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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 01:29 AM
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I think you should drive use the S2K as your daily driver. Can you really use another car?
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 07:03 AM
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I got the IS300, and it's great so far. Still has decent power, is RWD, and a very nice interior. 6 disc changer and good sound system, power everything, leather, sporty yet luxurious. I recommend it to anyone looking for a more comfortable ride to put the miles onto.
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 08:33 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Elements
[B]I pay for it all myself.
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 08:40 AM
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agreed Kirk - two cars can seem like a waste of money at times. actually this is the first time in many years that I've only had one car. Even in high school, I had two cars - I had an 87 Accord LXI hatchback and a 90 Eagle Talon AWD turbo (my uncle died, so I just ran out his lease). I wasn't paying the insurance for either - which I'm sure was quite high due to the amount of tickets I had before I was 18. I think I was up to 12 or something by then, who knows.

Are you looking for a beater car? Get something you can trash out if you want, or else pay off the S2k and invest the money. By the time you shell out money for another car, insurance, and pay out your S2k, you could have bought an old used Ferrari for the prices you are looking at. Then again, it might not be your cup of joe.
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 09:30 AM
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I'm looking for something nice and comfortable. Something that i can drive around more then one person. I think im leaning toward the WRX right now, because if i get it i all ready have a few sponsors for it. As far as a used ferrari, the only ferrari i'll ever buy is a new one, and that will come in due time. With my job right now i can afford anoter car and all the things that come with it. Hell if i put enough of a down payment i could buy an E46 M3, but then all my money would go to paying for that car, and not to fixing up my S2000.
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 10:09 AM
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MR2 so you always get to drop the top
You ARE in san diego
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 06:26 PM
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Your not talking about the MR-S. I am kinda looking to get a car that can hold more then one other person.
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 09:38 PM
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go with the wrx
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 08:12 AM
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First post, hopefully it doesn't sound trollish. I have both an S4 and a WRX. I would recommend you didn't get the WRX, I've had the car since the weekend they were out (limited edition blaze yellow) and even though I have experienced only a few minor problems there are some serious things you need to consider. I won't clutter up the board with my opinions on specific things, please email me. The newness has worn off and I'l be honest with you on the car.
Alan
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