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On Sale · 11-01-2005, 03:29 PM

Ok, so here is the deal. I have $8k cash to spend on a private sale, or up to $22k ($14k with the 8k down) on a new car. Here is my requirements.

- Prefer AWD or RWD but will buy a FWD if it is a sweet deal.
- Nothing Slow.
- Must be Manual 5 or 6 speed i dont care.
- Must be clean, no paint fades, or loud noises when you hit bumps.
- I Prefer a 4 door (im sick of moving my seat for people to get in and out.
- Im not looking for any american cars (except a Cobalt SS or SRT-4)
- Something that is going to last me a long time.
- I do not want another DSM (i love them, but i have bad luck with them)

Basically i need some help on deciding what car i want now. I have a few in mind. Feel free to voice any opinions.

- S14 (97-98) 240sx
- New Cobalt SS
- New SRT-4
- Newer style (i think its 96-99) Civic Hatch with either a b18c5 or k20a swap
- Bug-eye WRX
- 3gen Prelude SH
- 2gen MR2 Turbo
- FD RX7

Mind you, i would rather buy a car for 8k, then buy a new car , or finance one. But im willing to do it, if the price is right and i really like the car. Links would be appriciated, but opinions are fine too.

sfd · 11-01-2005, 03:40 PM

mr2 turbo gets my vote just cause i think they are neat cars. Or the WRX.

Go 4 door escort lx-e with a gtr swap.

cost ya about $4k for a fully worked 12 second escort! lol.

eastsidesuby19 · 11-01-2005, 03:48 PM

also...have you considered the nissan 350z? thats a a nice priced rwd car

KrautFed20V · 11-01-2005, 03:50 PM

why not make this a poll? but what will your eventual goals for the car be? that should dictate what kind of car you should buy.

SexyDSM95 · 11-01-2005, 03:57 PM

You are going to degrade yourself from AWD to RWD? With the weather in PA.....not a smart idea.

Francesco · 11-01-2005, 04:00 PM

i would void the 240sx and civic hatch suggestion since you would swap motors out...a k20 swap is very expensive, and those two cars are becoming less original for mods.

rx7 is a nice choice, but its a 2 seater. if you want two seats go for it, but their not that reliable.

wrx is a really good choice, exspecially since people on this site know loads of info about them and repairs.

srt4 and cobalt i won't talk about. i don't like them...

personally if i lost my car i would look into a mini cooper S. i like them alot.

just think about what you want bro.

n/a vs. turbo
2 seats vs. 4 seats

KrautFed20V · 11-01-2005, 04:01 PM

i won't be suprised if the majority of the people on this forum suggest a WRseX

SexyDSM95 · 11-01-2005, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrautFed20V

i won't be suprised if the majority of the people on this forum suggest a WRseX

Then I will suggest an Evo...or a 1st Gen
-or-
R32

igo4bmx · 11-01-2005, 04:04 PM

http://www.forums.evans-tuning.com/viewtopic.php?t=2665
300 whp civic
other side of the state

igo4bmx · 11-01-2005, 04:06 PM

http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1332548
500+ whp integra type R

bulletproof motor

igo4bmx · 11-01-2005, 04:08 PM

you could get a used acura nsx too ;)

SexyDSM95 · 11-01-2005, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

you could get a used acura nsx too ;)

If he is going to spend that much he might as well find a used Poopra...

If you want style/reliability Honda is your way to go. This really cute guy I know use to have a very clean Integra LS (spoiler-less). It was pretty hooked up and ran decent numbers for a N/A. Very roomy for the size and comfortable interior IMO.

Francesco · 11-01-2005, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1332548
500+ whp integra type R

bulletproof motor

that R was amazing in person...

Francesco · 11-01-2005, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

If he is going to spend that much he might as well find a used Poopra...

If you want style/reliability Honda is your way to go. This really cute guy I know use to have a very clean Integra LS (spoiler-less). It was pretty hooked up and ran decent numbers for a N/A. Very roomy for the size and comfortable interior IMO.

poopra insurance is going to be out the a$$...unless you get a n/a one and just build a turbo motor and rear.

On Sale · 11-01-2005, 04:10 PM

350z - too pricey

my goals, are a nice quick street car. Im also considering to start drifting again. I placed 3rd at DGTrials in a stock (coilovers/exhaust) in my 240sx. Imagine what i could do in a rb 240.

Or perhaps a ae86?

I dunno, i just want a clean riding car, that is quick. so all you members who are bored, search autotrader for me, but make sure its within 100 miles.There is a $50 finder fee, if i buy the car you show me.

SexyDSM95 · 11-01-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francesco

poopra insurance is going to be out the a$$...unless you get a n/a one and just build a turbo motor and rear.

