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05-04-2017, 01:55 PM
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Captain Gingerbeard
Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West Twin Cities, MN
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Need a second car - suggestions welcome!
So my Bravada is on the way out, and the wife and I are in the market for a new second car. Requirements are a MANUAL TRANSMISSION, under $25,000, and at least some semblance of fun to drive. Hatchback is super nice for practicality, but not 100% necessary.
So far, I'm considering: Sonic hatch Cruze hatch Impreza hatch
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Custom ordered 2012 6MT RS/SS on 11/25/2011. Picked up 01/31/12.
Pedders Coilovers, BMR trailing arms and toe-links, Prothane solid poly subframe bushings, JDP Motorsports rear upper control arm bushings, Texas Speed long-tube headers with 2" primaries, modified fully 3" Magnaflow competition catback. CAI cold-air intake. DBA rotors, Hawk pads. Quote:
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05-04-2017, 02:04 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: South of Houston, TX
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Cruze Diesel hatchback is supposed to be out soon.. and it comes in a manual.
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05-04-2017, 02:09 PM
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Captain Gingerbeard
Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013
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Custom ordered 2012 6MT RS/SS on 11/25/2011. Picked up 01/31/12.
Pedders Coilovers, BMR trailing arms and toe-links, Prothane solid poly subframe bushings, JDP Motorsports rear upper control arm bushings, Texas Speed long-tube headers with 2" primaries, modified fully 3" Magnaflow competition catback. CAI cold-air intake. DBA rotors, Hawk pads. Quote:
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05-04-2017, 02:14 PM
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Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016
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sorry... I know nothing in that market.
My idea of a second car is a 4 door dually. Well actually my second car is a Corvette, 3rd car is a Corvette, 4th car is a 46 pickup, 5th car is the truck. 
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05-04-2017, 02:25 PM
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Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008
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05-04-2017, 03:51 PM
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Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Florida
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Sonic is a POS...
Civic Sport hatch or Si sedan...both have a 6 speed manual. Or maybe a Focus ST or Fiesta ST? GTI? Too bad there isn't a performance based Cruze.
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05-04-2017, 04:11 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016
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Focus ST....my middle son bought one to replace his Scion Tc hit by a uninsured driver....way fun to drive \....6-spd...turbo has a nice kick and its roomy...got it for 20k even with rebates and $2500 down...good luck
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05-04-2017, 05:08 PM
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Captain Gingerbeard
Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West Twin Cities, MN
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Custom ordered 2012 6MT RS/SS on 11/25/2011. Picked up 01/31/12.
Pedders Coilovers, BMR trailing arms and toe-links, Prothane solid poly subframe bushings, JDP Motorsports rear upper control arm bushings, Texas Speed long-tube headers with 2" primaries, modified fully 3" Magnaflow competition catback. CAI cold-air intake. DBA rotors, Hawk pads. Quote:
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05-04-2017, 05:08 PM
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Captain Gingerbeard
Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: West Twin Cities, MN
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Custom ordered 2012 6MT RS/SS on 11/25/2011. Picked up 01/31/12.
Pedders Coilovers, BMR trailing arms and toe-links, Prothane solid poly subframe bushings, JDP Motorsports rear upper control arm bushings, Texas Speed long-tube headers with 2" primaries, modified fully 3" Magnaflow competition catback. CAI cold-air intake. DBA rotors, Hawk pads. Quote:
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05-04-2017, 05:46 PM
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 Drives: White 2016 Camaro 2ss/blue stripes Join Date: Dec 2014
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Fiat
Fiat 500 Abarth (2017). I will put a smile on your face every time you drive it. I drive it more than my 2016 Camaro SS. I love the car. My cost out the door was about $21,000 with tax, gap, and everything else. Go drive one.
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05-04-2017, 05:47 PM
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Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016
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WRX
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05-04-2017, 06:28 PM
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Drives: I have a bike. Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: IN
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Get a Miata.
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05-04-2017, 07:05 PM
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Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: GTA ON CA
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Get an HHR, and still have about $22,000 in your pocket.
 The cruze is nice, and can be improved with a tune to turn up the boost. |
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05-04-2017, 08:53 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: SE Michigan
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Out of those 3 it would be the Impreza. I have owned a Cruze and it was the biggest piece of crap I've ever owned that I ended up trading it in on a fusion. If we're me I'd look into a vw golf or a focus st also.
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