stuka
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If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
.....what would you buy?
4 doors
decent sized boot
decent power 150kw +
decent handling
relatively modern 2006+
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 21:51:24
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Mitsubishi Evolutions have depreciate quite a lot in last few months.
I would definitely look at getting an Evo 8 if I had the choice.
Could even have an2004 Evolution 8 MR for that price with a bit of change left for future maintenance and mods.
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 21:51:37
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a straight AW NA, Audi V10, Porsche transaxle, a BIG box of ChrMo tubing . . .
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 21:52:53
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OOO I'd probs try to scrape in an evo, boot size would be decent for my needs but not sure if its what your thinking.
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 21:54:18
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holy 3 posts in the last min. Was none when I started my post.
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 21:54:35
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Oops, jumped in before reading the title properly. Paddy, you'll be needing to find some capital for this venture. Time to sell the rally car . . . if only you could find a buyer . . . . .
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 22:08:46
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2007+ Mercedes C class (W204)
Can get a C280 (V6) with 170KW's for 30K with under 100thou KMS.
Or a C200 (4cyl) with 135KW's for 30K with less KMs.
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 23:10:51
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I would ignore all the requirements outlined in the first post, then buy a Lotus Elise for $20k and spend the remainder fitting a 2GR into it :D
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 23:28:28
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Dude I know imported a 2010 toyota mark X. 1st in aud. 240kw 2gr iitc direct injection rwd.
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/11 23:28:57
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Oh at about 30k landed and complied. Actually he's in tas. Could org a meet up.....
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/12 00:51:22
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R34GT4 and with left over put rb26 in it to make a 4door gtr but the year is wrong. sooo most likely a... evo of some sort.
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/12 06:29:30
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the evo seems to be popular and something I hadnt considered. with the merc i would be worried about servicing/parts. ace I was aware of cuts's car but I havent seen it yet. there are so many other options in two door but I need to have a child seat. so far my list is
evo
golf r32
focus xr5
alfa 159 jts
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/12 07:35:13
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If you are considering VWs then look at a Passat Wagon, either Highline or R36 V6 or the V6 CC if you are looking for performance or the 125 TDI. I have a 2009 Passat CC TDI with a cheap reflash provides 151kw and around 5l/100km long term. 85000km.No warranty claims and service around $350 each 15000kms. Market price now around $30000. I went into buy a Golf R32 and walked out with the CC, Here is a petrol CC example.220 killerwasps and 4WD and a great drive. More space, more style and quicker than an R32. Heaps of rom for a baby capsule or seat. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Volkswagen-Passat-2009/SSE-AD-2303504/?Cr=4&sdmvc=1
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/12 08:21:47
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Just do this. I mean at least the steel in chassis mods is newer than 2006 :P 
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Re: If You Had $30k To Spend On A Car....
2013/11/12 11:49:12
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That's a really good budget. I'd go with one of the below (all within):
Evolution 8 GSR with bolts ons (piping, exhaust, 3port boost solenoid) & flash tune
Fastest, best handling, practical with lotsa local knowledge (parts/support). Factory issued with recaros etc & many of the examples for sale have a few goodies (exhaust/coilovers etc). I can also help you as a friend of mine has the flex maps for the 8 ECU (ie you can run 98 to E85 with a flex sensor on a STOCK ecu)
Toyota Mark 2 JZX110 (If you want to be an all Toyota man)
1JZ single turbo VVTi, handles really nicely, apparently great on fuel, lotsa room, bulletproof engineering. Look good with a lip/rims & don't stand out as much (from a theft/police perspective). I know Cuts (ST205 boy) in TAS is complying a Mark X at the moment, but realistically you'll be waiting ages to get one yourself.
IS250 (if you want to be more "adult")
Not fast at all, but maximum reliability & comfort. Great on fuel too & with a simply lip/rims, looks very classy indeed.
Nissan 370GT - 4door
Same powerplant as the 370Z, very modern/luxurious interior. Nice handling, look good (imo), especially with rims. Looks just like the local pricey enfiniti's. Navigation etc can be converted to AU/English.
I've excluded everything European or American due to build quality and/or maintenance requirements. I'll probably buy Japanese cars for life.
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