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**letmelogin** · 07-23-2010, 07:42 AM

I still think you should avoid a turbo car if maintenance costs worry you, not just because of the turbo but usually all the additional stuff the turbo versions require, more expensive filters, oil, larger tires, brakes and pads and even plugs.
Outright performance might sound fun on paper, but once the costs come in youll be asking yourself was it worth it. Also with a less powerful car youll always be wondering how it would have been with more power . Though IMO if the car is fun to drive power really shouldnt be the issue cause there will always be a faster car than what you have.

Yeah, I guess that's true... I think I'll only get a Mazdaspeed 3, or Legacy GT if I find a really good deal on one, otherwise I'll probably go for a 2.3L version of the Mazda 3, or perhaps a V6 Accord.

When it comes to "fun" vehicles, I tend to stick more with motorcycles... Lots more performance for their price, I'm more comfortable working on them/find them easier to work on, find them more enjoyable to ride, etc....... Plus, if I do find a car cheap enough, ~$10-11k, I may not even need to sell my current motorcycle, which would be a plus.

That being said, down the line in 2-3 years, I could definitely see myself getting a brand new WRX, EVO, or something similar financially permitting.

07-23-2010, 07:42 AM	#69
letmelogin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	I still think you should avoid a turbo car if maintenance costs worry you, not just because of the turbo but usually all the additional stuff the turbo versions require, more expensive filters, oil, larger tires, brakes and pads and even plugs. Outright performance might sound fun on paper, but once the costs come in youll be asking yourself was it worth it. Also with a less powerful car youll always be wondering how it would have been with more power . Though IMO if the car is fun to drive power really shouldnt be the issue cause there will always be a faster car than what you have. Yeah, I guess that's true... I think I'll only get a Mazdaspeed 3, or Legacy GT if I find a really good deal on one, otherwise I'll probably go for a 2.3L version of the Mazda 3, or perhaps a V6 Accord. When it comes to "fun" vehicles, I tend to stick more with motorcycles... Lots more performance for their price, I'm more comfortable working on them/find them easier to work on, find them more enjoyable to ride, etc....... Plus, if I do find a car cheap enough, ~$10-11k, I may not even need to sell my current motorcycle, which would be a plus. That being said, down the line in 2-3 years, I could definitely see myself getting a brand new WRX, EVO, or something similar financially permitting.
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