Not just another $15,000 car thread.
 

Evening all, I'd like to start off by making one point very clear. I am NOT trying to be a fifteen thousand dollar baller. I understand i'm not going to get the upgrade i really want for this money, But i know i'll get something good (ish).

So, I'm not looking for the typical old ass beat to hell M3's for 15k, or the 90's M5 that requires a 100,000KM major service. What i am looking for is a car that will fit the following requirements:

1) This will be the daily. Reliable (ish) is preferred
2) My main wish right now is a corner carver. Handling is what i'm looking for right now. If i want straight line speed i can take one out of the family stable.
3) As much as i desperately want a RWD, It IS going to be a daily, With winter whistler runs, and 2-3 times a week up to cypress. FWD (FML) or AWD is preferred
4) Fuel economy honestly isn't that big of an issue, i already have a gas pig that requires premium.
5) N/A or F/I does not matter (FACTORY F/I that is. I don't want a aftermarket boosted Daily)
6) If i have to mod to get what i want, so be it. I like projects.


Thanks everybody.

subaru impreza wrx

WRX fits the description.

What car do you have now? Cant really tell you whats an upgrade without knowing the car to be upgraded.

I would say a S2000, But you said no rwd. Plus with your winter driving thats a no-go. So, I would say a Mazdaspeed 3 or a wrx.

I would have said s2000 too but he wants to do whistler and cypress runs. Not going to be able to take any gear with you in an s2k.

I'm gonna go ahead and agree with WRX sayers, since you mentioned you want something that corners well.
That also kinda puts the FWD out of the equation if that's a deal breaker, which crosses out the reliable Acuras.
There's the A4 Quattros as well, if you don't mind the more finnicky maintenance requirements.

Subaru 2.5 RS

05+ Subaru Legacy GT or Spec. B.
Cheaper insurance, nicer/larger interior and trunk than a WRX.


Otherwise, I'd get a Mazdaspeed3.

Sorry guys i should of said, I currently have a 2003 Nissan Maxima. It gets worse gas mileage than our Pathfinder (well close) It's not particularly fast, it handles ok, It really isn't good at much of anything. I like the WRX idea, but can you find a good one for 15? I thought that would push 20.

NB mazdaspeed miata

AUDI A4

Quick Craigslist search shows a lot of wrx under $15000. Shouldn't be too hard to find a good one.

This! 1st gen.

Don't be too afraid of RWD in Vancouver winter. If you're properly prepared(which you should be even in an AWD vehicle), you can make it up Seymour+Cypress just fine. As I was able to in my is300.

Audi

Subaru is a super car - per VPD. If you like HEAT go with Subaru , if you want to keep it on the DL - go with Audi .

I'd be inclined to agree i could get up Seymour and Cypress fairly easily as long as i had good snowies, Still nice to have that AWD aspect however. A note on the FWD, practical as it is, i hate FWD. If nothing else (the understeer, embarrassing fact that the rear wheels do absolutely NOTHING) The torque steer sucks. Big time.

I had a really bad experience... I don't want to talk about it tbh, but do Subi's honestly attract cops that badly?

7 months in, no hassle from cops, no tickets, i live beside a cop. just dont drive like a retard.

i have had a clean record all my life, with the exception of not showing my N once.

Hmm. I like the WRX idea, except from what a cursory Craiglist glance told me, is there's no middle ground, It's either 8 grand for an 2000 with 180k, or 32k for a virtually brand new one. I like the speed3 idea, Oh how i wish it was AWD though. Would be a 20k STI. Then there IS a speed6. Hmm.

Look into the Mazdaspeed6. It's AWD, 4 doors and looks pretty good stock or modified. If memory serves me correct, prices should be around 15k

Totally this. It's a 6-speed too iirc. Didn't know they were down to 15k.

Also there's an S60R for 11.5

FS: 2004 Volvo S60R

WOW, Did i just see a Volvo that isn't boring? Hmm... The other thing, although sadly FWD (Fail Wheel Drive) Is an 06-07 2.0T A3, with a stage one APR chip.

Subaru: GC Impreza 2.5RS, WRX, Legacy GT, Forester XT

Mazda: MS3, MS6

Mini: Cooper S

Volvo: S60R, V70R

Honda: ITR, swapped EK

3rd gen TL with snow tires
g35x

I was seriously considering the g35X, and while it's still a contender... Why the hell is there no MT available? Infiniti :failed::troll: