"Dr Nick" <Drnick5@cox.net> wrote in message
news:eihUg.15796$iA5.8180@dukeread11...
> Hello, a friedn of mine is looking for a new car, he was originally
> interested in a VW GTI, I tried to turn him on the the Civic SI, problem
> is, he can't (and doesn't want to) drive a standard (I'll never get some
> people, hehe) the only advantage I can see the GTI having over the SI is
> the optional automatic DSG tranny. What toher cars should i recommend to
> him besides the GTI that can come with an auto tranny? he wants something
> sporty so I don't think a regular civic would do it for him.
>

thanks for the great suggestions.

I actually just told him to go test drive an Acura RSX, I didnt' even
realzie they were as cheap nas they are. might be worth it just for the
benefits of owning an acura (better warranty, maintence agreement etc)

the WRX is out of his price range, as well as the Nissan X (honestly I
wouldn't recommend a nissan, their quality has gone WAY down hill in my
opinion, I used to own a maxima)