My 98 R is for sale (and my CJ). I dont want to sell it, and if i could i would park it and get something else. But I have had enough of the ricers. Everytime I drive it I get revved at etc. I never thought it would come to this but enough is enough. The only problem i have now is deciding what car to buy. Im not looking for a race car, just something nice for around 30K. I have narrowed it down to about 7, If anyone has owned any of the following, i would like to hear + or - reviews- Thx
Tahoe/Yukon
C5
S Type
GS 400
Boxster
CTS

 

details on the R?
Price?

 

i assume your looking at 2nd hand cars also because of the 30k limit and the boxster as a choice.

i would not suggest a 2nd hand boxster as the motors are not reliable from what i read. they are manufacturered in a plant with far less quality control (engine wise) than lets say your 200k 911 gt3

 

Tahoe/Yukon = big and nice to tow with - plus 22s fit
C5 = nice and quick but only 2 seater
S Type = ford underneath - good luck with it staying together
GS 400 = decently fast and roomy - though the suspension blows
Boxster = chick car - boxster s is alright - but thats not in your price range
CTS = fugly and slow

 

If you're looking into a sporty/luxury coupe/sedan, what about a 3.2 CL/TL Type S?

IMO, great bang for the buck fun, clean rides. And I think a loaded TL Type S is only like $35000. You could get used, or probably a newer CL.

I'm gonna go look at prices right now.

 

2002 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
2dr Coupe w/Navigation Manual 3.2L 6cyl $32,216
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2003/acur...6m/prices.html

2002 Acura 3.2 TL Type S
4dr Sedan w/Navigation Auto. 3.2L 6cyl $32,847 (I guess no manual..)
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2003/acur...5a/prices.html

 

I am aware that most of these cars are above 30K, thats why (with the exception of CTS) i am looking for pre-owned 98 and above......As for the CL/TL I like the times I've read but Im not to impressed with the body. More suggestions welcome

 

*raising hand*

Details about the ITR please. Pix too!

 

In that price range I'd look at the IS300 and the new Z.

 

A BMW 330ci (?) would sure be a nice car to have...

But I think they are upper 30k. A 325 might be right up your alley though.

Sorry, I don't know all of the letter designations for the BMW car lineup. Just an idea though. Sorry to hear you're selling the R.

 

 

Wait for the RX-8?

 

New Z or the C5. C5's are ******* sweet if you can drive worth a damn(unlike 90% of Vette owners )

Too bad I can't even come close to affording one...

 

Cmon man hook Greg up

 

Enough talk about other cars ..... how much are you looking to get for the one you've got??????????

 

I would love to know the details on the R!

 

Infiniti G35, 6 speed manual (coming soon I heard)

Coupe or Sedan, for a luxury performance car, the best bang for the buck.

The coupe looks awesome, similar lines to the 350Z.

 

Thanks Andrew. I think this one is a little outta my price range though.

 

boxster

 

Agreed, I work at a Porsche dealership and I'd only get a Carrera, don't waste your time with boxters.

 

for around 30k, i would suggest a used s2k(i love this car).

 

i also agree, i dislike boxster and the styling seems odd to me.