**UPDATE: WRX Sti Purchased and Modding** Getting a new car, what should I get -

[Safeway]

Car shot
Artistic shot
Engine shot

Sound dampening matting install

Audio out of old car
Audio in quickly built box

So there it is. I am replacing the CDT components with Focals ASAP, and I will be rebuilding the truck enclosure with fiberglass and two 12W7s. The Amps are both Zapco. The padding install took ~18 hours today, and it made a crazy difference.

Edit: No bug-eyes?

 

[MikeMike]

add the demented meaner friend known as the GTO.

and add a CTS to it

hell add a CTS-V used to it.

 

[buzzsaw13]

EVO8 MR

 

[acemcmac]

Add the RX8 to that list too

 

[Safeway]

Not the GTO. Too boat like, and yes, I have driven one.

As for the CTS-V, I was thinking about that. I just need to drive one. They look very clean in black with black/chrome rims. Nothing over the top, just very smooth.

 

[raildogg]

May I recommend Honda Civic, Honda Accord, VW Jetta(more costlier), Honda Civic Si, Acura TSX, CR-V, RAV4.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Add the RX8 to that list too

No RX8.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Add the RX8 to that list too

No RX8.

someone hates rotary.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: raildogg
May I recommend Honda Civic, Honda Accord, VW Jetta(more costlier), Honda Civic Si, Acura TSX, CR-V, RAV4.

These are practical cars, excluding the Civic Si and the TSX. Not what I'm going for. Any run-of-the-miller can have a riced out Civic. I like the WRX STi alot. The Nismo variant of the 350Z is the only one I'd be caught dead in.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: wafflesandsyrup

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Add the RX8 to that list too

No RX8.

someone hates rotary.

I'm still waiting for the long term reliability tests myself

 

[sniperruff]

if it's new, i'd say the Sti, as it's practical and has a pretty decent resale value.

if you're buying a used one, an Evo can be had for lower than an Sti

the 350Z is not that practical and scores low in my book. it's all about personal preference.

if it were up to me, i'd try to find a used Evo.

i mean used infiniti G35 sedan =P

 

[mrSHEiK124]

What about a G35C instead of the 350Z? Backseat FTW.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Originally posted by: acemcmac

Originally posted by: wafflesandsyrup

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: acemcmac
Add the RX8 to that list too

No RX8.

someone hates rotary.

I'm still waiting for the long term reliability tests myself

yeah, the latter years is still the question i keep asking when considering the rx8 to buy. the 50/50 weight distribution and extra doors is a plus. i driven one and it was very fun to drive. only major known downside is the mileage at the moment.

 

[Demo24]

rx8 is slow compared to those cars and costs a good bit to maintain.


STI Ftw here. Mitsu might be a tad faster but bit less reliable.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

G35C......how can you say no to a Skyline?

 

[Reckoner]

STi

 

[mooncancook]

I'd get a STi or Evo over the Z350 for better all around performance stock and practicality. But styling aside, I'd gear toward Subi because their cars are generally more reliable.

Edit: if you don't like the new Subi styling you should go for a used STi with low mi like I did, and you'll save thousands that you can spend on mods.

 

[jlee]

STi.

 

[raildogg]

Isn't the Subaru WRX Sti over 30,000? So in other words, you want a performance car?

I know it may not be what you ultimately want, but have you checked out the Audi A3 yet? That thing is smoking and is cheaper. You could also get a G35 at that price. I understand these are not your choices, but having different options can really help you when buying a car.

 

[Safeway]

I like 4 doors ... and the WRX STi is the pick atm.

By the way, are there many car audio buffs here?

 

[spidey07]

I had had to choose, Sti.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: raildogg
Isn't the Subaru WRX Sti over 30,000? So in other words, you want a performance car?

I know it may not be what you ultimately want, but have you checked out the Audi A3 yet? That thing is smoking and is cheaper. You could also get a G35 at that price. I understand these are not your choices, but having different options can really help you when buying a car.

The only other cars I am considering are BMW M3 and M5. I'd wait for the new series of M3s to roll out though. The new M5 is already out.

 

[MikeMike]

please add the CTS-V used to that list.

its such a hot ass car, so fast, much more luxurious.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: raildogg
Isn't the Subaru WRX Sti over 30,000? So in other words, you want a performance car?

I know it may not be what you ultimately want, but have you checked out the Audi A3 yet? That thing is smoking and is cheaper. You could also get a G35 at that price. I understand these are not your choices, but having different options can really help you when buying a car.

The only other cars I am considering are BMX M3 and M5. I'd wait for the new series of M3s to roll out though. The new M5 is already out.

think ludacris on a bike.

both the M's are way out of your league.

 

[bigrash]

out of those three, i'd go with the 350z