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11/22/2006 11:37:59 AM

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"I was talking about Honda/Acura. Don't see a S2000 mentioned, but did see a RSX and TL. Sorry fwd is gay and so are Integras"

Considering we're talking about a ~$30k convertible (what he wants)....

Oh no, you're bashing my car, that I don't even use 90% of the time. And btw I hate FWD too.

11/22/2006 1:15:55 PM

no you don't.

11/22/2006 1:26:35 PM

C32B

11/22/2006 1:41:12 PM

Brian, I do. But I'm torn b/c I love my GS-R. But I can confidently tell you that my next car will DEFINITELY NOT be FWD. No freakin way.

11/22/2006 1:42:25 PM

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"e46 330ci. not AWD, but it snows in germany too."

Concur. I have one...nice jack-of-all-trades daily driver.

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"fwd is gay"

Yep. Flaming gay.



I guess the TT is pretty much it if you're dead set on AWD and convertible. If you sacrifice one of those things, more options open up. Personally, I don't think it'll snow so much that you'll really need AWD. if so, have you considered buying what you want to drive daily, then getting a beater 4x4/Subaru/etc?

if you can't justify spending $1500 or whatever for a snow car, does it really snow enough that you should base your daily driving decision on AWD?

the TT is ok, I guess, but it's pretty much the most candy-assed, womanly car in its class. It's a dressed up VW trying to play in a class of actual sports cars, and it shows. It gets trounced in every comparo. It has (to a large degree) sports car compromises without the payout of the sports car driving experience.

I mean, my 330ci is no sports car by any stretch...but it has a backseat, a big trunk, a bone crushing (for factory, at least) stereo that you can hear clearly because the car is so quiet, a smooth ride, good fuel economy (i've gotten 26.5 mpg around town before, although that's not the norm), etc.

I've had a couple of very serious sports cars, and I love them. I can't wait until I'm in a position that I can justify getting another one. However, the whole reason I'm driving a 330ci right now is because I was having to put up with the shortcomings of a sports car without getting a chance to enjoy its advantages. a TT doesn't even have the advantages.

[Edited on November 22, 2006 at 1:50 PM. Reason : asdfasd]

11/22/2006 1:46:30 PM

wiener

11/22/2006 1:55:43 PM

old k5 blazer

4wd
manual
convertible (removable hard top)
will fit golf clubs
can definitely be had for less than $30k used

11/22/2006 2:10:47 PM

are they going to make another 330xi?

^ bronco too

i drove a 450hp one that was going to be my 1st car but mom said no.


[Edited on November 22, 2006 at 2:21 PM. Reason : .]

11/22/2006 2:20:18 PM

^^ 67-72 had a fully removable top. 73 and up had a pickup type cab and only the back part was removable.

You can find some really nice ones out there.

11/22/2006 2:28:05 PM

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"mid engine still has the weight over the drive wheels so its better than F-R for snow/rain + you'd be getting one of the best balanced cars ever."

mid engine cars are terrible in rain/ snow

11/22/2006 2:34:15 PM

^

mmmmmmmmmmm snap oversteer, gotta love it

11/22/2006 4:17:48 PM

uh yeah MR2 in a snowstorm?

11/24/2006 12:45:43 AM

my tt has a very nice bose system by the way.

11/24/2006 4:45:57 PM

it cost me $1800 to have my Audi S4's CV Boots / front axles replaced

+1200 for scheduled maintenance


start saving now

11/24/2006 7:13:02 PM

are those parts made out of pure titanium?

11/24/2006 7:14:42 PM

just audi

11/24/2006 7:17:58 PM

DUDE GET THE E36 M3. IT IS BEST EVARR

11/24/2006 8:52:07 PM

the tt isn't on the same level as the s4 though I'm sure the fact there is a s on the trunk makes the parts cost like $200 more

11/25/2006 7:59:25 AM

Update!!

Went and tried to shove the clubs in the TT, and was able to get them in, barley. Had to remove the clubs from the bag, and put it all in there separately, but they did fit. Was a freaking awesome car to drive to, love the Quattro.

However, I met a guy in the parking lot getting his car appraised, and it happened to be a 2001 Porsche Boxster S. He let me drive it, and is basically gonna give it to me for NADA Trade in value $25,000 with 35k on the clock (I think I can even get him down a little too).

Ah the choices! I was happy to just drive off in the Quattro, but man, that Porsche was an awesome ride. I hate to give up the AWD, but I may just have to for the deal this guy is giving me.

Thoughts? The Audi was still less at $21,000, but its not as good a deal.

12/4/2006 4:42:27 PM

TT oil changes are less than Boxster for sure. The Boxster takes 12 quarts of Mobil 1.

12/4/2006 4:56:38 PM

you can get cheaper tires for the tt too

12/4/2006 5:03:52 PM

Yea, the Boxster has 18" wheels. I don't even want to think about buying those.

Shouldn't have sold my tire coupon!

