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[Picanto]

if you need to ask what car to buy without any in mind, then you are not buying a car.

 

we get all sorts of people here.........who knows if TS can even afford a car in the first place

[Benarsenal]

Scirocco cannot compare to Mini Cooper lah. Scirocco is sports coupe, while Mini is more of a city runabout hatchback.

 

For that kind of budget, nimble, fast, safe, hmm...

 

- Audi A3 Sportback 1.8T

- BMW 118i 5dr

- Ford Focus ST

- Kia Forte Koup (maybe outside shot, maybe not)

- Mazda RX-8 or MX-5 (a bit different maybe)

- Mini Cooper S (as mentioned)

- Renault Clio F1 Team R27

- Renault Megane F1 Team R26

- Subaru Impreza WRX

- Suzuki Swift Sport

- VW Scirocco 1.4

 

Out of that list I would pick:

1) Ford Focus ST

2) Renault Megane F1 Team R26

3) Suzuki Swift Sport

 

Personal opinion lah.

[Sg2303]

I think the Scirocco 1.4 is what you are looking for.

 

Within your budget and fast. Not too big too.

Edited June 30, 2010 by Sg2303

[Nutsack]

All right. thanks to all. looks like we didn't leave any car out. thanks. :)

[Zaska]

Apart from VW GTi/Roc, how about

 

1- Alfa MiTo

2- Fiat Bravo

3- Ford RS or ST

4- Volvo C30 2.0 or T5(used)

[Icebrush79]

Looks like everyone is going for the Golf / Scirocco.

 

That's what we're eyeing too. I personally prefer the GTI but my wife prefers the Scirocco.

 

But the GTI comes with a hefty price tag.

 

Any idea how much the euro civic type r costs? Does Kah motors bring it in?

 

Bro, it really depends on whether your wifey enjoys driving a Manual or Auto ride. If she belongs to the former, FN2R (which is the Euro type R ) is fun and responsive ride.

 

I wouldn't say its power is extremely impressive but definitely comparable to a stock GTI and surpass most of the cars you see on the roads.

 

Of course whether you embark on to the darkside of mods thereafter is your choice... Of all the mods i've did, a brake kit upgrade is definitely recommended, the stock brakes is really

mediocre (and dangerous if she loves to speed....). Its K20Z4 is tremendously addictive... It just begs you to whack her harder and harder... (sounds wrong I know.. haha...)

 

Insurance wise, another bro did comment that it is higher than the GTI... I think you should put that aside because with $130K, a mere variance in insurance should never be your worry.

 

Sadly, KM has stopped bringing in FN2Rs since Jan this year... (which is not a bad thing cuz it means that the car becomes rare and controlled in numbers ~ women enjoys such exclusivity instead of having sickening carbon copies everywhere). You may consider a 2nd hand one.....

 

Lack of a better word to term it, I seem very positively biased towards FN2R, I won't deny that cuz I love my car... And to your predicament, GTI was the other finalist before I decided to go for FN2R...

So I understand your situation... completely.

 

It all depends on the driver... the car he/she chooses will suit their criterions where outsiders like us can never fathom.

 

Hope my feedback helps.

 

cheers

[TandemAssassin]

Try the Alfa Mito; you will have spare change from the $130k some more. VWs and Minis on the other hand, seem to be a boring choice for girls. As many girls choose them for their pretty face/cute looks rather than their sporting credentials, your wife (despite her motoring interest) will not stand out from this crowd. Once again, depending on how you guys see it, it can be a good or bad thing. If you want to stand out a tad bit more, Mito is the way to go. Alfa badge has a lot more wow factor because societal perceptions. Fun-wise, nothing beats shifting gears yourself for motoring enjoyment when we speak of cars at this price level.

 

Personally though, if I had to choose a ride for my gf now, I would pick a manual Evo as it is somewhat of an unorthodox choice for a girl and I find a girl in a Beng car strangely attractive.

