New car...wtb

bim14 · 03-02-2009, 09:54 AM

I may be getting another car. I have the E92 M3 DCT...but I want something that is manual, quick, and not that hefty on price...

My choices were:

-09 WRX Impreza STi
-09 Lancer Evolution MR
-used Jeep Cherokee SRT8
-135i 6mt

- what do you suggest? and used cars can also be taken into account

* AND I WILL DEFINATELY NOT BE GETTING RID OF MY M

-BIM

sg///M3 · 03-02-2009, 10:07 AM

Audi A4/A6

bim14 · 03-02-2009, 10:09 AM

I actually, just traded in my 2008 S5...for the m3 in November, and I don't really want to buy another audi unless it's an RS6, or a B5 S4 with very low miles, which are almost impossible to find

wawa19 · 03-02-2009, 03:37 PM

09 WRX Impreza STi or 09 nissan 370z

335 S · 03-02-2009, 04:19 PM

Try the 135. They say it is a surprisingly fast and nimble car. They call it the M3's evil little brother. Ask not who they are.

Crazy Bimmer · 03-02-2009, 04:21 PM

My 94 NSX, its for sale.

JohnnyRoaster · 03-02-2009, 04:59 PM

I would go for the 135 unless you need the 4wd.

Jaypod · 03-02-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335 S

Try the 135. They say it is a surprisingly fast and nimble car. They call it the M3's evil little brother. Ask not who they are.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

I would go for the 135 unless you need the 4wd.

+1

Since you already have a coupe - do you need a 4 door?

M2381 · 03-02-2009, 05:21 PM

I see that you live in NY, get the EVO its a fun car to drive

Eliminator · 03-02-2009, 05:24 PM

WRX; it's a blast.

modbargains · 03-02-2009, 05:27 PM

I would also consider the 370 as already mentioned, I test drove it this past weekend, very nice over-all.

Other then that I'd go witht he STi or EVO X for a 4 door track monster.

ismelllikepoop · 03-02-2009, 05:29 PM

just curious as to why you are getting one of those cars? the srt8 doesnt really make sense to me either does the 135 when you have an m.

ersin · 03-02-2009, 05:30 PM

Mazda Miata.

Mighty M · 03-02-2009, 08:12 PM

New Dodge Challenger. You can have a jeckyll and hyde garage. Make sure its black on black.

Bdez · 03-02-2009, 08:37 PM

Give the 135 a test drive. I had a go with one off the lights that was in front of me last week – have to say surprisingly quick and gave me a big run for the money.

makots · 03-02-2009, 10:28 PM

the evo's and wrx's are amazing. they have cheap interiors but they are a blast! another alternative would be an s2000 man. amazing engines. and vtec is a wonder. Not as quick in a straight line but its fun!

tim3less · 03-02-2009, 11:04 PM

I don't think the GC SRT8 and the Evo X comes in manual unless you're talking about the GSR trimline.

I would go toward the '09 STi or the Evo X GSR because I would want to vary mix it up and not get another bimmer. Looks like you're from NY..and with the winter storm that just dumped a huge load on us I think AWD would be perfect!

135i is one hell of a car though!

valeram · 03-02-2009, 11:26 PM

EVO X

MrHarris · 03-03-2009, 05:02 AM

4 Door - Evo X GSR (no mr)
2 Door - 135i

NPTM3 · 03-03-2009, 08:08 AM

I don't think you mentioned what you're doing with this one - daily driver? Weekends?

I think the 135i suggestions are good ones - I haven't driven one but I've read and heard really good things; plus it looks great. I really don't think you can go wrong with a WRX, or a Z car, or an s2000, or any of the suggestions made here... So many cars, so little time/money/garage space.

So depending on what you want the car for, you may want to think about a used P-car. Since the bottom fell out of the used car market, you can probably get into an 01-03 996 for like 35-40K (totally guessing here). That and your M would make for a pretty good garage.

