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sabishii | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:12 PM |
IDW Supremo Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 839 Member No.: 6,362 Joined: Mar 27th 2005 Location: FL | Used? If so, I'm also looking for used under $20k for a sporty and competitive car, and I've found the SRT-4 (I'd go 2004 for the LSD), WRX, and the RSX-S are well under that, all clustered around about $15k without too many miles. |
flohtingPoint | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:15 PM | ||
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VR4 would spank all those cars... badly. If I had the cash and the will to pay the outstanding insurance, that would definetly be my car. | ||
.:SE3P:. | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:24 PM |
.:SE3PISH:. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 499 Member No.: 6,186 Joined: Mar 16th 2005 Location: Update Profile | moms said i have 2 get a new car her rules shes buyin and tune a hybrid lo fhkin l |
sabishii | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:27 PM | ||||
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*IF* you could find one... that's in good condition. Not the most reliable thing after 100k miles, especially twin turboed.
You can't talk to her and tell her that one year used would be such a better buy because of depreciation? Anyways, the SRT-4 is right at the $20k mark, new. The Mazda3 might be a good pick, too, as while it's not that fast, I remember people recommending it to me when I asked for suggestions for a sporty car. The Scion tC is also a good buy at $16k, nimble handling, I heard. Also not the fastest, but there will be a supercharger option later, I think, though. This post has been edited by sabishii on May 17 2005, 06:33 PM | ||||
flohtingPoint | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:30 PM | ||||
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Finding one is never an issue, look on autotrader, here even use my mom's middle of nowhere zip code of 96022, there are several within 300 miles of her location. FYI: They're all TT... | ||||
Lakersfanman33 | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:31 PM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,163 Member No.: 2,617 Joined: Aug 12th 2004 Location: Columbia, MD | Sentra SE-R is a possibility. |
sabishii | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:34 PM | ||
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Good condition? And not overpriced (I would check KBB.com/Nadaguides.com)? (And I meant "especially because of TT") | ||
flohtingPoint | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:37 PM | ||
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Since you have to get a new car, I'd say a ZX3 focus, or a civic si off the top of my head. Leaning more tward the SI. | ||
zerocool_designs | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:40 PM |
O-H-I-O Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,443 Member No.: 5,746 Joined: Feb 24th 2005 Location: Ohio | how much does the Cobalt SS run for... I hear it's supposed to compete with the SRT-4. No lag. |
flohtingPoint | Posted: May 17 2005, 06:41 PM | ||
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21k+ busts the 20k cap, thats why I didnt say it =( | ||
sideways | Posted: May 17 2005, 08:09 PM |
We're the People's Front of Judea! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 13,123 Member No.: 1,355 Joined: Feb 28th 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Sorry gonna close this, theres a pinned thead, "The Good X car thread". Post your questions in there well be happy to help (as seen above ) Edit; On 2nd thought, i COULD just move it into the proper topic... and now he shall wonder where his thread went, didnt mean to kill the old one, im so winning the best mod award This post has been edited by sidewaysgts on May 24 2005, 08:02 PM |
7m-gte | Posted: Jul 18 2005, 10:09 PM | ||||
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get a scion tC, then work up for a turbo kit and slap it in, instant competitor of the srt4. | ||||
Ayako Watanabe | Posted: Jul 19 2005, 01:45 PM |
Living In A Amish Paradise Group: Advanced Members Posts: 6,076 Member No.: 2,415 Joined: Jul 30th 2004 Location: York, Pennsylvania | Ive been doing on some research about the 300zx(z31) model. Theres one in good condition,color silver, by Piñones(here in Puerto Rico). I ike the info about the stock specs and everything. I'll be keeping an eye on it until it goes up for sale. But i was wondering is there anything I should be warned or expect from this specidic car(the bad things i mean). |
zerocool_designs | Posted: Jul 19 2005, 02:19 PM |
O-H-I-O Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,443 Member No.: 5,746 Joined: Feb 24th 2005 Location: Ohio | My mom has had a 85 Z for about 6 years now. One thing I can tell you is, the non-turbo's ARE SLOW (My car is dramatically faster). They are heavy, and in most cases aren't very reliable. The back-end loves to come around on you, so drifting is almost out of the question. We've had to do a lot of work on her car. The tranny has been our biggest problem, but it's an auto. One thing I can say in the cars defense... the car with original motor has at least 200k miles. I'd love to have a turbo Z31, but I would advize against any 300zx that isn't boosted. |
