yellow FE

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I spoke to a lawyer and i was informed that my car is a Lemon, so i going to start the process. They informed me that they were going to give back my down payment and monthly payments that i paid so far. so now i going to need a new car.

i was thinking of getting an FD, or maybe another RX8

EVOS AND STI and 350Z are not my cup of tea but they are fast.
anyone have any other suggestions on any cars for about 30k that fun to drive?

Thanks for your input.

zerobanger

I have an FD, but remember they are 10-12 years old and high maintenance. part are a fortune and they brake easy.

Personally if my rx8 was a lemon I'd get another. A 350Z is too fat and boring. the evo and sti are econobox rockets.

The S2000 is the only other car other than the rx-8 that i'd consider (new cars, the FD is amazing if you can deal with the above issues)..

The s2000 is really an amazing car.

Ike

How about the G35, or perhaps a used M3. Instead of a used FD, which I think would be a bad idea based on why you're getting rid of the 8, get a use Supra TT. The Mini Cooper S is a blast to drive and may be another one to consider, you could even get the works package with it. If you don't mind a little american muscle the Mustang Cobra could be another to consider.

swoope

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zerobanger

have to dissagree and then agree. dont think the z is fat the weight is almost the same as the 8. i am comparing the enth. z to the sport 8. which is what i drove. the z is a great car. but rides to firm for my tastes. no back seat. many more problems in first yeat compared to the 8.

s 2000 extra yummy el grande. got to drive one on road i drove street racing in high school...... back then it was not straight line it was point to point. for time.

the s2000 is great. i drove it last after a bmw z-3 and an audi tt 4wd turbo.

the s2000 won hands down. it just feels conected.

rx-8 same feeling, though i am just exploring the edge right now.

prices i got rx-8 28.5 otd. s2000 32.5 before ttl. my guess would be 35k otd.

for me i noticed that i stopped pulling the top out of my supra when i got the bikes. now i notice i drive this car harder than the supra and the bikes.

beers

swoope

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mini cooper s, great drive but you usually have to pay 2k over retail to get one. as to the mustang i would look at the mach 1 lots of hp. seem to be lots of them at the dealers.

didnt drive one was scared, i drove a mustang ( 66 k model in my high school days) lucky to be alive. got the 8 also was afraid to see the 05 stang in person. knew i would buy on impulse.

the other car a was looking at before i got the 8 was a 94 mr2 not turbo. fitted all the needs. could have saved 14k.

damn i just relized i am going to have car payments now.

anyone need a 89supra targa good condtion 280k miles???????

beers

yellow FE

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the reason i'm giving up my RX8 is becuase i paying so much for it and i can't even drive it. the FD would probaly be 250 a month compared to the close to 500 a month for my 8 so it wouldn't hurt so much to have the car in shop once in a while. i'm figureing i can use the money i was paying for the 8 (500) and use that for the FD when it breaks down. I'm tryng to find a FD from a local delaer and see if i can buy a warrenty for the car.

the G35 is my scound choice...going to test drive tomorrow
or maybe i'll get another 8... so confused

swoope

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cofused,

i know the feeling. i fought myself for a week on the 8 vs z. came down to the ride and how i use the car.

i drive about 100 mile a week for work. got to love the 3 day work week. the rest is pleasure, which is why i have motorcycles.

i have not had a car payment in 15 years so i feel your pain.

might asses your needs honestly and do some research on www.edmunds.com and get what you need. if you have to worry about money you are behind already.

beers

Ike

With an FD you're almost a fool to buy one without having enough money on hand for a whole new engine. Trying to find one with the original engine and over 30k miles is almost impossible. And if you do find one with a new engine then you have to wonder if it's just due to pop at any minute. Don't get me wrong, the FD is a great car, but if you're on any sort of a budget it's just not a good purchase.

Ike

yellow FE

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I test drove a 350z today. I didn't get the fell taht i got when i drove the 8. The 350z is FASTER IMO But the 8 handles and feels better. There was a 20mph turn that i had to slow down to take in the Z and even after i slowed down it still felt akward. I taken thoses types i turns in my 8 at 60mph without breaking a sweat
I LOVE THE RX8...even though i got a bad one.

yellow FE

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I'm not rich or anything but i budget 1k a month for my car so i would be able to buy a new motor if i had to. i'm looking for FDs with new motors or rebult with paperwork

rotarymagic

Very good suggestions. I say G35, that is my choice for 30,000, other than the RX8.

Ike

The new Legacy may be another car to consider. It will be fast, will handle well, and should have more creature comforts than the Z. It will also be easier on the pocketbook when it comes to insurance. The styling is nothing groundbreaking, it's looks nice but outwardly it's more average sedan than sportscar, even though it could beat several sportscars around a track.

yellow FE

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i need a car that is eye catching...i'm so vain...lol and drives well and can keep up with cars in it's class

Ike

Supra TT sounds like a pretty good fit for you. For how much HP they have they are amazingly reliable, and amazingly fast. I still think they are one of the best looking cars on the road. Just get rid of those damn stock chrome wheels... The toughest part is finding one that hasn't already been modded to hell. We're prettymuch polar opposites when it comes to cars, I would rather blend in and then blow your doors off. You want to be seen coming from a mile away and then "keep up" :p

rx8cypress

Under what circumstances was your car a lemon?

yellow FE

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tranny problems for over 35 days and they still did not get the problem fixed. if they replace the tranny it will take about a week or so...if I'm lucky....so i said forget it

Zio

just buy another 8

Jeff_pap31s

I agree. It sounds like you want another 8. SO GET IT!

zerobanger

sorry, there is a 250 lb weight difference and when you consider the Z is a two seater and the rx8 has 8 airbags, 4 doors and a backseat, yes the Z is fat.

I love the S2000 cant say anything bad about it.

yellow FE

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i might be getting a promotion soon...hopefully. i was looking at an auto trader and found some used 911s coupes that have low miles with warrenty for a little bit more than what i paid for my 8.

How reliable are 911s for daily drivers?
Is the maintenance cost on 911 crazy expenses like the Ferrari?

swoope

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by zerobanger
[B]sorry, there is a 250 lb weight difference and when you consider the Z is a two seater and the rx8 has 8 airbags, 4 doors and a backseat, yes the Z is fat.



zerobanger, curb wt. for 8 is 3053 would bet that is the base. for z enthusiast and they do list it seperate is 3197. i dont know much but i would guess by the time you get to the touring package you have made up the 150 lb. difference. just my opionin i could be wrong.

in the long run, love this car.

beers

zerobanger

[QUOTE]Originally posted by swoope
[B]the last time I checked 3250 was the weight of the Z also, the 3040 is for a fully equiped rx8. I'm taking mine to get weighed soon.

swoope

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naw i have the z brochure right in front of me and its on the web. they do seperate the models and give different weights for all trim lines.

i researched this stupid stuff for about a month.

the 8 is just vauge says 3058 with popular opitions. to me that is going to be the base with a radio and tires and the extra 12hp we were supposed to have.


would be interesting to see what you weight is.

beers

zerobanger

show me another RWD 4 door 4 passenger car that weighs anywhere close to that.

I'll say it again, while nissan did a better job on the 350Z to keep the weight down than the did on the 3500 lb 300Z, its still very heavy for a 2 seat sporstcar. Just my opinion.

visitor

wouldn't call it a "4 door" passeneger car. that's like calling a super cab pickup a 4 door truck.