I can haz new car?

[TTaM]

Lately, I have been struggling with the idea of stimulating the economy and buying a new car. Well actually, it would be more of a new to me car. I've owned my TT almost 4 years now, and maybe it is time for me to move onto something new. I stress the maybe...

Since I'm terrible at making decisions, I figured I'd open this up to the opinion of the the internets

(Note this is in off topic since not every option is Euro)

[TTaM]

FYI, this would be a toy car, I have a daily driver so practicality means nothing to me.

[space]

corvette makes the most sense

[Russo]

Cayman S or Z06. The Lotus would be fun but the other two are much more livable, even as fun summer cars.

Don't buy anything with more than two doors as a fun car.

[mimalmo]

135i with Vishnu or Juicebox mods


Gl2YEFFgN2Y

[TTaM]

Upon further review, there may be too many BMWs in this poll

[BimmerTim]

I vote Z4 M-coupe. They are hot hot hot and they put down 331hp with no mods. It is the stiffest chassis that BMW made until the new M3. You simply can't go wrong.

[Crispy222]

That 1 can hang it all out on the lambo.

[toasted]

Why don't you just have some fun and mod the TT?

Maybe set it up for AutoX if you have a desire to try that.


If you REALLY want to switch cars and you want a change of pace, I would go Lotus, or why not consider a new car and go for one of those new Challengers. Those things look badass and they can't be much more than some of these used cars you are considering.

[TTaM]

corvette makes the most sense

And yet you didn't vote for it


Why don't you just have some fun and mod the TT?

Maybe set it up for AutoX if you have a desire to try that.


If you REALLY want to switch cars and you want a change of pace, I would go Lotus, or why not consider a new car and go for one of those new Challengers. Those things look badass and they can't be much more than some of these used cars you are considering.

The TT is somewhat modded, and I do autocross it. The problem is that it is actually over modded for autox and I am outclassed for my ability.

I don't like the Challenger. I don't know why, it just isn't aestheticly pleasing to me. I'd rather have a Mustang or Camaro

[TTaM]

I am also open to other non-Saab suggestions. Though I would take a 9-2x Aero

[palmer]

Sell the TT.


We have discussed this at length.

I voted for the Cayman. Hot.




I got your non-saab right here. *grabs crotch*

[JK9K]

I vote Z4 M-coupe. They are hot hot hot and they put down 331hp with no mods. It is the stiffest chassis that BMW made until the new M3. You simply can't go wrong.

Ditto.

[Crispy222]

mod the TT some more. gt28 turbo and some goodies

[BimmerTim]

Z4 M-coupe.

In red.

[Die Frau]

I also voted Cayman. May as well make your dick look as little as possible.

[BimmerTim]

I also voted Cayman. May as well make your dick look as little as possible.

Are you calling me a cowboy?

[Dex4]

I would have gone with the cayman, but I would prefer the extra room of the S4 and the AWD especially in the winter.

[TJ914]

Cayman or Elise, either car has the engine in the right spot.

[megafr0]

Black E46 M3. I've wanted one for sooo long, I'm sure others will have no trouble liking this car too..


http://lax.war3.com/Car/M3/FirstWax/DSC_2402.jpg

I was drunk the entire time I was in Lake Tahoe but here's a couple snapped at a Casino.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/megafr0/100_8886.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/megafr0/100_8885.jpg

[mimalmo]

White one isn't an M3


EDIT: Those are not BBS LM's either - reps. Front bumper is a bad M3 rep too.

[CaRJoE0220]

Cayman, or a C6 vette. Why dont you want a C6?

Get rid of that damn "chick car" of yours..... haha kidding of course

[megafr0]

White one isn't an M3


EDIT: Those are not BBS LM's either - reps. Front bumper is a bad M3 rep too.

Zomg!! I never really studied it. Like I said, I was boosed up the whole trip... I think it's awesome you spotted the differences right away.

This is how most things went down on that trip...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/megafr0/StandTall.jpg


Sorry 4 thread jack!!!

