What car would you buy?

[MS3inDC]

Originally Posted by lilred Focus st? Lol I mean didn't they just get aftermarket injectors? tapafuck

they are the same injectors PTP offered our platform... which were nothing more than OE injectors with modified nozzles.

[WAMBUSHHHH!]

Originally Posted by Easter Bunny Nissan juke. They can do rail slides and jump over buildings. Sorry someone was talking about affordable fast toyobarus and I thought we switched to fantasy cars

well in that case I want the FIAT 500, those sonsofbitches can driver under water and come with 4 hot women. I'm all about deep sea exploration and hot women. and a large crab.

[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by Tokay444 Why not just give your speed 400hp? OP, get a caliber srt4 and run 10's long before superskaterexes.

cause pieces of shit.

I may be bitter.

[DansSpace]

Golf R might not be a bad option to look into. I drove one while I was searching for my MS3 and I really liked it.

[El_Diablo]

Golf R is pointless given the other options in that price range.

[CaptObvious75]

Originally Posted by El_Diablo Golf R is pointless given the other options in that price range.

Depends on what your priorities are.

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[Mistersix]

Turnkey Monster Miata. V8 in a 2400lb chassis.

And chicks will think its cute.

[alphasaur]

girls love the miata

[Tokay444]

I'm gonna build a boosted is-f.

[austinspeed3]

Evo 9, that'll be my next obsession lol

[Codger]

I'd find a used Audi S4 either the older version 6cyl twin turbo, which I've been witness to 550hp with a lot of mods or the v8 version which can be pushed to 400+ hp with ease.

Side benefit is Quattro AWD and very upscale interior and a well engineered car

[cbspd3flip]

Do not, I repeat do not get a BMW. Or STI or Toyobaru. Get a speed 6 or evo 8/9

[Shampu]

I would get another MS3. There is no better car on the market IMO that offers a better combination of space/power/fun.
The MZR motor has proven to be very reliable in the last 7 years, only thing I dislike about it is the lack of city fuel economy, but I didnt buy it for MPG.

While I do think the mustang is a good value, I could not own a mustang. They are too much of a Cookie cutter car IMO.

SO
MS3
WRX (non sti, because your going to mod it anyway)
or an evo 9

[WAMBUSHHHH!]

Originally Posted by Codger I'd find a used Audi S4 either the older version 6cyl twin turbo, which I've been witness to 550hp with a lot of mods or the v8 version which can be pushed to 400+ hp with ease. Side benefit is Quattro AWD and very upscale interior and a well engineered car

RS4 would be my go to..however coming from a VW..those damn german engines can be such a dick to work on...just my .02

[PornStarJacqui]

I'd look at a C5 Z06 since they are so cheap and you get a sick platform to work on. Huge aftermarket and online support. A low miles Ford Lightning would be fun too. Then you'd get the bed for weekend projects and all around practicality.

[abelardo]

What about a Pontiac G8?

Its one of the few cars that hasn't been suggested and if you get the gt or gxp the after market is virtually endless. The fun of the lsx with 4-doors

[Codger]

Originally Posted by WAMBUSHHHH! RS4 would be my go to..however coming from a VW..those damn german engines can be such a dick to work on...just my .02

That RS4 is the way to go but I don't think you'll find a used 1 under the OP's budget of 25K. Coming from an Audi before the MS3, I didn't think working on them all that difficult compared to other cars I've owned in the past.

[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by Codger That RS4 is the way to go but I don't think you'll find a used 1 under the OP's budget of 25K. Coming from an Audi before the MS3, I didn't think working on them all that difficult compared to other cars I've owned in the past.

you're right having to pull the motor to swap turbos or do anything of use doesn't make working on them a pain in the dick. Plus rs4's aren't fast. Meh to rs4.

edit: rs4 is v8. I destroyed an s5 with the v8 cause slow and heavy, meh to 320whp and 4000lbs.

[FullTilt429]

The 5.0 motor is sick, the manual trans however is a piece of shit chinese reversed engineered tremec.

[Rallyer222]

Evo x just for the awesome seats, but you can get an awesome e46 M3 with relatively low mileage for that, also Audi s4, I guess all those suggestions would prob eat up every cent of the 25k though

[Bromodo Dragon]

Was just in your situation. However wasn't in a wreck, just wanted something else. Traded my 2011 speed 3 for a new challenger rt. I like all the others comments on the 5.0 as well. Only other turbo 4 I'd buy is maybe an evo. Subaru would never see my money on there current sti. GL.

[Voltwings]

Originally Posted by DarkPasseng3r Next question, hellion single turbo or twin turbo, hahaha

Neither, JPC or CPR single lol. I've recently parted out my ms3 and will be trading it in on a 5.0. Just waiting for the 15's to be revealed before i make my decision.

[nukepilot]

C6 can be picked up in the 20s. They are lighter than our cars and with a couple grand can make 500 whp.

[Shampu]

How do corvettes keep getting posted? if the guy had a 4 door hatchback, I am pretty sure he still needs something with doors.

I used to have a tiny car.. It sucks ass. Granted it was a miata and not a vette, but either way its not fun. When you have to drop that top to transport things, its gets old fast.

Although strapping 4 tires to the roll bar and headed to get them mounted was pretty friggen sweet.

[El_Diablo]

The 'Vette may not have the back seat room but thanks to the hatch back they have a surprising amount of cargo capacity. The Mustang is listed at just 13.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity while the 'Vette is listed as 22.4 cubic feet.

[norcalcasey]

Has no one said MS6 yet?! Sorry if i missed it, but you can find great examples for around 12k on a platform you are familiar with. If you put 5K into it you would have a complete USABLE 500+ whp car. Save the other 8k for whatever....

[ibcrusn]

How about a V70R AWD and $$$$ left over to mod/tune? It's not the same sporty as a 5.0 or C5/6 but has the practicality if you have kids.

[Rallyer222]

Going back to the Golf R; it is quite expensive but having driven one I can say it is a solid car (and quite fun too), fairly practical aside from the price tag

[Mistersix]

Why does everybody hate on the STI's?

[Rallyer222]

Maybe because all the rice kids that get sti's, Awesome cars to drive though every trip is like a rally stage haha

[CaptObvious75]

Originally Posted by Mistersix Why does everybody hate on the STI's?

Because ringland?

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[Voltwings]

because $40k... stack up cars of similar price and it just cant hang. A boss 302 is a 40k car, but the sti is often compared against the ~25k ms3 ... its just not up to snuff. i think they're cool looking, but they're just over priced and they under perform.

[TheRoyceWay]

I'm a big fan of BMW 135i's. Good looking cars with a solid powerplant.

[Shampu]

Dude at work has a Cobb tuned 135. Thing is supposedly pretty nasty.

[kbz0129]

I would say a new Sti but the new model looks like shit imo.

[CaptObvious75]

Originally Posted by kbz0129 I would say a new Sti but the new model looks like shit imo.

I think only the WRX has been revealed

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[gt_nfr]

In for the s2000

[UWotm8]

03 04 cobra plz

[Voltwings]

I hear the Turbo Velostar is pretty fast...

[jrotaryb]

For new cars to be used in daily driving:

STI is over-priced. I'd consider the 2015 WRX...
EVO is over-priced and the build quality/finish is err not good
GTI is slow and pricey for what it is, but easily tuned and well built.
Civic SI isn't so bad but it's SUCH an un-inspired parts bin car.
Mustang is a huge bargain. Focus ST is nice, but I'd still rather have an MS3.
I'd Consider a 370Z if you can deal with the lack of space/seating.

All said and done, the MS3 is just the perfect compromise of performance, price, build quality, convenience.