Future Car, What should I research? Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I looked at both Acuras now. The RL is very nice, but it's in the upper of my range, and I want extra money to do stuff to the car. And the TL is very nice, but sadly it's FWD I think. I can't find anywere to just come out and say FWD, but with the way the engine sits in the bay it looks like a FWD. I can't believe no one's mentioned the Lexus IS 300. It's a little ricy looking for me, but I kinda like it. And if I can get one for like 15-20k used, that gives me a good bit of room to work with. Besides that, I could put a 3sgte in there, and be able to stay with this site. They come with the Beams motor in Europe and Asia don't they? I'll keep looking.

[Consynx]

I believ the RL is really expensive, and mostly luxury.
the TL is a very very nice car, and if it's FWD only, look at the TSX.
i know acura made a AWD system, and it's T somethin

i say get a Lexus SC430. big pimp it, but YOU want sedan...
so iunno.

This post has been edited by Consynx: Jan 10, 2006 - 3:33 PM

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

i say get a Lexus SC430. big pimp it, but YOU want sedan...
so iunno.

I've looked at the SC300s. I like them, the older ones. I've thought about it and doing a TT Supra swap into it. I'd have some real power there. I like AWD though, but the SC300 keeps bopping up time and time again in my mind. I want something that will handle. First priority is handling, then speed, then comfert, look, and sleeper are close together. Depends on how I'm feeling which one feels more important. I don't crave a sedan, if I could find a coupe that didn't attrack attention, I'd love that.

[Cutrara]

i say get a Lexus SC430. big pimp it, but YOU want sedan...
so iunno.

I've looked at the SC300s. I like them, the older ones. I've thought about it and doing a TT Supra swap into it. I'd have some real power there. I like AWD though, but the SC300 keeps bopping up time and time again in my mind. I want something that will handle. First priority is handling, then speed, then comfert, look, and sleeper are close together. Depends on how I'm feeling which one feels more important. I don't crave a sedan, if I could find a coupe that didn't attrack attention, I'd love that.

I believe I've read an article about a SC300 - 2JZ-GTE swap. I was supprised, it was a LOT harder than I had expected.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

i say get a Lexus SC430. big pimp it, but YOU want sedan...
so iunno.

I've looked at the SC300s. I like them, the older ones. I've thought about it and doing a TT Supra swap into it. I'd have some real power there. I like AWD though, but the SC300 keeps bopping up time and time again in my mind. I want something that will handle. First priority is handling, then speed, then comfert, look, and sleeper are close together. Depends on how I'm feeling which one feels more important. I don't crave a sedan, if I could find a coupe that didn't attrack attention, I'd love that.

I believe I've read an article about a SC300 - 2JZ-GTE swap. I was supprised, it was a LOT harder than I had expected.

It has the same motor as the NA Supra. I know there's been some TT Supra swaps. And the SC400's fit a V8 in there, so the engine bay can't be that small, so it must fit in there. Why is it hard? I'm not saying I don't believe you, I'm just saying I don't understand.

[Scott]

Car and Driver ran a few articles on turbochargers for recent model 330ci and M3 coupes. You could look into a used one of those, they sound like the right price range.

[hellsyphon]

have you tried looking at a Mazdaspeed 6?

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Car and Driver ran a few articles on turbochargers for recent model 330ci and M3 coupes. You could look into a used one of those, they sound like the right price range.

I've thought of BMW, and it's been on my top 3 for a long time. It was actaully #1 for a long time. If I get the 4 door M3, that would be nice. Alright, it's #1 again. I told my girlfriend about it, and she said, "Why do you have to have just one? You'll never find something perfect if you just pick one. And for the money we'll be making, $50K isn't very much to spend on a car." So, a nice RWD for summer and a AWD for winter would be nice. Girlfriend made me really happy today. I'm still sticking with the $50k though. But at least I know she's not going to be upset with me.

have you tried looking at a Mazdaspeed 6?

Mazda 6 is FWD. FWD is not a choice. I don't think I'll ever miss it.

[hellsyphon]

the Mazdaspeed 6 is AWD the regular Mazda 6 is FWD

This post has been edited by hellsyphon: Jan 10, 2006 - 8:26 PM

[Consynx]

mazdaspeed 6 is a TT Inline 6
the 2jz into a SC300 is not only hard, but EXTREMELY expensive, as you would want a USDM clip, and then to use the 6-spd you have buy a lot more, not to mention the 6-spd Getrag is like $2000 alone, and the stock W58 from the sc300 can't handle over 500hp.

[GeEkBoY]

My vote - Saab 9-2X with a USDM STI swap!!!

speed6 is nice, it is a 4 cyl, 2.3 lt Direct injection turbo car with intercooler AWD and 6 speed, magazines refer to it as a WRX for adults.

[Consynx]

Geekboy is the winner, i forgot about the 92x
freakin BRILLIANT!

[soulshadow]

To be honest just get something that is nice, luxuriz, and a really big gas saver.
You might have all that power with a acura, or a lexus but you have to remember that gas prices will eat you up unless your just some rich bastard. Anways look into a Subaru Legacy GT. Its got that extra bump for power, 4 doors, AWD, Leather optional, and so much more tat you could ask for. Best of all its under $30K.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

the Mazdaspeed 6 is AWD the regular Mazda 6 is FWD

I love the 274hp and 280ft lb of torque this this has. That's nice. It's a little ricy for my tastes. Ricy isn't the best term, and I don't like using it, but I don't know how else to explain that styling aspect.

