11-30-2012, 03:54 PM
.RJ Wrote:You can get the TL-S with a 6 speed. I ass-u-me they will fit in to your budget. The Non-S are nice cars too and I wouldnt worry about the trans - I think Lee spends too much time worrying about his cars :lol: Its got more or less the same engine/trans as in my Ridgeline and I've had no problems and havent read about any that are endemic to them. After 2006 the honda trans was much improved.
Or get a 330i with an Auto trans. Wont be any worse. For comparable money I dont think there's a better used car buy out there if you're willing to do a little work on them from time to time.
The Hype-S isn't worth the price premium to me, and having two pedals isn't a deal breaker for me, I'd be fine driving that auto, especially backed up with the gobs of torque that engine makes.
I'd consider the 330i in a stick or auto, my steptronic 325i wasn't a terrible car and I can replace a BMW cooling system in my sleep.
.RJ Wrote:I had an '03 GTI with a K04 that was a lot of fun... There's an R32 on craigslist now for $10k, thats another possibility.
GODDAMMIT THEY JUST TOLD ME IM NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE ONE OF THOSE
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S