Which of the new 2011 vehicles

Nismoracer · 01-07-2011, 11:31 AM

Would you like to have or are interested in that kinda grabs your attention and made you look at it a little. Me, the mustang is in the back of my mind. But I was thinking about getting a fuel sipper for DD since gas keeps going up and up. The volt got my attention but man that is a pricey car. And don't flame but the kia optima looks cool this year.

m4a1mustang · 01-07-2011, 11:37 AM

Hmmm... there's not much new out there that peaks my interest. Plus I already picked up my 2011 5.0 so I am going to be out of the new car market this year.

At some point I want a project car... I'm thinking something like a Porsche 944.

toxik · 01-07-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hmmm... there's not much new out there that peaks my interest. Plus I already picked up my 2011 5.0 so I am going to be out of the new car market this year.

At some point I want a project car... I'm thinking something like a Porsche 944.

2012-13 should be a much better year for new cars. 2011 is very boring honestly.

I'd love to project a TT 300zx one day.

kenchan · 01-07-2011, 11:56 AM

yah, i agree that 2012-13 will be a much more interesting year for new dd cars... Golf-R, FT86, CRZ with 200hp no battery, etc.

but then again, if you're looking for a econobox, i think any of the low-end cars would be fine to get in 2011. personally i have 2 Fit's and they do their work. they are my work horse. the MT one is actually pretty fun to drive in the winter time.

other choices: xB, Focus, maybe the ugly current Maz3 hatches.

Jeffblue · 01-07-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hmmm... there's not much new out there that peaks my interest. Plus I already picked up my 2011 5.0 so I am going to be out of the new car market for at least another few days.

^fixed

Nismoracer · 01-07-2011, 01:17 PM

Yeah the 2011 yr is kinda boring but some of the so called 2012 models are coming out early 2011. Like the aveo rs ( don't flame thinking bout fuel sipper ) The focus rs is cool but I think its pricey and the focus rs500 I don't think is available here in the U.S. and they are all spoken for all 500 of them are sold already. Thought about a Nitro but that's not really fuel efficient but it would be a small sport ute.

KptKIDLAT · 01-07-2011, 01:49 PM

How about the Hyundai Veloster . A sporty front wheel drive,
2011 Hyundai Veloster coupe will be powered by Hyundai’s new 1.6L GDI engine with more than 140 horsepower. A turbocharged version of the afore-mentioned four-cylinder
engine will also be available. The 1.6L turbo unit is expected to produce around 180 horsepower and will, reportedly, be mated to Hyundai’s first-ever dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

2011 Hyundai Veloster model’s price will start below $20,000.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...rid-setup.html

Cmike2780 · 01-07-2011, 01:51 PM

If your focus is more on smaller cars, I like the like new Mazda 2's. Saw a few of them decked out at the NY Auto Show and they look like they would make for a fun DD or econo car. I also like the Mini Countryman, but it's a bit pricey for that much car......I like the Beachcomber Concept even more. Too bad it's development is delayed.

Fiat 500 is also coming stateside.

ImportConvert · 01-07-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hmmm... there's not much new out there that peaks my interest. Plus I already picked up my 2011 5.0 so I am going to be out of the new car market this year.

At some point I want a project car... I'm thinking something like a Porsche 944.

I was looking at a 944 years ago for a first car. They are very expensive to maintain, but the 944S2 I looked at was a NEAT! car. Nearly 200bhp from a 4-banger back in the 80's. That will be an awesome little project car regardless of the 944 you get!

I think YM 2014 is going to be the real big one, or calendar year 2013. That is when Ford, GM, and probably (hopefully!?) Nissan are going to have to come out with all new mustangs, camaro's, Z's, and 'vettes. Although GM looks posed to hit YM2013 with the C7. If I could afford the Lambo's,etc. or if the battery cars were my thing, I might think otherwise, but for me, calendar years 2012-2014 are going to be the coolest as a car enthusiast.

mick · 01-07-2011, 02:39 PM

if i didn't already have a 370z, i probably would get a 2011 challenger R/T with the fake hood scoop appearance. most of those guys on the challenger forum don't like it but i think it looks cool. sorry.

m4a1mustang · 01-07-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I was looking at a 944 years ago for a first car. They are very expensive to maintain, but the 944S2 I looked at was a NEAT! car. Nearly 200bhp from a 4-banger back in the 80's. That will be an awesome little project car regardless of the 944 you get!

I think YM 2014 is going to be the real big one, or calendar year 2013. That is when Ford, GM, and probably (hopefully!?) Nissan are going to have to come out with all new mustangs, camaro's, Z's, and 'vettes. Although GM looks posed to hit YM2013 with the C7. If I could afford the Lambo's,etc. or if the battery cars were my thing, I might think otherwise, but for me, calendar years 2012-2014 are going to be the coolest as a car enthusiast.

I would get an ~87 944 Turbo. They make around 250 hp. They aren't expensive at all if you can DIY. The only expense is if you can't do something yourself you have to pay Porsche labor to get something done. But most everything on the car I would be able to tackle in my garage.

Jeffblue · 01-07-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would get an ~87 944 Turbo. They make around 250 hp. They aren't expensive at all if you can DIY. The only expense is if you can't do something yourself you have to pay Porsche labor to get something done. But most everything on the car I would be able to tackle in my garage.

i paid porsche labor cost for a reacharound... expensive but worth it. those germans know how to handle.

m4a1mustang · 01-07-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i paid porsche labor cost for a reacharound... expensive but worth it. those germans know how to handle.

The quality of the cup is just amazing. No American or Jap could handle the curvage so well.

Jeffblue · 01-07-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The quality of the cup is just amazing. No American or Jap could handle the curvage so well.

they don't skimp out on the lubricant either. they use 6 quarts... so you can imagine what you're getting....

Dreezy562 · 01-07-2011, 02:48 PM

A 240sx with an ls1

01-07-2011, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Which of the new 2011 vehicles Would you like to have or are interested in that kinda grabs your attention and made you look at it a little. Me, the mustang is in the back of my mind. But I was thinking about getting a fuel sipper for DD since gas keeps going up and up. The volt got my attention but man that is a pricey car. And don't flame but the kia optima looks cool this year.

01-07-2011, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hmmm... there's not much new out there that peaks my interest. Plus I already picked up my 2011 5.0 so I am going to be out of the new car market this year. At some point I want a project car... I'm thinking something like a Porsche 944. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	If your focus is more on smaller cars, I like the like new Mazda 2's. Saw a few of them decked out at the NY Auto Show and they look like they would make for a fun DD or econo car. I also like the Mini Countryman, but it's a bit pricey for that much car......I like the Beachcomber Concept even more. Too bad it's development is delayed. Fiat 500 is also coming stateside. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, i agree that 2012-13 will be a much more interesting year for new dd cars... Golf-R, FT86, CRZ with 200hp no battery, etc. but then again, if you're looking for a econobox, i think any of the low-end cars would be fine to get in 2011. personally i have 2 Fit's and they do their work. they are my work horse. the MT one is actually pretty fun to drive in the winter time. other choices: xB, Focus, maybe the ugly current Maz3 hatches.

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Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Yeah the 2011 yr is kinda boring but some of the so called 2012 models are coming out early 2011. Like the aveo rs ( don't flame thinking bout fuel sipper ) The focus rs is cool but I think its pricey and the focus rs500 I don't think is available here in the U.S. and they are all spoken for all 500 of them are sold already. Thought about a Nitro but that's not really fuel efficient but it would be a small sport ute.

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