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nasadriver · 01-23-2009, 01:52 AM

i have a mazdaspeed 3, thing has been a headache and i have a lemon law case going on right now which my attorney assures me i will win, and i am getting a buy back. i will probably get about 18k back.

i am done with new cars, not just now but probably until i am very very rich, if that day ever comes, and i also realized i love cars from the 90's, probably because that is when i grew up and got into this thing.

right now the cars i am looking at getting are:

1. s14 with a vq35 swap. the place that does these swaps is a mile from my house, s14 with a sylvia front end conversion is maybe my favorite looking import of all time that isn't exotic, 300bhp in that body is about exactly what i want, it also has good mod potential, pricey, but good, and even with the stock engine i'd be happy as a dd, should get good gas mileage, be pretty reliable and easy to service.

2. 300zx tt. pain in the ass to work on, not a HUGE fan of the looks but do sorta like them. advantage is that it is extremely reliable, my old roomate had one i helped with the engine swap, they sound incredible with a good exhaust, very nice interior, tons of aftermarket potential.

3. s2000- newest choice. the best car i have ever driven as far as i am concerned, and that includes the new jag xkr, 911, boxster s, s4 and several others (besides my s13 of course). only two seats though, no power to be made in the aftermarket without fi, and the people i see driving it look annoying, lol.

the s14 is really leadng the way for me right now, but is there anything i should know about them, any problems to look for. same goes for the vq.

s2000 i have no worries about it's about the most reliable performance car you can find.

300tt its damn hard to find a good example.

all these cars cost roughly the same. what do you guys think?

Apossiblehybrid · 01-23-2009, 02:02 AM

s14 is the way to go.

1989rps13 · 01-23-2009, 02:07 AM

get an s2k as a reliable dd only get hardtop though dont go soft on me and get convertible

ESmorz · 01-23-2009, 03:12 AM

Get a subie. I loves mine.

S13 is one of the best cars you've ever driven?

Fred Allen Burge · 01-23-2009, 06:57 AM

I loved the Mazda3 I had, sorry to hear you've had such trouble w/yours. Other than that I'd say WRX (esp. Sti).

Fred

turbo2nr · 01-23-2009, 07:45 AM

350z?

s14 is still a old car 10+yr old yea the motor will be stout, but the chassis and body wont be..

ZX88 · 01-23-2009, 07:50 AM

get an s2000 if its brand new. i heard honda is killing it off after this year.

jrocslider · 01-23-2009, 08:15 AM

why not a 350Z?

i feel like it would be more reliable than an S14 with a VQ swap.

more power than an S2000

easier to work on than a VG

if you want an S14 with a VQ why not get a Z32 with an RB?

420sx · 01-23-2009, 08:38 AM

a civic. any 4 banger with good gas mileage and a/c.

a frontier is excellent choice too, plus you will have a truck and it has decent gas mileage.

we are talking a DD here right? why is everyone suggesting sports cars?

i got a bike for dd, sucks in the rain tho.

VQMaxFan · 01-23-2009, 08:44 AM

Maxima/accord/civic/sentra/frontier/tundra

s14 w/ VQ sounds like a horrible DD

Why a sports car dd?

TheArkitekt · 01-23-2009, 09:04 AM

i like my subi, but i also live in an area with snow. i would get the s2k in a heartbeat if i didnt live in ohio

camry · 01-23-2009, 09:50 AM

I'd get the s2k over the 350z. I drove a 350z over the summer and for some reason i couldnt get comfortable in it. Maybe its just me.

420sx · 01-23-2009, 09:59 AM

im appalled you didn't suggest your forum nick

Rnz520 · 01-23-2009, 10:00 AM

get a wrx or a legacy, they are great.

VROOOM · 01-23-2009, 10:04 AM

I have a Mazdaspeed3 too. what problems are you having? i havent had any problems with mine, but would just like the info in case anything happens in the future.

RaceBred 17 · 01-23-2009, 10:06 AM

Ford Festiva

HS13KLS · 01-23-2009, 10:14 AM

350z ftw...

they are a lot of fun to drive. and super comfortable

Fat Felix · 01-23-2009, 10:19 AM

s2000 is dope, I had an 05 for a while.

pro's: fun to drive, looks modern, handles amazingly, top down = girls have bigger target to throw their panties at you, you rarely have to drive when you go out because your car can only fit one other person

con's: sucks when you have to carry luggage or anything big, hard to talk on cell phone even with top up due to road/wind noise (i was told a hard top helps a lot), top down = haters have a bigger target to throw their bottle/rock/nachos/dead rat/grenade at you

Jimmy Up · 01-23-2009, 10:22 AM

And the prices on 350z's are coming way down.

