speaking of beater cars... lets get one! - most fun for $40k

hgtran21 · 08-20-2015, 08:48 AM

FOCUS RS!

GraphiteBrawler · 08-20-2015, 09:22 AM

The answer is always Miata.

ScarecrowBoat · 08-20-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

A $40K beater? You must be really rich, I mean, that is the insinuation, right?

Seriously, I bet you're fun to be around.

Right? "I have a Porsche 981 CS"...no, you have a Cayman.

OP just ditch that hideous Lexus and buy the Mustang. What a stupid "stable" a Cayman, IS250, and Mustang/Camaro/Challenger would be.

1MOREMOD · 08-20-2015, 10:08 AM

I will second then c6 z06

smrtypants44 · 08-20-2015, 03:13 PM

I'd go for a SS (the holden sedan, not the camaro) Mag ride makes everything better

fecurtis · 08-20-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteBrawler

The answer is always Miata.

I don't know if OP is a hairdresser or not. Doesn't sound like he is.

gtron · 08-21-2015, 11:01 AM

looks like they're already taking 2016 orders for the camaro ss?

the cool thing about these is it only takes 6-8 weeks for them to build and deliver.

i need to drive the other two this weekend.

which ones are getting refreshes in 2016? all of them?!

gtron · 08-21-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

I don't know if OP is a hairdresser or not. Doesn't sound like he is.

saxon · 08-21-2015, 11:30 AM

the new golf r would be a great little "fun" car

with a tune they run 11's, have awd, nice interior

C5driver · 08-21-2015, 11:37 AM

Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce.

GraphiteBrawler · 08-21-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

I don't know if OP is a hairdresser or not. Doesn't sound like he is.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/08/...azda-roadster/

You fail, come back and try again please.

fecurtis · 08-21-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteBrawler

http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/08/...azda-roadster/

You fail, come back and try again please.

How did I fail?

Last I checked, hairdressers are allowed to modify their cars too.

Adorable little thing.

gtron · 08-21-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce.

this is so confusing.

M3Bimmer77 · 08-21-2015, 01:46 PM

Ford Focus

buddalun · 08-21-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GraphiteBrawler

The answer is always Miata.

BMW269 · 08-21-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

I don't know if OP is a hairdresser or not. Doesn't sound like he is.

I think the OP, he drives a 981.

gtron · 08-22-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Levi

I think the OP, he drives a 981.

i'm not sure what this means but i will leave you with this smiley :|

BloomRunsDubs · 08-25-2015, 10:14 PM

I might actually pick up a 12-13 SRT charger or challenger for around 30k soon. They are great cars for the price and are way better then the Camaros and mustangs at least imo.

I would never be able to drive a camaro or mustang just because of the crappy interiors, it seems like they are all plastic and vinyl.. even on their top of the line cars. Not sure how the 15-16s are... I do know Chrysler/Fiat made alot of improvements. The suede and leather are amazing now, so comfortable

Cant go wrong with a 15 Scat pack Challenger or charger for 40-45k

J-Rod · 08-25-2015, 10:45 PM

2013-2014 5.0 Coyote, track pack and Recaros = budget BOSS! I've had the muscle car itch for a while now too. Especially coming from a 2011 base 5.0

RM7 · 08-26-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BloomRunsDubs

I might actually pick up a 12-13 SRT charger or challenger for around 30k soon. They are great cars for the price and are way better then the Camaros and mustangs at least imo.

I would never be able to drive a camaro or mustang just because of the crappy interiors, it seems like they are all plastic and vinyl.. even on their top of the line cars. Not sure how the 15-16s are... I do know Chrysler/Fiat made alot of improvements. The suede and leather are amazing now, so comfortable

Cant go wrong with a 15 Scat pack Challenger or charger for 40-45k

I know very few cars with full leather or that are CNCed from one gigantic cube of aluminum, they all have plastic parts. The leather in my '10 Camaro was better than that on the 3 and 4 BMWs I checked out. In fact, the ergonomics of the GM are very similar to the BMW, compared to other car companies. I drive a lot of cars during travel, so I get to experience a wide variety. Anyone who thinks the interior somehow is radically worse is simply looking for things to hate or in the small population that isn't ergonomically compatible with some part of it. Some highlights were the cool-blue lighted stripes in interior doors that matched the blue interior light/gauges at night and all the radio/cruise functions at your fingertips just like on any BMW. To be sure, you take a hit with such a low car and high window sills, so you either adapt or find something else, but it was absolutely a blast to drive. Suspension in a way different class than my 428, in that it worked great at eating the bumps even with it's limited travel and it was firm to resist body movement. I did put stiffer sways on it, but it amazed me all the time at how well it handled. Given the lateral Gs the SS and 1LE could pull, the brakes they were equipped with, the body stiffness, the weight distribution, and the transmission, I don't think you'll find a better all around ride in the dodge, but if you just want straight line performance, I guess it makes sense? If I was going to yank the car through a cloverleaf on ramp accelerating the whole time while pulling Gs turning, I'd want the camaro, as that's what's fun to me (or any curvy road). The new mustang GT is getting there, but a little soft in regular GT form. The challenger/charger isn't on the same plane though. It's not really a serious all-around car with tires that skinny and that much weight.

Torque at 1000-1500rpm was amazing with the LS3. Just never had to shift from about 45mph on...ever, up any hill or whatever, just neverending torque.

CirrusSR22 · 08-26-2015, 12:48 AM

The Camaro interior looks pretty damn nice to me

Nitrousbird · 08-26-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CirrusSR22

The Camaro interior looks pretty damn nice to me

I don't like the '10-'15 interior but this new interior is a big improvement.

View Poll Results: Most fun for $40k
Chevrolet Camaro SS	6	8.00%
Dodge Challenger R/T SCAT	8	10.67%
Ford Mustang GT	41	54.67%
Other	20	26.67%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

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