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Looking for a Sports car. Help.
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The Holden Monaro. Or as we yanks like to call it, the Pontiac GTO. I am sure you can get one for cheap if you look hard enough on dealer lots for one. I would also 2nd the recommendation of an E46 BMW. Great little cars. Fun to drive and Lexus doesn't go together. 
Lexus and reliable, maybe, but fun to drive? Just like every Toyota product, it is a hell no. Toyota's lost the fun to drive status when the Supra was killed along with the Celica, etc.
Lexus and reliable, maybe, but fun to drive? Just like every Toyota product, it is a hell no. Toyota's lost the fun to drive status when the Supra was killed along with the Celica, etc.
LOL
Note I did not vouch for the Miata's "macho factor".
I really like the look of the Mazdaspeed Miatas with all the chrome trimmings and alloys. It *almost* looks like a guy's car.
((and I am male. Should I get some counseling for considering a Miata? Is there a "Male Miatas Anonymous"?))
As long as it's not pink, you should be fine. (Yes, a guy drives that. GTF = George The Fierce.
You're right, they don't look too bad, they look like ****.
And the Camry will NEVER EVER be a sports car.I'll second a recommendation on a WRX. You should probably be able to find an 07 nearby still. The interior may feel/look "cheap", but everything is laid out very well, which is more than you can say for some cars with fancy dashes.
You're right, they don't look too bad, they look like ****.
I'll second a recommendation on a WRX. You should probably be able to find an 07 nearby still. The interior may feel/look "cheap", but everything is laid out very well, which is more than you can say for some cars with fancy dashes.
riight, and that's why it's in nascar
4 doors eh?
Infiniti G37 or a used G35 (they might even still have some new ones at a dealer).
If you really want to splurge i suggest an Aston Martin DB9
EDIT: DARN! Someone else already suggested the Infiniti
Infiniti G37 or a used G35 (they might even still have some new ones at a dealer).
If you really want to splurge i suggest an Aston Martin DB9
EDIT: DARN! Someone else already suggested the Infiniti
Seconded, although I did trade in my '03 WRX for an '08 Legacy GT in July.
You'd find the WRX to be quite satisfactory in the performance department.
Not sure if this has been suggested already, but take a look at the Mazda3 Mazdaspeed. Two friends of mine have these, and they are a blast to drive. 260+ HP in a little car like that is great, plus you've got the 5-door for space. Nothing but good news on them from my experience.
Yeah but I have also read plenty of reports of the Mazda3 speed ripping its engine mounts. But other wise good reviews.
Another car to look at is the Altima SE-R. Fun car to drive and plenty of room.
riight, and that's why it's in nascar
Even I'd pay to see a V6 Camry in a NASCAR race.
No racecar in the NASCAR series has anything whatsoever to do with the consumer vehicles they're named after. Even the headlights are decals.
well this thread is great. A little more info on myself. I'm 6'4'' 200lbs, I'm a big guy. I had a vw on the list for a while but they've just got horrid reliability reviews. I dont fit in the scion Tc. (It's strange. The miata i fit fine and its smaller on paper, then the scion. i think)
edit: looked at the wrx sti. what the hell is that on the back? is that a joke?
edit: looked at the wrx sti. what the hell is that on the back? is that a joke?
riight, and that's why it's in nascar
Guess the Impala is a sports car, the Fusion, and Avenger right? I mean they're in Nascar. Wait nope they're not. The engine, the frame, etc has ZERO shared components with the stock vehicles. Try again.
PS: I would pay as well to see a V6 Camry race in Nascar. The thing will probably understeer a lot because of its front weight bias being FWD and all. Plus it probably won't shift into 2nd or 6th gear either......
To each his own.
Personally, I suggest a Ford Mustang, but that's just what I would get.
Despite the apparent reputation on this board, everybody that I know that owns a Miata is a guy, and I know several. I've never driven one, but understand that they are pure fun, esp. if you liked the old English roadsters.
