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272sWrx · 05-26-2005, 11:27 PM

i have been debating for the past couple months on what to get for my next car. ive narrowed it down to 3 choices. they cost close in price. What do you guys/girls think?

20th1519 · 05-26-2005, 11:31 PM

I'd go with the Legacy only because the Supra is played out and the 3000gt is too damn heavy.

272sWrx · 05-26-2005, 11:35 PM

cuz the legacy looks really hot with those 17's and in black. i test drove one a couple weeks ago and loved it. although if i do get a supra, its going to get a a t-88 or something a bit more streetable.

20th1519 · 05-26-2005, 11:38 PM

I have never seen "streetable" and "T-88" used in conjuction before.

272sWrx · 05-26-2005, 11:57 PM

no i mean something more streetable than that.

20th1519 · 05-27-2005, 12:01 AM

I thought so unless you were going for some crazy numbers like most supra's.

Aaron · 05-27-2005, 02:18 AM

shame on the two of you that picked at legacy over a supra.

272sWrx · 05-27-2005, 03:21 AM

well that why i cant figuer it out. i might look at some rx-7's. I dont have a lot of knowlege with them.

the mike · 05-27-2005, 08:26 AM

+1 for the LGT. All Year Drive.

97TSi · 05-27-2005, 08:27 AM

Are you kidding? There's no question here.

Supra. Hands down.

MuddyREX · 05-27-2005, 08:31 AM

Buy the Supra if you want to go reeeeally fast above all else.

Buy the 3KGT if you want a challenge.

Buy the Legacy if you want all year performance.

Buy a Kia, and give me the rest of the money.

frankenstein · 05-27-2005, 10:23 AM

how in the hell is a Supra played out? I'm lost

Yeah Supra is the car to get! If you have the money

TalonTsi97 · 05-27-2005, 10:37 AM

Go with the supra unless you need to drive the car all year round. The legacy is a good choice but how fast are you tryign to go?

SexyDSM95 · 05-27-2005, 10:54 AM

Mmmm Poopra, that's my vote. They are teh hawtness, you would get so many chicks j/k

I agree with what everyone else has said and whatever upgrades you throw onto the Supra it's still reliable, unlike other cars...

I would also suggest maybe looking into the turbo MR2's also, they go for 7-9k used but are also a great platform to upgrade. The RX-7 is a nice car also, but hard to find people to give them up.

20th1519 · 05-27-2005, 11:00 AM

I'm sorry im just not a Supra lover. There are 401 cars I would buy before a Supra.

alachua · 05-27-2005, 11:31 AM

Brand new car with warranty > ten year old car of similar price.

Take into account what you will realisticly be doing with the car. They are very dissimilar automobiles. If you plan on racing it non stop, then yeah, the supra is a stout ride. However, if you plan on having a car that is streeet driven 90% of the time, and want to do some fun mods along the way, I really think the Legacy is the better choice. It is certainly a more pimp ride, what with the leather, and actually fitting 5 people.

-Cliff

SexyDSM95 · 05-27-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alachua

Brand new car with warranty > ten year old car of similar price.

Honestly, with those warranties ANYTHING you even touch or replace with an upgraded part voids the warranty. IMO, that point you were trying to make is not valid. Newer cars are also more expensive to upgrade, look at how much an STi or even a VW is to upgrade compared to like a 1G DSM or a Civic Hatch. What's the fun of having a nice car that has good potential anyways if you are not going to actually work on it?

kef · 05-27-2005, 12:27 PM

if I had the bank roll I'd get a Legacy GT.

The 3kGT is a pig, and when it was new it had some of the most advanced electronic trickery evAr. Trickery breaks, and it's super expensive to fix.

Supra, well.. If I could find a civic or camery to drive everyday and had already ordered a large turbo for it, the choice is obvious. roasting tires in 4th from an 85mph cruise is manditory.

FD RX-7 - Sexiest looking car to ever be shipped to the states. Also holds the worlds record for having the most vacuume hoses ever. I've looked into it, most FD owners spend 1K/year on maitnence. That's if nothing breaks. The 60K mait. is a rebuild. Figure on 1 quart of oil a week + sparkplugs once every three months.

I mean, really If you're thinking of spending that much money and want some awe factor just get yourself a late 80's early 90's 911 Turbo. Besides, when all the seals start leaking around 60K you get to yank the motor

Porsches are the best thing on the road, period.

SexyDSM95 · 05-27-2005, 12:28 PM

Holy crap! The older Porsches are worse money pits then my Jeep/DSM put together!

kef · 05-27-2005, 12:31 PM

Yeah, they are.. but well. It is a porsche.

PS, BTW: if you didn't know you can buy brand new cars w/o a warrenty. I know for a fact Dodge sells vipers for like 60K instead of 80K w/o any warrenty. When I breifly looked into an Evo VIII RS I was quoted 20K brand new w/o a warrenty.

