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Mojave View Member Profile	Mar 16 2008, 02:29 AM Post #2
I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727	Mazda 3 is an excellent HS car (won nats), but might be a bit small for your tastes. WRX or Evo would be good, or 4 door E36 M3.

Absolut Speed View Member Profile	Mar 16 2008, 04:57 AM Post #3
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7	QUOTE (Mojave @ Mar 15 2008, 09:29 PM) Mazda 3 is an excellent HS car (won nats), but might be a bit small for your tastes. WRX or Evo would be good, or 4 door E36 M3. The MazdaSpeed 3 seems intriguing (DS I think), but yes, small and I've hardly ever driven a fwd and never driven a fwd competitively. Evo and STi are not bad thought, but new ones easily go over 30k and I don't know if I trust buying a used one the way they often get beat. A used E36 would be something to consider. If only those new G8's came in a few pounds lighter and with 9" wide wheels. Nevermind, this may be the answer if I can wait long enough.

JMP33 View Member Profile	Mar 26 2008, 01:33 AM Post #4
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 44 Joined: 23-May 07 Member No.: 1,799	QUOTE (Absolut Speed @ Mar 16 2008, 12:57 AM) Evo and STi are not bad thought, but new ones easily go over 30k and I don't know if I trust buying a used one the way they often get beat. Here's an STI that only needs the suspension to make it an STU car. It has been autocrossed and daily driven. The owner appears to be very responsible. I'm co-driving a standard Impreza with him this year. 2004 STI This post has been edited by JMP33: Mar 26 2008, 01:39 AM

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Absolut Speed Need a new car to auto-x Mar 16 2008, 12:45 AM

Rob Hood WRX, Audi A4, BMW 3-series (sport model from 2002-... Mar 16 2008, 02:17 AM

NU_BLUE Mitsu. Lancer Evo..... Mar 16 2008, 02:22 AM

Mojave Mazda 3 is an excellent HS car (won nats), but mig... Mar 16 2008, 02:29 AM

Absolut Speed QUOTE (Mojave @ Mar 15 2008, 09:29 PM) Ma... Mar 16 2008, 04:57 AM

JMP33 QUOTE (Absolut Speed @ Mar 16 2008, 12:57... Mar 26 2008, 01:33 AM

Eugenio_SS now that's a sweet car Mar 17 2008, 06:57 AM

00 SS I think I found my next daily driver. I like the ... Mar 17 2008, 11:16 PM

bowtieboy .....I wonder what this thing will end up weighing... Mar 18 2008, 04:35 PM

Eugenio_SS http://www.fquick.com/blog/G8_GXP___G8_ST_Unveiled... Mar 19 2008, 06:21 AM

SStrokerAce 1 Series BMW or a 335i would be good. The G8 GT i... Mar 22 2008, 01:31 AM

00 SS I drove a G8 GT Friday afternoon. All I can say is... Mar 26 2008, 02:04 AM

Absolut Speed QUOTE (00 SS @ Mar 25 2008, 09:04 PM) I d... Mar 27 2008, 04:15 AM

slowTA I told myself to at least test drive a G8 GT befor... Mar 26 2008, 02:47 AM

SStrokerAce After all the Audi and VW'se and my family hav... Mar 27 2008, 04:40 AM

Todd QUOTE (SStrokerAce @ Mar 27 2008, 12:40 A... Mar 27 2008, 01:37 PM

patred An E36 M3 or Mazdaspeed Protege would be at the to... Mar 27 2008, 02:02 PM

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Absolut Speed View Member Profile	Mar 16 2008, 12:45 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7	New job, new requirements, need new wheels. I need a 4 door car that holds 4 adults. No room for a fourth car and the Formula's not that great to keep around anyway. (the Firehawk does stay, however) Not looking to compete Nationally, but it would be nice to be semi- competitive locally. Would like to stay around $30k or less. Thoughts?