[mystical guy]

I have two vehicles – Acura RL (luxury sporty sedan) and Volvo S60 2.5T (sport sedan). I’m a car enthusiast and plan to be fixing people’s cars as a hobby in exchange for only home-cooked food.

I can’t ride bikes so I’m looking to get a third vehicle.

I would like to get a used sports car that’s both powerful and comfortable, just for weekend rides, going to the gym, off-road, etc. Any ideas? PS: both my cars are pretty powerful but I’m looking for that traditional full blown sports car.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

[EuroAddict]

I really don't know anything about them. But if they have the reliability of their standard lineup you will be fine. My buddy has a 1997 ES300 that is his daily and a 2007 ES 330 for weekend lol.

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[MaLoTu]

Thanks for your input, Euroaddict. I have read good reviews on them and I am kinda assuming they will live up to the Toyota brand.

[acamp]

Depending on your budget, a C6 Z06 is a heck of a lot of car in stock form.

I saw someone mention a roided out 4th Gen Firebird/Camaro… having owned a Heads/Cam/D1SC Procharged LS1 Trans Am (with all the bells and whistles, suspension, twin disk clutch, drag radials, etc etc etc) they can be a LOT of fun, but being so heavily modified it seemed like there was always a little something that needed attention.

With how busy I am, next “fun” vehicle is going to be something that requires less modification to reach the high horsepower.

Ninja + Wiley Test Bank: [FAR - 81] [REG - 76] [BEC - 88] [AUD - 73](doh!)

Becker Videos: [AUD - 82]

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[Jeff01234567]

BMW M3's (E92 generation) are in the $40-50k range with decent mileage. You should be able to afford it given all of your certifications haha.

Best handling sports car in its class with a V8 that revs to stratospheric heights and makes all the right noises that'll make your inner 10 year old scream with glee.

BEC - 83 Oct 23
FAR - 84 Jan 8
AUD - 81 Feb 26
REG - 84 May 23

[marqzho]

are you going to pay tax for the home-cooked food? lol

REG 90
FAR 95
AUD 98
BEC 84

[Joe C.]

Well if you would spend 50k then get a 2013 GT500. As far as buying a used BMW M or Audi S…..better be ready to take out a second mortgage for repairs and maintenance down the road.

BEC 75
AUD 9/6
REG TBD
FAR TBD

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[NotAnother74]

I'm a mustang enthusiast. I just bought my second one. I previously drove a 2000 mustang V6. I bought it in high school 10 years ago. So easy to repair and cheap and fun. I didn't have to do anything other than oil changes and I did have to replace the clutch at around 110K but I live in Atlanta I used the clutch a ton in traffic. Also had to do water pump. I had Roush cold air intake with headers and dual custom tuned exhaust. It was awesome. I put a 2000 cobra R hood on it. Huge cowl. It was so much fun for a 215 hp car.

I just bought a 2013 mustang convertible. V6 again because I drive it everyday and they have the v6's up to 315 and 285 Ft/lbs torque now as opposed to 195 HP on my older V6. It's plenty for my purposes. I did get the premium package. They slapped a brace under the hood to improve handling and body roll. It's a ton of fun and it turns some heads. Shaker system is fun too. Great sound.

Anyways. I can't recommend a mustang enough. HP per $ is unbeatable and they make these things to be customized. Its perfect for what you want. Join the mustang club.

F AR - 76
B EC - 82
A UD - 77 (lost credit)/Retake 2/25
R EG - 80

[NotAnother74]

Agree with Joe on the Audi/Porsche route.

Forget about aftermarket parts and definitely forget being able to work on it yourself. My best buddies sister just bought a used 2008 Audi A4 and one month later the cylinders are misfiring and a cracked head gasket. $4,000 in engine repair. Nothing but a big mistake. I tried to warn him. Sure….you CAN get an Audi for 15k but you'll make up the value in repairs. Didn't take long.

F AR - 76
B EC - 82
A UD - 77 (lost credit)/Retake 2/25
R EG - 80

[mystical guy]

@marqzho – lol. I guess I'll report my hobby income and withhold some for the IRS 😉

@EuroAddict – at one time I was even looking at the Audi R8 which can be over $80k, gently used. I don't care about brand new cars because I've seen 12+ year old cars running like new. I would put myself in the $20 – $60k price range for something decent.

@acamp – Whoa. .The C6 Z06 is a mean looking machine. I'm kinda with you also, with the idea that I probably won't wanna spend too much time in maintenance though I think I would enjoy working on cars.

@MaLoTu – Lexus(es) are good for luxury. So for family SUVs, Denali, Jeep SRT…. maybe a Lexus.. hmmm.

@Joe C. – haha. No BMWs for me. I've heard too many negative reviews for repair costs, even from mechanics. My ex-wife would give her first born for that 2013 Shelby but I don't know why I'm a Camaro guy lol.

@NotAnother74 – haha. Thanks for the invite to the Mustang club. I did a lot of comparison between Mustangs and Camaros and I fell in love with Bumble Bee, while my ex-wife would die for a Mustang. Maybe when I really make it big I'll get her the 2013 Mustang in blue. My ex modified her Mustang to make the exhaust louder. I have to say, sometimes I'm a little jealous of the look of the Mustang lol. For Audi, I'm thinking of the A8 or R8, but as new as possible.

CPA - Since 2015
CISA - Smashed 2012
CIA - Passed 2015

[EuroAddict]

Keep saving till an Audi RS7 get's in your range. That with a chip will eat majority of the cars on the road. Check out the youtube videos.

Late next year Audi is bringing over the RS3. That will be a fun car. An RS5 is in your current rage.

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[EuroAddict]

Also, heavily modified 911 turbo's are you in your range as well.

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[NotAnother74]

Just buy American. Anerican muscle cannot be beat. Dollar for dollar you get the best power. Plus those 2015 s550 mustangs. They were up for car of the year. Convert!!!! 🙂

F AR - 76
B EC - 82
A UD - 77 (lost credit)/Retake 2/25
R EG - 80

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