OT: Official Car Thread

[TyCobb]

I'm in the market for a car, but I just wanted to get opinions from people here on different cars. Any experience with the following would be really helpful.

2002 BMW 7 series, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Pontiac GTO, etc.

What I'm looking for mainly is a performance car, a coupe is fine as long as it seats more than two. Any good ideas out there? Budget is 22K and under. Also, whatever I get I want to put a body kit on it so if you guys can recommend any local SoCal shops that would be awesome. I know for trucks and ish they have 4 wheel parts, but I'm looking for a shop exactly like that but for cars.

Thanks for the help guys!

Here's a few pics:





I know you're probably thinking, a Pontiac thrown in with the other two? But fact is that car has 400HP stock, so it's pretty fast.

[snaquille oatmeal]

BOOOOOORRRRRRRIIIIINGGGG!!!!!

you are young get something more you.

project a small penile- muscle car
project your trailor park back ground- pick up truck with mandatory nut sac
project your gayness- whatever the machines drives
project your responsible 45 year old father of 2- 2002 BMW 7 series, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Pontiac GTO, etc.

[TyCobb]

So what would you suggest? lol

[Slava]

I'd suggest the 2002 BMW 7 series. My friend owns a 5 series 2004 model and its one of the best cars I've driven so I assume the 7 series is a notch better.

[96 Til Infiniti]

Go with the 7 Series. BMW's are great cars even though its the oldest of the 3 probably still drive's the best.

[DubaLakers]

That Charger is badass, I'm guessing it's way over 22K...

[Sedale Threatt]

All three kill my 1998 Honda CRV with 175,000 miles. But I'd go with the Beamer.

[DubaLakers]

Sure the 7 series is sexy, but just remember it's easily the most expensive of the three to maintain and fix.

[-G-]

New, pre-owned, automatic, manual? Are those the only options? I need more to work with.

For that range you could get a used M3.

[TyCobb]

The only thing it has to be is automatic. Too hard to drive high with a manual.

[-G-]

The only thing it has to be is automatic. Too hard to drive high with a manual.

Any reason you like the 7 series over 5 or 3 series? I know you said you wanted a performance car which to me would mean smaller, lighter weight.

[TyCobb]

No reason at all. I do like the look of the seven series though. It doesn't feel like a Corolla.

[hermes]

a duesenberg

[iamworthy]

Can you afford the maintenance on a BMW?

[-G-]

No reason at all. I do like the look of the seven series though. It doesn't feel like a Corolla.

Well, I'm stepping out now, but I spent 2 1/2 months looking for my car (performance car enthusiast), and went with a VW GTI. They're fast (and can easily be modded since it's a turbo), and is just a nicer car than others in the class. For pre-owns, I was looking at a 330 ci (basically a mini M3). I'd love to talk more about it later though, I love hunting for cars.

[TyCobb]

Nice, you sound well-researched then. Do come back and share your findings. Thanks man.

[iamworthy]

If you want speed. Get a 2003 350z with a greddy twin turbo. That should put you close to 475 bhp.

[TyCobb]

I already have a 350z. I'm looking to get some more seating though.

[laduane1]

I think a bus pass is more your style.

[iamworthy]

If you dont have a house...buy one. Dont waste your money on a second car.