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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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2012 M5 will have 550hp and 30 mpg so that sounds like your choice

is money an issue?
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Keep in mind that I'm a college student and don't want to pay anymore than 10k
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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hooters:you said it was Aged, id get a body kit and new paint job. look around you will get a good price.. if u just want somthing new to you, id get a Z screw everyone else. all u need is a two seater.. you and ur :
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Honda fit.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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First, why is it time to sell her? If it's still running well, then keep it for now. Second, as you said, you're a college student. Wait until you're out of school and have a real job before taking on a bigger car payment. The slight increase in mpg you're looking for is greatly offset by the extra $200+ per month you'll be paying for that extra $10K. Even if you've got the cash to pay for it, you'd be better off saving that money for now and just using some of it for repairs as they come up.

EDIT: Sorry, I wrote this before the two previous responses, but forgot to Reply until after lunch.
Damn, real talk. This man is wise. So are the other guys suggesting an engine and tranny swap. The forums are filled with wise people. I highly suggest to consider these advices. I'm a student myself, and I just came to terms that it'd be in my best interest to keep my car. So to keep the sparks flying with my car, I'm buying rims lol
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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get an eclipse gsx with low miles if you're not gonna keep it. throw a big turbo on that bad boy and you'll be smoking G's. turbos are too much fun
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by absoRAZ
2012 M5 will have 550hp and 30 mpg so that sounds like your choice

is money an issue?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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just wait till you're out off college and have a job and money to buy something nice
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 03:13 AM
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I agree with the fit. Spacious, gas efficient, and slow. It's the opposite of the G. Though I'm sure you can find a used one for under 10k with relatively low miles.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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the m baby!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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I would find myself a 2000 BMW 5 series, and mod it to make it look nice and clean. Or i would find a 2000esque BMW M5.

I think I've come to terms with the idea that you can't really buy 'nice drivers' cars that get good gas mileage unless you have lots of money. Kind of ironic...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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In all seriousness...

http://www.nsxtrader.com/details.php?id=3633

how about it eh?

 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by spo0ons
In all seriousness...

http://www.nsxtrader.com/details.php?id=3633

how about it eh?

In all seriousness, which part of "I'm a college student and don't want to pay more than 10K" didn't you understand? It's 2.5x his budget and 20 years old, but it makes up for it by being totally impractical.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:14 AM
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You're right, I got too excited lol

How about 2000-2003 bmw 530i's? They run anywhere from 8-12 grand. You can have a sweet practical whip, save some money, and then used the saved money to offset the higher costs in fuel/whatever else comes your way.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Just keep it since you are student. Get a real job and then start thinking about what to get. unless it is no longer mechanically sound, then you will have to weigh the cost of repair verses 10k on a car that my or may not need repairs down the road (besides the routine maintenance of course).
 
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