I agree there they are a blast to drive. Biggest problem with them is they just are way to small. I personally do not fit in them very well at all.
There was actually a recall on them to replace a bolt that had too much 'wiggle room' on it. So, that will hopefully be not an issue for the OP.
Check them out.
Now that the G37S are out, I'd suggest a G35 coupe and bargain down to 26k.
The Lexus IS look amazing but the 250 is weak sauce (told from owners themselves). The IS350 is out of your range right there but that's only if you're into performance..
If you'd really like a fun car, I recommend the Scion tC which is about $17k. You'll have plenty of dough left over to slap on lowering springs, sway bars and better tires to make driving even more fun! I wouldn't bother with performance because how often will you be using the max hp/torque? I barely go over 3.5k rpms each day
- Plus its a 4 seater! I've gotten many comments on how roomy the rear seats are and its made from Toyota so reliable is definitely a plus there.
- With ~10k left over you'll have no trouble adding mods. Choose suspension over performance first.
EDIT:
Just read you don't fit into a tC...bummer :\
The Lexus IS look amazing but the 250 is weak sauce (told from owners themselves). The IS350 is out of your range right there but that's only if you're into performance..
If you'd really like a fun car, I recommend the Scion tC which is about $17k. You'll have plenty of dough left over to slap on lowering springs, sway bars and better tires to make driving even more fun! I wouldn't bother with performance because how often will you be using the max hp/torque? I barely go over 3.5k rpms each day
- Plus its a 4 seater! I've gotten many comments on how roomy the rear seats are and its made from Toyota so reliable is definitely a plus there.
- With ~10k left over you'll have no trouble adding mods. Choose suspension over performance first.
EDIT:
Just read you don't fit into a tC...bummer :\
Find yourself a (probably used/certified preowned) Volvo S60R. No joke. 300hp with a nice big turbo, AWD, Brembo brakes, yet looks nice enough from the outside that it's a total sleeper car on the freeway (goood for avoiding tickets), and has the best seats in any car on this side of 100k. Plus, one of the safest cars in the business. If the R is out of your pricerange or you can't find one in your area (they were discontinued for this model year), consider a T5 instead...still plenty of fun with 257hp.
Shame about the 4 seat thing, I was just about to suggest a Mk1 Lotus Elise, 200lbs wouldn't be a problem, your height maybe would though... you'd have to try one, depends on if you're more leggy than body.
How about a Mitsubishi Lancer GTA/Evolution 6/7? much better cars than Subaru's.
Meh, does it matter? Guys at MacRumours don't seem to mind Mini Coopers, and yet most guys think it's a gay hairdresser's car.
For that matter, who gives a rip if it does have an image as a gay/girly car?
I'm as straight as a, well, really straight thing, but I'd still love to have a Miata or Mini...because it's a fun car!
all i'm saying is that someone said earlier about how the Camry would never be affliated with being a "sports car". that's one premise against him.
but i think the 0-60 in 6.1 seconds should speak for itself.....no matter what "car" it is
wow I even get to learn about what a realmans' car is, and how a camry is or isn't a sports/sporty car.
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The Rx8 is hard to beat, I'm taking it for a testdrive next Wed.
As for if the car is girly or manly, I really don't care. (As long as its not a Bug i just dont like that car, except for the super beetles).
As to Cassie, It would have been on my list but The other two passengers unfortunately have a say in this as it could be there first car in the future, and they really don't like the way it looks. (It really sucks. One of my friends has the shelby gt500 that thing was fast)
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The Rx8 is hard to beat, I'm taking it for a testdrive next Wed.
As for if the car is girly or manly, I really don't care. (As long as its not a Bug
i just dont like that car, except for the super beetles).As to Cassie, It would have been on my list but The other two passengers unfortunately have a say in this as it could be there first car in the future, and they really don't like the way it looks. (It really sucks. One of my friends has the shelby gt500 that thing was fast)