$35k to spend, which car?

Needs to be reliable as I'm going to one car, so no 90's cars. >60k miles.

I really can't make up my mind.

01-05 2g GS3/400 with bags, rims, system, etc. decked out
2006  GS300 with coils, rims, limited mods.

05-07 M35 bags, rims.

for that amount of money i'd look for something certified. out of those i'd say the m,.

$35k with mods :naughty:

i can dig that but i'd take a warranty over some wheels/bags any day. i peeped some certified m35s around 30k so maybe car + one or the other.

the new Ms are super nice...

so you just have $35k laying around?

id scoop up an M35/45 if i had that much on hand

Personally, I think the 3g GS300 looks better, but the used M35 is so much cheaper! (~$5k)

Get what you want..build a car for you not us....:biggthumpup:

I would go with an M also but maybe an 04, i like that style more.

I would go 03-04 M45. The body looks like no other car and they are pretty rare. 35k hmm...
 
i've got a 2gen GS3 w/ tanabe hyper medallion exhaust, tein s tech springs, 15% tint all around and privat netz rims (19" that I'm selling) if you would be interested in the car. I'm having trouble whether i should sell it or keep it so I'm kinda puttin it out there.:shrug:
 
16,500 as sits
 
2000 GS3 w/82,xxx miles

If I had 35,000 I'd get an F50 with coilovers and rims. Might even have enough left for a body kit, and still have an accessory budget.

US cars are so ridiculously cheap. T_T

Id get an 05 Audi A8 with some rims and aftermarket links to lower the factory air

i thought it was between a y50 and 3gs. where are all these othercarscome from?

Just giving him a better option

[QUOTE=xxlbeerz;174892]2006  GS300 with coils, rims, limited mods.

05-07 M35 bags, rims.[/QUOTE]

only two choices IMO.

Add 10 more grand to this and you be done deal.

[url]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12131[/url]

[quote=widebody_Q;175405]Id get an 05 Audi A8 with some rims and aftermarket links to lower the factory air[/quote]

Never thought about that:

[url]http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=248489101&dealer_id=62996483&car_year=2005&model=A8&num_records=75&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=75&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=AUDI&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=77429&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=10[/url]
Shit really is VIP... 12 cylinder?  

German cars scare me tho.

[quote=xxlbeerz;175481]Never thought about that:
 
[URL]http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=248489101&dealer_id=62996483&car_year=2005&model=A8&num_records=75&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=75&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=AUDI&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=77429&advanced=&end_year=2009&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=10[/URL]
Shit really is VIP... 12 cylinder? 
 
German cars scare me tho.[/quote]
 
 
My friend has one and it blows away everything IMO including Benz's and BMW's but like you said, German cars get expensive once they are out of warrentee

i would just pick up a ucf20, 98-00 and spend the rest on mods.... but thats just me... hope you make the right decision.

Hmm .... or buy Freddies ls430 done .. with a small personal loan behind that number

Figure out what your personal needs are. Figure out which car would best address your needs. Go look around , shop, and drive.

This is just my opinion!
Option 4
 
This car is near houston.
 
car m45 03-04 $16,000 only 28,000 miles (its all about the miles!!)
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][URL="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=230045342&dealer_id=1016102&car_year=2003&model=M45&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2002&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=INFIN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=77058&advanced=&end_year=2005&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=257"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=230045342&dealer_id=1016102&car_year=2003&model=M45&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2002&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=INFIN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=77058&advanced=&end_year=2005&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=257[/COLOR][/U][/URL][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][IMG]http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2149/2860811108230045342im1mey3.jpg[/IMG][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][COLOR=#400080][IMG]http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/135/2860811114230045342im10ka1.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][COLOR=#400080]bags here group buy pgmotoring[/COLOR][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][URL="http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3111"][U][COLOR=#0000ff]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3111[/COLOR][/U][/URL][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$2150[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]body kit[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]Mode Parfume[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][URL="http://www.memoryfab.com/products/aero/imglarge_702_1.jpg"][IMG]http://www.memoryfab.com/products/aero/imgmed_702_1.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$2725[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]Wheels[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]here in sales[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][URL="http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7405"][U][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#800080]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7405[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/U][/URL]
[IMG]http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8161/dsc02142nm6.jpg[/IMG]
 
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]Tires $1000[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Body work Paint Install - $6000[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]


[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]Total[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$16,000 car[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$2,150 bags[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$2,725 kit[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$1,750 wheels[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$1,000 tires[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$6,000 paint install and body work approx[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]$1,000 shipping approx[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]use the rest for the interior goodies badging etc.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]Total $30,625[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]This car is pradctically brand new and hardly anyone drives one but a great platform. This is just my own opinion if you want the car to be your own from the ground up and reliable for years. These prices are only approx and you could save money by doing alot yourself.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

buy freddies car

or spankies car

[QUOTE=vip tint+glass;176104]buy freddies car

or spankies car[/QUOTE]

+1

wait till 09 and get the Honda Stream
 
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That M45 would be hot!! not many are done up like that round my neck of the woods... you would have a grip left over for some Works and air easy!

Ferrari F355 if you got 35k  laying ariound.

[quote=Bippu PxrLex;175666]Hmm .... or buy Freddies ls430 done .. with a small personal loan behind that number[/quote]
 
Had to quote myself again ... 
 
 
 or buy  Kevin Autofashion cars ... Very well respected builds and beautiful cars ..

Well, I went and drove them all this weekend.  I agree with you guys, M is better than GS.  Now I just need to find the right one.

