[Burberry89]

You don't need AWD...Just get a plain G37. I'm just use to saying G37x, and yes AWD comes in handy in NY lol

I don't think your going to get anyone to recommend the Phaeton, it was pretty much a flop. I don't think a lot of people wanted to dish out 90k for a VW when they were new

 

[JustSomeStyle]

WRX STi, BRZ or add an Audi, used S4 or new A4, to the list.

 

[CaliforniaSupreme]

Not a pure FWD guy so if I go the Audi route, Quattro would be mandatory haha.
I drove a STI that was a couple years old today, I like it but definitely want an automatic. Not everyone in my family can drive a stick so I think an auto will be mandatory. No fun, I know.

I'm going to check out the FR-S (Scion dealer is closer than Subaru dealer) and the MX-5 tomorrow. I have a feeling the Miata will be way too small.

 

[In AWD We Trust]

^No, you buy the STI for the EXACT reason it's a stick, to prevent family from using it. Lol duh.
If it's your money, then it's your car.

 

[VR1]

I was in a similar situation.. What I really wanted was a RX-7, but I needed 4 doors so I got a TSX for around 30k.

 

[CaliforniaSupreme]

I need a Z06 manual Corvette so no one in my family can drive it. And if they succeed to start driving, the rough ride will scare them out of it lol. STI just sucks because the insurance rate is absurdly high for a teen driver. I spoke to my agent and a couple other insurance companies, it's cheaper for me to insure a Mercedes SL AMG than a STI- jeez!

 

[In AWD We Trust]

STI just sucks because the insurance rate is absurdly high for a teen driver.

I was about to mention this upon your entry into adulthood and your inquiring about the STI and say something, but then you were DD a Jag.

I guess getting old has its perks after all.

 

[H J]

Second piece of advice: Keep the Jaguar, use a portion of the cash for routine maintenance, use the car itself to separate yourself from the typical, young crowd, and save the remainder of the cash. I realize that I am giving advice to the ever-shifting mind of a teenager, but it's well worth the mention. Best of luck with your search.

 

[CaliforniaSupreme]

Second piece of advice: Keep the Jaguar, use a portion of the cash for routine maintenance, use the car itself to separate yourself from the typical, young crowd, and save the remainder of the cash. I realize that I am giving advice to the ever-shifting mind of a teenager, but it's well worth the mention. Best of luck with your search.

Thanks, you're right about the ever-changing minds haha

 

[xXExpensiveTasteXx]

That jag is awful i would trade it in asap!! Also i always wanted an Sti when i was younger but didnt get one because the insurance payment was almost as much as the car payment. So i got an Audi and drove that untill it was tragically totaled this last winter. And since I always wanted a sti/evo i looked at them a again, and what did i do? i bought another Audi and spent some money on mods and now its around the same hp as a sti but not made like a pop can.

 

[In AWD We Trust]

That jag is awful

Someone exercises tact well.

/sarcasm

 

[SpecB]

It'll be a bit hard to find, but an '08/'09 Legacy GT Limited would fit the bill very well. Auto, more mature looking than an STI, serviceable nav, reliable, easy to work on, fun to drive, VERY fun to drive with minimal mods and they can be found under 20k with fairly low miles.