Ayako Watanabe | Posted: Jul 19 2005, 02:28 PM |
Living In A Amish Paradise Group: Advanced Members Posts: 6,076 Member No.: 2,415 Joined: Jul 30th 2004 Location: York, Pennsylvania | ^^im looking for the Turbo version. I wont be using it for drifting of course.Theres a course for Auto X around here in Puerto Rico which im still wondering where it is so i will be using it for Auto X and as a daily driver too..and as long as it can go fast when I need to. |
zerocool_designs | Posted: Jul 19 2005, 02:35 PM |
O-H-I-O Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,443 Member No.: 5,746 Joined: Feb 24th 2005 Location: Ohio | They probably don't make the best auto-x car, as turbo's usually aren't good for it. There is a guy on these forums with a turbo z31 (JoeyFeets), he could probably tell you everything you need to know about the z31, eample: how laggy it is. Hopefully he'll chime in sometime. I really have no experience with turbo Z's so, I won't be of much help. |
Ayako Watanabe | Posted: Jul 19 2005, 02:58 PM |
Living In A Amish Paradise Group: Advanced Members Posts: 6,076 Member No.: 2,415 Joined: Jul 30th 2004 Location: York, Pennsylvania | I'll PM him sometime when i can on anything that I should expect from the Z31 then . |
Sasuke.Uchiha | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 12:29 AM |
IDW God Member Group: Members Posts: 189 Member No.: 5,146 Joined: Jan 20th 2005 Location: Update Profile | Well Im gonna buy a new car pretty soon (one week) and I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions I have 10K to spend and I was set on buying a 2001 honda accord with 80k miles and it has like $2000 in after market upgrades but my dad said to wait a week and look for something else and we are gonna go car shopping in a few days..... the car I would want the most is and rx-7 (3rd generation I think, kiesukes car) but I dont think I can find one for 10k.... anyways I want something that can be a show car and a "go" car also my 2nd choice would be a silvia but I cant find one so any suggestions and to as why I should get that car It would be very much appreciated. |
Jabberwocky | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 01:07 AM |
Hero or Zero cornering Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,783 Member No.: 3,476 Joined: Oct 1st 2004 Location: Update Profile | where do you live. That affects price. Generally. A late model DSM has quite a bit of potential if you get the awd turbo version, they have pretty crappy stock suspensions though. A camaro is the most powerful car you can get for that price. A used celica can be had for that price as well. What do you want in a car? 4 seats? Luxury? Power? Handling? And how much of each are you willing to give up for another. This post has been edited by Jabberwocky on Sep 18 2005, 01:14 AM |
backalleyracer | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 01:53 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,770 Member No.: 7,122 Joined: May 1st 2005 Location: Las Vegas | if you want to buy a Rx-7 with 10k, you can get a beat up 3rd gen or a uber clean 2nd gen |
sideways | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 02:18 AM |
We're the People's Front of Judea! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 13,123 Member No.: 1,355 Joined: Feb 28th 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | ^-- What he said. A good FD will fetch about 15 grand on a good rebuild, but keep in mind theres the cost of keeping the car- gas which is going up BIG time, the fact they get horrible gas mileage, and require premium- insurance, whatever breaking (usually going to happen often enough on an fd/rotary car unless its been taken car of properly the whole time). A good TII fc will run around 5k, around 3 for a good NA. Theres a pinned topic pinned about this, ill merge this into there soon. |
Iceman | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 11:25 AM |
IDW Banned Member Group: Banned Posts: 1,864 Member No.: 2,488 Joined: Aug 7th 2004 Location: dallas | 10k for an 01 accord with modzzzzz what a dumb idea seriously slap the guy thats selling it. as you refer to an FD as "keisuke's car" you make me doubt your YOU KNOW WHAT in fact get an S14 240sx actually and then you'll have some money left over |
Kerxn | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 11:57 AM |
now clean your screen Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,857 Member No.: 3,880 Joined: Oct 24th 2004 Location: Update Profile | get a conquest or starion |
Rose Gold | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 12:03 PM |
IDW Prime Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 552 Member No.: 11,151 Joined: Aug 13th 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ont. Canada. | save for another year and cop a FD. |
Möbius | Posted: Sep 18 2005, 12:06 PM |
IDW Top Poster Group: Advanced Members Posts: 33,844 Member No.: 3,524 Joined: Oct 2nd 2004 Location: Update Profile | 10K for a car? Very easy decision... Get a junker for about $1K, then invest the remaining $9K in savings of sorts... |
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