If you had 30K to spend on a car new or used what would it be - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jflogerzi · 08-16-2014, 03:40 AM

There are just some days where you really miss the comfort of a more civilized car that provides more comfort and can handle 4 people in the car(it can be 2+2 as long as there is more room then the twins). But a car that can still have fun. What would it be? A good example would be a nice GTI..(flame suit on) Or a nice BMW but sadly those would be past 30K for the fun ones.

jebuwh · 08-16-2014, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

There are just some days where you really miss the comfort of a more civilized car that provides more comfort and can handle 4 people in the car(it can be 2+2 as long as there is more room then the twins). But a car that can still have fun. What would it be? A good example would be a nice GTI..(flame suit on) Or a nice BMW but sadly those would be past 30K for the fun ones.

Define more civilized?

You could get a lovely e30 m3 for 30k...

jflogerzi · 08-16-2014, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jebuwh

Define more civilized?

You could get a lovely e30 m3 for 30k...

Sporty, more sound deeding, more weight, bigger engine. Not being a car guy an E30 M3 would not be my first choice.

DAEMANO · 08-16-2014, 04:13 AM

2013 or 2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T. The car pretty much has it all.

chiefshayan · 08-16-2014, 04:14 AM

I would say 2008+ e92 m3 but those are going for around 33-36k. I still think the e90's look good and are around 30k.

jebuwh · 08-16-2014, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Sporty, more sound deeding, more weight, bigger engine. Not being a car guy an E30 M3 would not be my first choice.

Alright then...

Big comfortable boat but fast-
Used Ford Taurus SHO

Smaller sporty fun practical-
WRX or mazdaspeed3

Fortis · 08-16-2014, 05:06 AM

An '08-'10 Audi S5 if I can find one in that price range

funwheeldrive · 08-16-2014, 05:40 AM

FJ Cruiser.

mfbmike · 08-16-2014, 06:20 AM

996 911 turbo.

BlueDubbinTDI · 08-16-2014, 06:45 AM

Used Audi S4. New GTI. Used Golf R. Used 335i. Used Boxster. Used ATS

xia · 08-16-2014, 07:04 PM

Nsx

or

FJ Cruiser

vh_supra26 · 08-16-2014, 07:13 PM

I like larger coupes. So it would have to be the E63 for me.

Regalo · 08-16-2014, 07:47 PM

I was giving this some thought. If I were to get a second car, I would want it to have more cargo space than the twins, room for at least 2 adults in the backseat, and with RWD or AWD. The Saab 92X would be a great choice here and the idea of having a sleeper is very appealing to me. Having said that, if I were to have $30k to throw around with cars, then the obvious winner would be the the new Subaru WRX.

dem00n · 08-16-2014, 07:59 PM

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Regalo Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Toyobaru 86 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 42 Thanks: 9 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was giving this some thought. If I were to get a second car, I would want it to have more cargo space than the twins, room for at least 2 adults in the backseat, and with RWD or AWD. The Saab 92X would be a great choice here and the idea of having a sleeper is very appealing to me. Having said that, if I were to have $30k to throw around with cars, then the obvious winner would be the the new Subaru WRX.

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