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03/09/2007 04:59:36 PM · #26 |
I want the new Vauxhall VXR8. It is the revised model of the Holden Monaro.
Old man's dream, cos I can't remember what those other two legged bumpy things are for!! |
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03/09/2007 05:03:30 PM · #27 |
Holden Monaro is the Equivalent of the Pontiac GTO.
The Vauxhall VXR8 looks like one of pontiacs other newer cars that im not sure was released yet wasnt aware they had revised a Sedan off of Coupe Stampings?
EDIT - The Vauxhall VXR8's equivalent is the Pontiac G8.
Message edited by author 2007-03-09 17:05:19.
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03/09/2007 07:27:11 PM · #28 |
| Hmm ok new budget i need some cars for, seems im only really qualified for $10,000, i have roughly $2000 of my own, so put together some cars for around $10-12,000cad (8,500-10,000usd) same specs or close to them. |
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03/09/2007 07:51:43 PM · #29 |
This is our beast. Not quite within your price range and definitely not cheap on the gas but a helluva lot of fun!! And that's what really counts right?? :)
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03/09/2007 11:04:43 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by kawana:
Hmm ok new budget i need some cars for, seems im only really qualified for $10,000, i have roughly $2000 of my own, so put together some cars for around $10-12,000cad (8,500-10,000usd) same specs or close to them. |
Are you looking at buying brand new, or used? |
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03/10/2007 01:14:47 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by bigalpha:
Originally posted by kawana:
Hmm ok new budget i need some cars for, seems im only really qualified for $10,000, i have roughly $2000 of my own, so put together some cars for around $10-12,000cad (8,500-10,000usd) same specs or close to them. |
Are you looking at buying brand new, or used? |
used for sure, anything brand new for $10,000 i probably dont want :P |
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03/10/2007 01:25:46 AM · #32 |
| Do you have any specifics on what you want? i.e. wagon, or good on gas, or only import? |
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03/10/2007 01:37:39 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by bigalpha:
Do you have any specifics on what you want? i.e. wagon, or good on gas, or only import? |
I think he was pretty damn specific on that end.
Seems he doesnt care Import or DOmestic (i guess if Canada considers north American cars as domestic) He said he was looking at the Camaro's Gas mileage versus his Cavalier. The Camaro V8 depeding on year doing 17/25 to 19/28 in EPA estimates depending upon year.
Looks like gas mileage is a bit of a concern and it seems he wants Performance for his buck leaving out new cars.
No Wagon, Gas Mileage might be a compromise, Import or Domestic doesnt matter if it bangs up asphault
Thats the impresion i get from Post #1
Originally posted by kawana:
4,6 or 8 cyl, dont matter
Fair gas millage
Speedy :D
Around $10,000-12,000 CAD ($8500-10,000USD)
One ive considered is a 97-99 Camaro, they have pretty good gas milage for a v8 |
Message edited by author 2007-03-10 01:38:29.
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03/10/2007 02:00:17 AM · #34 |
I say, look for 2002 Impreza WRX. The only downside is it's only rated for ~23mpg in the city, ~27 highway.
I guess you'll be financing through a car lot? If that's the case, my vote is for Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. 165hp 4 cyl. they get about the same mileage as the WRX. If you look into the 2002 Impreza OBS, check and see if the headgasket has been replaced recently. Some 2.5L engines had a probl. with them.
The 2.0L WRX engine is pretty reliable. And the WRX is pretty peppy. As with any turbo, though, premium gas is a must. It's expensive. The OBS has good pep to it. |
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03/10/2007 04:38:38 AM · #35 |
Don't know how long they have been on the market in he US, but how about a 2nd hand Volkswagen GTI. (We call them Golf GTI (they got a zillion varieties, from simple fourcilinders to the VR6) in Europe).
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03/10/2007 04:53:33 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by Azrifel:
Don't know how long they have been on the market in he US, but how about a 2nd hand Volkswagen GTI. (We call them Golf GTI (they got a zillion varieties, from simple fourcilinders to the VR6) in Europe). |
Ah a man with taste!
Here is my pride and joy...
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03/10/2007 05:01:10 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by formerlee:
I want the new Vauxhall VXR8. It is the revised model of the Holden Monaro.
Old man's dream, cos I can't remember what those other two legged bumpy things are for!! |
Monaros have 2 doors, not 4. This looks more like a clubsport, good stuff.
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03/10/2007 01:14:58 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Seems he doesnt care Import or DOmestic (i guess if Canada considers north American cars as domestic) He said he was looking at the Camaro's Gas mileage versus his Cavalier. The Camaro V8 depeding on year doing 17/25 to 19/28 in EPA estimates depending upon year.
Looks like gas mileage is a bit of a concern and it seems he wants Performance for his buck leaving out new cars.
No Wagon, Gas Mileage might be a compromise, Import or Domestic doesnt matter if it bangs up asphault
Thats the impresion i get from Post #1
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exactly what i wanted to say lol, im trying to get the fastest car for my buck, not sure what route to take just yet so keep them coming.
Originally posted by bigalpha:
I say, look for 2002 Impreza WRX. The only downside is it's only rated for ~23mpg in the city, ~27 highway.
I guess you'll be financing through a car lot? If that's the case, my vote is for Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. 165hp 4 cyl. they get about the same mileage as the WRX. If you look into the 2002 Impreza OBS, check and see if the headgasket has been replaced recently. Some 2.5L engines had a probl. with them.
The 2.0L WRX engine is pretty reliable. And the WRX is pretty peppy. As with any turbo, though, premium gas is a must. It's expensive. The OBS has good pep to it. |
Ah, i didn't know bout the premium gas part, thats no good, i have a hard enough time keeping the car topped up atm lol. Ok so for now that car is not an option. Any other ideas for in my price range (reminder, its now roughly $10-12,000 (possibly $15,000 if i sell my current car))
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03/10/2007 02:50:55 PM · #39 |
| Searching around it seems that the 99-00 camaro's get fairy good mpg, i dont konw enough about cars to figure this out myself, but is there anything that can be done to improve the MPG? |
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03/10/2007 02:57:25 PM · #40 |
DRIVE LIKE AN OLD LADY...
If you want a fast car, then you will probably drive it fast.
Fast = more fuel.
More fuel = less MPG! |
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03/10/2007 03:10:02 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by pix-al:
DRIVE LIKE AN OLD LADY...
If you want a fast car, then you will probably drive it fast.
Fast = more fuel.
More fuel = less MPG! |
your math makes no sense lol... Of course i know that lol but I always drive the speed limit during the week, its for weekends that i want the car to be fast :P GOtta have some fun while im single and dont have many bills to pay lol. THen i gotta get a van :| Im talking bout like engine stuff i can do, someone mentioned getting a Y pipe, but i never knew enough about cars to know more than that lol.
Message edited by author 2007-03-10 15:10:57. |
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03/11/2007 12:47:22 AM · #42 |
| Well, the 2000 camaro gets the same mpg as a subaru. You could get an 2000 Impreza (non-wagon) with 165hp. Pretty perky. Of course, you could always buy a modded civic. hehe. |
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03/11/2007 12:54:11 AM · #43 |
Y pipe is an exhaust part. Typicaly its either because you have a V6 and are running aingle exhaust or your really ricy and want to put a dual full exhaust on your 4 banger. X Pipes would of course be for 8 and 6 cylinders with Dual exhaust that cross over.
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03/11/2007 09:48:02 PM · #44 |
| Little bump, still havn't found anything that jumps out at me. Im still likeing the Camaro route, they've always been at the top of my list but the MPG is something that concerns me, its not terrible i know, what can i mod to make it better? |
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