[Mtriple]

Being that you have no need for this car as a daily, I voted for the most impractical car on the list. Although to be honest, I would take an Exige before an Elise.

[TTaM]

Black E46 M3.

I'd want a white one, or Interlagos Blue. ZCP package if I could find it


Cayman, or a C6 vette. Why dont you want a C6?

Get rid of that damn "chick car" of yours..... haha kidding of course

The C5 Z06s have dropped in value quite a bit. I guess I could get a standard C6, but for the money, I think the C5 Z06 is a better value

[mimalmo]

Hpf m3?

[TTaM]

Being that you have no need for this car as a daily, I voted for the most impractical car on the list. Although to be honest, I would take an Exige before an Elise.

I would too, if I could find one for the right price. I don't feel the $10K premium for the Exige is worth it.

I'd just get an Elise w/ a hard top.

[BimmerTim]

I would get an Elise Hardtop and a hardon before an Exige.

[toasted]

If you want impractical, get a Smart car..... lol

But seriously, if this is a fun car and you have a DD I would go after the most impractical but fun car. And I would test drive plenty of cars before you decide, you never know what car you will like the most.

Oh, what about the new Hyundai coupe that is RWD? Just throwing that out there.

[TTaM]

If you want impractical, get a Smart car..... lol

But seriously, if this is a fun car and you have a DD I would go after the most impractical but fun car. And I would test drive plenty of cars before you decide, you never know what car you will like the most.

Oh, what about the new Hyundai coupe that is RWD? Just throwing that out there.

I've driven an Elise, M3, and SLK55. I've ridden in a Cayman S, M Coupe, and Z06

I like the Hyundai, but I'd wait until someone else takes the hit on the depreciation.

[hamradio]

Why not buy something older?

A porsche 914 comes to mind...



Needless to say, I voted for the cayman.

[TTaM]

Why not buy something older?

A porsche 914 comes to mind...



Needless to say, I voted for the cayman.

I don't want to search out a clean one.

Plus, the 914 does absolutely nothing for me. I like HP and speed

[Tiina]

ROADSTER!! M Roadster... gotta keep it topless for the fun car... but then, I like being in the basket! :biggrin:

Don't understand why 'verts are consider chic cars... TOPLESS IS SO VERY GOOOOOOOOOD....:wub:

[TJ914]

Hey, easy now....

[TTaM]

ROADSTER!! M Roadster... gotta keep it topless for the fun car... but then, I like being in the basket! :biggrin:

Don't understand why 'verts are consider chic cars... TOPLESS IS SO VERY GOOOOOOOOOD....:wub:

I'd take the SLK55 over the M Roadster. I kind of like the idea of keeping a vert, it keeps away the pining for a new motorcycle

[Toftii88]

mod the tt some to make you content and save your money. you'll be buying a house at some point in your life.

[Topher]

There are a great many number of days that I regret not buying that 996TT and instead buying a house.

Then I realize that would have been fucking retarded.

[dontknownuttin]

I see you have the S4 listed, but by what i can tell by the cars listed (price related), why not list an RS4? There was one at the spring drive, and OMG, hot. Though, I hate yellow on any car (sorry).

[TTaM]

mod the tt some to make you content and save your money. you'll be buying a house at some point in your life.

I'll never be content with the TT, but then again I know I'd probably never be content with any of the cars on my list. I'll also be retiring at some point in my life. Putting money into a depreciating asset, especially when it is not needed, is foolish. I know this.


There are a great many number of days that I regret not buying that 996TT and instead buying a house.

Then I realize that would have been fucking retarded.

Unless a ridiculous deal falls into my lap, I am not ready to commit to Minnesota with home ownership. The good deals seem to have disappeared now. The chances of getting transferred again in the next 4 years are too great


I see you have the S4 listed, but by what i can tell by the cars listed (price related), why not list an RS4? There was one at the spring drive, and OMG, hot. Though, I hate yellow on any car (sorry).

My budget is $35K. RS4s haven't come down there yet.

[palmer]

No 4 doors for a toy car.