I have close to 80k on mine and she is beautiful

silvia13t14 · 01-23-2009, 10:29 AM

350z's suk dere pigs i would say either a s14, s2000 or the best way wud be an fd3s rx-7

pinkarrowsnow · 01-23-2009, 10:41 AM

350z friend has one its fun, wrx excellent choice what im getting for a daily or STi or evo haha s2k also a excellent choice. 240s suck to daily cause then they turn into a track car for the street and not the most comfortable haha.

driftsilvias13 · 01-23-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvia13t14

350z's suk dere pigs i would say either a s14, s2000 or the best way wud be an fd3s rx-7

Why not try typing normally? The 350z is an awsome daily. Ive owned two but the only drawback i can see is space. And how would an rx7 be the "best way"? They are gas guzzlers and are require a lot of attention, esp with heat issues in LA. I would suggest something 4door with a trunk like a wrx.

Jimmy Up · 01-23-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvia13t14

350z's suk dere pigs i would say either a s14, s2000 or the best way wud be an fd3s rx-7

hahahahahahahahahahaha

You are saying that a 350z is a pig? and that a rotory car is the best choice for his daily...

JoeC1982 · 01-23-2009, 10:51 AM

18k will get a nice low mileage(under 40-50k) G35 coupe

silvia13t14 · 01-23-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidin_W.O.P

hahahahahahahahahahaha

You are saying that a 350z is a pig? and that a rotory car is the best choice for his daily...

LOL I GUESS U LIK CRAPPY CARS

silvia13t14 · 01-23-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftsilvias13

Why not try typing normally? The 350z is an awsome daily. Ive owned two but the only drawback i can see is space. And how would an rx7 be the "best way"? They are gas guzzlers and are require a lot of attention, esp with heat issues in LA. I would suggest something 4door with a trunk like a wrx.

Yea ur rite about the daily driver but performance wise rotary is the way 2 go

!Zar! · 01-23-2009, 11:05 AM

S14 with a vq = ref for the most part. Sylvia front? wtf.

Just because you had one bad case with a new car doesn't mean all new cars suck.

Only person I know who had mazdaspeed 3 problems was this ricer who caused them because he had a lead foot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvia13t14

Yea ur rite about the daily driver but performance wise rotary is the way 2 go

LOfuckingL.

How about you beg the OP for some of that money so you can go to grammar and finishing school.

Because you obviously need some help.

JohnJohn86 · 01-23-2009, 11:07 AM

LOL Mazdaspeed is the Lemon!!! I had a 07, drove for one year for about 20K miles, it was in dealer for like 1 month in total. Blown engine, bad steering bump, axels, check engine lights......pain in the butt.

I got a S2000 now and love it! S2000 FTW

trsilvias13 · 01-23-2009, 11:10 AM

what a sylvia front on a s14? I wonder what I have on my s14? sounds like someone a bandwagon hopper

If it was me, i get a sti and leave it stock.

!Zar! · 01-23-2009, 11:11 AM

DP for a 09 sti.

Done.

01-23-2009, 01:52 AM	#1
nasadriver Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	getting a new dd in a couple months, what would you choose i have a mazdaspeed 3, thing has been a headache and i have a lemon law case going on right now which my attorney assures me i will win, and i am getting a buy back. i will probably get about 18k back. i am done with new cars, not just now but probably until i am very very rich, if that day ever comes, and i also realized i love cars from the 90's, probably because that is when i grew up and got into this thing. right now the cars i am looking at getting are: 1. s14 with a vq35 swap. the place that does these swaps is a mile from my house, s14 with a sylvia front end conversion is maybe my favorite looking import of all time that isn't exotic, 300bhp in that body is about exactly what i want, it also has good mod potential, pricey, but good, and even with the stock engine i'd be happy as a dd, should get good gas mileage, be pretty reliable and easy to service. 2. 300zx tt. pain in the ass to work on, not a HUGE fan of the looks but do sorta like them. advantage is that it is extremely reliable, my old roomate had one i helped with the engine swap, they sound incredible with a good exhaust, very nice interior, tons of aftermarket potential. 3. s2000- newest choice. the best car i have ever driven as far as i am concerned, and that includes the new jag xkr, 911, boxster s, s4 and several others (besides my s13 of course). only two seats though, no power to be made in the aftermarket without fi, and the people i see driving it look annoying, lol. the s14 is really leadng the way for me right now, but is there anything i should know about them, any problems to look for. same goes for the vq. s2000 i have no worries about it's about the most reliable performance car you can find. 300tt its damn hard to find a good example. all these cars cost roughly the same. what do you guys think?

