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12-29-2012, 11:23 PM | #23 |
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Do they make the VW GTI in 4-door guise? Or a 4-dr Golf/Rabbit that could be brought up to GTI spec..?
Or why not just stick to a 335i, highly customizable car, rock solid for upgrades, will get you everything you want..?
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They've made a 4dr GTI for several years now...
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I believe this is /thread. VERY comfortable (compared to sti/evo). Quieter, more refined, 4 doors, awd, quick (and easy to tune), and certainly more mature. This car seems to fit the bill nicely IMO. |
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A friend of mine who also owns an M3 told me the day I picked mine up that I will now be seen as a douche bag. Reading this thread makes me understand why. Apparently it's not the driving, it's the attitude.
I have no idea what the OP does but I have two friends that were multimillionaires before they were 25. Both came from humble backgrounds. Right place, right time, right opportunities. If the guy's got a head start on life, more power to him. Anyone that would judge him and speak ill of his situation has done nothing more than expose their own character flaws. |
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There really isnt a whole lot out there for turbocharged AWD 4door cars.
STI/WRX Evo 335xi GolfR (which ive heard isnt true AWD?) MS6 (old and not overly well supported. Surely not a track car) I think youve kind of backed yourself into a spot where you arent going to necessarily find something that is going to fit your bill fully. I still cant say enough about the happiness i gained by going 135i over my STI. I thought the STI was fun when i had it until i sat in and drove the 135i. I think the 128i would be a really fun STX car with a FSB and some meatier tires on stock wheels. I think you would have a pretty decent setup, but if youre willing to do that, you might as well go with a used Miata on your own dime and pick up a Lexus on your employer's dime.
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i wish i was a spoiled kid with parents that bought me cars......
owning an STi as a "company car" is retarded. good luck having anyone taking you seriously. might as well show up in an SRT4 or a stanced/illest Vee-Dub..... |
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So much hating here its comical.
Kgolf, keep competing the z4m as its the best way to really appreciate and enjoy the car. The whole point of a daily is to have something comfortable. With that said if it doesn't have to be a beater, get something more refined and luxurious. What's your budget? I really like my Infiniti awd sedan, makes the long commute really enjoyable. |
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No you're still missing the sarcasm. He's already aware of zpost.
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It makes me confused to see that most of OT doesn't realize the highest paid jobs coming out of college these days are Engineering Jobs > Business > Science > Arts.
Uhh... ? Does everybody think Engineer-graduates are pulling 20k/year? Their starting salaries ballpark around 60-80k/year. My sister, who works in the Oil Industry, told me about two recently added graduates to their company (who are a couple, ironically) and are bagging $160k/year together. Out of school. More props to your OP. Wish you made more for your age, in fact.
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Thanks you, I'm fairly happy for starting salary. After much consideration, it doesn't make much sense to have 2 300+ HP cars when you're only going to drive one and the other will stay in the garage. I'm going to just focus on a Impreza WRX or 328xi. Both can be had for mid 20s. Continue to auto-x and track the car. |
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I know you said you don't need to carry clients or anything, and this might sound dumb, but if coworkers will see your car and ride in it, they will partly form their opinion of you on that car. A 328xi will leave a much better impression than an STI, for anyone seeing or riding in the car. If you give your coworkers a lift, will they appreciate that loud, sporty exhaust as much as you do? Or the smell if you remove the cats for opening up power at the track? A WRX is also a good choice. If you still feel the need for speed on your daily commute, maybe a 5-door mazdaspeed 3 would fit the bill as well? Whatever you do, I'm sure you'll be happy. Congrats!
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My brother and I had an STI and Evo, respectively, and stock for stock, my Evo VIII out handled his STI on the track - even when he had his modified, I still had the advantage. I'm sure the X and STI have similar characteristics, tracking usually goes to the X for it's amazing handling and steering. Worth a test drive. BTW, MPG is @hit for both.
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Kudos to the OP for managing his finances and getting some sick cars!
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You people need to give him a freaking break. He managed his money better than you at his age. Get over it. Im sure your parents never dropped a dime on you either. OP, STI or EVO would be my choice. If you need something more refined, why not the C250s or similar Benz's? Not terribly expensive.
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