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Need some help. Been racking my brain trying to figure out what car to buy next. I've got $34,000 cash to put down and for the perfect car I'm willing to finance up to $22,000.
Requirements:
>Manuel
>Must baby occasionally
>RWD
>Small
Pretty much open to any suggestions within those parameters.
>>13946077
why RWD?
>>13946077
Miata? Fr-s?
>>13946077
e87 135i
>>13946077
>manuel
>>13946083
Just sold my AWD car, it was too...stable? I just love the ability to make the rear end dance. I'm sure there are some rear biased AWD cars that allow you to have a bit more fun, but I'm just addicted to RWD.
>>13946124
C5 Z06 my friend
>>13946118
I love this idea, but I'd be constantly thinking of the 1M. If I can find a 1M in that price range I may just give it a go.
>>13946127
Unfortunately can't baby. I suppose it's cheap enough that I could buy a cheap CR-V or wagon specifically for baby duty. I just wish the C5 wasn't full of Fisher Price plastics.
>>13946077
can i have 5k? i need a new car mine just blew up.
>>13946077
Does it have to be new?
Used 135i, early ones.
>>13946169
Depends on how good of a handjob you can give!
>>13946201
Doesn't have to be new, though I do like modern features and a decent interior fit and finish. Like I said before, the 135i would just leave me wanting a 1M. I guess I'm a top of the model range snob?
>>13946124
buy FWD
>>13946222
Why? Torque steer, understeer and terrible steering feel?
>>13946237
none of these are a thing
>>13946118
>>13946201
Looks like there are quite a few 1M's in my price range. Closest one is 150 miles away. Bit of a long haul for a first time test drive but it might just be worth it.
Honda S2000
>>13946251
Can't baby. I've tried.
>>13946251
I just sold my 2002 S2000, wonderful car, just hoping to move to something a bit more powerful, luxurious and able to baby.
>>13946260
unless you're some next level retard you'd be hard pressed to find a FWD car that torque steers
Understeer complaints is just a sign of you being a bad driver
>>13946237
>torque steer
LSD faggot
>understeer
Sway bar faggot and your stupid ass will probably oversteer into a fucking tree before you understeer safely in the middle of the road
>terrible steering feel
Not a drive train issue nigger
Get a 335i/IS350/ATS/C400. They're quick, fun, practical, and have nice features. Depending on where you live, you should be able to afford at least one of these cars. All of them are good, it's really just a matter of which one feels better to you.
Personally, I was in a similar boat as you and ended up with the 2015 IS350 F-Sport. I'm gonna spare you my review, but it's a fantastic driving car and has a very nice interior/exterior IMO. Also in Canada, I got it for about $13k cheaper than an equivalently equipped S4/335i before taxes. Anyway, my $0.02 is just look into an entry-level luxury sports sedan.
>>13946077
>financing a car
jesus christ cunt
>>13946299
>driving a cheap shitbox
jesus christ cunt
>>13946306
Why are you even here? 12 year olds aren't allowed to drive
>>13946285
Are you a chassis engineer?
>>13946283
Focus RS torque steers like a mf
>>13946285
Thinking an LSD eliminates torque steer...hahaha.
I don't drive like an idiot on the street, save that for VIR.
Understeer is absolutely a drivetrain issue. You obviously have no idea what you're talking about.
>>13946355
>focus rs
yes, and?
>>13946358
>that post
Holy shit you can't read, can you?
>>13946359
and plenty of other ff cars torque steer. okay most vw group ones don't but they have incredibly inert numb steering and handling as a trade off
>>13946364
maybe he mistyped and meant steering feel is a drivetrain issue.
if so he's right and you're wrong.
>>13946297
Thank you friendly neighbor from the North. I've driven a few 335s of different vintages. I should certainly give the others a fair shake. I haven't driven an S4 since the B6 generation, and never an IS.
>>13946328
>make valid point
>HURRR UR 12
GTFO my /o/. There is literally nothing wrong with financing if you have a good rate and steady income. In many cases it's better to finance than to buy outright (assuming you have the money) because you can usually invest your money and gain interest at a higher rate than your finance rate.
