# New car options, $40k to spend **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [February 24, 2009, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556 "2009-02-24T11:51:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/101 "2009-02-24T20:55:23Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > yuppie status. 300hp 300lbft RWD lightweight good handling well balanced car Yeah, I’ll be sticking with the 135i on that considering there’s nothing else that hits it all. ---
**Author:** ![reliant\_turbo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reliant_turbo/32/7189_2.png) [@reliant\_turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/reliant_turbo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/102 "2009-02-24T21:05:41Z")
pay off any debt… if any. use rest for reasonably priced WRX sedan. nothing fancy. fast enough. Brian ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/103 "2009-02-24T21:11:37Z")
1. Buy a honda/toyota 2. Invest Difference 3)??? 4)Drive Lambo in a few years? ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/104 "2009-02-24T21:12:57Z")
You could pick up a 1 year old CTS 4, have it CPO for a grand which includes a 6 year 100k warranty and put the other 10 grand in the bank ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/105 "2009-02-24T21:14:50Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > Buying a 40k GM now, and then trading it in in 2 years for 13k is not saving a shitload! > **[Kelley Blue Book - Error](https://www.kbb.com/error404/?requestedurl=https:%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2Fkbb%2FNewsAndReviews%2FBestResaleValueAwards.aspx?SelectedIndex=3&SelectedIndex=3)** > > We couldn’t find what you were looking for. Don't worry. We'll get you back on track. I just took advantage of GM’s great depreciation recently on buying a car, but the CTS is holding much better than the rest. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/106 "2009-02-24T22:36:33Z")
> [@Moruitelda](#): > > 300hp 300lbft RWD lightweight good handling well balanced car > > Yeah, I’ll be sticking with the 135i on that considering there’s nothing else that hits it all. And all the style and grace of a fat broad wearing a bra one size too small… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/107 "2009-02-25T05:19:41Z")
135i and lightweight in the same sentence? LOL ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/108 "2009-02-25T05:21:25Z")
> [@Moruitelda](#): > > 300hp 300lbft RWD lightweight good handling well balanced car > > Yeah, I’ll be sticking with the 135i on that considering there’s nothing else that hits it all. or get the 335 for a couple grand more and it only ways 300lbs more… and is a much larger car :picard: ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/109 "2009-02-25T06:45:08Z")
![http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4864/3761/24659380001_large.jpg](http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4864/3761/24659380001_large.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/110 "2009-02-25T08:40:32Z")
SIQQQQQ and save the other 39,500. ---
**Author:** ![Jared](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jared/32/4976_2.png) [@Jared](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jared)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/111 "2009-02-25T09:08:55Z")
> pay off any debt… if any. > use rest for reasonably priced WRX sedan. nothing fancy. fast enough. > Brian +1 nice I would rock that hard ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/112 "2009-02-25T09:11:15Z")
3373 lbs Heavier than I had remembered. Say yes to the AMC Eagle. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/113 "2009-02-25T09:34:24Z")
I have a raging boner for the 80s right now. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/114 "2009-02-25T10:07:59Z")
used 335 hard top convertible for the best of everything in a daily… 35-40 should do it for some really nice examples. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/115 "2009-03-06T16:52:42Z")
might be worth looking into a new taurus SHO if you want to wait till june when the hit dealerships base price on the SHO model is 37K (list including destination) and the sport package adds larger front swaybar, stiffer springs/shocks on all around, 20" wheels (std is 19") paddle shift as it is auto only for the time being, and also has a track mode which adjusts… something important probably. Also has tons of standard features that many other cars don’t even offer. 365hp 350tq twin turbo 3.5L V6 AWD is std on the SHO model and the system can shift upto 90% to the rear which is very cool. [http://shoclub.com/default2.htm](http://shoclub.com/default2.htm) ![http://shoclub.com/images/2010sho/Ford/34.jpg](http://shoclub.com/images/2010sho/Ford/34.jpg) ![http://shoclub.com/images/2010sho/Ford/22.jpg](http://shoclub.com/images/2010sho/Ford/22.jpg) ![http://shoclub.com/images/2010sho/Ford/20.jpg](http://shoclub.com/images/2010sho/Ford/20.jpg) I will stop there. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/116 "2009-03-06T18:37:34Z")
negative ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/117 "2009-03-06T18:43:06Z")
i like those wheels on the sho ---
**Author:** ![Static](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/static/32/7340_2.png) [@Static](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Static)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/118 "2009-03-06T18:48:57Z")
A4, looks classy, luxury interior and with a chip will move really good. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/119 "2009-03-06T18:50:56Z")
I like the SHO …ALOT, but if I was spending that much on a car I would want something more upmarket. ---
**Author:** ![d3x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@d3x](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d3x)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2009, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556/120 "2009-03-07T05:27:16Z")
> [@reliant\_turbo](#): > > pay off any debt… if any. > > use rest for reasonably priced WRX sedan. nothing fancy. fast enough. > > Brian although I really want to experience an upscale car I cant seem to convince myself to part with the scion. I cant explain my attachment to this econobox but I’ve accepted my shortcomings and have narrowed down my choices to the: WRX sedan - $27,495, 265 hp, 244 lb-ft, 5-speed manual, _Heated front seats, side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer_ or the: Ralliart Lancer - $26,490, 237 hp, 253 lb-ft, _six-speed twin clutch sequential shift manual transmission_ The features in italics are why I’m having a hard time picking one over the other. And yes I’d prefer my DD to shift for me. I’m thinking a test drive should help me decide. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-options-40k-to-spend/63556.md?page=7)