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SpankinGT-S
07-13-2003, 04:47 PM
Whats up people, I've been pondering on what car I should buy for around 10k-13k for a while and I cant make up my mind. I have decided to ask for the expertise of the members here on what you all would do and why. This would be a second car as I will still have my car and I will be modifying the car I purchase....so if you got a sec tell me what you guys think.
Jersey Jay
07-13-2003, 05:01 PM
Buy a late 60's or early 70's muscle car and do it up.
LooksFast
07-13-2003, 05:09 PM
only looking at cars? what would the car be used for? If i had extra money and was looking into another vehicle... i think I would get a ducati.

im not sure what you enjoy or like... just my .02

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2423243228&category=6026

:thumbup:
EuGeNiLe GTS
07-13-2003, 05:30 PM
a DSM..

a 95-99 GS-T/GSX.. 4G63.. Turbo.. AWD.. aftermarkets gallore.. looks.. proven platform in AWD, FWD, RWD drag racing, autox, rally.. etc
DrunkenTiger
07-13-2003, 06:05 PM
get something with either AWD or RWD
larryd
07-13-2003, 06:11 PM
For what, you cant just say I got 10000 and want a car, what should I buy?? What are you looking for?
Oo DaRk StAr oO
07-13-2003, 06:40 PM
1990 240SX
SpankinGT-S
07-13-2003, 06:44 PM
Your right I should be more specific....I want a sports car that has four seats. Cant be a bike because I need to take more passengers when I go out. It would be a second car to not have to take the celica from Gainesville to Miami anymore because its about 300 miles. Thanks for the suggestions so far.
Tikked Again
07-13-2003, 06:52 PM
Early 90's Mk3 Supra.....
SpankinGT-S
07-13-2003, 07:19 PM
I dont want it too old as it still has to be reliable. I was thinking 98 Trans Am...does anyone agree?
CelicaGTS6906
07-13-2003, 07:37 PM
Integra GSR or a Eclipse GS-T/GSX. :thumbup:
SpankinGT-S
07-13-2003, 07:38 PM
So Eclipse is the most ive gotten so far....I'll look into it.
Jersey Jay
07-13-2003, 07:46 PM
Originally posted by SpankinGT-S
I dont want it too old as it still has to be reliable. I was thinking 98 Trans Am...does anyone agree? Yea good choice but being F-Body cars are a thing of the past for the moment the resale prices have started to climb over the past couple of months.
charles
07-13-2003, 08:17 PM
2000 mr2 spyder

you can get one for about 15k used. Then sell anything you dont need (front trunk plastics, interior panels, a/c, floor mats, etc...) And you have then spent about 13k.

heres some weights of stock spyder parts...
http://www.wrenbeck.net/images/images/SCcarspecs.htm

Drop a 200 lbs and add 25hp and you'll want it to be you daily driver.
black02gt
07-13-2003, 08:17 PM
Originally posted by CelicaGTS6906
Integra GSR or a Eclipse GS-T/GSX. :thumbup:

:werd: but i would lean a lil more towards the GSR because eclipses tend to break a lot. But both have huge aftermarket.
tuberider
07-13-2003, 08:25 PM
97-98 240sx. It has the upgraded lights, rwd, reliability, and it's made to boost. A manual tranny will be hard to find, but worth it if you can find one.
charles
07-13-2003, 08:32 PM
Originally posted by tuberider
97-98 240sx. It has the upgraded lights, rwd, reliability, and it's made to boost. A manual tranny will be hard to find, but worth it if you can find one.

they are also slow unless you swap in a sr20det. and 240's arent made to boost, silvias are. You do get great handling, looks, and breaks.
so cal gts 03
07-13-2003, 10:53 PM
Originally posted by charles
they are also slow unless you swap in a sr20det. and 240's arent made to boost, silvias are. You do get great handling, looks, and breaks.

Good luck on tryin to find one of these... oh, and let's just say you ARE lucky enough to find one... your sure as hell not gettin a RELIABLE one for 10k :thumbdown

the 240 is a great drift car, but yes... it does lack power in stock form. I'd say get something like the 97-99 gs-t or the GSX... which are also hard to find a manual that hasn't been raped...
GtsFan
07-13-2003, 10:58 PM
i like the GSR and DSM too....how bout? 300zx 2+2, i think u can find one for under 13k....since its non turbo, or a 3000gt
Darkside
07-14-2003, 02:08 AM
Trans-Am
3000GT (VR-4 if possible)
Supra (TT if possible)
67' GT500 (good luck)
Mustang 5.0
F35-JSF
07-14-2003, 06:38 AM
Originally posted by SpankinGT-S
I dont want it too old as it still has to be reliable. I was thinking 98 Trans Am...does anyone agree?

:hitit: I can't find a nice 6-spd T-top though :wtc:.
dragonglen
07-14-2003, 06:57 AM
Get a decent truck and lift it. You can easily find a truck to seat 4, you can find them relatively cheap, you can easily mod most of them, and you'll enjoy the height, plus have the ability to throw crap in the back. Trucks are fun.