Where in NY are you?

drburton · 03-03-2009, 08:53 AM

There are very good deals on used Porsche Cayman from 2006/07. Fantastic car.

TwoSaints · 03-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Out of those, I would definitely get the WRX. It just seems like it would provide a different kind of fun. It would be great it bad weather and the hatchback gives you a certain amount of Utility. I was thinking of picking one up before I decided to step up to the M3.

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bim14 BIMMM3R 77 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '14 M5 6MT AW/SO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	I actually, just traded in my 2008 S5...for the m3 in November, and I don't really want to buy another audi unless it's an RS6, or a B5 S4 with very low miles, which are almost impossible to find
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wawa19 New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 09E90M3,09AudiA3,08AudiTT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	09 WRX Impreza STi or 09 nissan 370z
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335 S Vile and Depraved 31 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Catatonic State iTrader: (0)	Try the 135. They say it is a surprisingly fast and nimble car. They call it the M3's evil little brother. Ask not who they are.
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I would go for the 135 unless you need the 4wd.
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M2381 Major 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I see that you live in NY, get the EVO its a fun car to drive __________________
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	I would also consider the 370 as already mentioned, I test drove it this past weekend, very nice over-all. Other then that I'd go witht he STi or EVO X for a 4 door track monster.
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ismelllikepoop First Lieutenant 26 Rep 365 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: pooptown iTrader: (1)	just curious as to why you are getting one of those cars? the srt8 doesnt really make sense to me either does the 135 when you have an m.
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Mighty M First Lieutenant 25 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Jerez/FR Manual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vienna, VA iTrader: (0)	New Dodge Challenger. You can have a jeckyll and hyde garage. Make sure its black on black.
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Bdez Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Give the 135 a test drive. I had a go with one off the lights that was in front of me last week – have to say surprisingly quick and gave me a big run for the money.
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makots First Lieutenant 49 Rep 341 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3 AW 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	the evo's and wrx's are amazing. they have cheap interiors but they are a blast! another alternative would be an s2000 man. amazing engines. and vtec is a wonder. Not as quick in a straight line but its fun! __________________ 2008 AW/BLK M3 6MT / Eisenmann Race / H&R / HID Angels / 3D Front & Rear Lip / UUC SSK / TE37 / Turner Pulleys / 4.10FD & 2 Clutch Salisbury Diff / Escort 9500ci
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tim3less First Lieutenant 13 Rep 362 Posts Drives: '07 STi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I don't think the GC SRT8 and the Evo X comes in manual unless you're talking about the GSR trimline. I would go toward the '09 STi or the Evo X GSR because I would want to vary mix it up and not get another bimmer. Looks like you're from NY..and with the winter storm that just dumped a huge load on us I think AWD would be perfect! 135i is one hell of a car though! __________________ '10 E92 335xi space gray/coral red '07 WRX STi
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NPTM3 Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: for fun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I don't think you mentioned what you're doing with this one - daily driver? Weekends? I think the 135i suggestions are good ones - I haven't driven one but I've read and heard really good things; plus it looks great. I really don't think you can go wrong with a WRX, or a Z car, or an s2000, or any of the suggestions made here... So many cars, so little time/money/garage space. So depending on what you want the car for, you may want to think about a used P-car. Since the bottom fell out of the used car market, you can probably get into an 01-03 996 for like 35-40K (totally guessing here). That and your M would make for a pretty good garage. Where in NY are you? __________________ ________________ 1999 ///M3 Coupe (Cosmos Black/Sand Beige) 2003 Turbo Carrera (Lapis/Dove Gray) 2009 ///M3 E92 (Space Gray/x-Fox Red, CF, 6MT)
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drburton Lieutenant 116 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	There are very good deals on used Porsche Cayman from 2006/07. Fantastic car.
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TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	Out of those, I would definitely get the WRX. It just seems like it would provide a different kind of fun. It would be great it bad weather and the hatchback gives you a certain amount of Utility. I was thinking of picking one up before I decided to step up to the M3.
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