New Daily Driver - Getting rid of Mazdaspeed3 Possibly
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New Daily Driver - Getting rid of Mazdaspeed3 Possibly
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So I'm throwing around the idea of selling my 2012 Mazdaspeed3. Right now I switch between a 2000 Miata and a 2012 Mazdaspeed3 driving around. I also have a 1990 Turbo Miata but that is more driven for a track car.
I bought the Mazdaspeed in November of 2012 and it currently has 2900 miles on it, so you can tell its not driven much.
I'm thinking of selling the car and then buying another car but only for around $10-$15K and putting the rest in the bank as I save up for another house and a ring.
I'm looking for something that is fun to drive, comfortable and something I can "tinker" with. Obivously I don't want another 2 seater and I'll need something to lug around golf clubs and essentials.
Looking for any suggestions to start my search on.
So I'm throwing around the idea of selling my 2012 Mazdaspeed3. Right now I switch between a 2000 Miata and a 2012 Mazdaspeed3 driving around. I also have a 1990 Turbo Miata but that is more driven for a track car.
I bought the Mazdaspeed in November of 2012 and it currently has 2900 miles on it, so you can tell its not driven much.
I'm thinking of selling the car and then buying another car but only for around $10-$15K and putting the rest in the bank as I save up for another house and a ring.
I'm looking for something that is fun to drive, comfortable and something I can "tinker" with. Obivously I don't want another 2 seater and I'll need something to lug around golf clubs and essentials.
Looking for any suggestions to start my search on.
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Yup
some videos in there of it vs my friends bolt on Nismo 350z
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...39/#post997718
The videos was on pump gas though, only 320/320
some videos in there of it vs my friends bolt on Nismo 350z
https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...39/#post997718
The videos was on pump gas though, only 320/320
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I'm thinking of selling the car and then buying another car but only for around $10-$15K and putting the rest in the bank as I save up for another house and a ring.
I'm looking for something that is fun to drive, comfortable and something I can "tinker" with. Obivously I don't want another 2 seater and I'll need something to lug around golf clubs and essentials.
I'm looking for something that is fun to drive, comfortable and something I can "tinker" with. Obivously I don't want another 2 seater and I'll need something to lug around golf clubs and essentials.
If you could only pick two of the following, which would they be? acceleration, big power, handling
Does your $15k top of the range including modifications and initial maintenance/repair?
I love that car and think something along those lines (my first thought was a WRX wagon) might be the right answer, but I do not think you could replicate your particular XT for $15k. The car itself would fetch closer to $18k around here, I'd guess.
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I sold it for a bit under 15 actually. Looking back I think that's really low and I was silly to let it go that low. But I got a killer deal on it, drove it for 2 years, and sold for more than I bought it so I'm not too upset over it
But yeah, with the mods it was closer to 20k. But who counts mods? lol. I got every single penny back for the mods, quality parts hold value really good.
But yeah, with the mods it was closer to 20k. But who counts mods? lol. I got every single penny back for the mods, quality parts hold value really good.
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What is your normal drive like? Lots of stop-and-go traffic, empty and winding backroads, mostly straight and flat highways?
If you could only pick two of the following, which would they be? acceleration, big power, handling
Does your $15k top of the range including modifications and initial maintenance/repair?
I love that car and think something along those lines (my first thought was a WRX wagon) might be the right answer, but I do not think you could replicate your particular XT for $15k. The car itself would fetch closer to $18k around here, I'd guess.
If you could only pick two of the following, which would they be? acceleration, big power, handling
Does your $15k top of the range including modifications and initial maintenance/repair?
I love that car and think something along those lines (my first thought was a WRX wagon) might be the right answer, but I do not think you could replicate your particular XT for $15k. The car itself would fetch closer to $18k around here, I'd guess.
When I was first looking into daily drivers (had a 2005 GTO getting 12mpg) I thought Miata because of the MPG. Didn't expect any power and thought it'd be boring driver. Well now I have two of them and think they are the most fun cars to drive haha. So if I had to choose, I'd say I want low end torque (like a turbo Miata has) plus handling. I've always liked smaller cars (had an RX8, two FD RX7s, Audi S4, etc) but again, this time I have to get a "bigger" car but still handles and has that acceleration power.
$15K will be just to get the car in great shape. Modifications can come at a later date and will not be influenced in the price. I mean if I could find a well put together already built car for that price, then great the better. But my concern is to ensure that the car is well put together, documented and has it's standard maintenance up so I don't run into a trouble pit after spending $15K cost of the car.
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What the- ?! I assume you parted it out and put back to near-stock for that price? Or it was higher mileage than I am assuming?
This is a challenge. You are asking for a "bigger" car that still handles, has torque, and acceleration power but saying you prefer smaller, more nimble cars.
How much stuff are you talking about carrying and how often? How many people and how often? One set of golf clubs will fit in pretty much anything bigger than a roadster.
One option you could consider, though I have not priced them out recently, is a 2005 - 2006 G35 sedan. The 5AT is pretty good and they are available (but rare) with a 6-speed, 3-pedal gearbox. Handling is very neutral, they are a little luxurious, and they can look very sharp with some subtle mods like wheels and tires. It's also something your significant other won't be embarrassed to ride in on date night.
The VG35 engine aftermarket (at least for bolt-ons) is well established so some minor tweaks could fulfill your desire to tinker without killing reliability.
How much stuff are you talking about carrying and how often? How many people and how often? One set of golf clubs will fit in pretty much anything bigger than a roadster.
One option you could consider, though I have not priced them out recently, is a 2005 - 2006 G35 sedan. The 5AT is pretty good and they are available (but rare) with a 6-speed, 3-pedal gearbox. Handling is very neutral, they are a little luxurious, and they can look very sharp with some subtle mods like wheels and tires. It's also something your significant other won't be embarrassed to ride in on date night.
The VG35 engine aftermarket (at least for bolt-ons) is well established so some minor tweaks could fulfill your desire to tinker without killing reliability.
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Haha, I've owned two FD RX7s and although I brought one to single turbo and it was pushing 400rwhp+ I rather have that low end torque to power around on the streets than a wild n crazy ride at the top end.