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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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had to let her go

Well it was alot of fun bringing my latest 280zx back to good looking and running condition. But I had to let her go just couldn't afford to keep her and get a vehicle that would handle my growing family.. sold her, the parts car and all the other lil goodies I had collected.. I believe she went to a good home so hope hell do her right and keep her alive and well.... good news is that I've got more funds now so I can get something nice for my whole family.. I've been thinking bout a z32 they look bad *** but I haven't had my hands on one.. time for alot research and hopefully a good find. So what I do know about them is that they only came TT in the coupe right, not the 2+2.. cheers all
Old May 16, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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A Z32 isn't really a "family car"... 99% of the sports cars aren't. If you want a fun family car, buy a 4dr BMW. If you want a REALLY fun family car, buy a 4dr E36 M3... and it's even affordable.
Old May 17, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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RIP to your old car maybe you would want to get a g35 sedan ? They come in stick and are pretty quick
Old May 17, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks for the tips guys I will look into those.. I need to clarify a lil.. that is what i said but I don't need to get an actual family car for myself have the wife's car for that. Just need to have the room to take both kids on the occasions that I need to and maybe the wife too if need be but other wise it'd still be just my daily driver commuter, aka my ride!! Lol
Old May 18, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Z32 2+2 looks great. The 2006-7 G35 is another one to add to the list. If you were in Canada where the Skylines are cheap and plentiful that's another one but they are INSANE $$$ in the USA...
Old May 18, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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...another cheap car is the S13/S14 with back seats....
Old May 18, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Don't forget the Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Evo.....these are great "family" cars.
Old May 18, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SportBikeMike
Don't forget the Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Evo.....these are great "family" cars.
I agree! Grab a hatchback STi and be happy.

Hell even if you want a bigger car - like an suv - check out the Subaru Forester XT's. For pretty cheap (better flowing exhaust and an ecu flash) they can be made into good looking family cars, with that sleeper power hidden under the hood.
Old May 19, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Thumbs up

Thanks for all the great suggestion guys, a few of those I wouldn't have even considered on my own. Doing on all the research and will be finding out what's available in my area ill be on this for a while. I never make a decision very quickly especially when it come to a new ride..lol..
Old May 19, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Don't forget the Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Evo.....these are great "family" cars.
The asthetics are just lacking although at least the Mitsi's front end is looking better - nice face shame about the rest of the body lol
Old May 19, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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The asthetics are just lacking although at least the Mitsi's front end is looking better - nice face shame about the rest of the body lol
Can't really argue with that. A little too "boxy" for my tastes. Been a great car otherwise though.
Old May 23, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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If you were in Canada where the Skylines are cheap and plentiful that's another one but they are INSANE $$$ in the USA...
Not only are they insanely expensive, but good luck getting that thing legitimately registered...
Some cops even know to look out for them, and take them away when they pull you over.




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