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if anyone would have gone to the website and looked around a little bit and seen the donor cars required. they'd see those are based off of older camaro/firebirds and one is based off a honda accord . mazdaspeed protoge would be cool. |
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07-09-2003, 08:13 AM | #46 (permalink) | |
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07-15-2003, 07:20 PM | #55 (permalink) |
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If you havent bought it yet, get a 90-94 Eclipse/talon/laser That is turbo charged w/ AWD, can be had for under 5k, easy, then plunk about 7g's into mods, and run 10's daily. The 4g63 is one bulletproof engine, and its the same one thats in the EVO. I think you'd be impressed with them. Plus, w/ the left over 5k or so, either save for possible repairs, or go get REALLY drunk, and get lots of puntang.
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07-17-2003, 03:19 AM | #57 (permalink) |
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93-95 RX-7 Generation 3
They're way cool looking (stock), fairly rare. I've had one for ten years. If you leave it stock it last a real long time. If you mod it and do the research it will also last. The reason people say that they're unreliable is they didn't do their homework. Stuck a loud exhaust on it etc and the engine will pop. |
07-18-2003, 01:18 PM | #58 (permalink) |
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Tiburon V6's have extremely weak blocks. Very poor for performance upgrading.
For your money, you can get a cheap Turbo Eclipse (the 1990-94's are built better, not as cool looking) and spend wads of dough on parts. For new, I'm also partial to the Neon. The Mopar performance upgrades are great. Stage 1 is like $399 and puts the Neon at 250hp. <img src="http://www.thestardock.com/imgs/personal/semaias/images/IM001243.jpg"> <img src="http://www.thestardock.com/imgs/personal/semaias/images/IM001133.jpg"> |
07-21-2003, 06:49 AM | #59 (permalink) |
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A Neon will always be a Neon. I don't really mean to be ripping on that car, but, years of production have led that car to be bought buy people who really can't get anything better and is also a car that is considered "cheap" Interior on the new Neon is shabby too. If this is going to be your first car, then don't buy a new one. Try and find yourself a nice Mark 3 Volkswagen GTI VR6, you can get them anywhere from 7 to 13 thousand with less than 50 or 60K miles. Excellent cars, and engines that will last you for a LONG time. My .02
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07-22-2003, 08:34 PM | #60 (permalink) | |
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07-22-2003, 10:11 PM | #63 (permalink) |
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Hmmm....
Sleepers: Ford SVT Contour (Friend has one and it kicks ass) Lincoln Mark VIII (Basically a cobra engine and tuning in lincoln tails ) If you are looking at a kit car potentially, check out www.factoryfive.com they will send you free info (got mine in a week) The kits are built off of the 5.0 Mustang into Shelby replicas. They perform like none other and are sexy as hell
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07-22-2003, 10:15 PM | #64 (permalink) | |
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For more info, here is the MR2 message board: http://www.board.mr2faq.com I'm a mod over there. The board has a few problems because of a mangled, bloated database that we are fixing when the new software is released, but it's full of friendly, helpful people. I also have to give a nod to the Miata. That's a good, fun car. Last edited by TwistedFate; 07-22-2003 at 10:21 PM.. |
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07-23-2003, 12:39 AM | #65 (permalink) |
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Very surprised no one mentioned it, but for gods sake...
1991+ Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo. They run around 8-14k with low miles. Stock 300HP. Awesome awesome car. For next to nothing you can have them running 450+HP. SRT-4 is also an awesome car. My input.
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07-24-2003, 02:53 PM | #67 (permalink) |
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I can't believe someone actually recommended a V6 Mustang. What are you, a dental hygienist?
