help resolve a conflict

[pr5owner]

ok me and my buddy are arguing about the next car
ineed something i can take to the track, good on gas, reliable, something that will FIT in my garage (less than 4.5m), cheap on insurance, cheap to maintain, must have aftermarket support looks dont matter (looks dont make you go fast), brand name doesnt matter (brand name loyalty is for retards)

$25000CAD will get you a

#1 Civic SI
2.0L I4
-200HP
-140TQ
-2877 LBS
-6SPD
-LSD
-22/31 MPG
-FULL warrenty
-215/45R17 Tires
-Finacing aval

#2 2001 Merc C240 (same price)
- 2.6L V6
- 168HP
- 177TQ
-3375 Lbs
-6spd
-NO LSD
-17/26MPG
-NO warrenty
- 205/55 HR16 Tires
- must pay the 25000 in FULL

 

[Jeph]

SI, warranty + LSD

 

[Puckpimp71]

I'm confused... how is this a conflict? This thread makes baby jesus cry.

 

[pr5owner]

I'm confused... how is this a conflict? This thread makes baby jesus cry.

i asked that myself, lol but this guy is REALLY insistant on the C240, maybe because hes a honda hater i dunno, but to me brand name means s*** all when your passing cars that are 2x-4x the price on a track

 

[deepfriedsushi]

I say civic. the merc has less power, not as revvy, heavier, no lsd, and V6 is definately more thirsty for gas than a lil high revving 4 banger. And i'm guessin its the brand new Civic Si, so all u gotta do is read motortrend's car of the year article about the civics. And i'm pretty sure the Si will have alot more track potential, while still remaining a good commuter. Just wait for all the aftermarket stuff to come out. (evil)

And wouldn't a new car be nicer than a used one? (poke)

 

[Greg S]

Where's the question. If nothing else the SI will not be in the shop anywhere as much as the Mercedes and if something goes wrong it a lot less expensive to repair.

 

[Puckpimp71]

And $25k is expensive. You can find C320s, which are much more exciting and newer for the same price. We took one in for about $19000 and sold it for 24000 after inspection, new brakes, belts and tires. It only had about 22000 mile on it, too. It was an 03

 

[jred321]

i can't say i like my options, but i'd go with the Si. i'd rather have a new car than a used car that costs the same. points you made that the mercedes loses in my mind:
going to the track
reliable
cheap to maintain
aftermarket support

 

[jred321]

And $25k is expensive. You can find C320s, which are much more exciting and newer for the same price. We took one in for about $19000 and sold it for 24000 after inspection, new brakes, belts and tires. It only had about 22000 mile on it, too. It was an 03

did you forget he's canadian?

 

[Puckpimp71]

yes I did

 

[Protege52003]

new civic Si all the way.......

 

[smo0f]

i don't see how you are looking for a car you can take to the track and a c240 is one of your options. go with the Si

 

[MiaTurbo]

Um, how about a Mazduh?

 

[smo0f]

No

 

[pr5owner]

i really want a 6spd+LSD for around or under $25K, the speed6 is fun and cool but.. its over $34K CAD

the other option is the solid rear axel Mexico made Sentra... i dunno about that one...

 

[Kansei]

needs more FS-DE. I don't see any FS-DE in my options.