Alright CR folks, I need some help

[Casper]

So, I want to buy a sedan. I want something sporty (ish). I'd like a manual. 4 cylinder turbo or 6 cylinder. I have $5000 - $8000 (ish) to spend on a car. What would you all recommend.

[zeitgeist57]

01-03 Nissan Maxima (V6 6spd). I miss mine.

 

You can buy my V6 5speed Passat for that kinda dough...new clutch, tires, and TB within the last 10k miles!

[2highpsi]

In that price range I would say find a higher mileage, unmolested 02-03 WRX

[Nitrousbird]

B6 A4

3 series BMW

[04silvrz]

my vote.

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283599046&dealer_id=860353&car_year=2002&rdm=1281378523287&lastStartYear=1981&model=MAX&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=5000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43065&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=9000&cardist=16&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

 

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=284041910&dealer_id=43822134&car_year=2006&rdm=1281378707453&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&engine=6%20Cylinder&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=8&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&scarid=283573405&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=5000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43065&advanced=y&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=9000&cardist=8&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

[Casper]

my vote.

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=283599046&dealer_id=860353&car_year=2002&rdm=1281378523287&lastStartYear=1981&model=MAX&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=5000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43065&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=9000&cardist=16&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

 

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=284041910&dealer_id=43822134&car_year=2006&rdm=1281378707453&lastStartYear=1981&num_records=25&systime=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&engine=6%20Cylinder&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=8&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&first_record=26&make=&color=&keywords_display=&scarid=283573405&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=5000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43065&advanced=y&end_year=2011&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=9000&cardist=8&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

 

Both are autos.

[Mr. Jones]

I'll await the flames, but A4...

[John Bruh]

srt4

saab 9-3 turbo

fusion

[Rally Pat]

WRX/Saab 9-2x Aero (same car)

[04silvrz]

Both are autos.

 

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=261828443&dealer_id=100019220&car_year=2001&rdm=1281380170607&lastStartYear=1981&model=MAX&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43065&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=173&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

[Hwilli1647545487]

I liked my Maxima, but they are kind of tough to find in a manual. At least they were when I was looking.

 

Gas mileage wasn't all that great, but I drove it hard. Also you had to run 92 or greater in it. Which is one of the main reasons I ditched it for a daily.

[SRTurbo04]

Higher mile srt4 can be had preety easy in that price. Fastest thing ull get for that price byfar.

 

 

Maybe a Nissan sentra ser?(slow but sporty ish)

[John Bruh]

higher miles acura tsx is probably my choice of all.

 

but i'd buy a blue 6spd with navi with like 80k on it. they can be had for 12-14k

[John Bruh]

jetta tdi also. 50mpg. You can get programmers and blow smoke like the 3/4ton and 1tons lol

[Guest tbutera2112]

saab 9-3 isnt a bad car

[Littleguy]

My choices would be WRX as long as it has a good tune and not beat up transmission, A4 but the 1.8T feels a little sluggish to me in stock form, or for something different a 03-04 Corolla XRS doesn't weigh too much and comes with a 6-speed tranny and a 1.8L yamaha engine that revs to 8K rpms, the same engine as in the elise, celica gt-s, and my old MR-S. Totally a sleeper.

[STEVE-O]

I say bmw 3 or wrx higher milage 330xi can be had for 8-10 probably and both that and the wrx are awd

[Casper]

I'm really favoring the 3-series BMW's. I've been looking at 325, 328, and 330. What's considered high mileage with these? There are a ton around the 100k mark. I've known people to get 200-300k with no problem out of these cars. Is there anything I should be looking for?

[BIGGU]

spend a little bit more and get an 05 subaru legacy GT limited. awesome car for the money!

[Casper]

spend a little bit more and get an 05 subaru legacy GT limited. awesome car for the money!

 

I don't want to spend a little more. We have a 2009 Camry (badass car, 268hp with a 6-spd auto) and the truck. I'm just looking for a sporty-ish sedan to drive to work.

[Nitrousbird]

Only thing sucky about the 3 series is the interior...just not up to the standards of the competition IMO. But they drive and handle nice.

 

We have a 2009 Camry (badass car)

Ben, there is nothing bad ass about a Camry, lol. Nice daily, NOT bad ass.

[John Bruh]

i know you said manual.

 

 

but my next car is going to be a 2004 m45. maybe a possibility for you...maybe not. lol

 

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1840/1901/29598450001_large.jpg

[STEVE-O]

I'm really favoring the 3-series BMW's. I've been looking at 325, 328, and 330. What's considered high mileage with these? There are a ton around the 100k mark. I've known people to get 200-300k with no problem out of these cars. Is there anything I should be looking for?

 

200+ is no problem if matained correctly yes... I say higher mialge because my dad picked up a 330xi with 45 on it for 16 so I would think you would be looking at around 80+ to get one down in your price range at least depending on what you get 325,328,or 330 but I will say those gm transmissions like in the 330xi with only 2xx horsepower gets up and moves the car for sure

[Casper]

Only thing sucky about the 3 series is the interior...just not up to the standards of the competition IMO. But they drive and handle nice.

 

 

Ben, there is nothing bad ass about a Camry, lol. Nice daily, NOT bad ass.

 

You can make fun of it all you want, but it's a pretty badass car. I'd be more than happy to put it up against either of your's from a dig or a roll.

 

http://www.25000milemotoroil.com/images/toyota_camry%202009.jpg

[Nitrousbird]

You can make fun of it all you want, but it's a pretty badass car. I'd be more than happy to put it up against either of your's from a dig or a roll.

 

http://www.25000milemotoroil.com/images/toyota_camry%202009.jpg

My wife's Audi is a turd stock...good enough for her though. With a reprogram and down pipe it would be a different story, but she won't let me do performance mods to it. I guarantee it handles and stops better than the Camry, and the interior is nicer...different price point and type of car though (Camry is a little more roomy with a little more cushy of a ride).

 

Avalanche...come on, it's a near 6000lb truck. I bet the Avalanche can out tow the Camry...way too Apples to Oranges.

 

But the Camry is no bad-ass, just face it. Nice, conservative daily drive = exactly what it was designed and sold to be.