulnd't recommand it if its going to be ur only ride...
i'd shoot for IS300.. WRX is ok.. if u dont mind a fugly car..

 

[Slacker]

Originally posted by: HyTekJosh
Here is the only 1999 MB C43 on eBAY: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI...tem&category=6334&item=4553642434&rd=1

Awesome, lots of pics there Thanks! Autotrader.com has a lot more listings but not as good with the pics

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
$25k new can net you either a Mustang GT or an RX-8 (or pretty close)

They start at $28k that is getting a little too close to $30k when I can get an 03/04 with less than ten thousand miles for around $20k

Originally posted by: getbush
For that money you can get a new WRX and run it into the ground yourself.

edit: or a used STI no not a sexually transmitted infection, but that's for another thread

The STI's that I have seen are still around $30k

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Slacker

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
$25k new can net you either a Mustang GT or an RX-8 (or pretty close)

They start at $28k that is getting a little too close to $30k when I can get an 03/04 with less than ten thousand miles for around $20k

The deluxe's MSRP is just over $25k and you'll get a warranty and the resale value that comes with the newer generation.

 

[eshtog]

30K for a used STI? I know people that get them for close to that price brand new. You should have no problems finding one for $25K

 

[Kadarin]

The WRX is a fugly-assed, riced out econobox, not a real car..

 

[JulesMaximus]

I bet that C43 is a maint. nightmare.

How is the STi too small? It's got a bigger back seat than the Mustang.

 

[blahblah99]

For 10k, I can build my own (or pay someone to build one) engine, tune it, and drop it into <insert your favorite car here>. Drop another 8k into suspension, and another 5k for the car and you'll be eating v8's for breakfast, v10s for lunch, and v12s for dinner.

 

[Slacker]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: Slacker

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
$25k new can net you either a Mustang GT or an RX-8 (or pretty close)

They start at $28k that is getting a little too close to $30k when I can get an 03/04 with less than ten thousand miles for around $20k

The deluxe's MSRP is just over $25k and you'll get a warranty and the resale value that comes with the newer generation.

If I were going to buy today, the top contender would be a '99 MB C43 with fourty five thousand miles on it, warranty in effect until 2008 or 100,000 miles, this car is listed at $17,900.00

I will be seriously pissed if there are no good deals to be had when I am ready to buy :|

Popular oppinion seems to be that the MB would be an expensive mistress, what about the Mach1, they are both in the same league as far as HP/TQ but I already have a Mustang(v6/vert) and I gotta think that the interior on the MB would blow away the Mustang.

 

[Slacker]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I bet that C43 is a maint. nightmare.

How is the STi too small? It's got a bigger back seat than the Mustang.

I have never been inside one, maybe I should do that, looking at them from a short distance or in pictures they seemed small

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: blahblah99
For 10k, I can build my own (or pay someone to build one) engine, tune it, and drop it into <insert your favorite car here>. Drop another 8k into suspension, and another 5k for the car and you'll be eating v8's for breakfast, v10s for lunch, and v12s for dinner.

Hmmm...So I can pay $23k + price of car for that beast....

How much could I get in resale?

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: Slacker

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: Slacker

Originally posted by: b0mbrman
$25k new can net you either a Mustang GT or an RX-8 (or pretty close)

They start at $28k that is getting a little too close to $30k when I can get an 03/04 with less than ten thousand miles for around $20k

The deluxe's MSRP is just over $25k and you'll get a warranty and the resale value that comes with the newer generation.

If I were going to buy today, the top contender would be a '99 MB C43 with fourty five thousand miles on it, warranty in effect until 2008 or 100,000 miles, this car is listed at $17,900.00

I will be seriously pissed if there are no good deals to be had when I am ready to buy :|

Popular oppinion seems to be that the MB would be an expensive mistress, what about the Mach1, they are both in the same league as far as HP/TQ but I already have a Mustang(v6/vert) and I gotta think that the interior on the MB would blow away the Mustang.

C class interior is certainly better than the previous generation mustang, but it's nothing incredible.

 

[zainali]

not really what your looking for but might be interested cause of the price.

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/message...d=463298&highlight_key=y&keyword1=saab

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Slacker

If I were going to buy today, the top contender would be a '99 MB C43 with fourty five thousand miles on it, warranty in effect until 2008 or 100,000 miles, this car is listed at $17,900.00

Ah...so a sporty car...not a sports car...my mistake

Cool. My mom actually has one of those (a '98 I believe)...you should enjoy it

 

[iversonyin]

Mazda RX-8, new RSX

You can definitely get used mustang, Lancer Evo and STi for around that price

 

[Slacker]

An interesting note on the engines in the C43 and Mach1

They are both 32 valve DOHC alu v8

The C43 is 302/302 HP/TQ
The Mach1 305/320 HP/TQ


C43

Horsepower 302 @ 5,850 rpm
Torque 302 @ 3,250-5,000 rpm

Mach1

Horsepower 305 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 320 ft-lbs. @ 4,250 rpm