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Old 03-05-11, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
How does a corvette hold up in an accident? Aren't they made of fiberglass?



Ah, another NSX veteran and local too
Thanks, will pm you. Might make some decision a little easier
yeah, i have to refrain myself from sending mike a pm a few times
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Yeah I'd PM Mike about the NSX.
 
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i dont have any personal experience, but my friend recently got into an accident in his c6 vette.

He was doing between 40-60mph and caught a patch of ice with his rear tire. The rear spun out and into a pole. The car from the seats back was destroyed. Entirely destroyed to the point of no repair (the car was obviously totaled). Luckily, both him and the passenger walked away from the accident totally untouched.

just my $.02
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Originally Posted by rominl
yeah, i have to refrain myself from sending mike a pm a few times
Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Yeah I'd PM Mike about the NSX.
I wish either of you two had pm'ed me a few months back. I have a friend who was sitting on a 2000 white/black with 40k miles that he would have let go for exactly 32k, but it's gone now...

But I know all 3 of us have priorities changing = more seats. M3 vert seems like a very nice compromise.
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Like Mike suggested, a Porsche cayman would be a nice choice. I would also consider the new 5.0 mustang, 370z, Evo/sti, genesis coupe, heck if I found a good deal on an M5 I might forget about the reliability issues lol
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
I wish either of you two had pm'ed me a few months back. I have a friend who was sitting on a 2000 white/black with 40k miles that he would have let go for exactly 32k, but it's gone now...

But I know all 3 of us have priorities changing = more seats. M3 vert seems like a very nice compromise.
32k for 40k miles!!!!!!! #*(&(#*&#^*(&# mike, next time you see anything like this, you just tell me no matter what!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It was difficult for me to resist myself. He wanted to sell it to a friend, or at least a friend of one, so of course it went fast.
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
I wish either of you two had pm'ed me a few months back. I have a friend who was sitting on a 2000 white/black with 40k miles that he would have let go for exactly 32k, but it's gone now...

But I know all 3 of us have priorities changing = more seats. M3 vert seems like a very nice compromise.
Damn it Mike. That would have been perfect to replace my previous GPW. Oh well, I'm back in the game soon anyway. Just put a deposit on a Berlina Black 92 with 47K miles. Will be paying a little less than your friends car, but man that NA2 would have been sweet. Either way, just glad to be back.
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All this NSX talk is making my head hurt. I have own a lot nice cars but my NSX was the only car I would just sitting in the garage and just stare at for nothing. It wasn't the fasts car on the road but the car felt like someone hand touch every panel of the car during construction. It's hard to explain. Ok calm down, If I were you I probaly would get a M3 or SL55. For some reason I just don't care for Corvettes.
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Old 03-08-11, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Coconut
I'm looking to trade in my daily driver IS250 for something different. Works stressful and I need something FUN. What sports car would you recommend for $32k max?

I'm thinking 07' Corvette. Tons of power, targa (yay!), relatively low maintenance and daily drivable. Thoughts?!
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Ok calm down, If I were you I probaly would get a M3 or SL55. For some reason I just don't care for Corvettes.
umm, those are the key words there


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I wish either of you two had pm'ed me a few months back. I have a friend who was sitting on a 2000 white/black with 40k miles that he would have let go for exactly 32k, but it's gone now...
damn,

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But I know all 3 of us have priorities changing = more seats. M3 vert seems like a very nice compromise.
and this is why I have the sienna
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Old 03-08-11, 01:24 PM
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I would stretch it some more and get this one...Offer $37K and grab it! It's an '03 also with the better engine and newer body style. Oh and with only 69K miles...it's a GEM!

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
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Old 03-08-11, 01:24 PM
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I owned an S2000, it was slow in stock form. But if you buy one for lets say 14k, and drop in the inline pro turbo kit, then you will smile every day
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Old 03-09-11, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gray_es300
Pontiac gto?
My IS350 walked on a GTO in a 80-120mph roll the other day.

It also has a terribly designed suspension that no amount of work can improve significantly, and too-skinny tires.
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^I had no idea they were that bad, i just always like the look for some reason, and they can be had for relatively cheap these days
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NSX, 996, E46 M3, Z06 would be my list.
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