 My next awd, turbo/v6, semi-luxury car, first big-boy car, so help me decide |
 Jan 19, 2011 - 11:56 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%)  |
Hey guys/gals, so being a member of 6gc for years now, who should I trust more than you guys to help me pick my next car. And believe me, I love my car but being from Cincinnati (center of the most random weather) I am needing a moderately low mileage, nice, awd (for the crazy winters) and intro-luxury(compared to the celica) lol car. I was particularly interested in the 6speeds options because the car will be making some trips to visit friends. SOOO VOTE ON!!
Oh, and if I am missing something I should consider please let me know. thanks. This post has been edited by cjh4l22: Jan 19, 2011 - 11:58 PM -------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Jan 20, 2011 - 12:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I can vouch that the 2005 a4. 1.8t is a solid car. Never had any issues with mine and I drive it everyday. Owned it for bout year and a half.
I've never driven the v6 but I've heard good things about them as well This post has been edited by mak5603: Jan 20, 2011 - 12:24 AM -------------------- 2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 1
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Jan 20, 2011 - 1:00 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
Mazda. Driven one and its definitely nice!
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Jan 20, 2011 - 2:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i voted the v6 a4. non turbo cars have less parts that can go wrong. volvo and audi are hard and expencive to get parts for. so that is the reason i voted the A4 v6
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Jan 20, 2011 - 8:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
voted for the volvo
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Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '08 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
None of the above....
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Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 4, '07 From Northeast Pennsylvania Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM)  None of the above.... agreed --------------------  QUOTE ‹Superaison› i'm a computer inclined guy.. ‹Superaison› or girl. idk what gender I am anymore. ‹SeverX13› *facepalm* QUOTE suprakid: o sh!t suprakid: i wanna get an obama chia pet SeverX13: hahahahaha |
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Jan 20, 2011 - 10:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) None of the above.... so make a suggestion...? QUOTE (SeverX13 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM) QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) None of the above.... agreed x2... -------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Jan 20, 2011 - 10:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '11 From Paraguay, Winchestertonfieldville Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Drop a 3vz-fe Into an Alltrac and re do the interior. and put nice wheels and new paint
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Jan 21, 2011 - 10:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '08 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 10:06 PM) QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) None of the above.... so make a suggestion...? QUOTE (SeverX13 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM) QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) None of the above.... agreed x2... IS300. They are quite peppy out of the box. They are a sport sedan with the "semi-luxuries" that you are probably looking for. If you look for a 2002+ you can even find them in a manual. I mean c'mon, its a LEXUS!  AAAAND, when you're board with a 2JZGE, then swap in a VVTi 2JZ Aristo. Insta-boost!
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Jan 21, 2011 - 11:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Voted for 2000-2005 Audi A4 quattro (4cyl turbo)
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Jan 21, 2011 - 12:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
You don't want an audi/vs....im in that world its a hassle.
Get an IS250 |
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Jan 21, 2011 - 1:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Only thing I hate about my Audi is the damn wheel bolts.
This post has been edited by mak5603: Jan 21, 2011 - 1:36 PM -------------------- 2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 1
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Jan 21, 2011 - 2:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 4, '05 From ST PAUL, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i agree with player..is250..
audi's arent all that great..way too much work and you dont want to deal with the allen nutz and bolts.. unless you get a m3 and send it off to horsepower freaks to make it a beast. --------------------  |
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Jan 21, 2011 - 5:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I just bought a 2011 Subaru WRX Hatch, and absolutely love it.
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Jan 21, 2011 - 7:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 21, 2011 - 10:56 AM) QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 10:06 PM) QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) None of the above.... so make a suggestion...? QUOTE (SeverX13 @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:59 PM) QUOTE (PhoenixTech @ Jan 20, 2011 - 6:51 PM) None of the above.... agreed x2... IS300. They are quite peppy out of the box. They are a sport sedan with the "semi-luxuries" that you are probably looking for. If you look for a 2002+ you can even find them in a manual. I mean c'mon, its a LEXUS! AAAAND, when you're board with a 2JZGE, then swap in a VVTi 2JZ Aristo. Insta-boost!great idea, except only the new new ones have AWD... QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 21, 2011 - 12:55 PM) You don't want an audi/vs....im in that world its a hassle. Get an IS250 like i said above... QUOTE (RUNNIN-LOW @ Jan 21, 2011 - 2:24 PM) i agree with player..is250.. audi's arent all that great..way too much work and you dont want to deal with the allen nutz and bolts.. unless you get a m3 and send it off to horsepower freaks to make it a beast. x's 3. ONLY Problem is... I don't have $18k for a 2006+ IS250 AWD because I was planning on spending more like <$12k thanks though. I have also considered subaru's but they hold their value really well so its tough to find low miles, early-mid '00's in my price range. Suggestions are very much appreciated. and no on the alltrac v6. (although i have a similar swap idea) -------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Jan 21, 2011 - 8:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '05 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd try to find a Subaru Legacy GT. Driven both those and the Mazdaspeed 6, and the Legacys just seemed better IMO. I did a real quick craigslist search in my area and found a couple 05s in the $13k range.
How low of miles are you looking for? -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Jan 21, 2011 - 8:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (blu94gt @ Jan 21, 2011 - 8:36 PM) I'd try to find a Subaru Legacy GT. Driven both those and the Mazdaspeed 6, and the Legacys just seemed better IMO. I did a real quick craigslist search in my area and found a couple 05s in the $13k range. How low of miles are you looking for? I'm being pretty flexible... saying up to 60k possibly in the 60's if its had some particularly good maintenance (oil/water/timing belt for the Audi's) -------------------- proud =3sgte SWAPPED= '95 Celica ST owner [calling it the GT2 or half-trac]
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Jan 25, 2011 - 11:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 18, '06 From plymouth, MA USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I would go with the A4 with the 1.8t, i have a 05 jetta gli turbo that holds 21 pounds strong with just a couple of bolt-ons and a good tune, only downside its a volkswagon lol, they can tend to have some reliability issues.
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