If you have $40g...what would you get?

[mr.13secprobe]

No more shopping. :)

[Tik-Tok]

Personally, I'd go for a S5, or S4, or a used RS4... but I'm an AWD lover (especially if this will also be a winter ride, sure you don't NEED AWD here, but it's damn fun!)

[Canadian 2.5RS]

09/10 STi (then put anything left into mods)

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Canadian 2.5RS
09/10 STi (then put anything left into mods)

From his list so far, it looks like he wants something that looks half decent though, lol.

[freshprince1]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


From his list so far, it looks like he wants something that looks half decent though, lol.


ziiing!

Give the corvette a try.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
Brand new or is slighty used an option as well?

Slightly used is an option. I actually prefer slightly used ones since they already have gone through one big depreciation.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by Canadian 2.5RS
09/10 STi (then put anything left into mods)

STI used to be my dream car when I was in school.
Now I don't like STI because too many kids can afford to drive them.
It would be fun to drive but it is mainly just for speed. I want some luxurious options as well.

[syeve]

RS4 Fo SHo

[Mibz]

997 911

[igotacookie]

If it were me searching for a 2nd pair of weekend wheels...
i'd see if you can import a used Dodge Viper from the states for that price.

Other options:
Acura NSX
Porsche 911

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by syeve
RS4 Fo SHo

It's out of my budget :(

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


It's out of my budget :(

You can get one from the U.S. for under $60g (and there's a few in Canada with higher mileage).

[5hift]

C5 Z06

Actually drive it and you'll forget about your list.

[jjmac]

RS4 or STI

[syeve]

Originally posted by syeve
RS4 Fo SHo



Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


It's out of my budget :(



Originally posted by jjmac
RS4 or STI




:D

Yah, I was thinking grabbing a used one from the states...a little bit of a strech, but one can be had for ~$50k with low miles. Just go sit in one, you will fall in love.

[Tomaz]

New Taurus SHO? :D

Out of that list i would go for the 370Z or the A5! Sexiness at it's finest! :poosie:

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You can get one from the U.S. for under $60g (and there's a few in Canada with higher mileage).

Financing is not an option if I were to bring a car from the states.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


I only have $40g cash. Financing is not an option if I were to bring a car from the states.

LOC

[syeve]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


I only have $40g cash. Financing is not an option if I were to bring a car from the states.

Do you own a house? Just asking because if you have 40k and no house, I would say get a house. If you do have a house, get a sweet car:D

[benyl]

http://www.kulumotorcar.com/listingDetail.asp?Id=685

[gqmw]

That's a good point. I'd say 911. From your list...probably A5.

[atgilchrist]

If you're willing to import...get this one. (http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=33072724&listingRecNum=14&criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26alMdId%3D20567%26mkId%3D20081%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D20567%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26zc%3D98101%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26alMkId%3D20081%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national)

[alloroc]

Depending on how tall you are ...

Legacy GT

[xxviet]

acura nsx

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by syeve


Do you own a house? Just asking because if you have 40k and no house, I would say get a house. If you do have a house, get a sweet car:D

Yes, I do. :)

[mowglee]

Originally posted by xxviet
acura nsx

nsx's blow. s4 :D

[Hakkola]

None of the cars listed come close to being as good as the SLK55 other than the 'vette or C63 if you want a sporty vehicle.

Legacy GT or A5 over an SLK 55? :rofl:

I would put the 335 on your list.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by Hakkola
None of the cars listed come close to being as good as the SLK55 other than the 'vette or C63 if you want a sporty vehicle.

Legacy GT or A5 over an SLK 55? :rofl:

I would put the 335 on your list.

One thing I don't like about slk55 amg is that they only come with automatic. Also the used one I am looking at now doesn't have a warranty left which will cost me a fortune to maintain in the end.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by xxviet
acura nsx

I can only afford old nsx's..It will cost fortune to maintain.

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


One thing I don't like about slk55 amg is that they only come with automatic. Also the used one I am looking at now doesn't have a warranty left which will cost me a fortune to maintain in the end.

. . . and an SLK55 is a two seat roadster. Not everyones cup of tea. Personally, i would grab an EVO IX :drool:

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by alloroc
Depending on how tall you are ...

Legacy GT

Are you serious? :dunno:

[beyond_ban]

.

[alloroc]

Originally posted by Hakkola
None of the cars listed come close to being as good as the SLK55 other than the 'vette or C63 if you want a sporty vehicle.

