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« on: November 29, 2004, 11:58:47 pm »
The other thread went off topic, so I'm starting a new one. Let's all play a game: "find a second car for dip".

Requirements: 4 doors, good torque (180..200+ lbs), manual, not boring, unique, nice interior, under $10000 on the road. I don't mind doing some maintenance if needed. The car will have to live through the winter with honours and prove mod-worthy when the sunny months come.

I can promise not to spend too much time on making the decision (unlike certain individuals), and report back in the nearest couple of weeks. The best advice (or a guess) could perhaps get a prize.

May the best troll win.

(Message edited by dip on November 30, 2004)
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2004, 12:35:29 am »
Can we find a '93 Celica All-trac in the budget?  AWD for the winter.  Turbo for modding later.  And a Toyota to leave you feeling like it's a sound purchase.

By the way... I caught that decision-making dig.  :-)
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2004, 12:56:21 am »
Two words for you about the Celica: "two doors". There are so many attractive coupes on the market, but it's such a pain to pull a little kid from the back seat of a coupe ;(

But thanks for a reminder, I have completely forgotten about this breed of Celicas.
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2004, 01:55:47 am »
1997-1998 Audi A4 1.8T
1995-1999 Nissan Maxima
1994-1996 BMW 5 series

Since the above models are quite common...you could consider this:
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/detailinfo.aspx?adID=3824540
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2004, 02:19:51 am »
1999 VW Jetta 1.8T or VR6...
1996-1997-BMW 325
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2004, 02:40:38 am »
Infiniti J30?
Or maybe even a Lexus GS300?
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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2004, 03:43:23 am »
Winson....both your suggestions do not come in a manual tranny.  
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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2004, 09:36:48 am »
huh? u can get a late-90s A4 for under 10k? Bet the maintenance will rape ya.
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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2004, 10:08:05 am »
I think he meant that $10k will be your maintenance cost.
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« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2004, 10:20:48 am »
You can find a reasonable E36 BMW 325 for around $10K, but don't expect low km's or end of the model run.

a Maxima would be better value, but the drive wheels are all wrong for something "fun."

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« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2004, 10:29:44 am »
Dip, knowing, driving and assuming you like your Saab, I would suggest possibly a Saab 9000 or 900 for you.  Especially since maintenance costs is not a huge issue. Lots of room and the hatch provides good versatility to haul your stuff.

Also a Volvo 850 turbo 5 would be sweet.
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« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2004, 10:44:47 am »
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2004, 11:42:47 am »
Thanks for the suggestions folks.

- Jetta -- I'll pass.
- Maxima -- owned one already, would rather try something else.
- The Swedes are on the list, naturally, but that's an obvious choice. Bullit, can't you get a S70 T5 for this kind of money?
- Got to go test drive the Germans now...

It's interesting how the suggestions are different from the other thread. Nobody's offering the sensible cars ;)
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2004, 11:52:47 am »
Civic... oh wait you mentioned torque.

(Message edited by jamesbe on November 30, 2004)
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« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2004, 11:53:50 am »
Impreza
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« Reply #15 on: November 30, 2004, 11:56:41 am »
Ford Taurus  more specifically SHO :-)
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« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2004, 12:46:46 pm »
At the risk of sounding like a broken record I will chime in again with my all time low bucks favourite:

1999 Ford Contour SVT. A sweet sounding (quasi-dual exhaust) 2.5L V6 making 200HP. A good 5 speed (not the best shift feel but far from the worst), sticky v-rated tires (better have a winter set) and room for 4 adults. Also has leather, power seats, sunroof. This car is reasonably quick in a straight line (i think 0-60 in the low 7's) but stoplight racing is not its forte. This car really shines in the curves. I just drove my buddy's 2004 6sp Maxima and there is no comparision. I didn't realize how good the Contour handled until I tried a few others. Too bad Ford didn't have much in the way of build quality on this model. The engine / driveline / brakes were solid though. I sold my 99 with 50k km for 13 500. I am currently looking at another 99 with 58k km for $10500. A very entertaining $10 000 car.
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« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2004, 02:01:00 pm »
Sorry Dip, I meant the 850 T5 could probably be had for this money and probably a base S70 could be had for this money. I doubt that you can find an S70 T5 under 10 grand.

I seem to recall you pondering between a V70 and your current 9-5 a long time ago. Is a V70 or the 850 equivilant out of the question?
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« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2004, 02:25:33 pm »
OK OK OK.... all I see are cars that's being suggested with reliability not in consideration. Other than Jamesbe very level-headed suggestion of a civic. then a 180 degrees turn for a Taurus SHO. LOL!
Why not an early 90s Miata?
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« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2004, 02:32:57 pm »
Why not an early 90s Miata?

Well, it meets none of the criteria, but so what?  I have thought about a Miata and going nuts on it.  Nothing like a stock-looking pre 99 Miata with gobs of power to kick some ass.
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