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      05-10-2007, 06:39 PM   #1
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$20,000: What car to buy?

A co-hockey coach of mine is in the market for a new or used car. He want's to spend around $20,000. He wants something fun to drive, any suggestions would be appreciated.
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      05-10-2007, 06:39 PM   #2
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Honda Civic Si...
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      05-10-2007, 06:41 PM   #3
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^you'd have to get an old one with that money

how about an E36 M3?
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      05-10-2007, 06:42 PM   #4
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Miata my friend has one and its a fricken go cart lots a torque and simply can be manhandled by any well balanced driver.

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2003 330i performance package. or 99 great condition e36 m3 with money left over.
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      05-10-2007, 06:54 PM   #6
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OK, maybe not that fun to drive. He doesn't have the reputation of a BMW driving enthusiast. I'm pretty sure he wants a sedan too.
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      05-10-2007, 06:54 PM   #7
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def e36 m3, or even an e30 m3
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      05-10-2007, 07:15 PM   #8
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Stock VW GTi.

Four doors. Will come with full warranty (as opposed to used). Hatch is convenient for loading gear.

He can choose to finance or lease.
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thats a good one.they're not that cheap anymore though.VW's are nice.I had a jetta vr6 bored from 2.8 to 3.1L.It was a little monster.
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Seriously, I can't think of anything else i'd buy at 20k than the Honda Civic Si. The GTi is a little north of 20k, so is the Cooper S and the Mazdaspeed3. A base Miata would make a great foundation for an auto-x or track car but its not practical. The WRX is also north of 20k. The Sentra SE-R looks half-baked.

Si comes with 17" wheels, ltd slip, a slick 6MT, VSA, curtain airbags, moonroof etc etc so its great value as well.
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Seriously, I can't think of anything else i'd buy at 20k than the Honda Civic Si. The GTi is a little north of 20k, so is the Cooper S and the Mazdaspeed3. A base Miata would make a great foundation for an auto-x or track car but its not practical. The WRX is also north of 20k. The Sentra SE-R looks half-baked.

Si comes with 17" wheels, ltd slip, a slick 6MT, VSA, curtain airbags, moonroof etc etc so its great value as well.
+1. My vote would be GTI, (I really like them)

But they are above 20, So I agree with the SI, I also really like the new lancer...the nicest one (not evo) is under 20!
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Seriously, I can't think of anything else i'd buy at 20k than the Honda Civic Si. The GTi is a little north of 20k, so is the Cooper S and the Mazdaspeed3. A base Miata would make a great foundation for an auto-x or track car but its not practical. The WRX is also north of 20k. The Sentra SE-R looks half-baked.

Si comes with 17" wheels, ltd slip, a slick 6MT, VSA, curtain airbags, moonroof etc etc so its great value as well.
+3 . That's a great choice for the money.
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+3 . That's a great choice for the money.
+4 that!!! :rocks:
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I would said new Mazda 3 or used E46 3 series.
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A co-hockey coach of mine is in the market for a new or used car. He want's to spend around $20,000. He wants something fun to drive, any suggestions would be appreciated.
You can lease to buy a new car..
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S2000 is a really fun car to drive.
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New: Civic SI, Fit, or WRX

Used: IS300 or G35 Sedan
+1 Exactly.
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