WANTED: a reliable, stanceable, cool car....suggestions?

[sixonefive]

like the title says, im looking to get a more reliable car, as my e46 is becoming a money pit. i would really like to stay euro, but the words euro and reliable are hardly ever used in the same sentence...

what you guys think?

ill just say my budget is $10k

[Kielan]

10k? Any other requirements? I can seriously think of at least 30 valid options off the top of my head.

[sixonefive]

10k? Any other requirements? I can seriously think of at least 30 valid options off the top of my head.

lol yea i know i can too, just cant really narrow it down as im kinda picky

i really dont want anything thats front wheel drive, but would consider an acura rsx, or a vw (but those arent super reliable) and nothing really old...like 2000+ yr model
no civics, no integras, no accords, etc

[NegativeCamber]

what is wrong with the e46? is it your specific car thats a lemon? those are pretty reliable as far as euros go.

[Kielan]

what is wrong with the e46? is it your specific car thats a lemon? those are pretty reliable as far as euros go.

Truth.

Since you don't want FWD that helps narrow choices down. If I were you, I'd get an IS300.

[sixonefive]

what is wrong with the e46? is it your specific car thats a lemon? those are pretty reliable as far as euros go.

idk man, in the last year i have replaced clutch/flywheel, alternator, oil filter housing, and an engine swap bc the original overheated and cracked the head

Truth.

Since you don't want FWD that helps narrow choices down. If I were you, I'd get an IS300.

yea ive thought about that, but arent most of them auto or at least hard to find in manual? i forgot to mention it must be manual haha

[runningpanda]

Take Ethel.

[sixonefive]

im liking the thoughts of a rsx-s if i can find the right one, or if i can find a 5spd is300 i might look into that!

any other suggestions?

[fivefourzero]

might be able to get a good s2k

[slotoyo]

nc miatas
is300
s2k (might be a crappy ap1 though)
wrx?
gs300
maybe G35/350z

[MrFukengruven]

E36 or E46. Call it a day

[Rebounder]

I have similar criteria when looking for a car. this is what i've come up with.

bmw e34 535i

volvo 240

3rd gen celica

bmw z3

is300

[firelizard3]

Protege

IS300

[sixonefive]

E36 or E46. Call it a day

lol i already have an e46 and have not had too much fun with it.
i just want something to last me til i get out of college and can afford an e46 m3 vert

I have similar criteria when looking for a car. this is what i've come up with.

bmw e34 535i

volvo 240

3rd gen celica

bmw z3

is300

e34- thought about it...how reliable?

volvo 240- hell no, i played with too many legos when i was a kid, and not a "good looking" car to me at all (unless modded like that tan one on here)

3rd gen celica- no thanks lol

z3- tryin to keep it reliable here, plus z3s are ugly to me unless a. highly modified or b. z2 m coupe

is300- looking into it, but hard to find one thats not auto

would really love to have an s2k but at 6'4" its a tight fit, too tight for everyday unfortunately

[Rebounder]

lol i already have an e46 and have not had too much fun with it.
i just want something to last me til i get out of college and can afford an e46 m3 vert



e34- thought about it...how reliable?

volvo 240- hell no, i played with too many legos when i was a kid, and not a "good looking" car to me at all (unless modded like that tan one on here)

3rd gen celica- no thanks lol

z3- tryin to keep it reliable here, plus z3s are ugly to me unless a. highly modified or b. z2 m coupe

is300- looking into it, but hard to find one thats not auto

would really love to have an s2k but at 6'4" its a tight fit, too tight for everyday unfortunately

e34 535i is considered the most reliable best engine to date for bmw reliability.

if you can find one the volvo p1800 has the record for the most miles. and is probably one of the best looking volvos ever.