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Well guys.. the celi is gone and I need another car. Currently Im driving a 95 C280 but its getting way up there in miles (250,000). So.. I'm looking for a new car with similar attributes to my old celica project. It has to be a turbo car, preferably AWD but I wouldn't mind a FWD car either. The car Ive been pondering about was a Eclipse GSX as it has very similar stats to the GT4. I can't afford any thing too recent like a EVO 10 or something, something in the mid to late 90s or possibly early 2000s will do. Any ideas?

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: Apr 24, 2010 - 10:34 PM

If your going for something turbo, I'd go AWD honestly.

Either a little older STI or Evo. Or you could also look at something a little more low profile like an A4.

What's your budget?

Doesn't even have to be an STi. You can get a WRX fairly cheap if you look around. Quick, turbo, AWD. Can't go wrong with that combo.

3000gt VR4.

late 1990's-2000 something evo or wrx are quite affordable. You can scoot one up for around 12 grand but thats where the problem lies.

All of those cars were driven by people who drove the piss out of them. In all likelihood you would be buying a 12000 car that is on its last legs. However if you can find one driven by a 30 year old head of the household then you are in luck cause it was used more like a daily driver with a baby seat and driven normally (like my neighbor does in his 2006 wrx)

Yea I agree with that. I really would prefer AWD.. FWD would be the last option. I'm thinking my max budget will be 15 grand. I'm looking to buy around august. Whats the stats on the A4? I was thinking about an evo 8 also or even the STI but im not sure of the prices for it.



Yea you're right its basically perfect. But the thing is, I hate the boxy shape of both the evo and WRX. The celica looked really good to me with the more round style. I even think the eclipse is better looking than bpth the EVO and STI. I just can't find the GSX model anywhere.



I'll check the stats on it. Thanks for the suggestion



2006? Wouldn't that year be well over 15 grand? I agree with what your saying. My friend wanted to sell me his evo couple years back and after the first test drive the car bogged down lol.. The majority of people that own them beat the crap out of it.

Maybe an Audi TT from 2000-ish?

anything awd costs more than anything rwd and fwd. Unfortunately.

When buying that kind of car I would obviously look at engine and then make sure that things like limited slip differential and drive shaft are in good shape. I test drove one 2008 evo and it jumped on every gear shift. There was a loud thump noise too. Car had a broken diff and it wasnt pretty. Dealer tried to con me into thinking that "that is how it should be".

Also trannies are always knotchy on these things so shifting will not be easy.

$300 remap got me this:

Lol, I had a sneaking suspicion you would like this suggestion.

No but seriously, although the Generation 1 Audi TT has some faults that you should look into, it is otherwise a great car that can come under 15K (I believe I saw a couple for about 12K, through some quick craigslist-ing).

Hmm!!!! Yea.. it looks amazing to me also.. and its AWD.. but if I get this I will be copying Luke.. he got it first.. lol

Whats the maintenance like? I found one for 11 grand on eBay.. This car is slightly ahead of the eclipse GSX for now

If it's been maintained properly it should be ok. Service/ maintenance is no more expensive than any car.

Things to look out for:

Dashpod problems: Crazy readings for fuel, temp etc. Expensive to replace.
Clunking suspension probably means new anti roll bars.
Clutch is expensive to change, make sure it's good.
Cambelt / water pump should be changed every 50,000 miles or 5 years to be safe.

Other than that, it's all good

It's good to get feedback from someone who owns 1

when I get the cash im gonna look for that car first.. thanks man

dont even look into this one. from what i've seen it's unreliable, hard on gas, expensive to maintain espcially parts that break and is overall a money pit. Why am i saying that you ask? my friend has one. he said the same thing

lol thanks for the heads up.. right now its between the eclipse gsx and the Audi TT

Being a leader and not a follower.... You should just make your own car. And then we will all follow suit

Totally, if the Porsche car guy did it so can you .

LOL. Hi Haters.

Were you looking at the 1g or 2g gsx? I'd be careful with those.

more like 8 or 9 G eclipse lol.. has to be low miles and a daily driven one.. not a modded one