I bought a new car (the "I wanna be like Gugs" thread)...
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hahah ... my mini is not a wannabe BMW ... the new 2007's certainly are though ... something was lost in the new generation.
Claws of Perdition
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You should pick up a new Golf or Jetta, the Golf will out handle your mini with ease, the chassis on them is amazing. Or if you are after something small you could get a Polo GTI, although you might not even be able to get in one 
They have the previous generation Golfs engine and fucking go like rockets.
They have the previous generation Golfs engine and fucking go like rockets.
NAD
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I've never seen someone so pro-VW in my entire life, and I once knew a dude who rebuilt them in his spare time.
When the BMW 1-series hits these shores, I'm going to be VERY tempted to trade in my WRX. Same engines as the 3-series, but smaller and cheaper. How can you go wrong?
On a track I doubt the MazdaSpeed6 will outrun the RX-8, the handling on those things is allegedly amazing. Stoplight racing could get annoying for the rotary crowd though.
When the BMW 1-series hits these shores, I'm going to be VERY tempted to trade in my WRX. Same engines as the 3-series, but smaller and cheaper. How can you go wrong?
Claws of Perdition
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I've never seen someone so pro-VW in my entire life, and I once knew a dude who rebuilt them in his spare time.
Can't help it, it's in my blood. I'm up to my third one and have no reason to leave. Have never had a single major issue with any and they are constant fun to drive while being fuel efficient, speaking for Golf's that is. Plus i love upsetting people who think they big v8 or 6 can outrun my little Golf.
NAD
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I used to be Toyota-loyal, but now I couldn't give a shit if the vehicle does what I want and is reliable. Even my hatred of all autos American is lessening these days, probably because I've been driving Dodge and Chevy trucks lately. Not that I like them really, but I don't hate them as much as I used to.
As soon as a tranny blows up on me I'm sure I'll revert back to my old ways.
As soon as a tranny blows up on me I'm sure I'll revert back to my old ways.
Krigloch the Furious
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not to mention 50/50 wd ... they should be here in the spring of 08
I swore i would never buy Japanese OR/AND a silver car ... and it looks like my next one will be both.
Still want a 3 series wagon ... but paying $600/month does not make financial sense right now
Claws of Perdition
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pic's or lies!
a rear engine car will always have trouble in slalom as they develop a pendulum motion even with how good a 911 handles.
After further thought, don't buy a Jetta, they're made in Mexico
3-door GTI's and R32's are all German made.
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lol @ Claws's VW predeliction
You guys got me interested in the Volvo C30. It's really nice looking and has a torquey 5 cylinder turbo. Price is well under a WRX and has a little more power too. It's also lighter according to Volvo's website. The BMW 1 is nice too. However, nothing NOTHING comes close to the Mazdaspeed3 in terms of power, price, and ease of maintenance.
You guys got me interested in the Volvo C30. It's really nice looking and has a torquey 5 cylinder turbo. Price is well under a WRX and has a little more power too. It's also lighter according to Volvo's website. The BMW 1 is nice too. However, nothing NOTHING comes close to the Mazdaspeed3 in terms of power, price, and ease of maintenance.
Claws of Perdition
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not the case, they're made all over the place. The Touraq's are made in the Czech Republic, 5 door Golfs are made in South Africa, 3 door Golfs, r32's, passat's(i think) and Polo GTI's are German, while the Beetles and Jetta's are Mexican. At the end of the day they're all German parts and engineered so it's not a massive issue these days.
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When I had a Miata I thought I was the shit because of the slalom numbers....then I realized I don't come across a slalom too often.
Interestingly, the performance cars that make the most sense here in the US are the fabled pony cars - the ones that go fast in a straight line. My personal experience with light cars that handle well have been several brushes with death as the back end has come around on a hairpin turn. All things equal, I'd buy a Mustang GT over any of the above mentioned cars.
Interestingly, the performance cars that make the most sense here in the US are the fabled pony cars - the ones that go fast in a straight line. My personal experience with light cars that handle well have been several brushes with death as the back end has come around on a hairpin turn. All things equal, I'd buy a Mustang GT over any of the above mentioned cars.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but this 263-hp 5-door can be had for $23,000 - the cost of a nicely loaded Accord
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