>>13946389
Oh get off your high horse.
FWD is good, RWD is good. Shut the fuck up already.
>>13946391
Test drive a new IS350 F-Sport. I know that the exterior appearance is polarizing and I hated it at first, but it really grew on me and now I love it. The chassis, steering, and suspension in the IS350 is its strongest point IMO, although Lexus did an incredible job matching every component in the car.
>>13946389
I did indeed. Steering feel is most certainly a drivetrain issue. Putting power through the wheels that control steering will most certainly affect the feel. Anything that takes away from feedback or prevents the car from reacting in a predictable manor (TCS, electronic diff) is a huge issue.
The new Civic Type R seems to handle the FF layout better than anything in the past, but why fight a system designed to fail so miserably?
>>13946401
FWD is a cost cutting measure
RWD is better.
>>13946401
FWD is good for some things...just not the occasional track day.
>>13946445
you can't drive so FWD is better for you.
automatic too, probably.
>>13946443
>>13946442
so you people think i should buy a non turbo 1988 z31 over a 94 integra GSR sedan,93 mazda mx-6, 2000 civic Si
yeah,ok
idiots
>>13946405
I hated the new Lexus grille at first too. It's grown on me, but I still like the other options better in the aesthetics department. Some of the MB's are also a bit suspect. Sadly, Acura lost their way entirely.
>>13946457
Why would you limit yourself to such terrible options?
>>13946457
do you just have shit taste in cars m8?
>>13946472
>>13946477
there's no other option
how are those cars bad
>>13946495
www.cars.com
www.autotrader.com
www.craigslist.com
>>13946285
Dude just stop. You do understand depending on the given application changing to larger diameter sway bars can accentuate understeer. It's not a one size fits all kind of deal you cock socking faggot.
>>13946502
Craigslist is a .org
>>13946427
>I did indeed. Steering feel is most certainly a drivetrain issue. Putting power through the wheels that control steering will most certainly affect the feel. Anything that takes away from feedback or prevents the car from reacting in a predictable manor (TCS, electronic diff) is a huge issue.
And this is where we confirm that you're a bench racer and have no clue what you're talking about.
>>13946506
Who said change to a larger sway bar retard. How did you gather any of that you ass "socking" fuckwit.
>>13946502
wow thanks for those useless links
how the fuck do you think I found this cars in the first place
>>13946525
>talking about stuff you only experience from behind the wheel
>benchracing
lel
>>13946506
cut some slack he doesn't even own a car
>>13946533
>talking about stuff you only experience from behind the wheel
Tell us about your racing experience and your time spent wearing fingerless gloves on the bus.
>>13946537
how assmad are you? you don't need to be a pro racer to care about steering feel
>>13946533
nobody supports you or is on your side
>>13946396
jesus christ cunt.
You didn't make a valid point. If you think financing a car because $30k isn't enough then you're either an idiot, or a child.
Enjoy living paycheck to paycheck.
jesus christ cunt
>>13946573
>this again
I really wish basic financial education was mandatory in schools alongside health and gym.
>>13946585
financing a car is the same as selling your soul
go fuck yourself
why would you ever finance a car
why would you ever buy a car post the year 2000
>>13946525
I know this is a fools errand, but I guarantee you I've spent more time on track than 95% of /o/. Not much wheel to wheel, but 4 seasons of SCCA Solo and 40-odd trials days along with a ton of PCA events at various tracks up and down the East coast. Also, 3 club rally events this past year in the 2015 STI I just sold. Also, the Ariel Atom driving experience at VIR. Too expensive for 2 sessions, but holy shit, more cornering ability than anything else on 4 wheels short of a Formula car.
>>13946597
>why would you ever buy a car post the year 2000
That line put you too over the top, skip it next time
>>13946612
Im not trolling
Im genuinely wondering why anyone would do that
what would you possible want that wasn't made in the 60s-90s
>>13946550
Because your points on steering feel are entirely subjective and you're trying to pass them off as one the undeniable truth. Also you appear to be autistic.
