Need suggestions - Zippy car for my wife
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My wife has been driving an SUV for the past few years (Nissan Xterra/Honda Pilot) and now she wants to move onto something a little smaller and faster. We've been checking around and haven't been able to find anything that suits her. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Here's what we're working with -
Here's what she's not interested in -
She was interested in the G35/350z for a while, but I think their appeal has worn off.
Feel free to suggest whatever you like. Thanks!
Here's what we're working with -
- Price range: $30-40k (she says) | $30-70k (I say)
- New (not used)
- Euro/Japanese-made
- Not a large car
- Zippy (fast)
Here's what she's not interested in -
- Porsche (any kind)
- BMW Z4
- BMW M3 (Her brother owns three and her brother-in-law owns one too)
- Convertible (I guess women have a problem with their hair getting messy)
- American-made cars
- Subaru (too many issues with my WRX to consider subaru again)
- WRX/Evo (She's not into that style of cars)
She was interested in the G35/350z for a while, but I think their appeal has worn off.
Feel free to suggest whatever you like. Thanks!
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Originally posted by BBY2KS2K
Audi A4/S4? Fits your criteria.
Audi A4/S4? Fits your criteria.
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Nothing wrong with the G35 coupe, 6 speed manual, with the aero package and brembo's. my gf bought one and she loves it to death. Has a great stock exhaust sound, hugs the road... not quite a small zippy thing by any means but more of a sturdy monster.
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I'm not sure why she doesn't like Porsche. My next car is going to be the 911 turbo, but I have a few years of saving before that'll happen
So far the list now includes -
- Audi A4/S4
- Acura TSX A-Spec
- G35 coupe
So far the list now includes -
- Audi A4/S4
- Acura TSX A-Spec
- G35 coupe
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Originally posted by Jaykkub
I'm not sure why she doesn't like Porsche. My next car is going to be the 911 turbo, but I have a few years of saving before that'll happen
So far the list now includes -
- Audi A4/S4
- Acura TSX A-Spec
- G35 coupe
I'm not sure why she doesn't like Porsche. My next car is going to be the 911 turbo, but I have a few years of saving before that'll happen
So far the list now includes -
- Audi A4/S4
- Acura TSX A-Spec
- G35 coupe
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Very good choices listed so far. I'll go off in two odd directions with cars that you may not like at all.
FX35. I love the G35 coupe but after driving the FX35 I forgot all about the fact that's it's also a useful SUV. Very sporty overall.
My main choice for a zippy car would be a Mini Cooper S with the JCW (Works) package. Super zippy, quick, FUN, and useful. This car would be a blast to own.
FX35. I love the G35 coupe but after driving the FX35 I forgot all about the fact that's it's also a useful SUV. Very sporty overall.
My main choice for a zippy car would be a Mini Cooper S with the JCW (Works) package. Super zippy, quick, FUN, and useful. This car would be a blast to own.
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Originally posted by Jaykkub
I'm not sure why she doesn't like Porsche. My next car is going to be the 911 turbo, but I have a few years of saving before that'll happen
So far the list now includes -
- Audi A4/S4
- Acura TSX A-Spec
- G35 coupe
I'm not sure why she doesn't like Porsche. My next car is going to be the 911 turbo, but I have a few years of saving before that'll happen
So far the list now includes -
- Audi A4/S4
- Acura TSX A-Spec
- G35 coupe
That having been said, the only Porsche she can probably get for $40K is the base Boxster, and you can definitely do better than that. Tell her to take another look at the 350Z and the G35, both great imports. Also, have you thought at all about the Lexus SC430? Maybe a little high out of your price range but she may like it, especially if you're willing to shop used. Also...has she taken a look at the Mazda RX-8? I'm not sure how much raw speed you're going get out of it, but it being a 2-door sporty coupe with a decent bit of power, it may be right up her alley as well.