11-18-2005, 09:35 PM
jackstands Wrote:In the vein of WRX, Saab 9-2X. Looks more professional than WRX, or STI or SI or most of the other recommendations. Also, no one in the world will think you're a heterosexual if you rock a Mini.
Eh? Maybe if you're insecure about your sexuality or manliness you'd worry about such things but the Mini is not a girly or homosexual car by far. People race them, people raced the original, and its got strong performance for its class.
On the Si, it'd be a decent commuter car but compared to the other fun, sporty Hondas its rather subdued and plebian. A lot of that can be fixed with better tires and brake pads but it just doesn't get up and wail like the other Si did (or the new Si will).
Still, its got an excellent interior, and good practicality (cargo area). I drove the Si quite a bit when I worked at the dealership and I thought the rally shifter was great. Completely natural and quicker.
However, if I were to get a used Honda in that price range today I might get a Prelude instead.
My vote would be for a WRX or RS honestly. But again, drive all the cars you're considering and see what strikes your fancy.
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Past: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R, 2015 Yamaha R1, 2009 BMW M3, 2013 Aprilia RSV4R, 2006 Honda Ridgeline, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2012 Ducati 1199, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2008 CBR1000RR, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Honda CBR600RR, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1996 Acura Integra GS-R, 1997 Honda Civic EX
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