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CleanNeon98 · 12-05-2012, 11:58 AM

Whatever interpretation of a sports car you may have, share it, and your affordable wet dream car. Share with us why you think it's the best car for the money. It can be a 2,000 dollar car modded, or an off-the-lot car at the top of this budget.

Part of my reason for doing this is my friend now has a good job and is preparing to settle down and wants a toy so I'll send this to him and give him ideas.

Budget will be up to $20,000

jjm4life · 12-05-2012, 12:22 PM

What's the goal for the car? Changes the answer drastically..

jpalamar · 12-05-2012, 12:23 PM

I think the goal is too lazy to use Google and compare apples to oranges.

**Big_Jim** · 12-05-2012, 12:42 PM

I dont think this is one of those "What should I buy" threads. I think its more along the lines of "If YOU had 20k to spend on a sports car that would make YOU happy, what would you buy"

Zaior · 12-05-2012, 12:46 PM

My dream car has always been a supra, my uncle had one and I loved it and ever since then I have had an obsession for them. Finding one under 20k in good shape that hasn't been modded would be pretty hard, but that is my affordable dream car.

jpalamar · 12-05-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

I dont think this is one of those "What should I buy" threads. I think its more along the lines of "If YOU had 20k to spend on a sports car that would make YOU happy, what would you buy"

Isn't that basically the definition of a 'what should I buy' thread? :-)

There isn't anything under $20k that to me is a 'affordable wet dream car'.

**Big_Jim** · 12-05-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

There isn't anything under $20k that to me is a 'affordable wet dream car'.

To you, there may not be. To others, their dream sports car could be a green charger.

TR MS3 · 12-05-2012, 01:20 PM

If I could stretch it a 930 with a 4g63? Wouldn't say dream car, but would be fun to drive. I could probably source a 930 shell and 4g63 + goodies for less than 20k. I would love a RWB 930 chassis and 4g63, but that would be way over budget.

mckpat03 · 12-05-2012, 01:24 PM

Without too much thought, my initial response is Evo or a BMW of some kind. Maybe a Mustang with full suspension package.

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

To you, there may not be. To others, their dream sports car could be a green charger.

Care if i sig this?

**Big_Jim** · 12-05-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mckpat03

Care if i sig this?

do it to it.

OutToWinPAHC · 12-05-2012, 01:52 PM

if it were 20K on top of what I can sell I'd be able to get the lotus I want

dugganzx3 · 12-05-2012, 02:06 PM

An old Porsche 911, the one's that aren't really worth anything still, like a late 70's through mid 80's, preferably one without a whale-tale. To me that's the affordable dream car, and the last "true" sports car. You can get one in good shape in targa trim between 15-20k, and they are said to be one of the best drivers cars, very unforgiving, but extremely rewarding. If I had a little bit of cash left over, I'd re-do the suspension if it was tired, and buy a nice set of wheels and tires.

finallymysti · 12-05-2012, 02:10 PM

ae86 with a 4 rotor na engine swap and full suspension. Plus safety gear for the track

HatchSurfer3 · 12-05-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dugganzx3

An old Porsche 911, the one's that aren't really worth anything still, like a late 70's through mid 80's, preferably one without a whale-tale. To me that's the affordable dream car, and the last "true" sports car. You can get one in good shape in targa trim between 15-20k, and they are said to be one of the best drivers cars, very unforgiving, but extremely rewarding. If I had a little bit of cash left over, I'd re-do the suspension if it was tired, and buy a nice set of wheels and tires.

This would be one of my top choices as well. Although I like the whale tail. However, the whale tail usually means its a 930 which would mean probably over budget.

empera · 12-05-2012, 03:08 PM

LS Swapped FD

Scapegoat · 12-05-2012, 04:16 PM

Probably a C5 z06.

you get a lot of bang for your buck. or maybe even a base model c5 w/ thousands put into it, and probably getting better all around performance than a z06.

and this is definitely a "what should i buy" thread.

double the budget and you're looking at 2006ish z06 territory.

jpalamar · 12-05-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

Probably a C5 z06.

you get a lot of bang for your buck. or maybe even a base model c5 w/ thousands put into it, and probably getting better all around performance than a z06.

and this is definitely a "what should i buy" thread.

double the budget and you're looking at 2006ish z06 territory.

I'll be selling mine for $16k LOL

jjm4life · 12-05-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

if it were 20K on top of what I can sell I'd be able to get the lotus I want

Elise prices are getting down there for higher mileage 2005s. And by higher miles i mean 40k haha. Still the greatest drivers car I've ever driven

As much as i want to say 911 there's nothing I would touch with a ten ft poll under 20k no matter the year.

Built miata would be crazy with 20k into it..
Evo/sti
S2000

AutobahnRacer · 12-05-2012, 05:09 PM

None for under $20,000. Way too low to be able to get a dream car.

Ultimate Affordable now-a-days is $30,000. In this class I would take the BRZ.

If it were available I would spend more and get the STi BRZ. Otherwise this:

01 Trans-Am WS6 · 12-05-2012, 05:31 PM

E46 M3, 996 Porsche, I've seen hooked up TT G35s for under $20k.

Evos, STis, the list goes on and on.....

E55 AMG, SL500, 335i?...Audis S4, even Maserati Coupes and Spyders are in that range. $20k can get you alot of car today.

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dugganzx3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scranton PA Member #17852 My Ride: has leather and T-tops. iTrader: (0)	An old Porsche 911, the one's that aren't really worth anything still, like a late 70's through mid 80's, preferably one without a whale-tale. To me that's the affordable dream car, and the last "true" sports car. You can get one in good shape in targa trim between 15-20k, and they are said to be one of the best drivers cars, very unforgiving, but extremely rewarding. If I had a little bit of cash left over, I'd re-do the suspension if it was tired, and buy a nice set of wheels and tires. __________________ Daily-1996 Chevy Camaro RS y87 (3800 sII v6, t-5, bolt-ons, tune) Project-1980 Chevy Camaro Base (305 v8, th350)

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jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	I think the goal is too lazy to use Google and compare apples to oranges.

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TR MS3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pottsgrove, PA Member #13820 My Ride: 07 MS3 & 09 CRV iTrader: (0)	If I could stretch it a 930 with a 4g63? Wouldn't say dream car, but would be fun to drive. I could probably source a 930 shell and 4g63 + goodies for less than 20k. I would love a RWB 930 chassis and 4g63, but that would be way over budget.

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OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	if it were 20K on top of what I can sell I'd be able to get the lotus I want

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finallymysti Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: fort washington pa Member #21503 My Ride: 2006 sti iTrader: (0)	ae86 with a 4 rotor na engine swap and full suspension. Plus safety gear for the track

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Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	Probably a C5 z06. you get a lot of bang for your buck. or maybe even a base model c5 w/ thousands put into it, and probably getting better all around performance than a z06. and this is definitely a "what should i buy" thread. double the budget and you're looking at 2006ish z06 territory.

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