[Krado]

Get Lancer Ex Ralliart la got 240Bhp Powerful and gud.Fully Air bag curtain airbag also got and very stable i currently driving 1 very stable the Spring Gud or u can go for Second hand Evo X. Subaru Car powerful but not stable.

 

Ralliart is about 130k there.

 

Evo X 100k and below for second hand.

 

Dont go for Honda la, got problem in their wheel bearings

 

Erm Maybe u can go for second hand 350Z Roadster

 

Eh?

 

I thought you drive an Evo X? Suddenly become Lancer EX Ralliart?

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?showto...p;#entry3217159

 

my Nissan 370z Roadster got scratch. My toyota celica got scratch my mitsubishi EVO X got scratch.

 

Yours? Haha. I laff.

[Readonly]

Hi guys. Am looking to buy a second car mainly for my wife.

 

Budget: no more than 130k

 

New/used: We're open to buying new or used car.

 

My wife's driving habits:

- She's a very good driver

- Driving needs: for work, play, seldom drive up north but good if option is avail

- She loves speed and power

- Doesn't like big bulky cars cause "they don't feel nimble", she says

- Safety is important too

- Not a gas guzzler, but she understands her love for speed means it won't be the most economical car too

 

Suggestions?

 

Mini Cooper S

 

[20G]

Get Lancer Ex Ralliart la got 240Bhp Powerful and gud.Fully Air bag curtain airbag also got and very stable i currently driving 1 very stable the Spring Gud or u can go for Second hand Evo X. Subaru Car powerful but not stable.

 

Ralliart is about 130k there.

 

Evo X 100k and below for second hand.

 

Dont go for Honda la, got problem in their wheel bearings

 

Erm Maybe u can go for second hand 350Z Roadster

 

subaru car powerful but not stable? how did u know? u owned one, or u hearsay one? say this kind of thing not afraid subaru drivers hunt u down and tear ur backside har?

 

something tells me u know nothing about cars judging from this sentence of urs: '...and very stable i currently driving 1 very stable the Spring Gud...'

 

Spring Gud? how Gud? kup corner wun buang? ohh... buang oso no worries coz u oso said: '...Fully Air bag curtain airbag also got...'

 

and then Honda got their wheel bearing problems and that, u know too. waa... u seemed well informed lei...

 

 

[20G]

Eh?

 

I thought you drive an Evo X? Suddenly become Lancer EX Ralliart?

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?showto...p;#entry3217159

 

 

 

Yours? Haha. I laff.

 

Mr Krado, why do u hv to make ppl pai seh? ..... hee hee hee

[Chewbacca]

Mr Krado, why do u hv to make ppl pai seh? ..... hee hee hee

 

Ah, hahaha. I wasn't paying attention. Heh.

 

I DRIVE A VEYRON.

 

I KEEP A ZONDA IN MY GARAGE. AS MY BACKUP CAR.

[TangoElite]

Eh?

 

I thought you drive an Evo X? Suddenly become Lancer EX Ralliart?

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?showto...p;#entry3217159

 

 

 

Yours? Haha. I laff.

 

 

yesterday heavy rain, the evo badge dropped off, revealing the Lancer EX Ralliart below it

 

another round of heavy rain, the EX Ralliart will drop off, left with Lancer

[Krado]

Ah, hahaha. I wasn't paying attention. Heh.

 

I DRIVE A VEYRON.

 

I KEEP A ZONDA IN MY GARAGE. AS MY BACKUP CAR.

 

I USED TO HAVE A FERRARI ENZO until I scrapped it recently.

[Xdeatel]

If you're looking for 1st hand car:

 

Golf GTI

Ford Focus RS

Civic Type-R

Civic Euro Type-R

Rx8

 

If you're looking for 2nd hand car:

 

Volvo S40 T5

Fairlady 350Z

Fairlady 370Z

Evo X

Edited July 2, 2010 by Xdeatel

[Japan96]

Civic Type R is out of the Productuion line le No MORE~~~