12/4/2006 5:20:20 PM

get the porsche, how many times in your life will you be in a position to own one.

12/4/2006 11:03:40 PM

get an older 911, it will appreciate while a boxster wont.

you just want to put your clubs in the front dont you? haha

12/4/2006 11:05:47 PM

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"get the porsche, how many times in your life will you be in a position to own one."

are you selling them now? when i was looking at one the salesman told me "you've got your whole life to drive a volkswagen, get the porsche now!"

[Edited on December 4, 2006 at 11:20 PM. Reason : *]

12/4/2006 11:19:52 PM

i have a 2005 audi a4 cabriolet and i enjoy it. the porsche is def gonna give you more get up and go performance, but i would advise you to go with quattro, but im def biased. and my services are paid for to 100,000 miles with the deal i worked out at the dealership

12/5/2006 1:00:07 AM

^^^I doubt he can afford a 911 that is less than 15-20 yrs old.

^^???

12/5/2006 1:02:54 PM

Well, after all that, I end up getting the Porsche anyway. Guess I'm in the market for a subaru beater now as well... so if anyone's heard of one, let me know.

now, ON TO THE GOOD STUFF.

2001 Porsche Boxster S. 250HP 6 Speed. Only pictures that I have are the ones from the Asheville Craigslist. More and better pictures to follow. But here are a few.

12/7/2006 2:25:49 PM

I've driven a couple of Boxsters, but never an S. They are fun cars. More torquey than my S2000 which makes for a nice overall driving experience.

12/7/2006 2:35:29 PM

id say go with the older 911

12/7/2006 3:12:55 PM

nice!

12/7/2006 3:15:10 PM

you have chosen




wisely

12/7/2006 6:55:10 PM

great car and may i add sumfoo1 wins this thread

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"may i ask your reasoning on awd? and suggest a boxster if its something stupid"

12/7/2006 7:06:05 PM

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"id say go with the older 911"

seriously, did you read a single post in this thread? He already bought a fucking car you idiot.

Very nice choice my friend!

12/8/2006 12:03:01 AM

nice choice indeed. i am a big fan of going with what makes you happy.

12/8/2006 12:04:14 AM

didnt read it

and im just not a big boxer fan

but im glad you got what you wanted

12/8/2006 12:07:28 AM

i will say that its the second least real porsche ever made, heres my list

most un-porsche porsches ever

1: cayenne (no brainer)
2: boxster (you gotta come stronger than that ferdinand)
3: 944 (cmon you cant be serious)
4: 928 (you put a what in a porsche?)
5: 914 (old version of #2)


the only three numbers that matter are 9 1 1

(and whatever its sucessors are numbered)

[Edited on December 8, 2006 at 12:15 AM. Reason : honestly i prefer aircooled 911s but whatever.]

12/8/2006 12:14:03 AM

I still want a 997. They aren't that expensive right now.

12/8/2006 12:31:53 AM

a lot of people can afford the porsche as a car, but maintenance is where you will pay the real price, especially if you are not DIY type. measly E36 M3 requires shit load of special tools, i cant even imagine how it is with newer german cars

[Edited on December 8, 2006 at 12:47 AM. Reason : .]

12/8/2006 12:47:13 AM

I like 944 turbos, but I'm down with the 80's. They were so advance for their day... like having airbags in 1988 or whatever. They're at least as fast as a boxster S.

Good call with this car man. It's gonna hold its value and be remembered much better than an Audi TT.

12/8/2006 1:11:29 AM

poor car

was looking at 911s on ebay.

12/8/2006 12:35:46 PM

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"They were so advance for their day... like having airbags in 1988 or whatever."

thats not "SO advanced"

GM started offering airbags in 1975

12/8/2006 12:37:46 PM

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"I still want a 997. They aren't that expensive right now."

Porsche having a holiday sale or something?

I'd love to have a 993, the last of the aircooled. Apparently they're more popular than 996s to most people, b/c their value holds better.

12/8/2006 1:04:02 PM

my bad, meant the 6

12/8/2006 1:06:51 PM

I think the Cayman S is hot

am i a fag?

12/8/2006 1:07:47 PM

that's the one i want, minus chrome rims.

12/8/2006 1:09:55 PM

Yea, I am pretty excited about it all. I am taking delivery of it in an hour and a half! Gonna have to leave work and just... Drive.

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow or so.

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"1: cayenne (no brainer) 2: boxster (you gotta come stronger than that ferdinand) 3: 944 (cmon you cant be serious) 4: 928 (you put a what in a Porsche?) 5: 914 (old version of #2)"

I actually mostly agree with this list... I would put the 944 at 2 though, and maybe bump up the 928. The S version is a little stouter. I wasn't really looking for a porsche, so that doesn't really bother me. I think this is about the best car in the class I was looking, and found hella deal. Sooooo... I guess I am now an official Porsche douchbag

12/8/2006 1:36:06 PM