Another lame what car should I buy? thread. UPDATED

[240marcuSX]

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I realize they are totally different in almost every way. I've been bouncing back and forth on this for a few weeks. I'm going on test drives soon.

[Mr1der]

I <3 scoobys, but it's just not an M3.

[Captain Slow]

I vote M3. Everyone and their mother has a subaru. Plus, I miss my old E36 318.

[Axel Grungy]

dammmmn, thats a tuff choice. I would probably have to go with the scooby tho. It would be more practical and great in the snow.

[MellowZ32]

I really had to think about this one.go with the subie! no. wait, get the M3!, no. get both!

[Zydeco]

I'm sure my answer to this question is going to obvious. If your cash flow is really good get the M3, its not a question if it will break down. its a matter of when. Looking back before I had my STi I looked at the E36 M3 too. I passed on them only cause I knew there going to cost more to maintain. E36 M3 is a really nice car, but STi FTW.

[Zydeco]

and if you get a subie, you can join the underground club.

[sldewyz]

do the cars your deciding between look like the ones above? if so thats a really tough choice.

id get the sti tho. love them cars.

[Dattebayo]

My question is: How the hell can you afford it being a student AND only 22?

[dre1507]

*sings* "Cashflooooo, he's got his mommy's, his mommy's.......cashflooooo". nah i'm jus messin witcha.

[MellowZ32]

sTm[-HeavyHips]and if you get a subie, you can join the underground club.

i have an imaginary subie, can I join the club?

[nissangirl74]

I voted the Subie. I have never driven either, but I have heard that all BMW's are electrical nightmares.

[dre1507]

i voted for the subaru too. it's my least favorite m3 body style (except for the front), and i just think all sti's look good.

[Watermelonwarrior]

M3! Not my m3 of choice but it will do. That car is a blast to drive! I love the feedback the car gives you. Its very easy to tell where you are when your in a corner.
Modified by Watermelonwarrior at 1:53 AM 3/5/2010

[MinisterofDOOM]

If you're going to get an E36 M3, do it right:

[breadbox]

I voted the Subie. I have never driven either, but I have heard that all BMW's are electrical nightmares.

All euro cars seem pretty f'd with wiring issues. Most can be corrected with a little help others are just wrong from factory or something.

Ugliest M3 thus far imo. Best is the 88 M3 imo. Followed by my friend's dad's 2001 vert m3.

[Jesda]

E36 is just okay, but the M3 version is built to a higher standard. Best handling car of the 90s, period.

[Speedy7_7]

Who would've voted subaru?

I loved my Subaru, and I still voted for the M3.

good grief, its not even a fight.

[Rex]

What does your maintenance and repair budget look like?

I voted Subaru.

[240marcuSX]

haha, I love how the poll is dead even.

My question is: How the hell can you afford it being a student AND only 22?

You may remember the motorcycle accident I was involved in, in 2008, I posted about it here. It's time for another fun automobile.

technically I could afford an E46 or E30, but spending that kind of money on either of those cars is irresponsible for me right now.

The plan is, to drive the car for the rest of school, and then track it.

I don't mean to come off like "that guy", but maintenance budget isn't really a problem.

every day i change my mind on this. It's vexing.

[numbnuts240]

track car? what kind of events?

[240marcuSX]

I'll probably take it down to vir occasionally for driving events.

And depending on how that goes, who knows. If I got the wrx, maybe take it to strip once in a while.

[Bubba1]

track car? what kind of events?

That sums it up. Taking it to VIR? M3 by farworried about maintenance costs? Subie

[Otto.]

I broke the tie woo! :P I voted STi.

[240marcuSX]

Another thing that might be worth mentioning is insurance costs.

I've heard WRX insurance costs can be ridiculous. But then i've never heard about the E36 costs.

[f1seb]

M3 all the way. And getting that will gain you entrance to the "Super Super Secret Underground Nico club."

[numbnuts240]

I'll probably take it down to vir occasionally for driving events.

And depending on how that goes, who knows. If I got the wrx, maybe take it to strip once in a while.

in that case, m3. drag is lame.

[MellowZ32]

drag is lame.

QFT

[Travisty]

M3 would be the better choice for you imo.

[Rex]

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