>>13946632
how is steering feel subjective?
are you one of those "muh feels" idiots?
>>13946638
it literally is subjective
im not even that anon, that's why i completely ignored your steering feel argument in my post
>>13946638
It is when you claim that power being delivered to the front wheels negatively affects the steering feel because it's different from RWD.
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>>13946641
I don't think you know what subjective and objective mean to be honest.
>>13946644
I didn't make that claim, I just wanted to point out your incorrect use of the benchracing meem. I said this about steering feel >>13946389
>>13946077
OPs story
>Be me
>hot sexy woman with no intelegince
>fuck every guy
>find beta who is doctor
>marry beta doctor
>fuc beta on wedding night
>never fuk again
>Dont have a job
>takes beta money anyway
>Asks for 35k
>gets 34k
>annon what kar ken i buy with 34k and then liek finance da rest?
>op is fag
>>13946698
Interesting story...but I'm just a network engineer who sold his two cars before making up his mind on the next one.
>>13946709
respectable, i wish you best of luck and i recommend anything american you will not be dissapointed with caddy or a lincoln
Get the new Fiata (Fiat 124) when the Abarth version comes out.
I know you've expressed your love of RWDs, but I would seriously suggest getting some kind of turbo wagon
>>13946625
I put it simply in my post (>>13946396
) you mongoloid. If you can't understand that, then I think you might be borderline retarded.
>>13946727
link to the wrong post?
>>13946718
Fiata looks pretty sweet. I don't know if it will be available quickly enough for me though...hoping to buy something by the end of this year.
I'm not completely against FWD or AWD, just prefer RWD over the bother of them. I've owned quite a few great FWD Hondas in the past; an 89 CRX Si and a 98 Integra Type R amongst others. Same goes for AWD, 04 and 15 STi, wife has an R32 currently.
>>13946769
both*
>>13946077
370z
2012 Mercedes GLK
>4WD
>Small for an SUV
>33k
>sexy as fuck
>>13946077
Wait a couple years and get first american type r
>>13947383
honda is garbage , amazing bikes but shitshow on car side
>>13946077
Buy used 370z Sport/Nismo with low miles for $25k.
TT and supporting mods.
Use remainder of budget on upgraded brakes, wheels, cosmetics.
Smoke 99.9% of vettes, maros, stangs, and snekes.
Savour the asshurt.
>>13946107
Kek buy a brz
>>13946077
Lexus IS
Mercedes CLA (reliability problems, ahoy)
Infiniti Q50
Cadillac ATS (see Merc CLA)
You won't have fun babying in a 2-door BRZ or Mustang, unless you are highly tolerant of bending over half-folded seats.
>>13949698
And actually, seeing that neither the IS, CLA, or Q50 offer manuals, that means you're pretty much stuck with either taking the ATS and all its warts, or sucking it up and buying an automatic.
Also I forgot the 3-series (which is also automatic-only now)
>>13946358
>Understeer is absolutely a drivetrain issue.
lmao, dude get a fost, a nice set of coilovers, decent tires, and good alignment and the understeer is gone except when you mash your foot to the floor like a dumbass. It's everything you want.
Or be a stupid badge whore and get a Lexus/BMW like these faggots suggest, enjoy the special ordering process to get a Manuel.
1 series might be ok, I'd skip the 1M unless you plan to track it, the 135 is supposed to be like 95% as good and $10k cheaper.
>old meme answer: Caddy CTSV
I own a 2011 BMW M3 sedan. Sounds like a used one would fit the bill for you. It's 414 bhp, RWD, N/A, super comfortable, and meets the top of line criteria. I have a dual clutch gearbox that shifts in 40 milliseconds but the manual is great too.
>>13949937
I love the idea of a high revving NA V8.
It's been a long time since I've tried a BMW manual trans. All I remember from the E36 M3 and E46 330Ci was quite a bit of extra play and no positive engagement getting in gear. Are the newer 6 speeds a bit tighter than years past?
>>13951978
What you experienced was probably more to do with shifter bushes. Hell, even the old Getrag boxes in older Bimmers are sweet with an overhauled shifter mechanism.
