Need car suggestions

[overst33r]

My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX, Mazda 6, BMW 3er...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

 

[RGUN]

Originally posted by: mariok2006
My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were from Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

If maintenance is a concern I would scrap almost all your suggestions

 

[vi edit]

2003-2005 Altima SE would be my choice. Cheap, fast, low TCO.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: mariok2006
My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

If maintenance is a concern I would scrap almost all your suggestions

Oh i know, and he did... that is just the list of cars i would consider in his position, that is why I am asking other people's opinions.

 

[Aimster]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
2003-2005 Altima SE would be my choice. Cheap, fast, low TCO.

2003 Maxima SE all options

 

[slikmunks]

is he paying cash or financing?

if he's paying cash, tell him to finance and get a mazdaspeed3 😉

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: mariok2006
My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

If maintenance is a concern I would scrap almost all your suggestions

Oh i know, and he did... that is just the list of cars i would consider in his position, that is why I am asking other people's opinions.

The legacy and rsx should be fairly reliable. I love my legacy. Theres no substitute for AWD to have fun in the rain/snow and those trips up to tahoe.

What does he have against the legacy anyway, and why trade in a perfectly good 2005 civic? He can get a wrx if he's more boy racer, but I like the extra space in the legacy and its better interior.

EDIT: S2000? Tell him to keep the civic as a daily driver and move on up to a .6 liter monster that does 0-60 in 3-4 seconds.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Aimster

Originally posted by: vi_edit
2003-2005 Altima SE would be my choice. Cheap, fast, low TCO.

2003 Maxima SE all options

That is another strong suggestion I gave him :thumbsup: Strong cars.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: mariok2006
My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

If maintenance is a concern I would scrap almost all your suggestions

Oh i know, and he did... that is just the list of cars i would consider in his position, that is why I am asking other people's opinions.

The legacy and rsx should be fairly reliable. I love my legacy. Theres no substitute for AWD to have fun in the rain/snow and those trips up to tahoe.

What does he have against the legacy anyway, and why trade in a perfectly good 2005 civic? He can get a wrx if he's more boy racer, but I like the extra space in the legacy and its better interior.

His mother will taking his car and he will be getting something new.

Actually the Legacy is on the top of his list, but he does want to consider other options.

 

[slikmunks]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: mariok2006
My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

If maintenance is a concern I would scrap almost all your suggestions

Oh i know, and he did... that is just the list of cars i would consider in his position, that is why I am asking other people's opinions.

The legacy and rsx should be fairly reliable. I love my legacy. Theres no substitute for AWD to have fun in the rain/snow and those trips up to tahoe.

What does he have against the legacy anyway, and why trade in a perfectly good 2005 civic? He can get a wrx if he's more boy racer, but I like the extra space in the legacy and its better interior.

EDIT: S2000? Tell him to keep the civic as a daily driver and move on up to a .6 liter monster that does 0-60 in 3-4 seconds.

3-4 seconds wtf are you smokin'? it's some good stuff... SHARE!!!

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: slikmunks

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: RGUN

Originally posted by: mariok2006
My friend will probably be buying a car soon.

He will be coming from a 2005 Civic VP.

He wants something reasonably quick, so 180hp+ is a must.

The newer the better. 2004+ preferred. His price range at this point is UP to $15000.

He does not want a high maintenance car so Japanese cars are preferred due to his perception on reliability.

My suggestions were Legacy GT, RX-8, Saab 9-3, Audi A4, RSX...

Bring on the suggestions, thanks. 🙂

If maintenance is a concern I would scrap almost all your suggestions

Oh i know, and he did... that is just the list of cars i would consider in his position, that is why I am asking other people's opinions.

The legacy and rsx should be fairly reliable. I love my legacy. Theres no substitute for AWD to have fun in the rain/snow and those trips up to tahoe.

What does he have against the legacy anyway, and why trade in a perfectly good 2005 civic? He can get a wrx if he's more boy racer, but I like the extra space in the legacy and its better interior.

EDIT: S2000? Tell him to keep the civic as a daily driver and move on up to a .6 liter monster that does 0-60 in 3-4 seconds.

3-4 seconds wtf are you smokin'? it's some good stuff... SHARE!!!

2000 Honda S2000 5.5 14.2

5.5 = 0-60
14.2 = 1/4

 

[slikmunks]

oh, i get it... he's talking about getting a 600cc motorcycle that does 0-60 in 3-4 seconds... the s2000 was like a 'HUH??' response...

 

[James Bond]

Originally posted by: slikmunks
oh, i get it... he's talking about getting a 600cc motorcycle that does 0-60 in 3-4 seconds... the s2000 was like a 'HUH??' response...

I get it too now.
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