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Re[2]: NEW Car} What should I buy ?
The older M3s are a blast definitely a blast to drive. I test drove
one for a half day a couple of years ago. What a babe magnet! The
only problem with the older M3s is the parts prices. I have been told
that since they were produced in such limited production that many of
the common items are often not in stock here in the US and have to be
special ordered from Germany. This makes the prices very high. Ex.
A set of spark plug wires for the M3 (5 wires) $289.95, for an E30 325
(7 wires) $189.95 both via mail order. Many of the parts in the older
M3s were different than the regular 3 series. The new M3s share many
parts with the rest of the 3 series. This makes parts a little
cheaper (relatively speaking).
I second the good opinion for the Z28s. I drove a friend's 96 6 speed
and I was very impressed with it's power, roadhandling and lack of
rattles and squeaks that plagued the last generation Z28. They are
still too bulky outside and crammed inside though.
Also ducking,
Greg Coombs
'88 Jetta GLI 16V
'82 Rabbit Pickup 2.0 16V
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Subject: Re: NEW Car} What should I buy ?
Author: "Michael & Carmen Keith" <mikeandcarmen@pdq.net> at ESD
Date: 7/30/98 7:55 AM
I'm not sure if you have to have a brand new car or how old of a car you'd
be willing to buy assuming you'd go for a used car, but an E30 (old body
style) M3 is an absolute blast to drive. They're also quite affordable now,
they're unique, & there are plenty of mods available. Also, many of these
cars have been meticulously maintained by their owners. If it has to be
new, I'd also cast my vote for the Audi A4. Another interesting choice (no
flames please; I know most of you probably hate muscle cars) would be a 6
speed Camaro Z28 if you can deal with the styling among other things.
They're every bit as fun to drive as they are ugly, & they offer the most
speed per dollar that you can get in a bone stock, brand new vehicle. Also,
although the valve train is push rod, it will make power up to 6000 rpm. It
doesn't run out of steam at 4500 like many push rod engines. Additionally,
although it has a live rear axle, the handling is actually quite well
balanced.
I'm ready to duck!
Michael Keith
Pasadena, TX
'98 Jetta GLX
'85 Golf SCCA ITB/DSP
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Billings <vwxcross@worldnet.att.net>
To: jettaglx@igtc.COM <jettaglx@igtc.COM>
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 11:43 PM
Subject: Re: NEW Car} What should I buy ?
>Does not matter 2 or 4 door just something fun.
>
>Bryan
>
>Khan M. Klatt wrote:
>>
>> At 2:06 AM -0600 7/29/98, Bryan Billings wrote:
>> >I have a 97 GLX VR6 and plan on keeping it. I drove the beetle today
>> >and it felt like a one of those weird big dash vans. I want to spend up
>> >to 25k but don't know what to get. Opinions please ????
>>
>> You don't say how many doors you want, how much horsepower, fuel economy,
>> luxury/economy features, safety features, etc.
>>
>> I myself am a German engineering kind of guy, so let me classify my
choices
>> for you:
>>
>> Price Range Category Car
>> ----------------- -------- ---------
>> $15,000 - $20,000 Novelty New Beetle
>>
>> $10,000 - $15,000 Economy Golf TDI
>> $15,000 - $20,000 Economy Jetta TDI
>>
>> $10,000 - $15,000 Horsepower Golf GL (Not bad for $12,500)
>> $15,000 - $20,000 Horsepower GTI VR6
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Horsepower Jetta GLX
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Horsepower BMW 318 Series (Jetta's better
tho)
>>
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Family Car Passat GL (4cyl)
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Family Car Audi A4 (4cyl)
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Family Car BMW 318 Series
>>
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Luxury Jetta GLX
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Luxury Audi A4
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Luxury Passat GL
>> $20,000 - $25,000 Luxury BMW 325 Series
>>
>> You're not going to be able to afford any nicer Audi, Porcshe or Mercedes
>> for under $25,000.
>>
>> No flames, please, I just came up with this in under five minutes.
>> Corrections, however, are welcome.
>>
>> -Khan
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