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#11
Jan 19 2015 02:58am
Quote (FMX_89 @ Jan 19 2015 12:45am)
I have 2 firebirds and as much as I love/hate them I would not recommend one as a practical DD.  For $10-12k you could easily find one in really, really good shape with the right mods already done but the only practicality of the car is the gigantic trunk well.  The back seat is big enough for a small adult for a short trip.



Whats a back seat I just have my mobile trash can behind me
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Jan 19 2015 03:07am
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Jan 19 2015 03:21am
Quote (FMX_89 @ Jan 19 2015 12:53am)
No on the mini cooper

For practical fun I'd add about $1k to your max and find an 05 or 06 GTO 6 speed with the lowest mileage I could find.  They are far more comfortable than most things in that price range and have quite a bit of room.  The maintenance is really cheap as well.


I'd agree with this. As long as you get an 05-06 you will be happy. GTO is a really fun car, and the neither of the ones i've own ever let me down.
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Jan 19 2015 07:34am
Quote (Somers @ Jan 18 2015 10:17pm)
That is some good advice. I am a pretty big dude 6'1 220 lb. I larger car would probably be a good idea. I like the idea of the GTO. They look like a lot of fun. I am just bmw fan boy so those shiny bimmers make me happy from a cosmetic view. I do love LS engines though. I drove a firebird for a while


I looked at GTO's before I bought my challenger and if it weren't for the deal I got on my SRT8 I would have bought the GTO. It actually has more room in the front and back seat than my challenger does.
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#15
Jan 19 2015 08:09am
save 2,000 more and get a 07+ 335i

i6 twin turbo

ive had mine for 2 years best car ive ever owned, never had a single problem with it and ive run it at 14-18 psi the whole time

22 city / 30 highway

300 stock, $1500 later, 450

can be at 500 for about $2200 if you do the header install yourself

This post was edited by t9x on Jan 19 2015 08:10am
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#16
Jan 19 2015 08:26am
Some motherfuckers in this thread didn't see OP say "practical" daily driver.
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#17
Jan 19 2015 08:37am
Quote (Morphmcmanerson @ Jan 19 2015 07:26am)
Some motherfuckers in this thread didn't see OP say "practical" daily driver.


To some people an lsx car is practical. If I didn't have a kid i would consider a vette practical.

Practical doesn't instantly mean honda civic or toyota camery...
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Jan 19 2015 08:59am
Quote (jimmyhoud @ Jan 19 2015 09:37am)
To some people an lsx car is practical. If I didn't have a kid i would consider a vette practical.

Practical doesn't instantly mean honda civic or toyota camery...



This. Now with 2 kids the mustang isn't quite as practical as I wish it was. Looking for bigger now.
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#19
Jan 19 2015 09:00am
Although each individual car is different and has different experiences with its owner, I would be hesitant on buying an older bmw.

My vote would be a mazdazpeed 3 for cheaper repairs. Gti (even though it's still European)
Wrx

350z for something less practical.

All topping max budget.



If you don't care about possible expensive maintenance, for what you really want and get a bmw.

This post was edited by stupidkid282 on Jan 19 2015 09:06am
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#20
Jan 19 2015 09:11am
If you want a BMW I'd say just go for the e90 330i. If you're willing to look at something else I would consider a G35S.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0610_luxury_sedan_comparison/

This post was edited by ride686 on Jan 19 2015 09:13am
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