I dont disagree...what they have done with the B8 A4 is particularly dissapointing from what I hear (No test drive yet, audi dealers arent very accomodating). The B7 rs4 was praised for great turn in feel wrt M3..i can relate to this but after that its worse in other deptartments. Just as well it has other strengths ...
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I'm definitely going to try to get a nice BMW now.
More of a driver's car, nothing but good reviews, maintenance is only slightly more than Japanese cars...
any E36 320i+ dont touch the 318i
try and source a M3 E36 3.0 5 speed. will be difficult to find one in your price range though but you might lucky....if not go 325i/328i
RUF CTR Yellowbird is what dreams are made of
Found a 1993 Mercedes E420 for $3500.
Looks to be in good condition, and it's local, so I'm going to go look at it tomorrow.
If you want a driver's car save up another 3-4 grand and buy a Nissan 300ZX. It's faster and probably handles better than any 3 series and you'll enjoy working on it when the time comes. And on the plus side I'm sure Nissan would be able to supply you with anything you need plus the ridiculous amount of after market support.
I think you're throwing money out the window if you're seriously considering cars that have over 150,000 miles... especially high maintenance european cars.
Previously know as "Rotary.freak"
Saving up another 3-4 grand isn't an option really.
If I did do that, I'd buy an Audi A6 or a BMW 540i
I'm dropping out to create a company that starts with motorcycles, then cars, and forty years later signs a legendary Brazilian driver who has a public and expensive feud with his French teammate.
I have a 1992 3000GT VR4 (Twin Turbo) registered under my name and with basic insurance and insurance is only costing me $202 a month. If the car is old then insurance wont be a lot because the blue book value of the car is low. If he gets full coverage and insures upgrades and what not, then yeah it'll be huge. The only downside to what my insurance company does now is that if i get in a crash and it's my fault then they don't pay or fix my car, i have to either do it myself or just write it off.
My insurance company is very relaxed with new drivers though so their policies are very good for young drivers. I tried insuring the same car with an insurance company called "The Personal" and they refused to insure me despite having a clean record. His insurance quote will depend on his insurance company as well. If he shops around he can get something better.
If anyone in Ontario is looking for a good and cheap insurance company for young drivers call Bell Air Insurance. Just 411 the number... too lazy to dig it up now.
Zytek_Fan, its your choice what you wanna get, my suggestion is go Japanese + Turbo if you want a driver's car but I can tell you have an affinity for European Luxury cars. I personally think you're gonna regret it but you can't argue with what ones heart wants.
Last edited by Type17; 05-13-2008 at 12:40 PM.
Previously know as "Rotary.freak"
Previously know as "Rotary.freak"
I found a 1994 BMW 540i for $2500.
Exterior looks pretty good, interior needs to be put back together according to the description (waiting for pics from seller).
edit: It has 132,000 miles.
Seller said he'd get me pics as soon as possible.
Last edited by Zytek_Fan; 05-13-2008 at 08:03 PM.
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