Legacy GT or A5 over an SLK 55? :rofl:

I would put the 335 on your list.

If a car is sitting in a shop waiting for repairs it isn't very sporty.

Two seaters are cool. but ... I have had 2 in my time - 240Z, Alfa 1750 spyder) and both times I ended up regretting it.

Besides, the question was what 'I' would get. For me, the new GT is the perfect car - test drive one they are sweetness. It works year round. You could get one new for the same price as the SLK and not be getting anyone's sloppy seconds.

No need to bash or laugh at other peoples opinions.


Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


Are you serious? :dunno:

test drive one - thats all i'm sayin.

[jjmac]

Originally posted by Hakkola
I would put the 335 on your list.

:werd:

335 is a sweet car also!!

[Genjuro]

Originally posted by Mibz
997 911

OR a 996 turbo!

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by jjmac


:werd:

335 is a sweet car also!!

Nah..My wife is a bimmer hater plus there are too many bimmers are out there.

[zieg]

Vette, STi or if you're willing to sit on the wrong side of the car, one of the new R33 Skyline GTRs when they become legal here next year (they didnt make an r33gtr in '93).

[2EFNFAST]

94/95 5.0 mustang with $34k in mods :love:

[Shlade]

^^^

:poosie: :hitit:

[hampstor]

Downpayment for a new caddy cts-v :angel:

[wes_v]

- Acura TL type-S
- Pontiac G8

[n1zm0]

personally it'd come close to sharing purchase of a used C-182 :D , have you thought into maybe a used Elise? that would be :drool: theres a few here but still somewhat rare in this city.

[max_boost]

If it's new, VW GTI or Subaru WRX but I would lease as there deals going for both of those cars. I just happen to have both in the garage haha

SLK55 is definitely another good option but I don't know if you can get one for $40K yet? Higher mileage maybe. Try to find one with extended warranty + good service history. But be prepared to pay to play if things break.

[alloroc]

Originally posted by n1zm0
personally it'd come close to sharing purchase of a used C-182 :D , have you thought into maybe a used Elise? that would be :drool: theres a few here but still somewhat rare in this city.

A used Elise would be a good choice. At least you know the powerplant is as reliable as they come, even is the car is beat on the engine would have plenty of milage left.... and they look so damned sexy.

[Jlude]

Sell the 300 and buy the RS4. It's the only car you'll need.

Then take the the $1X,XXX you get from selling the 300 and go buy a used 04ish S2000 from the states.

Now you've got a sick daily drive that is perfect for all weather conditions and a summer convertible.


All of this is within your budget

[sneek]

:bigpimp: 335 hahaha

but from the list for sure the Vette. Even though everybody hates American cars...it is an awesome.

[funkedelic2]

335i is just as good as g37/370z and imo better than a5. M3 is also in your price range. I would suggest you drive these 2 cars before you cut them from your list. Buy a car for a car not because of the brand and because too many people buy it. Whatever you buy you won't end up being unique in Calgary anyway.

If not the Z06 would be my choice, sweet cars. I also personally love 911's :drool: :drool:

[vengie]

Originally posted by Jlude
Sell the 300 and buy the RS4. It's the only car you'll need.

Then take the the $1X,XXX you get from selling the 300 and go buy a used 04ish S2000 from the states.

Now you've got a sick daily drive that is perfect for all weather conditions and a summer convertible.


All of this is within your budget

Exactly the idea I was thinking of... Minus the S2k.

Sell the 300 and buy an RS4 :D daily drive it year round! :bigpimp:

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


One thing I don't like about slk55 amg is that they only come with automatic. Also the used one I am looking at now doesn't have a warranty left which will cost me a fortune to maintain in the end.


Fair enough, auto > manual unless you're looking for "fun" I guess.


Originally posted by alloroc


If a car is sitting in a shop waiting for repairs it isn't very sporty.




Why would it be sitting in the shop?

http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_mercedes_benz_slk_class_slk55_amg_roadster-ratings/

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/slk55-r171/119025-slk-55-reliability.html

[adamc]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned the original super sedan, the M5.


You can find some beautiful examples of the e39 M5 in the states for half of what you're looking to spend.

OR

You could go ahead and get a 510 hp rocket that can still haul 5 people, in the e60 M5 for 36-45k right now.

[C4S]

Buy a civic .. for $5K .. and $35K to mod it ! :D

[Cooked Rice]

Evolution.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

M3 or M5, or maybe a lightly modded S2000.

