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Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 10:09 PM

Well,after pretty much putting on a power point presentation ive convinced my parents to co-sign a loan for me for getting a newer car. Its going to be from a lot as one of the conditions so i know imma prolly limit my choices down,but what do yall think are the best cars for that price range.

Criteria

Import
manual
prefer rwd/awd
Limited maintenance besides regular
Reliable

S2000
WRX
s4?(More info needed)
350z

RSX Type-Slow · 03-22-2010, 10:13 PM

a few i can think of off the top of my head:

wrx
higher mileage s2000
maybe a higher mileage rx-8

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 10:15 PM

Ive heard nothing but bad things about rx-8's. but i was looking at wrx's,but all i get is the trans suck.

RSX Type-Slow · 03-22-2010, 10:17 PM

every car has it's problems man.

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 10:19 PM

I know,but rotarys are so unkind,as ive seen in my shop.
I really do love wrx's and its what i had in mind when i was talking to them about this,since im only 19 i dont have credit,which is why theyre co-signing.
So any other ideas guys?

Eclipse GSX 61 · 03-22-2010, 10:21 PM

I'd do a higher mileage S2000 or a DSM if you want cheap power but be prepared to keep up on your maintenance.

RX8's are nothing but a headache so stay away.

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 10:23 PM

Haha already had the DSM,no thanks.

So imma just update my list uptop as it goes.

a4spoolin · 03-22-2010, 10:37 PM

audi s4. maintenance is expensive if u cant do it urself tho. but wit htat price range you could pick one of wit the expensive stuff done tho

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 10:45 PM

YEah i dont know **** about audi's so drop some info on me,besides the expensive maintenance and i know that almost all the parts must be dealer or they dont fit.

total0wnage · 03-22-2010, 10:50 PM

350z maybe? i recently been seeing 03-04 models those going for ur price. or a 2010 nissan versa? lol jk but that is in ur budget.

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 10:56 PM

Really,hmm,i do like z's,theyre mean. KEEP IT COMING!

WHT_SRKOUKI · 03-22-2010, 10:58 PM

deff go s2k i almost boought one then i bought 240 except on really sunny days when i wanna drop my top but all i can do is open my lame sunroof. but other than that i love my 240 buy an sr one or a stock one nd go rb

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 11:00 PM

I dont think imma find an SR s chassis on a car lot.

S2k is another reasonable option,since i know a good amount about everything honda.

DBryden · 03-22-2010, 11:14 PM

You can't expect gold for 8-10k, but I'm sure you know that. I'd personally say step out of the Import criteria and get yourself a nice LS1 car for that price...I don't think you can ever go wrong while taking a step in that direction...but I'm not sure what your opinion on all of that is.

If you want to keep it import, I think a Z would be your best bet if you can find one for a good price.

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 11:22 PM

Im just not a fan of american cars,they dont last as long mileage wise. Also the re-sale value is terrible.

Z and WRX and possible s2k seem the best.

supraghost · 03-22-2010, 11:22 PM

is300, but good luck finding one manual. and sorry, its a different 2jz

im in the same situation as you honestly. thats my price range, and i really cant find many cars i want.

i really like s2000's with hardtops, but the hardtop bumps it out of the price range lol

JankyS13 · 03-22-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHT_SRKOUKI

deff go s2k i almost bought one then i bought 240 except on really sunny days when i wanna drop my top but all i can do is open my lame sunroof. but other than that i love my 240 buy an SR one or a stock one and go RB

hahaha shoulda got an s13 vert then lol.

but I will agree w/ you on the s2k, good all around car.

Foolinaround · 03-22-2010, 11:37 PM

i was looking at the sc series,i love the elongated look but again hard to find in 5 speed.

abrok99 · 03-22-2010, 11:38 PM

miata?

tcturbo91 · 03-22-2010, 11:58 PM

i'd say S2K or 350z, both will be on the upper end of your price range though and most at that price will have higher mileage and or have been beat on. have to be careful because may be more trouble than its worth. just because you are getting a newer car doesn't mean it won't be just as much of a headache as an older car, if in the wrong hands before your ownership...

there was a nice 350z on here for 10k, seemed like a good deal that nobody was jumping on. probably still available.

03-22-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Best cars 8-10k$ Well,after pretty much putting on a power point presentation ive convinced my parents to co-sign a loan for me for getting a newer car. Its going to be from a lot as one of the conditions so i know imma prolly limit my choices down,but what do yall think are the best cars for that price range. Criteria Import manual prefer rwd/awd Limited maintenance besides regular Reliable S2000 WRX s4?(More info needed) 350z __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery Last edited by Foolinaround; 03-22-2010 at 10:57 PM.