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05-26-2005, 11:27 PM	#1
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	what car should i get i have been debating for the past couple months on what to get for my next car. ive narrowed it down to 3 choices. they cost close in price. What do you guys/girls think? __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

05-26-2005, 11:31 PM	#2
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	I'd go with the Legacy only because the Supra is played out and the 3000gt is too damn heavy. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

05-26-2005, 11:35 PM	#3
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	cuz the legacy looks really hot with those 17's and in black. i test drove one a couple weeks ago and loved it. although if i do get a supra, its going to get a a t-88 or something a bit more streetable. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

05-26-2005, 11:38 PM	#4
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	I have never seen "streetable" and "T-88" used in conjuction before. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

05-26-2005, 11:57 PM	#5
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	no i mean something more streetable than that. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

05-27-2005, 12:01 AM	#6
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	I thought so unless you were going for some crazy numbers like most supra's. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

05-27-2005, 02:18 AM	#7
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	shame on the two of you that picked at legacy over a supra. __________________ Grape Kool-Aid.

05-27-2005, 03:21 AM	#8
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	well that why i cant figuer it out. i might look at some rx-7's. I dont have a lot of knowlege with them. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

05-27-2005, 08:26 AM	#9
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	+1 for the LGT. All Year Drive. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

05-27-2005, 08:27 AM	#10
97TSi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Haddon Heights, NJ (SJ) Member #150 iTrader: (0)	Are you kidding? There's no question here. Supra. Hands down. __________________ -Nick 97 TSi B16G FactoryRemoved.com

05-27-2005, 08:31 AM	#11
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Buy the Supra if you want to go reeeeally fast above all else. Buy the 3KGT if you want a challenge. Buy the Legacy if you want all year performance. Buy a Kia, and give me the rest of the money. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-27-2005, 10:23 AM	#12
frankenstein Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Member #399 iTrader: (0)	how in the hell is a Supra played out? I'm lost Yeah Supra is the car to get! If you have the money __________________ 92' Talon AWD What do I know, I only drive a DSM.....

05-27-2005, 10:37 AM	#13
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Go with the supra unless you need to drive the car all year round. The legacy is a good choice but how fast are you tryign to go? __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-27-2005, 10:54 AM	#14
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	Mmmm Poopra, that's my vote. They are teh hawtness, you would get so many chicks j/k I agree with what everyone else has said and whatever upgrades you throw onto the Supra it's still reliable, unlike other cars... I would also suggest maybe looking into the turbo MR2's also, they go for 7-9k used but are also a great platform to upgrade. The RX-7 is a nice car also, but hard to find people to give them up.

05-27-2005, 11:00 AM	#15
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry im just not a Supra lover. There are 401 cars I would buy before a Supra. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

05-27-2005, 11:31 AM	#16
alachua Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conshohocken, PA Member #4 My Ride: 14 Miata Club iTrader: (3)	Brand new car with warranty > ten year old car of similar price. Take into account what you will realisticly be doing with the car. They are very dissimilar automobiles. If you plan on racing it non stop, then yeah, the supra is a stout ride. However, if you plan on having a car that is streeet driven 90% of the time, and want to do some fun mods along the way, I really think the Legacy is the better choice. It is certainly a more pimp ride, what with the leather, and actually fitting 5 people. -Cliff __________________ "Cliff, I find going fast neither exciting, nor enjoyable, please stop. No, I don't want to do smokey burnouts or donuts!" - My Mom on her first ride in the miata

05-27-2005, 12:27 PM	#18
kef Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ./ Member #121 iTrader: (0)	if I had the bank roll I'd get a Legacy GT. The 3kGT is a pig, and when it was new it had some of the most advanced electronic trickery evAr. Trickery breaks, and it's super expensive to fix. Supra, well.. If I could find a civic or camery to drive everyday and had already ordered a large turbo for it, the choice is obvious. roasting tires in 4th from an 85mph cruise is manditory. FD RX-7 - Sexiest looking car to ever be shipped to the states. Also holds the worlds record for having the most vacuume hoses ever. I've looked into it, most FD owners spend 1K/year on maitnence. That's if nothing breaks. The 60K mait. is a rebuild. Figure on 1 quart of oil a week + sparkplugs once every three months. I mean, really If you're thinking of spending that much money and want some awe factor just get yourself a late 80's early 90's 911 Turbo. Besides, when all the seals start leaking around 60K you get to yank the motor Porsches are the best thing on the road, period. __________________ i never think of the future. it comes soon enough.

05-27-2005, 12:28 PM	#19
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	Holy crap! The older Porsches are worse money pits then my Jeep/DSM put together!

05-27-2005, 12:31 PM	#20
kef Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ./ Member #121 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, they are.. but well. It is a porsche. PS, BTW: if you didn't know you can buy brand new cars w/o a warrenty. I know for a fact Dodge sells vipers for like 60K instead of 80K w/o any warrenty. When I breifly looked into an Evo VIII RS I was quoted 20K brand new w/o a warrenty. __________________ i never think of the future. it comes soon enough.