looking for car between $7k-$9k

[r-j-p]

Hi guys. I'm new at this forum so I'd to say "Hello to everybody".

Right now I'm looking for car aroud $8-9k.

In particular I am looking at buying any of these models:
97-99 BMW M3
~00 Audi TT quattro
02 Acura RSX
02 Audi A4

I'm waiting too for different cars - but I have to feel comfortable inside (i'm tall 6'3)

Thanks for help

[drdisque]

The M3 kills all those cars in performance.

The A4 is barely sporty. The TT is overweight and bad handling and only offers the functionality of a sports car without the sports. The RSX is a warmed over economy car - not bad for what it is, but nothing near the level of the M3 in performance.

[olderthandirt]

Originally Posted by r-j-p

Hi guys. I'm new at this forum so I'd to say "Hello to everybody".

Right now I'm looking for car aroud $8-9k.

In particular I am looking at buying any of these models:
97-99 BMW M3
~00 Audi TT quattro
02 Acura RSX
02 Audi A4

I'm waiting too for different cars - but I have to feel comfortable inside (i'm tall 6'3)

Thanks for help

I'm not familiar with any of those cars, but I know from experience that edmunds dot com has a GREAT section where car buyers report back on their experiences with their cars. Kind of a real world car rating system. You can look under any of those models (I kind of lean to the BMW), and see what real owners have had to say.

[kris]

Originally Posted by r-j-p

Hi guys. I'm new at this forum so I'd to say "Hello to everybody".

Right now I'm looking for car aroud $8-9k.

In particular I am looking at buying any of these models:
97-99 BMW M3
~00 Audi TT quattro
02 Acura RSX
02 Audi A4

I'm waiting too for different cars - but I have to feel comfortable inside (i'm tall 6'3)

Thanks for help

The RSX I know is cheaper to maintain and repair. Might want to factor that in as well.

[coled91]

the m3 is definately the best in performance i agree there. but bmw can be a bitch when things start to break. everything that breaks is always more expensive on a bmw and when one thing goes, alot tend to follow. i like acura integra gsr's alot. that is going to run you a little lower toward 5 to 6 grand but hey leftover money can be put into the car! lol