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new car: what should i get?



i'm looking at getting a new/pseudonew car, especially since i'll have
a couple of nickels to scrape together come springtime. the rules:
~2000 or newer, 20-30k range. i'm torn between practicality (i haul
stuff, and this would be a dd) and fun (i'd love a 2 seat
convertable). the other options would be fun+beater truck/jeep or
fun+trailer. some ideas:
m3 convertable: pros: fun, kinda practical cons:expensive, heavy
350z roadster: pros: fast, cool, not too expensive cons: heavy, not practical
s2000: pros: fast, cheap, light, sporty cons: least practical of the
lot, it's a honda, minimal low end. this is probably what i'm leaning
towards at the moment.
rx8: pros: cool, quirky, good tradeoff between fun/practical,
relatively cheap cons: poor mileage, cheesy speedometer, not a
convertable. this is neck and neck with the s2000 right now.
others in the running, if i don't NEED a convertible: g35, m3 sedan, s4, wrx.
any comments/others that i've forgotten. yes, i know vw's aren't on the list. 


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