01-23-2009, 03:12 AM	#4
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Get a subie. I loves mine. S13 is one of the best cars you've ever driven? __________________

01-23-2009, 07:45 AM	#6
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 39 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	350z? s14 is still a old car 10+yr old yea the motor will be stout, but the chassis and body wont be.. __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

01-23-2009, 08:15 AM	#8
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 38 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	why not a 350Z? i feel like it would be more reliable than an S14 with a VQ swap. more power than an S2000 easier to work on than a VG if you want an S14 with a VQ why not get a Z32 with an RB? __________________

01-23-2009, 08:38 AM	#9
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a civic. any 4 banger with good gas mileage and a/c. a frontier is excellent choice too, plus you will have a truck and it has decent gas mileage. we are talking a DD here right? why is everyone suggesting sports cars? i got a bike for dd, sucks in the rain tho. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

01-23-2009, 02:02 AM	#2
Apossiblehybrid Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 40 Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	s14 is the way to go.

01-23-2009, 02:07 AM	#3
1989rps13 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: socal Posts: 1,499 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	get an s2k as a reliable dd only get hardtop though dont go soft on me and get convertible

01-23-2009, 06:57 AM	#5
Fred Allen Burge Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 45 Posts: 525 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I loved the Mazda3 I had, sorry to hear you've had such trouble w/yours. Other than that I'd say WRX (esp. Sti). Fred

01-23-2009, 07:50 AM	#7
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	get an s2000 if its brand new. i heard honda is killing it off after this year.

01-23-2009, 08:44 AM	#10
VQMaxFan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mobile AL Age: 35 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Maxima/accord/civic/sentra/frontier/tundra s14 w/ VQ sounds like a horrible DD Why a sports car dd?

01-23-2009, 09:04 AM	#11
TheArkitekt Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: merika...fuck yeah Posts: 296 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i like my subi, but i also live in an area with snow. i would get the s2k in a heartbeat if i didnt live in ohio

01-23-2009, 09:50 AM	#12
camry Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'd get the s2k over the 350z. I drove a 350z over the summer and for some reason i couldnt get comfortable in it. Maybe its just me.

01-23-2009, 09:59 AM	#13
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im appalled you didn't suggest your forum nick __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

01-23-2009, 10:00 AM	#14
Rnz520 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Culpeper Age: 35 Posts: 388 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get a wrx or a legacy, they are great. __________________ *93 240sx:KA-T, FLTA-2s, MR TR, Greddy F&R bars, Greddy gauges, Cusco brace, etc

01-23-2009, 10:06 AM	#16
RaceBred 17 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: riverside CA Age: 40 Posts: 240 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ford Festiva

01-23-2009, 10:14 AM	#17
HS13KLS Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois/California Age: 35 Posts: 1,114 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	350z ftw... they are a lot of fun to drive. and super comfortable

01-23-2009, 10:19 AM	#18
Fat Felix Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Monte, CA Posts: 739 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	s2000 is dope, I had an 05 for a while. pro's: fun to drive, looks modern, handles amazingly, top down = girls have bigger target to throw their panties at you, you rarely have to drive when you go out because your car can only fit one other person con's: sucks when you have to carry luggage or anything big, hard to talk on cell phone even with top up due to road/wind noise (i was told a hard top helps a lot), top down = haters have a bigger target to throw their bottle/rock/nachos/dead rat/grenade at you __________________ megasonly.wordpress.com

01-23-2009, 10:22 AM	#19
Jimmy Up Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal {covina} Age: 36 Posts: 4,038 Trader Rating: (52) Rides Gallery: Jimmy Up Feedback Score: 52 reviews	And the prices on 350z's are coming way down. I have close to 80k on mine and she is beautiful __________________ WWW.JIMMYUP.COM

01-23-2009, 10:29 AM	#20
silvia13t14 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 168 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	350z's suk dere pigs i would say either a s14, s2000 or the best way wud be an fd3s rx-7

01-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#21
pinkarrowsnow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	350z friend has one its fun, wrx excellent choice what im getting for a daily or STi or evo haha s2k also a excellent choice. 240s suck to daily cause then they turn into a track car for the street and not the most comfortable haha. __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/

01-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#24
JoeC1982 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock, AR Age: 43 Posts: 315 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	18k will get a nice low mileage(under 40-50k) G35 coupe __________________ 96 240SX daily driver resto//mod Nismo//JBL//Hawk My feedback: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=169481

01-23-2009, 11:07 AM	#28
JohnJohn86 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 383 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	LOL Mazdaspeed is the Lemon!!! I had a 07, drove for one year for about 20K miles, it was in dealer for like 1 month in total. Blown engine, bad steering bump, axels, check engine lights......pain in the butt. I got a S2000 now and love it! S2000 FTW

01-23-2009, 11:10 AM	#29
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	what a sylvia front on a s14? I wonder what I have on my s14? sounds like someone a bandwagon hopper If it was me, i get a sti and leave it stock.

01-23-2009, 11:11 AM	#30
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	DP for a 09 sti. Done. __________________

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