03-22-2010, 10:13 PM	#2
RSX Type-Slow Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: D-town Member #5868 My Ride: 99' Civic Si iTrader: (1)	a few i can think of off the top of my head: wrx higher mileage s2000 maybe a higher mileage rx-8 __________________ -Tim Dropped and swapped Civic Si

03-22-2010, 10:15 PM	#3
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Ive heard nothing but bad things about rx-8's. but i was looking at wrx's,but all i get is the trans suck. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery Last edited by Foolinaround; 03-22-2010 at 10:23 PM.

03-22-2010, 10:17 PM	#4
RSX Type-Slow Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: D-town Member #5868 My Ride: 99' Civic Si iTrader: (1)	every car has it's problems man. __________________ -Tim Dropped and swapped Civic Si

03-22-2010, 10:19 PM	#5
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	I know,but rotarys are so unkind,as ive seen in my shop. I really do love wrx's and its what i had in mind when i was talking to them about this,since im only 19 i dont have credit,which is why theyre co-signing. So any other ideas guys? __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

03-22-2010, 10:21 PM	#6
Eclipse GSX 61 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #7996 My Ride: 14' Mercedes C300 iTrader: (2)	I'd do a higher mileage S2000 or a DSM if you want cheap power but be prepared to keep up on your maintenance. RX8's are nothing but a headache so stay away. __________________ 97 GSX (sold) 05 SRT 4 ACR (sold) 02 RSX

03-22-2010, 10:23 PM	#7
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Haha already had the DSM,no thanks. So imma just update my list uptop as it goes. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

03-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#8
a4spoolin Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north jersey Member #15697 My Ride: 2001 a4 1.8t iTrader: (0)	audi s4. maintenance is expensive if u cant do it urself tho. but wit htat price range you could pick one of wit the expensive stuff done tho

03-22-2010, 10:45 PM	#9
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	YEah i dont know ** about audi's so drop some info on me,besides the expensive maintenance and i know that almost all the parts must be dealer or they dont fit. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery**

03-22-2010, 10:50 PM	#10
total0wnage Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westampton Member #10236 My Ride: WW 09 Lancer Ralliart iTrader: (1)	350z maybe? i recently been seeing 03-04 models those going for ur price. or a 2010 nissan versa? lol jk but that is in ur budget.

03-22-2010, 10:56 PM	#11
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Really,hmm,i do like z's,theyre mean. KEEP IT COMING! __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

03-22-2010, 10:58 PM	#12
WHT_SRKOUKI Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Member #15613 My Ride: 1997 Nissan 240sx w/ s15 Sr iTrader: (0)	deff go s2k i almost boought one then i bought 240 except on really sunny days when i wanna drop my top but all i can do is open my lame sunroof. but other than that i love my 240 buy an sr one or a stock one nd go rb

03-22-2010, 11:00 PM	#13
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	I dont think imma find an SR s chassis on a car lot. S2k is another reasonable option,since i know a good amount about everything honda. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

03-22-2010, 11:14 PM	#14
DBryden Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #6705 My Ride: 2004 Saturn Ion Redline iTrader: (0)	You can't expect gold for 8-10k, but I'm sure you know that. I'd personally say step out of the Import criteria and get yourself a nice LS1 car for that price...I don't think you can ever go wrong while taking a step in that direction...but I'm not sure what your opinion on all of that is. If you want to keep it import, I think a Z would be your best bet if you can find one for a good price. __________________ It's just a Saturn...

03-22-2010, 11:22 PM	#15
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	Im just not a fan of american cars,they dont last as long mileage wise. Also the re-sale value is terrible. Z and WRX and possible s2k seem the best. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

03-22-2010, 11:37 PM	#18
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	i was looking at the sc series,i love the elongated look but again hard to find in 5 speed. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

03-22-2010, 11:38 PM	#19
abrok99 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: that nj jawn Member #6039 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX swagon iTrader: (0)	miata? __________________ RIP- Ryan Sherwood. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-22-2010, 11:58 PM	#20
tcturbo91 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern DE/ NYC Member #5966 My Ride: is in pieces iTrader: (0)	i'd say S2K or 350z, both will be on the upper end of your price range though and most at that price will have higher mileage and or have been beat on. have to be careful because may be more trouble than its worth. just because you are getting a newer car doesn't mean it won't be just as much of a headache as an older car, if in the wrong hands before your ownership... there was a nice 350z on here for 10k, seemed like a good deal that nobody was jumping on. probably still available. __________________ Previous: 86 5.0, Z32 TT, DC2 GSR Turbo, E30, E36 Turbo, 92 5.0 Current: E28

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