[URL="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=c&car_id=246569930&dealer_id=76440&car_year=2007&model=M_MODELSCLASS_SERIES&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2004&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=y&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=certified&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=INFIN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=77057&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=7&rdpage=thumb"]Check this one out[/URL]
 
southwest infiniti has a few certified m's in your price range. i wouldn't skimp on the car just to factor in mods. my guess is if you have $35k laying around bag/wheel/accesory money shouldn'tbe a problem even if you have to wait a bit.

[quote=BLACKonBLACK98;176678][URL="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=c&car_id=246569930&dealer_id=76440&car_year=2007&model=M_MODELSCLASS_SERIES&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2004&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=y&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=certified&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=INFIN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=77057&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=7&rdpage=thumb"]Check this one out[/URL]
 
southwest infiniti has a few certified m's in your price range. i wouldn't skimp on the car just to factor in mods. my guess is if you have $35k laying around bag/wheel/accesory money shouldn'tbe a problem even if you have to wait a bit.[/quote]


I tried to buy one, but the Infiniti dealer wouldn't come off the internet price at all.

I haven't bought a used car in a long time, but I really though the "certified" cars would be in better condition.  Now I just think it's an extended warranty.

I'm going to go to a non-Infiniti dealership and try to get a better deal.  I can buy my own extended warranty if needed.

This is easy !!!!!!
 
 
 
Send me $35k in certified funds, arrange shipping from NJ, then make room for this in your garage....
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
[IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i297/sohkis/IS300/Carlisle%2008/CarlislePA-2008026-pp.jpg[/IMG]

now THAT is a GREAT deal!!!

[quote=zion_97;174987]Get what you want..build a car for you not us....:biggthumpup:[/quote]
 
:hsughwerdv7: Though my opinion is to stick away from the 2nd gen GS since there are alot of them on here. I prefer a 99 LS400 but thats just me. haha
 
Mark's (actolex) M45 FTW!!!

Well I ended up getting a 2006 M45 with 22k miles for 30k, every option.  It is Twilight Blue, which is not a traditional color, but I like it and almost every M I see fixed up is black or silver.

Now I'm looking for some wheels and springs/coilovers.  I want to keep the wheels at about $600/ea, so I need to find a good source for used JDM wheels.  However, 20" in offsets for this car seem to be impossible to find.  :ughrun:

I'd go with the Q instead of the M.

Great choice. Nice color too. Seriously, too many black and silvers! I'll be getting my M45 soon, but probably an '08er in WHITE (nobody jack me). Hope everything turns out sick. GL w the build. Keep us posted. Let's see some pics?:dance:

[quote=The Avalon;194155]Great choice. Nice color too. Seriously, too many black and silvers! I'll be getting my M45 soon, but probably an '08er in WHITE (nobody jack me). Hope everything turns out sick. GL w the build. Keep us posted. Let's see some pics?:dance:[/quote]


I was looking at white ones first, but the problem I found is that the aero kit, bumpers, and body panels turn different colors quickly (at least here in Houston).  All the ones I looked at were cream white body, pure white bumpers, and yellow-white aero kit...

Pics soon (after wash).  Blue is as bad as black! =)

buy my car for 28k pocket the rest of the cash it has everything your looking for in your first post !

he bought a car he said. 

post pics of your fresh whip! so u have a before n after.

ls430 hands down. u should buy the one on this site going for 12K but its got a lil rear damage, but still hellla cheap. not sure if u can view it tho as a trainee.

I would second the 2003-04 M45, nothing else really like it.

I'm a little curious, do some of you bother to read the whole thread before posting?
 
There were several mentions of 'I would do this...' or 'You should get...' even though he said he has already pulled the trigger and bought a M45.
 
PS.  Nice choice in vehicle.  I would have done the same.  Buying a 20K vehicle, and sinking 15K (ish!) in mods into it, and what do you get?
 
While it might look/drive/sound amazing... it's still a $20K car.  Resale value might be $25-30K to a VERY select market.

you dont modify a car for resale value. lol

silly kid

i thought everyone knew everything you do is useless to a car

[quote=Yokotas13;220356]
i thought everyone knew everything you do is useless to a car[/quote]
 
 
My point exactly.
 
So, Why would you throw $15k(ish) down the drain? Buy a better car out the door, and if you ever felt the need to sell it (like almost everyone does), then you're not in over your head like so many people are currently.
 
Usually, I am all for making a car personalized.  But there is a fine line between making it your own, and making yourself a fool.
 
I'm thinking (and I could be wrong...) that he got a loan for $35K, and doesn't have it just lying around, taking up space.  Eventually, he will have to repay that loan.
 
...silly kid.

why?
because its a hobby, a life.
if there isa fine line for yo, you dont belong here.

I have no problem buying a 5,000.00 car and putting 10,000 in it.
ive done it 3 times now in the last 2.5 years.  its part of life

[quote=Yokotas13;220369]why?
because its a hobby, a life.
if there isa fine line for yo, you dont belong here.
 
I have no problem buying a 5,000.00 car and putting 10,000 in it.
ive done it 3 times now in the last 2.5 years. its part of life[/quote]
 
 
 
What makes you think I haven't done it? I built minitrucks/lifted fullsizes for a LONG time with more money in suspension and framework than the vehicle was worth...
 
That doesn't make it any less of a stupid idea.
 
Have a wife?  Own a house?  
 
There is more to life then a lifestyle.  I understand you have a shop, and you make money doing what you love.  Congrats.  However, people do have other priorities as well.  
 
I would rather put $10K into my home, then into my car.  I don't think that makes me any less passionate about the automotive lifestyle, though.