[Shlade]

SRT8 Charger.

nuff said

[jdm_eg6]

RS4, S5.

Supra MK4 TT

BMW 335

[JZS_147]

335i, or LHD JZA80 Supra TT :poosie:

[if6was9]

P 911

[Eleanor]

Camaro SS?

[FLARE]

E55

[speeed]

S4

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by Shlade
SRT8 Charger.

nuff said

I thought we agreed on 5.0 with 34k in mods? :confused:

[dirtsniffer]

E39 m5 for sure, super sexy, awesome v8, awesome manual gearbox, and sell that junky Chrysler before you leave the tranny behind on deerfoot

[Sugarphreak]

....

[ArjayAquino]

Well if I had 40gs I'd get an STi hehe, but that's just me.

From the list you gave I would probably choose the 370z.
- IMO it looks awesome, nice and slick.
- You can get a new one starting at 40gs which is cheaper than the A5 or SLK 55
- It comes with 332 HP, pretty good considering the price.
- Nothing wrong with vettes but, seems like a crapload of people in Calgary own one. Not sure if you mind blending in with the crowd, but for me I'd get something that isn't as popular. I've only seen one 370z so far lol, I'm sure there are a lot more out there but not nearly as many as the vettes.

anyways just my 2 cents.

Good luck with the shopping, should be fun!

[ragu]

If your cap is $60g and you want something fast then there is no other choice apart from Z06.

[Freeskier]

I'd say corvette or 370z. Those are the most different from a 300. Why buy a car thats similar to the one you already have? especially if you want a toy.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


What is the intended use for this recreational "sporty" car? Are you actually planning to take it to the track?

Used Z06 Vette would give you the biggest bang, the rest of those cars are fun, but you will always be running in somebody else's shadow. S2000 & The Lotus Elise would also make a nice purist rec car.

No, I am not buying a car to race on the track. I am not just looking for the speed as you have noticed that I already took STI off the list.

[scary_perry]

City Golf and a payment on a revenue property.

[mr.13secprobe]

I testdrove 01 991(996) C4 convertible today.
I was shocked at how cheap the interior was. It's got a cheap plastic rear window and pretty much only option that the car had was heated seats.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
M3 or M5, or maybe a lightly modded S2000.

I would get new M3 for sure if it was in my price range.
I don't like M5 just because it's 4 door.

I have already owned S2k before.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by C4S
Buy a civic .. for $5K .. and $35K to mod it ! :D

I have already done it.
I used to have a civic putting down 355whp but I realized that it is still a civic.

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by n1zm0
personally it'd come close to sharing purchase of a used C-182 :D , have you thought into maybe a used Elise? that would be :drool: theres a few here but still somewhat rare in this city.

I found a used one for under $40g here in Calgary.
Maybe I will give a try...but I am not sure what the reliability is like..I haven't even seen Lotus dealerships here in Calgary.

[Sugarphreak]

....

[Aleks]

Shelby GT500 coupe or Corvette.

[CalgaryB5]

Hello Allen. My friend is trying to sell his Silver Audi S6 Avant station wagon. Sorry I forgot the production year but I know it is the C5 chassis. The vehicle was very well maintained. He is asking for about $25K given the fact that all the maintenance he put in.

I think it is a powerful & beautiful car.

Here is the online info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_S6#C5

PM me for contact info.

Cheers,

[cam_wmh]

MK4 VW R32 GTi


There's a few for sale in the states for ~$25G..
+400 hp fun awd. seats 2+2, & hatchback versatility.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4601182
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4584800
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4461918
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4271931

Take the other ~15k, and travel SE Asia & Australia for 3-4 months. :thumbsup:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Z4M

[InRich]

I'd buy a Corvette you can get a brand new one for like 60k. and it comes with a removable see through top. Theres used ones for under 50k, for an 07. I might do that in spring

[mr.13secprobe]

Originally posted by CalgaryB5
Hello Allen. My friend is trying to sell his Silver Audi S6 Avant station wagon. Sorry I forgot the production year but I know it is the C5 chassis. The vehicle was very well maintained. He is asking for about $25K given the fact that all the maintenance he put in.

I think it is a powerful & beautiful car.

Here is the online info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_S6#C5

PM me for contact info.

Cheers,

Sorry..I am not planning to get a wagon as my second car..

[msommers]

Lotus Elise possibly. Or an Esprit V8 TT!! Or wait it out until the Evora comes (probably out of budget though).