Anyway, the Miata gets a ton of flack, something about being a "chick car" or whatever, but it's hard to beat for the money. Considering the other cars in the class/price range, I'd take a RWD roadster with an optional 6-speed and the handling of much more expensive cars any day. |
07-24-2003, 04:29 PM | #68 (permalink) |
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by VirFighter
[B]If you like the MR2 have you looked at the miata? Not sure if are aware or not but the MR2 has only slightly more storage space than a motorcycle. I know that practicality isn't really an issue with sports cars but at least the miata can store an overnight bag. [QUOTE] Miata however costs 23k+ and I think the MR2 looks better.
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07-27-2003, 10:45 PM | #70 (permalink) |
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i agree with newman...also the tiburon looks pretty nice and the aftermarket seems to be supporting it quite well....dont get the mr2...looks like a poor man's wannabe porsche
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07-28-2003, 12:20 AM | #71 (permalink) |
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Tiburons really aren't bad looking, and they perform better than you'd think, but it's a Hyundai
I have nothing against the MR2, I like the looks of them. Just throwing out ideas really. 3rd gen Mazda Rx-7's look awesome and can be had for 14k or less, you'd just have to get a factory rebuild on them for ~$1,500 at around ~80,000 miles and they're good to go for another 100k miles if you treat it right.
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07-28-2003, 01:34 AM | #72 (permalink) |
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That is a nice amount of cash.
Are you buying it straight up? Or are you making a down payment then finacing it? Regardless, I'm not sure what kinda car you want. But I gurantee a Camero will get you the pussay! However, If i were you i would go with your first instinct and get the MR2 140 hp isn't much, but it won't break either. really small block engines like that one generally hold together forever and ever. Toyotas also have excelent reputations. I don't think i'd put the body kit on it. Use that spare money to add some nice speakers and an amp in there. Cars are kinda like you IF you look good on the outside they don't mind getting it, but if its trick on the inside they'll love it and it will reflect on you. Then again thats a very materialistc aproach, but hey i think you'd like that car. |
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If its a car that depreciates a lot after you drive it off the lot, always buy it one year used. Then again this is what i said to my mom who bought a Toyota Highlander ther other day and used ones were only 1-4 thousand less than the dealer was going to give us. So she ovbiously went for the new one. Toyotas just don't depreciate like american cars. |
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07-31-2003, 01:29 PM | #76 (permalink) |
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You're probably aware, but the 2nd gen MR2 turbo was an amazing car. If you can find one in your area in decent condition GET IT. There were very few produced, but the prices on them are reasonable. I've seen some killer body kits for them (not that the rakish body needs any more).
Im not too sure about 18s on any MR2 though. I dont think bigger than 16s would be a good idea. You'd really fuck your gearing, and probably rub the fender wall. |
08-03-2003, 01:43 PM | #77 (permalink) |
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One car that I found in that price range (when I was doing my car shopping a couple of months ago) was the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V.
This car is packed - I mean packed - with power. Very powerful and extremely torquey at only 170HP, with a 6-speed manual and a limited-slip differential that really cleans up your power distribution on slick surfaces. It looks like a baseline sedan, but it packs a major wallop for the money. It does have drawbacks: the shifter's hard to navigate without a flashlight and a map. I don't think it has a speed lockout, so you can theoretically find yourself heading for reverse when trying to grab high gears. And a lot of the extras aren't cheap. But even at baseline, this car impressed the hell out of me. Caveat: I didn't buy it. I got the Acura RSX Type-S instead. But the Sentra's a great deal for the price.
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08-06-2003, 07:52 PM | #79 (permalink) |
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I gotta second the SVT Contour or the SVT Focus (have to find a used one). SVT cars rock (I drive a Cobra). The Contour compared favorably to the 3-Series BMW and the Audi A4 in the last review that was done by Car and Driver. The SVT Focus is an awesome pocket rocket.
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08-07-2003, 04:31 PM | #80 (permalink) |
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I suggest any of the following:
SRT-4 Neon: 300ZX TT Honda S2000 Mini 1991 Acura NSX (check nsxprime.com for important info). If you look hard enough, you can find a 91 for $20-25k.
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