My vote - Saab 9-2X with a USDM STI swap!!!

I'm going to have to say, it's a toss up between this and a turboed BMW M3 4 door. The reason I am leaning tword M3 is because I know there's a big aftermarket for it and I know there's tons of help on how to build it. What's this STI swap? Are you talking about putting a 2.5 turbo Subaru engine in there? I've never been a big Saab fan because, well, I never thought they made anything any good. But I guess I was wrong. If you're talking about putting a Subaru engine in, I know the potential is very high, but what if not? What could I expect to get out of this thing?

Thanks for the input everyone.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

To be honest just get something that is nice, luxuriz, and a really big gas saver.
You might have all that power with a acura, or a lexus but you have to remember that gas prices will eat you up unless your just some rich bastard.

I grew up in a house were we never had a lot of money and so did my girlfriend. We were not rich kids bought up with silver spoons in our mouths. Everything I have, and everything I will have, I've work for. Honestly, I don't care too much for money as long as I have enough to live. My girlfriend wants to be a doctor because it's just what she wants. She would do it no matter what the money. I want to because I want my kids to have all the things I didn't. I don't think there's anything wrong with having money as long as you earned it. So I don't think I'll ever be rich bastard. But that's just my opinion.

[GeEkBoY]

First off, Saab makes good cars, problem is they are FWD. Check out a 9-5 Aero, 2.3 lt turbo 250 hp with an overboost ecu control that exceeds that for short periods. Reliability is good, not toyota great, but good. Styling is another story, some people like it, most hate it.

back to the 9-2X:
The 9-2X is a facelifted subaru imprezza. Different front, rear and interior. It came with either the 2.5lt na or the 2.0 lt trubo out of the WRX. If you have read up on Subaru swaps, all of the drivetrains are compatable. You could swap in a WRX STi engine, trans, diffs and ecu. Now the swap would be expensive (all scooby swaps are).

non turbo cars run less than 20k used, the swap would be big coin, but you should be able to get it done within your budget. If you are interested check out:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386462

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

First off, Saab makes good cars, problem is they are FWD. Check out a 9-5 Aero, 2.3 lt turbo 250 hp with an overboost ecu control that exceeds that for short periods. Reliability is good, not toyota great, but good. Styling is another story, some people like it, most hate it.

back to the 9-2X:
The 9-2X is a facelifted subaru imprezza. Different front, rear and interior. It came with either the 2.5lt na or the 2.0 lt trubo out of the WRX. If you have read up on Subaru swaps, all of the drivetrains are compatable. You could swap in a WRX STi engine, trans, diffs and ecu. Now the swap would be expensive (all scooby swaps are).

non turbo cars run less than 20k used, the swap would be big coin, but you should be able to get it done within your budget. If you are interested check out:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386462

I'm checking them out, and I've got to be honest, I've got the goose bumps. This car is beautiful for me. Very simple looking style. Not many are going to know what it is. Nice and eligant. And very high potential.

[jgreening]

This thread is pie in the sky and I have $100 bet that says a $50,000 car project by the bull dog will not happen in the next half decade. No offense, of course. Just gotta call out the BS when I see it.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

This thread is pie in the sky and I have $100 bet that says a $50,000 car project by the bull dog will not happen in the next half decade. No offense, of course. Just gotta call out the BS when I see it.

Honestly, I'm surprised you're the first. Not surprised at you of course, just the fact that it took so long for someone to call BS on me. No one has to believe me, that's okay. But if you don't want to believe me, just think of it as a hypothetical thing. If you had at top limit of $50K and my tastes, what would you do? I may be over optimistic on how soon I'll have the cash for this. With getting married and buying a house, I'm sure my cash supply will not be overwelming. As well as I don't think I'll jump strate out of college to make a ton. I'm just doing the research right now anyway. But Jay, maybe we can trade info and make this bet offical that I won't start this project in under 10 years. I'm willing to take this bet, just for the fun of it, of course.

[jgreening]

This thread is pie in the sky and I have $100 bet that says a $50,000 car project by the bull dog will not happen in the next half decade. No offense, of course. Just gotta call out the BS when I see it.

Honestly, I'm surprised you're the first. Not surprised at you of course, just the fact that it took so long for someone to call BS on me. No one has to believe me, that's okay. But if you don't want to believe me, just think of it as a hypothetical thing. If you had at top limit of $50K and my tastes, what would you do? I may be over optimistic on how soon I'll have the cash for this. With getting married and buying a house, I'm sure my cash supply will not be overwelming. As well as I don't think I'll jump strate out of college to make a ton. I'm just doing the research right now anyway. But Jay, maybe we can trade info and make this bet offical that I won't start this project in under 10 years. I'm willing to take this bet, just for the fun of it, of course.

Nice civil reply. You have come a long way with your temper. Nah, I don't want to take the 10 year bet. Actually, I hope you have enough money to do the project well before that. You are obvious a hard core car enthusiast and I respect that and hope your plans come together.