Newly single, what car thread.

NEWS FLASH, NEW INFO.

I've narrowed it down to these, Porsche 968 or 1983-89 911 (not the 964) and the BMW e46 M3 or an M5. Max I can spend is $15K. I've decided I want the social and driving benefit of the clubs. What do you think?

The big D sucks.

However, I've decided to focus on the positive. I can buy what I want

Ground rules. Needs to haul 4 people (see RX8 thread), under 10K (around 5k would be better, I have many plans), prefer rwd, must be manual trans, can work as a daily driver without constant tinkering (no Italians, unless they are female), and attracts the ladies (this is a joke, I don't plan on ever having sex again).

What I've thought of:

ur Quattro (I'd spend a little over 10K for one of those, wanted one since I saw Buffum's at POR in '82) RX8 BMW 5 series

What do you all think. Oh, and if you know of anyone hiring chemists in the SE, drop me a line.

Up your budget and get an E46 M3.

keep your budget right where it is and get an e30

Newly single? Get any car that you want.

Used WRX? It's got like 3 out of 4.

E36 because misery loves company?

Maybe:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1862901924.html

E36 M3 could be had around the top of your budget

WRX is a good choice, wonder why I never think of those? That fancy Ford looks nice. What do you know about them? BMW, it's such the choice and yet it doesn't get my blood going. I"ve never driven one, maybe I need to. Woody, the 911 thing has been running through my head. Do kids fit in those seats (10 and 8 now, standard size )

Jeff wrote: Woody, the 911 thing has been running through my head. Do kids fit in those seats (10 and 8 now, standard size )

I don't have kids that size, but I don't think that they'd be very happy back there.

The back seat of the WRX isn't the greatest place, either. I'm actually thinking about trying to swap it for a used Legacy GT.

Jeff wrote: BMW, it's such the choice and yet it doesn't get my blood going. I"ve never driven one, maybe I need to.

Yes, you need to. Most of the appeal for BMWs for me is how they drive - the specs and looks aren't particularly what does it for me.

2005+ Legacy GT is a good option. Lexus IS300 should be getting into the sub $10k price range too.

BMW E39 540i/6 would be ideal if you get to haul the kids around on a regular basis. E46 rear seats are just too small, my kids hated being back there when I had mine, and they were 8 and 10 when I sold it.

What's the story with the S4? Gem or junk? I friend in CO has a Passat and has wanted the S4 for some time now. Of course she's driving a Passat!

Legacy GT wagon or sedan probably makes the good sense.

So the ur Quattro is nuts?

I don't know which versions of the ur quattro were available in the US but I distinctly remember that there's a bit of an issue with parts supply for the earliest type engine. IIRC supply for the later engines (especially the 20V) is much better...

I wouldn't call them massively practical either, but do you need that?

Why do Italian cars have such a poor reputation?

Granted, I've only had two (and a half if you count the Yugo) and they have been reliable.

The Alfa Milano is a great car.

Jeff wrote: What's the story with the S4? Gem or junk? I friend in CO has a Passat and has wanted the S4 for some time now. Of course she's driving a Passat! Legacy GT wagon or sedan probably makes the good sense. So the ur Quattro is nuts?

ur Quattro is nuts in a good way. What year S4?

Woody wrote:

Jeff wrote: Woody, the 911 thing has been running through my head. Do kids fit in those seats (10 and 8 now, standard size )

I don't have kids that size, but I don't think that they'd be very happy back there. The back seat of the WRX isn't the greatest place, either. I'm actually thinking about trying to swap it for a used Legacy GT.

I have two boys, 10 and 7... and they fit comfortably in the back of a '90 911 C2 along with football pads, helmets and drink bottles.

Without the gear - they fit even better.

93cgt2, probably the B5 car looking at prices, 00-02.

I've been looking for ur's this afternoon. That BAT find for 2500 in CA would have been sweet. Swap in a 20v turbo and be done.

GPS, that's good to know.

And I may have to buy this just because.

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/1823333636.html

The mazdaspeed6 might fit the bill too...

racinginc215 wrote: I'm definitely spending to much time on the AMC forums.

Fixed

F150 Crew Cab?

scardeal wrote: F150 Crew Cab?

WTF?

Anyone here ever have an ur Quattro? What about the S4?

Thanks to those who were helpful !

Jeff wrote: Anyone here ever have an ur Quattro? What about the S4?

Depending on the year, they can be absolute nightmares.

Define "single". It was a hard lesson for me to learn that divorced with a kid is a lot different than being divorced without one..