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Midlife crisis style...new car time

the best mid-life crisis car for that budget would be a lotus elise.

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dub599 said:
Just argue with your mini logic for a second for fun, saying a semi suped up mini could be like a wrc car is like saying a ford fiesta with exhaust, intake, and coilovers is like ken block's fiesta. Sorry I had to.

the good wrx's are few and far between but they do exist. it's even better when they come certified pre-owned.
http://www.capitolsubarusj.com/cert...2280a0a0064001010445b8b1fe5.htm?ddcref=soacpo
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Now now.....perhaps you missed the Top Gear episode where the WRC mini raced the skeleton chick down the icy hill....:cool That car is cool as hell....


I do like the link you posted....I can't seem to find the mileage listed though...but you are correct, they can be found, just hard to do so.
 
turbodogs02 said:
:cool

WELLLLL......I have always wanted a Fiat 124 spyder....and found an extremely clean, beautifully restored, historically registered specimen in Scottsdale AZ for 9k.....


But then again, I don't want to, nor have the time, to deal with maintaining an older vehicle....even though there is only 3k miles on the new engine in that car....no rust.....fack....she is a beauty....
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holy shit - that was my first car. 16 years old. out on some backroads. went into a 10mph hairpin at 60. spun out and went 360 7 or 8 times. came within a hair of going over a cliff and killing myself. loved that car.
 
rednas said:
yeah you can find quite a few examples for around that. Here is another

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/3694339354.html

its in LA but it would be worth the drive.
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:love:love

we need a drooling smiley!


That car is freaking sweet....the closest I've been to a Lotus is sitting in one at Laguna Seca....never had the pleasure to actually drive one, but I have always dug those cars.....big time!

well fuck me.....that certainly falls into the full blown midlife crises category doesn't it?
 
turbodogs02 said:
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well fuck me.....that certainly falls into the full blown midlife crises category doesn't it?
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absolutely. I would take one WAY before one of the cars you initially listed especially when they are around the same price. also, since they have a toyota drivetrain they are actually reliable for a quasi exotic.
 
dub599 said:
From personal experience I would stay away from anything with Enkei rpf-1's. I had one shatter and I ended up losing control and totaling my car because of those crappy light weight low pressure cast wheels.
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all lightweight wheels can crack and thus have to be regularly inspected especially if tracked. does not mean I would not love to have that car.
 
turbodogs02 said:
Here's the list of candidates:

2010 mustang gt: very tasteful mods, nice suspension upgrades 29k on the clock for $24,000

2009 JCW Mini: standard JCW, 30k on the clock, and asking $23,000


also for consideration: tested a 2012 Mercedes c250 sport with 16.5k on the clock and asking 26k along with Audi s4 or a3 s-line


My initial pool included the Audis along with the Mini and Mustang but I tossed the Audi's due to my concerns about maintenance costs. So it seemed the German's were out until I drove the c250 today.



What are you all's opinions? I need something and in my mind, the mustang is ahead by a nose and I'm ready to make an offer by monday....

I did have an '04 cooper s, so I'm familiar with the brand, love them and giggle like an idiot every time I drive one, but I've been reading some concerning issues about the 2nd gen cars that are putting me off a bit.
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I don't get it. You say mid life crisis, yet list a bunch of cars for teenagers or chicks. Have to ask, are you gay? Not that anything is wrong with that. Just would help with the mid life crisis recommendation.

Example;

Gay: Porsche Boxer.
Straight: Porsche 911

Gay: Mini
Straight: M3 or M5

Gay: C Class
Straight: AMG
 
Horse said:
I don't get it. You say mid life crisis, yet list a bunch of cars for teenagers or chicks. Have to ask, are you gay? Not that anything is wrong with that. Just would help with the mid life crisis recommendation.

Example;

Gay: Porsche Boxer.
Straight: Porsche 911

Gay: Mini
Straight: M3 or M5

Gay: C Class
Straight: AMG
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DON'T FUCK WITH MY BOY. that said - all of the above :thumbup
 
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Horse said:
I don't get it. You say mid life crisis, yet list a bunch of cars for teenagers or chicks. Have to ask, are you gay? Not that anything is wrong with that. Just would help with the mid life crisis recommendation.

Example;

Gay: Porsche Boxer.
Straight: Porsche 911

Gay: Mini
Straight: M3 or M5

Gay: C Class
Straight: AMG
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sexual orientation doesn't have anything to do with budget or the ability to appreciate certain cars for their inherent characteristics...

do you order mocha frappa caramel *bux = gay

or do you like just straight up black coffee = straight


just as silly....


(personally i like just plain old coffee)




but my budget doesn't allow me to dream of AMG cars that are either not salvaged or insanely high mileaged...

so I live within my means, and I enjoy the cars for the performance and characteristics that they each possess. I don't make any judgements on any car.
 
turbodogs02 said:
well A) I'm glad you didn't kill yourself and B) she is an absolute sexy car

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/3685023194.html


oh! and C) now the car had LB cred!
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Seriously, this is THE midlife crisis car! The other cars are for little boys who need to get their jollies off. You used to race. Those other cars won't have the same thrill that you think you'll have in your mind.

Nothing says midlife crisis better than a red Italian convertible with LB's blonde friend in the passenger seat. If you buy this car, I'm sure LB would be happy to hook you up with her friend.
 
Gixxergirl1000 said:
Mustang. Srsly. You're more a muscle car kinda guy than the metrosexual mini kinda guy...
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That, minis are only second gay to a vw bug , and if you don't think so it doesn't matter cuz everybody else does. How are you supposed to get your 20 year old then?

And mocha fraps are gay
but so delicious
 
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