I've been looking into buying a new car for some time now (relatively a sports car) and my options have come down to 3 cars.
A 2005 or 2006 Manual Nissan 350z. Priced at 8500 with 102k miles. While the 2006 is 12,500 dollars with 60k miles.

A 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Automatic. Priced at 9800 with 60k miles.

And finally a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Automatic. Priced at 7900 with 83k miles.

I'm asking for everyone's general opinions on each car. I've done my research countless times on each car. But somehow I just can't seem to choose yet.
Thanks in advance.

Iiroko

 

Do you know about the Crossfire SRT6?

 

Yes I have. I've also noticed that the only one close by is slightly out of my price range.

 

I can't tell you much about the Nissan or the Eclipse or how they compare to a Crossfire, but a 60k mile Xfire for under 10K sounds like a good deal if it's been taken care of. I like the look of the other two, but you won't see a Crossfire everyday like you will with the others. Also, it's worth traveling a bit for the SRT6 and you can probably pick one up for around 12K if it has around 80K on the clock.

RL

 

I'm not gonna lie, the stock hp for the Crossfire is a little wimpy. Whereas both the 350z and eclipse GT have a good amount more of hp. I want something fast and fun. I don't necessarily drive a great length to get to work. So that would be the only driving I do for these cars.

 

The eclipse is quick but the torque steer gets old.. front wheel drive just isn't as fun.. and there aren't really a lot of after market parts for it, surprisingly. I had a Galant Ralliart, same engine and drive train.

The 350 is a nice car with a lot of aftermarket support but they are so common, you'll never stand out from the crowd.. and I believe a n/a Crossfire with the basic bolt ons would be able to hang with the 350 easy.

If you're shopping automatics, I would definitely say find a SRT6.. rare, powerful and with a few mods you're keeping up with exotics.. there's always so much more potential with factory boosted cars.. all of the other options you've listed are naturally aspirated

 

My son owned an eclipse I bought him while in college. Junk period. Nissan I could live with. Certainly a XF.

 

Have you driven each of these cars? I would think they are all very different from each other. I just purchased a 2004 Crossfire with 47k miles for $9k. Looks brand new, except for the lousy howling rear Kumho tires