What will YOU buy next?

[whiteballz]

Clutch and Regi can attest to my attention span with car plans..

Currently my next car is looking to be another Nissan, Most likely an S15.

My price range for my next car is maximum $20,000 and my thought processes were somewhat similar to below.

- Nissan S15
- Nissan R32 GTR
- Subaru WRX wagon (Circa bug-eye)
- Nissan R33 GTS-T
- Nissan S14 Series 1 + 2
- Toyota Supra Series 2

And then a waterfall of other miscellaneous stuff, Like old-school Skylines or possibly Euro of some kind.

[Rockefella]

I honestly have no idea. The only criteria I'd follow are:

- Used
- Reliable
- Affordable maintenance
- Relatively sporty but has to be practical

Going by that I guess cars like e46 3 series, mk4 gti, subaru wrx or legacy, Ferrari Enzo ...

[clutch-monkey]

Clutch and Regi can attest to my attention span with car plans..

Currently my next car is looking to be another Nissan, Most likely an S15.

My price range for my next car is maximum $20,000 and my thought processes were somewhat similar to below.

- Nissan S15
- Nissan R32 GTR
- Subaru WRX wagon (Circa bug-eye)
- Nissan R33 GTS-T
- Nissan S14 Series 1 + 2
- Toyota Supra Series 2

And then a waterfall of other miscellaneous stuff, Like old-school Skylines or possibly Euro of some kind.

ha, that'll be the day.

[Niko_Fx]

C5 Corvette : I can take it to the chevy dealership...or any other mechanic

If going for a Vette I'd have to say C6... or a tastefully modded C5 Z06. Can't beat the HP/$ ratio on those cars, friggin monsters!

[DesmoRob]

If going for a Vette I'd have to say C6... or a tastefully modded C5 Z06. Can't beat the HP/$ ratio on those cars, friggin monsters!

Without a doubt, but for the money that they're still selling for at the moment, I'd rather save up and wait.
With some of the deals out there, its very tempting to switch up regularly, especially with so many childhood fantasies becoming affordable. But, at the end of the day, those will just get boring too. So, may as well just wait for something that I don't think could ever really lose its charm (or so I hope).
It should be a good test of patience and most definitely well worth it, even though it is completely ridiculous that I'm saving up for quite possibly the worst HP/$ ratio, but I can't help myself.

[Man of Steel]

Interesting thread.

Because I need a car to travel to work each day I always bought cars that were reliable and affordable to run and maintain.

1) '91 Toyota Starlet 1.3
2) '94 Opel Astra 1.6
3) '99 Ford Fiesta 1.3
4) '08 Renault Twingo 1.2

The above cars just did what they needed to do. However, as I am passionate about cars I feel like I never owned something that's really interesting.

During the years I thought about following classics : Opel Manta, Ford Capri, Matra Murena or an American classic on LPG. However, I have no garage and technical knowledge. An older car means may mean more maintenance and repairs.

Also, they can be quite precious with chrome parts, or specific parts needed for repairs. And as my wife may drive it too (if I let her ) I have decided to buy a safer, modern car instead.

Regarding reliability... Recently I am very passionate to buy a nice Alfa Romeo GT. I just love the lines of that car. And the fact that you drive a nice piece of engineering, coupe designed by Italian designer instead of the regular econobox styling.

In that case I would opt for the 2.0 (166 HP) four-cylinder, to keep the fuel consumption a bit affordable. I think the 1.8 (140 HP) is too light for the car, and the 3.2 V6 is out of my league as a daily driver.

What bothers me is the story with Italian cars and reliability. Or better: I don't mind at all. Reading over the 'Net in fact many of these cars are driven without any major problems.

On the other side, I have to save some money first and as I like many cars, things could change with the weather. So maybe in 2 years I will rave about another car. One thing is for sure : I will buy a car with my heart. Finally.

[DesmoRob]

I will buy a car with my heart. Finally.

Thats how its done .

As for Italians and their reliability, I think most of it is a thing of the past. At least as far as economy cars go. My brother has driven an Alfa 147 since new in 2000, and its been problem free aside from a little rust.

[Revo]

I have decided to buy a safer, modern car instead

Have you considered the option of owning two cars rather than one? That way you do not have to make a compromise between your heart and your head.

[Man of Steel]

Have you considered the option of owning two cars rather than one? That way you do not have to make a compromise between your heart and your head.

Actually we owned two cars already (the Fiesta died only recently). So we will definitely keep two cars in the future as well. Not bad hey?

[Revo]

Actually we owned two cars already (the Fiesta died only recently). So we will definitely keep two cars in the future as well. Not bad hey?

Not bad indeed.

I suppose Alfa GT is a reasonable daily driver sort of car. Yet I wouldn't have the heart to drive it through salt and snow...

[DesmoRob]

Yet I wouldn't have the heart to drive it through salt and snow...

especially not if its of the same quality as my brother's 147 lol.

[Man of Steel]

I really don't know anything regarding rust protection on current Alfa's. Obviously their cars in the 70's already rusted in the brochure, but Alfa should have made major improvements in the meantime (at least I would think). Honestly I can't tell from own experience, you may all be right...

That being said, model Opel Astra (G) I owned always had weak spots around the rear fenders, with rust showing up. And that should represent a 'rock solid' German car! I guess there are numerous examples of rust showing up for other manufacturers as well.

Luckily Dutch winters are not very severe... However last year government completely ran out of salt . Anyhow, it is always a good idea to clean your car more thoroughly during winter period. I always make sure that I rinse of the bottom sheet metal and use high pressure water to clean the inside the wheel arches for instance. Whatever you drive, that is always recommended as it may save you from the rust devil playing part.

[Revo]

especially not if its of the same quality as my brother's 147 lol.

Speaking of that awfully rusting Italian cars cliche, I've recently learned that Mercedes W220 models have a huge rust problem.

For some odd reason I find that quite amusing.

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[whiteballz]

Speaking of my attention span for next cars.

This caught my eye for sale at the moment.

Toyota Chaser JZX100 (~304KW ATW last dyno day)