What Should be my next Car?, A turbo Car FWD or AWD is what im leaning towards Options

[flyinglizard]

He was referring to generation, not price.

[SlvrCelica09]

He was referring to generation, not price.

oh lol.. well 95 to 99 eclispe gsx.. so I guess that is 2nd? not sure the generation years

[manphibian]

Don't know much about Eclipses, They're not really known outside the Americas and a few other random places, but they look pretty crappy to me

[HaysoosKreesto]

Don't know much about Eclipses, They're not really known outside the Americas and a few other random places, but they look pretty crappy to me

They were pretty sweet (my dad used to own one) and they are really quick. Problem is that the one I see was just poorly made... mechanically fine but just like, cheap. I don't know how 10-15 years have affected them, but when they came out they were really sweet.

[Nartanian]

Well since you are looking into a 2g I would recommend you stay away from that if it is gonna be a daily driver. For one they have 7 bolt engine. 7 bolts were far more prone to crank walk compared to the 6 bolts in 1g/gvr4, so most 2g owners tend to swap in the 6 bolt. They are much better as weekend cars since they can make stupid power for a decent price. If you insist on daily driving it though, make sure to stay on top of maintenance. The timing belts are key since they are interference engines. Many also delete the balance shafts as they can cause trouble later down the road. A nice reliable set-up would be mhi evo 3 16g, 272 cams, fmic, 560cc or high injectors, 255 walbro fuel pump, 2.5in piping with a good fmic, and 3in turbo back. That would net about 320-340whp on pump gas. When that gets boring you can look into get a pte 50 trim.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Apr 28, 2010 - 9:59 AM

[SlvrCelica09]

Well since you are looking into a 2g I would recommend you stay away from that if it is gonna be a daily driver. For one they have 7 bolt engine. 7 bolts were far more prone to crank walk compared to the 6 bolts in 1g/gvr4, so most 2g owners tend to swap in the 6 bolt. They are much better as weekend cars since they can make stupid power for a decent price. If you insist on daily driving it though, make sure to stay on top of maintenance. The timing belts are key since they are interference engines. Many also delete the balance shafts as they can cause trouble later down the road. A nice reliable set-up would be mhi evo 3 16g, 272 cams, fmic, 560cc or high injectors, 255 walbro fuel pump, 2.5in piping with a good fmic, and 3in turbo back. That would net about 320-340whp on pump gas. When that gets boring you can look into get a pte 50 trim.

thanks for the heads up.. well where I stand right now is the audi TT.. perferrably 2000-2002 2003 maybe if I can find under 12 grand but I haven't had much luck.. im just looking for a car between 225-300 stock.. not racing or anything just want a fast nice looking car at stock.

[TiGZ461]

Saturn SKY Redline.



I'm looking at one myself, they have caught my attention. Celi's getting sold for that or one of these.
-350z
-S2000
-G35
-Solstice GXP

I don't think you'll have luck finding them for under 12k but under or exactly at 14k you might be lucky with any of these cars.

[Nartanian]

You can't really find a quick car stock without giving up and arm or leg. You could look into Evo VII, STi, or Srt4 since they are all very potent. They all take well to simple bolt-ons, are quick, look good, and fairly reliable.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Apr 29, 2010 - 8:18 AM

[njccmd2002]

SUBARU Legacy. turbocharged.

[SlvrCelica09]

You can't really find a quick car stock without giving up and arm or leg. You could look into Evo VII, STi, or Srt4 since they are all very potent. They all take well to simple bolt-ons, are quick, look good, and fairly reliable.

the audi TT isnt quick? ive found like 7 of them now going under 12K.. some being 9K with like 100,000 miles. I got a little scenerio here though.. I could get one of those audi's with a few weeks to a month right now.. or I could keep saving and summer time maybe check out an Evo, STi, or Srt4. My thing is though I really don't want those common race boy cars.. It just seems like those owners are getting younger and younger.. thanks to rich parents. What I love about the audi TT is that it has a more grown feel than the Evo or STi, and I don't see many race boys in them.. mostly grown folks who dont remove cats and are terrorizing the block with ridiculously loud exhaust. Thats why I have the Audi leading in the race.. and I love the interior! If I do save up.. I may just to get an even later model model Audi TT.. like 2005-2006 maybe

SUBARU Legacy. turbocharged.

Thanks thats a new one lol.. I'll check that out

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: Apr 29, 2010 - 9:52 AM

[Keiri]

SUBARU Legacy. turbocharged.

If you can find one for a good price I'd go with this.

Nice, quick grocery getter with great looks.

[Nartanian]

The Audi TT are fairly quick. From what I've heard though, you need a lotta cash to make them any faster (minus the chip mod), and they have weak trannies. Also, I think they are on the heavier side. On the plus side, they looks and feels much more luxurious. Maybe look into the Audi S4? Also make sure things have been replaced if they are around the 100,000 mile mark.



This post has been edited by Nartanian: Apr 29, 2010 - 10:04 AM

[manphibian]

The TT tranny is good for 350+BHP

Stage 1 remap - no other mods - 260 BHP, 270 ft.lbs. - 0-60 in 5.9 ish = ~$300
Stage 2 remap - turbo back exhaust and CAI - 280 BHP, 295 ft.lbs. - 0-60 in 5.5 ish = ~$900


Pretty good gains for little money imo....

[TiGZ461]

Heard the TT's are horrible track car's though.
Not that he needs it for track purposes just saying.
Way to stiff, and way to much understeer over nothing.

Go 350.

[manphibian]

quick change of anti roll bars fixes the understeer

or you can get a different Haldex controller, which puts 60% of the power to the back wheels permanently

[TiGZ461]

niceee. Could you turn off tcs on those by the way?

I'm still debating on what I want as well. Seems like the TT and Z are neck and neck for me right now. But aiming more towards the Z hmmm don't know, either way both are good cars.

[spolski07]

i love driving my gf's TT its a blast..



could look into a 05-06 mini cooper s. supercharged and if you can find a JCW for fairly cheap (GL) it is 215HP and a quick little car.

stay away from 02-04 MCS's they are problematic (ask me about it! lol) 07+ are turbo'd and a lil heavier but look much better and easier to mod due to it being turbocharged instead of s/c'd

02-06 MCS 163HP
07+ MCS 171HP (nd much better hp/tq curves)

This post has been edited by spolski07: Apr 29, 2010 - 5:15 PM

[manphibian]

niceee. Could you turn off tcs on those by the way?

I'm still debating on what I want as well. Seems like the TT and Z are neck and neck for me right now. But aiming more towards the Z hmmm don't know, either way both are good cars.

Yep, tcs (ESP) goes off.

Z's are great too. i'd probably get one if i didn't have the TT. Different sort of power. Z is Quicker stock vs stock and more fun to be had with RWD. TT is much better quality inside and out.

[SlvrCelica09]

Its always snowing where I live so AWD is pretty much a must.. and the audi interior is is the most luxurious of any other car ive had on radar so thats why its been narrowed down to an AUDI TT.. I don't think ill be doing much engine mods anyway itll be my daily driver unless I get another car also.

[SlvrCelica09]

I know previously I said my new car must be turbo.. but I dunno im really liking the 2003 bmw M3.. I just love the way it looks!! the best price I've seen is like 18 grand.. I'm really thinking about instead of spending like 10-12 grand on the TT in August.. I could just wait until like Spring and just buy the M3. Im gonna be stationed in pensacola florida from september to like march.. so like I won't really be driving that much until I come back anyway.. I'm thinking it could be much less maintence than the audi TT also just for the fact that it is N/A and RWD

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: May 27, 2010 - 12:08 PM