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XxTwstedMethodxX · 10-23-2004, 01:38 PM

OK, I know I'm new here, but be nice and don't bitch at me or anything.
Anyways, I just found out from my parents that they will let me pick out a car for around 25K (US). I like to think that I know enough to make this decision on my own, but there are just too many cars out there, and I haven't driven any of them. Currently my favorites are the B5 S4's, the E36 M3's, and the S2000. I prefer the S4 because of it's tuneability, but I was wondering if there's anything else out there that can be modified for an affordible price... It would be greatly appreciated if I could get some informative feedback. Thanks

abbor · 10-23-2004, 01:52 PM

I'd say the M3, no question about it what so ever..
But the S4 is also a nice car, and not a very bad choise..
And the Honda, don't even think about when you can get the cars mentioned over! 8)

mit5005 · 10-23-2004, 01:55 PM

Why take the M3, it takes a fortune to tune it, why not go for the S4 with turbos already installed. And does anybody know if the 2001 S4 has HID's?

ARC · 10-23-2004, 02:04 PM

Anybody know of any good test videos of the S4? And what are the performance numbers on it?

abbor · 10-23-2004, 02:07 PM

I should've paid notice to the "tunability" part of your post.. If its tunability it stands on, then it's probably best to choose the S4, but for the coolness of the car, then M3 all the way!

mit5005 · 10-23-2004, 02:13 PM

Well there aren't too many S4's where I live, tons of E36's even more E46's... never ever see any B5's or B6's, so I would get the B5 just because nobody drives them, at least around here. But they could always take off the badging and drive as sleepers. You never know until they pass you

gottacatchup · 10-23-2004, 03:05 PM

aren't you guys overlooking one fact?

Where is he supposed to find a good condition S4 for 25k? I've looked around the net looking up prices and the best i've found is low 30's. If yall know where to find one please let me know.

ZfrkS62 · 10-23-2004, 04:01 PM

an ex-coworker of mine has an E30 M3 (he just left and went to work at EVOSPORT in California) he was making enough power to keep up with an E36M3 with 3 passengers.

if i remember right, his S14 was making somewhere near 200HP maybe a little more. I can't remember everything he did to it. He told me that it would be cheaper to get an E30 325 and swap the S52 motor into it and put the M3 suspension on it than what it would be to buy an E30M3 and tune it.

XxTwstedMethodxX · 10-24-2004, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by gottacatchup

aren't you guys overlooking one fact?

Where is he supposed to find a good condition S4 for 25k? I've looked around the net looking up prices and the best i've found is low 30's. If yall know where to find one please let me know.

Hey man, I only started checking out B5's because I found them on autotrader from 20-30k, I dont know if you're lookin in the right place.

XxTwstedMethodxX · 10-24-2004, 01:10 AM

Hey what about M Roadsters, are they still reliable at around 75k miles, my neighbor just told me he'll sell me his, garage kept and in good shape, he told my dad 20k for it, should I go for it?

XxTwstedMethodxX · 10-24-2004, 01:15 AM

O and what about the M Coupe? I can find those around here in my price range, never seen one in person, but they dont look to bad online, advice anyone

ZfrkS62 · 10-24-2004, 02:29 AM

the M roadsters are a kick in the ass! and yes they are reliable at 75K.
the most common problem are the seatbelt tensioners. other that they don't have any problems. But at your age insurance is going to kill you on that car.

DUNKiNUTS · 10-24-2004, 11:57 AM

I know i am going to be out of the lope, but why not get a WRX or Miata? They are going to be brand new then you can tune them. Or even get a Celica and tune that. Maybe even get a old 240sx and swap the motor. But hey do what you want. I would go buy a Suzuki and hook that up personally. Custom supercharger or turbo. Make that a nice high 13 sec. car and call it a day. 8)

XxTwstedMethodxX · 10-24-2004, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by DUNKiNUTS

I know i am going to be out of the lope, but why not get a WRX or Miata? They are going to be brand new then you can tune them. Or even get a Celica and tune that. Maybe even get a old 240sx and swap the motor. But hey do what you want. I would go buy a Suzuki and hook that up personally. Custom supercharger or turbo. Make that a nice high 13 sec. car and call it a day. 8)

I don't want a ricer car, I already have a civic, and it just doesn't cut it, I want something luxurius and fast, no more cloth seats and manual windows for me

SPEEDKILLAR · 10-24-2004, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by XxTwstedMethodxX

Originally Posted by DUNKiNUTS

I know i am going to be out of the lope, but why not get a WRX or Miata? They are going to be brand new then you can tune them. Or even get a Celica and tune that. Maybe even get a old 240sx and swap the motor. But hey do what you want. I would go buy a Suzuki and hook that up personally. Custom supercharger or turbo. Make that a nice high 13 sec. car and call it a day. 8)

I don't want a ricer car, I already have a civic, and it just doesn't cut it, I want something luxurius and fast, no more cloth seats and manual windows for me

Then go for a MERC 8) 8) 8) 8)