Really thinking of a downgrade...

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 12:17 AM

Right now my payments and insurance every month total over $700. I can afford it but I really don't want to any more. I bought the car the first week I got a job after college and financed almost all of it. I guess I really underestimated how much good old Uncle Sam would be taking out of my paychecks. I can still afford it but I feel like I would rather have more money to spend on other stuff.

I really can't decide what I would downgrade to so I was hoping to get some ideas. I want something sub 20k but it still has to be fast. The only cars I can think of are an STI or Evo. What else is out there?

XwChriswX · 03-30-2012, 12:20 AM

If you can hold out just a little while longer, have you considered the FR-S/BRZ?

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:22 AM

To be honest, idk if you're going to find an unmolested Evo or STi under $20k. How about a slightly used 350z?

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

If you can hold out just a little while longer, have you considered the FR-S/BRZ?

I haven't read too much about the specs to be honest. What is the expected MSRP?

XwChriswX · 03-30-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

I haven't read too much about the specs to be honest. What is the expected MSRP?

FRS Is supposed to be between 24-28k, I think the BRZ will start around 28k but it will have more 'luxurious' features like leather/nav stock I'm told.

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

To be honest, idk if you're going to find an unmolested Evo or STi under $20k. How about a slightly used 350z?

Been there, done that. I used to have a 350z and then a G35. They would feel way too sluggish compared to the 370

XwChriswX · 03-30-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

To be honest, idk if you're going to find an unmolested Evo or STi under $20k. How about a slightly used 350z?

Depending on what year model subie he wanted, and how much modding he'd be happy with taking over. You can find most mid 2000 STi's for between 15-20k

Th3 On3 · 03-30-2012, 12:29 AM

Yea ur gonna find a pretty beat up Evo/Sti at that price =[

What about a nice g35/350z hr?
Honda s2000
Umm idk I like the Lexus is250/350

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

FRS Is supposed to be between 24-28k, I think the BRZ will start around 28k but it will have more 'luxurious' features like leather/nav stock I'm told.

Oh I see. Probably wouldn't make sense for me to do that. After taxes and everything I would still end up spending close to 30k, which is about what I owe on my car right now

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:29 AM

Lol, boosted 350z?

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3 On3

Yea ur gonna find a pretty beat up Evo/Sti at that price =[

What about a nice g35/350z hr?
Honda s2000
Umm idk I like the Lexus is250/350

Th3 On3 · 03-30-2012, 12:31 AM

How about a newer wrx? Or even the non Evo turbo lancer ^_^

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Depending on what year model subie he wanted, and how much modding he'd be happy with taking over. You can find most mid 2000 STi's for between 15-20k

This. I've been looking around and think I could get a an 04 or 05 STI for under 20k

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Lol, boosted 350z?

Yeah I could definitely go for that! If you can find me someone that wants to let theirs go for 20k let me know! Lol

babbagandu · 03-30-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3 On3

How about a newer wrx? Or even the non Evo turbo lancer ^_^

Yeah the new WRX was something I was considering. I even made a thread on here a few days ago asking how much power they can make with basic mods. Thanks for reminding me lol, I'm gonna go check prices for them

Edit: what the flying **** is this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...ht_1202wt_1021

sfearl1 · 03-30-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

Yeah I could definitely go for that! If you can find me someone that wants to let theirs go for 20k let me know! Lol

I would go after an 07 HR Z and put a BP single turbo kit on it...

I'll keep my eyes peeled

03-30-2012, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Really thinking of a downgrade... Right now my payments and insurance every month total over $700. I can afford it but I really don't want to any more. I bought the car the first week I got a job after college and financed almost all of it. I guess I really underestimated how much good old Uncle Sam would be taking out of my paychecks. I can still afford it but I feel like I would rather have more money to spend on other stuff. I really can't decide what I would downgrade to so I was hoping to get some ideas. I want something sub 20k but it still has to be fast. The only cars I can think of are an STI or Evo. What else is out there?

03-30-2012, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-30-2012, 12:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	To be honest, idk if you're going to find an unmolested Evo or STi under $20k. How about a slightly used 350z? __________________ Scott

03-30-2012, 12:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Lol, boosted 350z? __________________ Scott

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Th3 On3 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El paso Texas Posts: 250 Drives: 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Yea ur gonna find a pretty beat up Evo/Sti at that price =[ What about a nice g35/350z hr? Honda s2000 Umm idk I like the Lexus is250/350

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Th3 On3 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El paso Texas Posts: 250 Drives: 370z touring Rep Power: 13	How about a newer wrx? Or even the non Evo turbo lancer ^_^