[SLK]

No 4 doors for a toy car.

why do you say that? a E90 M3 4dr is a fun car, a Evo 5-9 are fun 4dr cars.

I guess I am just a guy who prefers only his hatchbacks to have 2 doors.

[palmer]

You know what I mean.

[SLK]

You know what I mean.

Nope, because Pontiac Grand Prix GTP's are beasts and they rip up the streets with their 4 doors.... :uberbarf:

[mimalmo]

Nope, because Pontiac Grand Prix GTP's are beasts and they rip up the streets with their 4 doors.... :uberbarf:



Only when they're not burning down apartment complexes.

[BimmerTim]

Can I vote again? There not nearly enough people voting for the Z4 M-coupe.

[palmer]

4 doors, 4 people, and performance comprimises. Too much practicality for a true "toy".

2 people, big power = toy.
Besides, it's just my opinion.

[BimmerTim]

Your opinion is wrong.

That is why I voted for the Z4 M-coupe, like everyone else should do.

[CaRJoE0220]

We get it, You like the Z4 M-Coupe. Let it go haha

Exige over Elise any day.

[BimmerTim]

Z

[BimmerTim]

4

[BimmerTim]

M

[BimmerTim]

Coupe

[TTaM]

I'm leaning towards a Benz to spite you all

[BimmerTim]

lol

[mimalmo]

Did you suddenly age 40 years, start wearing Depends and develop a penchant for falling asleep at the wheel?

[SLK]

^ holy big signature...


yeah Mercedes are only acceptable if they are older than you or you are older than 45...

[toasted]

Smart Fortwo

/thread

[SLK]

Smart Fortwo w/ a hayabusa engine in it

/thread

I fixed it for you.

[TJ914]

I have absolutely no basis for making this statement, but I just think "chick car" when I look at the SLK in any form.

For your budget you could pick up a 914, have someone do all your body work, and then throw one of many different engines in there: WRX-Suby swap, 6-cylinder porsche, small block chevy, LS1....

[TTaM]

Did you suddenly age 40 years, start wearing Depends and develop a penchant for falling asleep at the wheel?

No but I do enjoy Cougar hunting

[Toftii88]

mod the tt

[megafr0]

I fixed it for you.

I've seen it. Those things are nut balls crazy.

[TJ914]

Caterham/Westfield/Lotus Seven??

[Topher]

2dr converted Taurus SHO

[TTaM]

mod the tt

Buy my TT

[SLK]

2dr converted Taurus SHO


I agree with Topher, that is hands down the most badass car in the entire world.

[Topher]

Buy my TT

I doubt he wants a girl car.

[Toftii88]

Buy my TT
20 dollars and i'll be your butler for a month.

[TJ914]

http://www.hookedonclassics.com/cars/preview/exotic/2091/1995_Acura_NSX.html

1995 NSX, 44K miles, $32,000 and local.

[Topher]

Weird, a friend/girl I dated's family owns that place (Hooked on Classics). Cool chick.

[TTaM]

20 dollars and i'll be your butler for a month.

Your services are worth more than $10K? I don't think I want to know what that includes

[Topher]

You've apparently never appraised the entertainment value of a man pushing a grapefruit into his anus.

[TJ914]

And now to steal TTaM's line, "she single?"

[Toftii88]

Your loss. Your idiot

[Topher]

yo're

[BimmerTim]

Will you be my butler for a month?

[Toftii88]

Again?

[BimmerTim]

Yeah? WHy not?

[Toftii88]

Grapefruits are so expensive right now. It cuts down on my profit.

[BimmerTim]

NO grapefruit this time.

[palmer]

Watermelon.

Or pineapple.

[Topher]

Or the_stig

[CaRJoE0220]

No wonder how your post count got high.

Off topic chatter

[BimmerTim]

I can see that your post count got high criticizing everyone else's post counts.

Touche to you.

[CaRJoE0220]

We all have our own ways....

[Topher]

What's mom making for dinner?

[BimmerTim]

Mashed Potatoes and Beef STFU











I keed. Topher, you know your mother make meatloaf on Fridays.

