As most of you know I am only 16 soon to be 17, and I am tired of making car payments on my 99 max. I decided I am going to give that car to my mom, have her pay it off and take her accord. Now, after doing that I will sell the accord hoping to get like 9 or 10k for it and need to buy something else. Does anyone have any ideas? I am leaning towards maybe a 300zx non turbo because they seem to be cheaper right now, or maybe an rx-7 or older supra. I want something rwd or awd, stock turbo'd or sc'd if possible. I dont know what to get considering I will have about 9 or 10k to spend, and please dont flame me for doing this, simply I cant justify continuing to pay off a car thats auto to start off with and that I am not too fond of. Thanks,

Mike

 

I would go with the Supra. The RX7 is too unreliable with its rotary engine, and N/A 300ZXs have very little aftermarket support. Even if the Supra is older, doesn't mean you can't make it look and peform well. I can back that up with this.
-Cyrus

 

Go for an old Datsun 510, and put whatever you want in it. Or you can get a 240sx very nice car. And very modable.

 

I am even considering like a 97 prelude at this point, I am not sure yet but I need something newer not older, and like I said with a big aftermarket and fun. Thanks,

Mike

 

civic w/ engine swap

 

87-92 Supra Turbo. Im selling my Max for one of those. Just beware of the BHG.

 

You ain't gonna do crap... go put it in "D" and drive yourself to school...

 

What is "BHG"?

 

blown head gasket. Common problem with all mk3 supras.

 

Well i am also looking into buying a car. I have around $7500 to spend, but I want a 96 and up car, stick, and has lots of power with around 85000 miles. What do you guys think I should get?

 

DSM turbo(EClipse or 3000GT)....cheap, fast and easy to mod(at least the Eclipse is)....but you have to be a stickler when it comes to maitenence, from my experience ****subishi engines aren't too reliable unless given utmost care!

 

Turbo (VR4) 3KGT can get expensive. Ive only seen a couple with 90k mi. range for around $9000.

 

so tru... stop trying to kill yourslef.. by another slow automatic

 

I wont do crap...so why would it be hard to get a car cheaper and lsess expensive again? And I looked into the supras but insurance is too much $, and it is hard to find one in good shape

 

hmmm...then maybe you should keep the Max(or Accord you mom gives you) for now...insurance is gonns kill you on any sports car you buy, since you're only 16!

man there sure are a lot of young dudes on here with nice rides!! [old man voice] back in the day when I was 16, they didn't have cars at all, I walked 5 miles ot school in the rain under the 105 degree sun in 12 ft. of snow!!!![/old man voice]

 

don't mind him...it's that time of month for him again...ask him how many cars he had owned so far...dude is like a chick...so indecisive...

 

If it were 5 spd things would be different, and I am seriously getting rid of it this time, after last weekend and a few incidents time for it to go...

 

$5k for taurus sho, $5k for future repairs

 

If you can't make the insurance payments then stick with a sedan. Get a 2K2 6 speed.

 

Speaking from the experience?

 

Its not its rotary engine that makes in unreliable. The Rx-7 is one of the best, if not the best, cars on the road today for performance (excluding German/Italian). The Rx-7's are prone to engine failure due to the large amount of heat from the TT's. If you find an Rx-7 with low miles, you MUST remove the TT's and put in a single Turbo. If you do that and keep up the engine it will last a very long time. I know 3rd gen Rx-7 that run 9's and lower with mods that didn't cost too much. The 4th Gens are much better and quicker.

Erik

 

Here I have a few Ugly Blue M3's out back http://achoochoo.homestead.com/files/185.jpg

 

stock turbo or sc = rape in insurance. Go N/A supra and turbo it.

 

 

i already told you man, Eagle Talon TSi STICK, maybve AWD if you can find one. if not the TSi stick will do you good. cheap to mod, turbo back exhuast from phantom roadworks is only 450 bucks and they can be made fast fast fast. get one, serious.

 

 

Until you goto launch and your tranny drops.

 

DSM's suck

do yourself a favor and buy that prelude you were looking at.
buy a RELIABLE car

Ant

 

TDM quote of the week, re: DSM's and TSI's: "It's broken? Oh, that's normal."

 

get an imprezza 2.5 RS, the one thats N/A and has the rectangular headlights. that car is awd, and i pretty sure turbo is doable in that car.

 

Imprezzas are going to be expensive, I have looked into getting one but everyone wants a lot of money for it.

 

only if done right, which is $$$. Someone around here didn't get new pistons, and he blew 2 motors. Poor subie.

 

Not a bad looking car. Better than the WRX.

 

Look at the 2.2L turbo fwd Chryslers. Daytonas and Shelbys. They did mid 14s stock. Toss on a boost controller and look 13s in the eye for next to no $.

You can even watch the head gasket blow.


Worth a shot.....

 

if you take care of them they aren't that bad. not great but they look hot and can be made FAST.

 

If your looking for power and a turbo. You might want to purchase a Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel. On the older models you can bomb to the hilt and get a dream drive (500 hp/550 fpt very easily).

Frank

 

why not buy like a 96-97 maxima? i've seen em in the paper for 7k or so

 

he has one now and doesn't want another.

 

Yah.. But what are the chances that a turbo'd DSM was taken care of.

 

Find a Shelby CSX <it looks like a Dodge Spirit> except its MUCH faster and pretty reliable. The 2.2L is industructable.