[yipb]

c63 amg
is-f
rs4
m3
evo x
sti

just to name a few

[FiveFreshFish]

993 C4S

http://www.ultimatecarcollection.com/911/911e.jpg

[Danny Meehan]

look at the nissan lineup

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by scary_perry
City Golf and a payment on a revenue property.

:thumbsup:

[atgilchrist]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe
I testdrove 01 991(996) C4 convertible today.
I was shocked at how cheap the interior was. It's got a cheap plastic rear window and pretty much only option that the car had was heated seats.

The 911 cabriolet got a glass rear window in 2003, but the 997 (2005+) series have a greatly improved interior.

[cressida_pimpin]

e92 m3!!! i have a fully loaded in alpine white for sale..... if your interested pm me and ill give you more details. car has been wintered for the last year and went into storage at the end of sept.

[n1zm0]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


I found a used one for under $40g here in Calgary.
Maybe I will give a try...but I am not sure what the reliability is like..I haven't even seen Lotus dealerships here in Calgary.

engine wise it's the yota ZZ 1.8L, still in production and found in current toyota models here.

[alloroc]

Originally posted by mr.13secprobe


I found a used one for under $40g here in Calgary.
Maybe I will give a try...but I am not sure what the reliability is like..I haven't even seen Lotus dealerships here in Calgary.

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/thecar/engine/toyota.html

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
993 C4S

http://www.ultimatecarcollection.com/911/911e.jpg

One of my all time favourite cars. :drool:

[Impreza]

Either will do.

http://www.bimmerfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/p0029087.jpg

[heavyD]

If you want a new car the Evolution X is by far the best handling car you can get in your price range unless you go Vette. If luxury is a priority I would look to German or Lexus. Can't go wrong with a Vette though.

[Ekliptix]

C5 Z06. You can get a low milage one in Calgary for $30k, or $24kUS in the states.

12 seconds stock with track tires, reponds amazingly well to mods, 900km on a tank, looks good. The imports are going to beat it on interior looks and being quiet, but it is a sports car after all. Mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YRiUB3PNUE

[4doorj]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
C5 Z06. You can get a low milage one in Calgary for $30k, or $24kUS in the states.

12 seconds stock with track tires, reponds amazingly well to mods, 900km on a tank, looks good. The imports are going to beat it on interior looks and being quiet, but it is a sports car after all. Mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YRiUB3PNUE
Really???? You get 900 km on a tank in a z06 vette?

[Ekliptix]

Yep, Lethbridge to Calgary at 110. 7.2L/100km, at 1800rpm in 6th gear. They have a 70L tank. In they city driving with spirit, 12L/100km. I'm actually amazed with the highway milage, it's better then my 4 cyl svt focus.


Originally posted by 4doorj

Really???? You get 900 km on a tank in a z06 vette?

[Dope7]

E30 M3 and V10 Swap it. :devil:

[4doorj]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
Yep, Lethbridge to Calgary at 110. 7.2L/100km, at 1800rpm in 6th gear. They have a 70L tank. In they city driving with spirit, 12L/100km. I'm actually amazed with the highway milage, it's better then my 4 cyl svt focus.


Wow! That's really good gas mileage. Thats pretty cool. I would of thought that z06's would be pigs on gas.

[alloroc]

Originally posted by 4doorj

Wow! That's really good gas mileage. Thats pretty cool. I would of thought that z06's would be pigs on gas.

The Z06 only weights 3100 Lbs. By today's standards for a 'sports car' it is high bun in comparison to most other cars it is reasonably light, the drag co-efficient is around the industry average and the transmission has tall gearing.

There is no reason is shouldn't do better than 8L/100k.

What boggles my mind is how GM cannot make a sports car with a really low drag coefficient.
The Vette is 0.31 factory and the Saturn Sky is 0.42.
- Lower is better.
In comparison a Toyota Sienna is 0.30 a Mercedes E-class is 0.24 and a Ford Escape is 0.29 and a Chevy Tahoe is 0.34

[Aleks]

Originally posted by 4doorj

Wow! That's really good gas mileage. Thats pretty cool. I would of thought that z06's would be pigs on gas.

They are actually more fuel efficient than EVOs.

EPA rating for the EVO is 14.7/10.7 L/100kms city/hwy, whereas that vintage Corvette is 13.8/9.0 :eek:

[4doorj]

Yeah evo has really shitty mileage

[alloroc]

Originally posted by 4doorj
Yeah evo has really shitty mileage
Don't forget drive train losses.
Evo's are also all wheel drive.