Oh yea and a NSX is going to be soooo much better insurance wise.

Francesco · 11-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

Oh yea and a NSX is going to be soooo much better insurance wise.

NSX shouldn't be an option for him...he needs something reliable...if a NSX breaks the repair bill is insane, and so is downtime since they don't stock NSX parts at ACURA normally

KrautFed20V · 11-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Integra insurance was out the azzor, my brand new gti was 500 less for the year than my integra.... and that R is amazing!

SexyDSM95 · 11-01-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrautFed20V

Integra insurance was out the azzor, my brand new gti was 500 less for the year than my integra.... and that R is amazing!

Ummm that's only because there is a huge difference between the family station wagon and a "sports coupe".

You also have to consider that Hondas are very very high risk in the car theft department.

KrautFed20V · 11-01-2005, 04:15 PM

11-01-2005, 03:29 PM	#1
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	TST'ers Help me find my next car!!! Ok, so here is the deal. I have $8k cash to spend on a private sale, or up to $22k ($14k with the 8k down) on a new car. Here is my requirements. - Prefer AWD or RWD but will buy a FWD if it is a sweet deal. - Nothing Slow. - Must be Manual 5 or 6 speed i dont care. - Must be clean, no paint fades, or loud noises when you hit bumps. - I Prefer a 4 door (im sick of moving my seat for people to get in and out. - Im not looking for any american cars (except a Cobalt SS or SRT-4) - Something that is going to last me a long time. - I do not want another DSM (i love them, but i have bad luck with them) Basically i need some help on deciding what car i want now. I have a few in mind. Feel free to voice any opinions. - S14 (97-98) 240sx - New Cobalt SS - New SRT-4 - Newer style (i think its 96-99) Civic Hatch with either a b18c5 or k20a swap - Bug-eye WRX - 3gen Prelude SH - 2gen MR2 Turbo - FD RX7 Mind you, i would rather buy a car for 8k, then buy a new car , or finance one. But im willing to do it, if the price is right and i really like the car. Links would be appriciated, but opinions are fine too.

11-01-2005, 03:50 PM	#4
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	why not make this a poll? but what will your eventual goals for the car be? that should dictate what kind of car you should buy. __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-01-2005, 04:00 PM	#6
Francesco Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #540 iTrader: (0)	i would void the 240sx and civic hatch suggestion since you would swap motors out...a k20 swap is very expensive, and those two cars are becoming less original for mods. rx7 is a nice choice, but its a 2 seater. if you want two seats go for it, but their not that reliable. wrx is a really good choice, exspecially since people on this site know loads of info about them and repairs. srt4 and cobalt i won't talk about. i don't like them... personally if i lost my car i would look into a mini cooper S. i like them alot. just think about what you want bro. n/a vs. turbo 2 seats vs. 4 seats __________________ - Francesco To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-01-2005, 04:01 PM	#7
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	i won't be suprised if the majority of the people on this forum suggest a WRseX __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-01-2005, 04:04 PM	#9
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	http://www.forums.evans-tuning.com/viewtopic.php?t=2665 300 whp civic other side of the state __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

11-01-2005, 03:40 PM	#2
sfd Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Member #405 iTrader: (0)	mr2 turbo gets my vote just cause i think they are neat cars. Or the WRX. Go 4 door escort lx-e with a gtr swap. cost ya about $4k for a fully worked 12 second escort! lol.

11-01-2005, 03:48 PM	#3
eastsidesuby19 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: L-town Member #808 My Ride: 2004 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	also...have you considered the nissan 350z? thats a a nice priced rwd car

11-01-2005, 03:57 PM	#5
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	You are going to degrade yourself from AWD to RWD? With the weather in PA.....not a smart idea.

11-01-2005, 04:06 PM	#10
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1332548 500+ whp integra type R bulletproof motor __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

11-01-2005, 04:08 PM	#11
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	you could get a used acura nsx too ;) __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

11-01-2005, 04:10 PM	#15
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	350z - too pricey my goals, are a nice quick street car. Im also considering to start drifting again. I placed 3rd at DGTrials in a stock (coilovers/exhaust) in my 240sx. Imagine what i could do in a rb 240. Or perhaps a ae86? I dunno, i just want a clean riding car, that is quick. so all you members who are bored, search autotrader for me, but make sure its within 100 miles.There is a $50 finder fee, if i buy the car you show me.

11-01-2005, 04:12 PM	#18
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	Integra insurance was out the azzor, my brand new gti was 500 less for the year than my integra.... and that R is amazing! __________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-01-2005, 04:15 PM	#20
KrautFed20V Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quakertown Member #984 My Ride: 01 GTP & Honda ChitBox iTrader: (0)	__________________ -Rob To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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