Planning on a new car around winter -- what to get.

[Evo8MR]

Well, Im planning on having around 10-20k down for the vehicle, and would prefer between 25-30k new.

I'm a HUGE fan of the Evo 8, and am a regular on the evolutionm forums, but, I know of the maintenance woes ( ie, good driving still = a new clutch every 20k ) plus am uncomfortable with buying a Mitsubishi after owning a 3000 GT and having the horrible service and support locally. Plus, the Evo 8 MSRP went up quite a bit...soo, I have pretty much ruled that out even though It's a great vehicle.

I'm being more and more drawn to the 2005 Mustang GT's, and after vowing never to own a Mustang besides the 65 Fastback I have in the garage to work on every once in a while, ( pretty much a shell, doubt I'll ever get it done... ) they seem rather nice. Sure the handling might not be great with a solid rear end, but it does have that appeal that I do love from the 65-70 Mustangs. Get myself a GT 5 speed and drop a Eaton or a Vortech in there and have some fun =)

But, I digress. What else is there? Am I missing anything? A WRX is a notable choice, but with the high, high parts cost plus insurance especially for the WRX being abnormally high...well.

And yes, I'd really want a new vehicle. Thing will need to last me 5-10 years.

So,

[MunG35]

Acura TL... the new one with 270 hp can blow doors off...and it'll last u a good 15 years.

WRX if yur into rally and also consider the Lexus IS300. Those are all awesome sportcross cars. (not tl)

but yeah try G35 coupe :drool: you will never drive another car again

[Evo8MR]

Driven a G35 coupe, they are pretty nice but are a bit over my budget. As is the Acura unfortunately, and neither has a dealership within 300 miles of here. So..Im rather limited as far as that goes. Well, so is the Lexus! Hmm...

A lot of options, unfortunately, alot that I cannot affoard nor are within a reasonable service area.

[Oldengineer]

Go look at a Jag X-Type 3.0 AWD with a 5 speed. Jag has dropped the sticker price big time, and, has low rate financing available now. Car is quite quick, handles great, and built like a tank.

Regards:
Oldengineer