[mimalmo]

H2f5Uv4z6lo

[CaRJoE0220]

What's mom making for dinner?

That joke is never going to get old. I love it.

[Toftii88]

I keed. Topher, you know your mother make meatloaf on Fridays.
You forgot the s after make. GRAMMAR NAZI!

[jedi knite 2.0t]

corvette !! 6 speed z06 get teh electron blue coupe atleast thats what id do $25k 37k miles ...http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1174161595.html

[The_Stig]

Interlagos Z4M Coupe. Or the Elise.

[Crispy222]

corvette !! 6 speed z06 get teh electron blue coupe atleast thats what id do $25k 37k miles ...http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1174161595.html

Arn't 5th and 6th gears over-drive, all to make better mileage numbers for EPA rated garbage.

[JTapper]

For a corvette go this route:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1159087503.html

I'll be bringing one to cars and cafe in June. It's a conv. though.

[jedi knite 2.0t]

id still get the Z06 myself same price lil more power ....

[flippinvw]

Voted Cayman but the NSX was a very good suggestion as well. And even if you don't wanna be 'that guy', I think it would be foolish not to try out a few 911's..

Saw a few 1st gen Vipers today btw. Wow, as terrible as they are, really, who fucking cares? Beautiful cars and I take back any negative thing I've ever said. Flawed cars are the ones that always win me over anyways...

[Digital K]

enzo.

[BlackVR]

Cayman S gets my vote. HOT HOT HOT!

[SLK]

Enzo kit car with a turbo 16v... Game over.

[Casper]

a house

[hamradio]

NA diesel golf.

[TTaM]

After the autocross today, I might be ruling the Cayman S and Elise out. I was pretty underwhelmed

[mimalmo]

Need more tq or need a turbo for this fix?

[JTapper]

Might save on insurance going this route:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1184178432.html

[SLK]

In all seriousness I vote evo ix. I love them. But I am a fan of 4drs

[BimmerTim]

Big Turbo the TT

[TTaM]

Need more tq or need a turbo for this fix?

Not really. At the autocross there were plenty of Caymans. Not only were my times comparable, but a few were having reliability issues.

Same goes for the Elise. There was an Exige there, and in talking with the owner, he has had all kinds of issues. The engine and trans are fine, but everything else needs to be watched closely. For example, in the middle of the course, his seat track broke, and he would go all the way back on acceleration.

[JTapper]

for example, in the middle of the course, his seat track broke, and he would go all the way back on acceleration.
too much power!!!!!

[Vdub Power]

B6 s4.

[Lendo]

Are you financing or paying cash?

If the latter, turbo E36 M3. But Veyron if you're financing.*

[Majend]

while i voted for the cayman (i have a bit of a fetish for them) the s4 seems like the best bet for MN. however, i don't know why i don't see the s5 on the list

[The_Stig]

Are you financing or paying cash?

If the latter, turbo E36 M3. But Veyron if you're financing.*

Matt loves E36's!

[BimmerTim]

E36, the Mk3 of BMWs.

[The_Stig]

Not true.

[BimmerTim]

E21 --> E30 --> E36
Mk1--> Mk2--> Mk3



Do you see?

Good.

[TTaM]

Matt loves E36's!

So I've decided to keep the TT and bought an E36. I'm still not sure which direction I am going to go with it, but I am leaning towards track slut.

[Topher]

bump

[Tiina]

Pics or it didn't happen

[poorscheg60]

E21 --> E30 --> E36
Mk1--> Mk2--> Mk3

Is there any rhyme or reason to bmw's codes? I never understood them. What are they up to now e476?

[TTaM]

Pics or it didn't happen

.

[The_Stig]

The silly thing is, that sign is true. When the sign says "BMW", it only means new ones.

[Majend]

that thing sounded hot matt. can't wait till you figure out what you want to do with it so we can start molesting it

[Digital K]

Ford gt is the winner.

[JTapper]

Ford gt is the winner.

I thought something looked fishy there....:puke:

[JK9K]

No M, no care.

