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Replying to: plekto (Jul 26, 2009 10:51 pm) |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 27, 2009 10:10 am) What I'm looking for are other choices that I might have overlooked, like maybe something from Infiniti or Mitsubishi or Volvo(if they made the 940 turbo still, it would be a done deal) or another smaller maker that is RWD and can be had with a manual. I love hatchbacks/fastbacks. Perfect solution to the problem. But I don't see any new or used...(except for FWD ones that is...) So far the list is Trucks. Toyota Tacoma 4cyl, manual, 4x4. Rav4(previous gen) 4cyl, manual, 4x4. Cars: Pontiac GTO with LS1 engine Lexus IS300 Lexus GS300 BMW 530i Mercedes C230K (undecided on coupe vs sedan) Too bad they don't import manual E class taxis from Europe... Yes, I'd consider a manual gray market E class, but so far I see about one a year for sale in California. ??? All of the above choices other than the IS300 are honestly already almost pushing the "too big and heavy" button, but I just don't see any smaller choices with RWD other than a few convertibles and roadsters. Yes, I'd go out and buy a S2000 in a heartbeat, but it's worthless for daily life with a kid. It's got to be able to do things like take his bike to the shop or get his stuff around or move some boxes from storage or whatever. |
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Replying to: plekto (Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm) So far the list is Trucks. Toyota Tacoma 4cyl, manual, 4x4. Rav4(previous gen) 4cyl, manual, 4x4. Well at least I had a great laugh at breakfast. News flash....BMW topped by ancient Tacoma in agility test. |
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Replying to: plekto (Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm)  Have you tried going to the new cars section of edmunds? You can, for example, click on "sedans", then "all sedans", then you can check off RWD on the left side. What about full time AWD such as in Subarus, would that work for you? Excuse the question, if you have already addressed that, I did not go back and reread all your comments. |
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Replying to: plekto (Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm) BTW, the IS300 has always been heavier than a 3 series when comparing similar trim levels. Just FYI. 
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Replying to: plekto (Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm) First of all you will never find a IS300 with a manual. I have seen two in my entire life. They made almost none of them and the few they did make have been bought up by kids and modded to hell and back. A 325i weighs 40 lbs less then a IS300 with a manual The 325 also gets significantly better mileage then the IS300. The 530i weighs 250 lbs more then a 325i. So tell me again how a 3 series drives heavier. 325i vs 330i vs IS300 manual vs 530i |
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Replying to: plekto (Jul 27, 2009 9:43 pm) Yeah, I know you did. I read it. But what some of us are saying is that everything you are describing - all your wants and needs - still points to one. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck ... And I never said a new one. That wouldn't fit your budget constraints by a long shot. So what I'm not clear on is why, since it fits your bill perfectly, you refuse to accept it as a consideration. |
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Jul 28, 2009 7:22 am) *** Oh - about the car, the E36 was the last one I'd consider. But I'd have to get a 1999 model and ten years old is too old. Ten year+ old BMWs are a lot like ten year+ old Porsches. Expensive to maintain and a total roll of the dice. I just don't like the more current generation BMWs at all. Just like I don't like the Mustang or the current generation Mercedes(look like melted jellybeans) As for the responses, this site is well known to be overrun with BMW and Hyundai fanboys. Such is life here.  As for the trucks/suvs, those are the only two I'd even consider since I'm not entirely sure whether I want a truck or a car. Those are the only two I could even stomach driving... I'm generally not a fan of SUVs...
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Replying to: plekto (Jul 28, 2009 8:25 am) Really? Interesting. Seems to be a lot of honda chatter, too, though. I wonder why that is. Oh yeah, cause they're popular and reliable. ;b Seriously, though, my first response was going to be G35, but someone beat me to it and you shot it down. You should be able to get a RWD 6-speed sedan in your range. Finding one is a different story, though. I do happen to own a G35, 325i, and XC90, so of course those makes will be my suggestions. It only stands to reason. No RWD volvo, though, so yer SOL there. If you'd accept AWD, on the other hand ...
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