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So, the time has come again that I start looking for an other car. My current 2008 gti's lease is going to be up in about a year but it took me that long to figure out exactly what I wanted last time.
First off I am in love with my car. My gti got me into the vw scene which has taken over the last 2 years of my life, all of my friends and I go to all the local gatherings/ meets and we all take trips to the big shows. My car has also taught me responsibility, being 17 and having to pay the payments myself was hard but wasn't too bad, though next time I plan of having lower or no payments. It taught me the basics of car maintenance and I learned how to do some more basic work on cars by picking at it and adding small parts.
What I am looking for in another car is something with lower payments/ cheap enough to just purchase in cash. Something that will turn the heads with classy looks and/or an amazing sound. Lastly I need something that will keep me coming back for more, like my car now, all I want to do is drive it, and drive it hard. I need something that is fast and generally good handling (coming from a superb handling gti). I really want to stay in the vw scene because it is really like a brotherhood, but if it comes down to it ill get something else. I don't want another new car just because now that I am in college and jobless. So I am looking for a cheaper thrill.
Here is a general list of cars I am thinking about, btw I am about to be 19 and don't really care how practical or stereotype "boy racer" it is...
Mark III Volkswagen Gti 2.8l VR6
I know everything about this generation. I have literally driven dozens of these cars over the last year or two and they are really awesome little cars. No one expects such a deep growl from such a car and it does pack a punch to back up the noise. Being in the community of vw's I also know all the problems they have and it is a huge turn off. I would want to get one with less than 100k and stock with maybe a suspension set up.
2004/2005 Dodge Neon Srt-4
I test drove one of these over the summer and really really liked the acceleration power this thing had. 0-60 in 5.3 ... nuff said. I think it is a very bad ass car that sounds like the civil war is following behind as you drive. What I don't like is, mainly it was a neon. Also if its not stock with low miles it will be a problem. I know how I would drive one and I know if it was owned by a kid and has mods its already seen its prime. Oh and no 2003 models because that was before their power boost.
A few other choices
3rd gen Toyota Mr2 turbo
Mark II Volkswagen gti 16v (VR swap)
2004+ Subaru WRX (loved driving the sti but its too much)
B5 Audi A4 (1.8t or 2.8)
(2003+) Mark IV gti 1.8t
Suggestions are extremely welcome , and basically why I am doing this.
First off I am in love with my car. My gti got me into the vw scene which has taken over the last 2 years of my life, all of my friends and I go to all the local gatherings/ meets and we all take trips to the big shows. My car has also taught me responsibility, being 17 and having to pay the payments myself was hard but wasn't too bad, though next time I plan of having lower or no payments. It taught me the basics of car maintenance and I learned how to do some more basic work on cars by picking at it and adding small parts.
What I am looking for in another car is something with lower payments/ cheap enough to just purchase in cash. Something that will turn the heads with classy looks and/or an amazing sound. Lastly I need something that will keep me coming back for more, like my car now, all I want to do is drive it, and drive it hard. I need something that is fast and generally good handling (coming from a superb handling gti). I really want to stay in the vw scene because it is really like a brotherhood, but if it comes down to it ill get something else. I don't want another new car just because now that I am in college and jobless. So I am looking for a cheaper thrill.
Here is a general list of cars I am thinking about, btw I am about to be 19 and don't really care how practical or stereotype "boy racer" it is...
Mark III Volkswagen Gti 2.8l VR6
I know everything about this generation. I have literally driven dozens of these cars over the last year or two and they are really awesome little cars. No one expects such a deep growl from such a car and it does pack a punch to back up the noise. Being in the community of vw's I also know all the problems they have and it is a huge turn off. I would want to get one with less than 100k and stock with maybe a suspension set up.
2004/2005 Dodge Neon Srt-4
I test drove one of these over the summer and really really liked the acceleration power this thing had. 0-60 in 5.3 ... nuff said. I think it is a very bad ass car that sounds like the civil war is following behind as you drive. What I don't like is, mainly it was a neon. Also if its not stock with low miles it will be a problem. I know how I would drive one and I know if it was owned by a kid and has mods its already seen its prime. Oh and no 2003 models because that was before their power boost.
A few other choices
3rd gen Toyota Mr2 turbo
Mark II Volkswagen gti 16v (VR swap)
2004+ Subaru WRX (loved driving the sti but its too much)
B5 Audi A4 (1.8t or 2.8)
(2003+) Mark IV gti 1.8t
Suggestions are extremely welcome , and basically why I am doing this.
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Well i took the rex off the list but i cant give up all hope. I cant spend my money on something that wont make me smile.