[BimmerTim]

It has an M50.

[JK9K]

It has an M50.

I knew someone would point that out :jerkit:

belowme.

:beer:

[BimmerTim]

I knew someone would point that out :jerkit:

belowme.

:beer:

Sorry, it was just there for the picking, and it looked ripe.

[TTaM]

Its hilarious that exactly 1 year from the original posting of this thread that I am still searching, and think I might have found the one (though I seem to say this every other week)

I found a smoking deal on an MK2 TT. 1 owner, S-Line 3.2, loaded, RARE color (1 of 2 in the US), TX car, less than 15K miles. The only other 3.2 TT listed for sale within 500 miles of here is more money and has 45K miles.

Opinions? (Picture of actual car for sale)

http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/1177/medium/IMG_36141.jpg

[TTaM]

Looking at the original poll, I have since ruled out the C55, S4, Z4M, and 135i

[Skip]

I love the TT, not too fond of yellow, but since it is rare it gets my vote! I think after subtle body gfx, it would be Sharp! The 3.2 rips pretty well in them too, but turbos are so much fun!

[The_Stig]

Do it.

doitdoitdoitdoitdoitdoit

[JK9K]

DO!!!

[mimalmo]

Don't do it.

[HPTDoh]

I feel like the novelty of a yellow car would wear off real quick-like, even if it is super rare.

[TTaM]

I feel like the novelty of a yellow car would wear off real quick-like, even if it is super rare.

I am kind of afraid of this. If it was Suzuka Gray or even white, it would probably be a done deal.

[palmer]

Neutral.





....I'll give you $6500 for your TT.

[JK9K]

I'll give you $2000 for the TT!

[BlackVR]

Do it!!!!

[Stumanbmx]

M3.

[TTaM]

I'll give you $2000 for the TT!

I thought Jen said my car was ugly?

[momo]

DSG or manual?

Great looking car.

[TTaM]

manual

[JK9K]

I thought Jen said my car was ugly?

Who said anything about Jen?

[Russo]

DSG or manual?

Great looking car.

As if Matt would buy a silly automatic. He's a transmission snob.

[John2.0T]

The new Cayman S is a VERY nice car. Definitely the best all around in its category.

[Tiina]

As if, Matt's a snob.

Fixed for general accuracy...:thumbup:

[TTaM]

After sleeping on it, I'm less enthusiastic about the new one. I think yellow would wear on me quickly, and there really isn't that great of a difference in performance to justify the additional costs.

[SLK]

Yeah for the price you probably wouldn't be happy with the changes. That would be like me getting a MK5 GTI, I would enjoy it at first but the changes wouldn't be drastic enough for me to really feel like I was owning a whole new car.

[aaronmjr]

TEETH.

Oh wait, wrong thread.

[teddymac]

Its hilarious that exactly 1 year from the original posting of this thread that I am still searching, and think I might have found the one (though I seem to say this every other week)

I found a smoking deal on an MK2 TT. 1 owner, S-Line 3.2, loaded, RARE color (1 of 2 in the US), TX car, less than 15K miles. The only other 3.2 TT listed for sale within 500 miles of here is more money and has 45K miles.

Opinions? (Picture of actual car for sale)

http://www.speedsportlife.com/photopost/data/1177/medium/IMG_36141.jpg

I like it! you could re-use your wheels too, and earn that recycling sticker!

you can do amazing things with that 3.2 liter too...

u0ye3qNyCkw

[JK9K]

After sleeping on it, I'm less enthusiastic about the new one. I think yellow would wear on me quickly, and there really isn't that great of a difference in performance to justify the additional costs.

Probably wise.

But if you ask people like me...I know I'll always say 'buy' if the thing in question is cool.

Where is that BT you were going to buy?

[BimmerTim]

I think BT is better.

[igotacaddy]

yellow. pass. I like your currenTT better...

[megafr0]

Matt just BT your Tampon!

[BimmerTim]

BT Playtex!

[BimmerTim]

I just thought of this. You should get custom plates that say PLAYTEX

[Tiina]

^ lololololol