Southern Scooby Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Hello all. Recently I have been toying with the idea of replacing my 2005 LGT wagon unlimited 5EAT with something new. I have toyed with the idea of stage 2 to re-inspire the car but I'd rather not have a stage 2 auto. Here are a couple of my ideas thus far; BMW s50 swapped e30 Audi b5/b6 a4/s4 advant or possibly a c5 a6 advant/allroad BMW e28 Audi tt alms BMW e46 330i ZHP older ideas; Mercedes Benz w123 Turbo Diesel Mercedes Benz 280 BMW 2002 MGB GT Austin Mini I like the idea of staying with the AWD/turbo platform but I'm open to pretty much anything at this point. Financially, I'm going to have to keep it around $15,000 and regarding maintenance on the german cars, I'm fairly capable myself with normal maintenance which should make ownership costs more reasonable. Let me know what you guys think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 "I'm fairly capable myself with normal maintenance which should make ownership costs more reasonable. " Famous last words. You better be VERY capable with a wrench or have deep pockets. Seriously, your list is a whose who of maintenance and repair nightmares. I would also have a second car on standby. Your list is also all over the map and I doubt many on this forum would have much of any experience with many of your choices. A W123 diesel, seriously? Kinda slow and boring IMHO. BMW 2002? LOL, Good luck finding one that isn't mostly turned to iron oxide or clapped out beyond recognition unless you want to pay over $20k for a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 If you go with a modest tune (like a OTS Cobb Stage 2 tune) it seems just fine with the 5EAT, fairly inexpensive (could save even more and go used) and if you don't like it it's easy to sell the parts for near what you bought them for. What made you go with a LGT wagon in the first place? If you needed the utility and still do, a number of those choices don't seem to make much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 What no zz swapped mrs or 2jz gs300? LS3 Miata all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Why get the 2jz gs when he could get do ls/gs300 or 2grfe/mrs. One does not simply replace gods chariot just anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Scooby Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 If you go with a modest tune (like a OTS Cobb Stage 2 tune) it seems just fine with the 5EAT, fairly inexpensive (could save even more and go used) and if you don't like it it's easy to sell the parts for near what you bought them for. What made you go with a LGT wagon in the first place? If you needed the utility and still do, a number of those choices don't seem to make much sense. I bought the LGT wagon initially because I had wanted a wrx/sti but wasn't able to convince the parents after coming from a 2002 Jetta TDI. A reason why the list seems so random is that I'm pretty young so I don't really have any guidelines for my next vehicle. I love my wagon but I rarely utilize the space. Regarding the tune, I just don't really see the point in tuning an auto as I'd much rather have a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Why get the 2jz gs when he could get do ls/gs300 or 2grfe/mrs. One does not simply replace gods chariot just anything. Good thinking. In that case why not get a LGT wagon from a front end wreck, tube frame it, RWD convert it, drop in a big block and call it a day? That sounds fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Depends on where you are going to put the engine. Might as well put it in the rear. Should cut out on the drone on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 OP. You should keep the wagon. Your parents have great taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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