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Thinking about buying a new car for '05

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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:41 AM
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Default Thinking about buying a new car for '05

I only got my Integra for 18 months, and althought putting some mods and lot of money on it, I just got bored of her. I want to part from her and get something "new" this time, not sure what it would be yet.

I don't mind getting a sedan or a coupe, as long as it is refined, handles well, and is reliable. It has to be good in the snow too, because Colorado can sucks for its snowstorms.

Price will be an issue as well, I can put around 10 grand cash on the car in addition of what I will get from selling my Integra, and I can probably get a loan for the missing dollars, but I am not willing to pay anything over 30 grand.

I got a few contenders already:

Acura RSX
Acura TSX
Mazda RX8
Subaru Impreza 2.5 GT

Your thoughts and inputs?
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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Do you mean Legacy?
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 04:53 AM
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Ah yes, I meant the Legacy, the new one with 250 ponies.

I also forgot the Scion tC.

I think it looks pretty good, it has a very decent interior and build, it's Toyota. Chassis and engine do sound good, (lightweight, nimble), and the best of all, it's extremely well priced imo. I just wish they would have a more beefy engine in it like the RSX-S.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:02 AM
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I'd go with the TSX out of those options.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:30 AM
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why not just step up to a new TL A-Spec....mmm...I love the A-spec
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 05:38 AM
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I would wait a year until the Mazdaspeed 6 comes out.
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Originally Posted by vassil3427
why not just step up to a new TL A-Spec
Because he doesn't want to spend over 30 grand.
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:03 AM
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RSX-S or TSX
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:17 AM
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc Gyneco
Ah yes, I meant the Legacy, the new one with 250 ponies.

I also forgot the Scion tC.

I think it looks pretty good, it has a very decent interior and build, it's Toyota. Chassis and engine do sound good, (lightweight, nimble), and the best of all, it's extremely well priced imo. I just wish they would have a more beefy engine in it like the RSX-S.
if you want more power get the supercharger for it. Brings it up to 200hp and still is under 20K if you want the Scion.


Out of your list of possible cars, I'd personally get the TSX.
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