good starter car????

[engineclueless]

in the next year or so (after ive gained more car knowledge, and money).....i plan on buying a new car and fixin it up to be fast......i was just wondering what you guys thought would be a good starter car for around 4 grand tops.........then i'll do a swap and all that good stuff later........

[redline_13000]

civic

[BigMass]

For the money NOTHING beats a DSM

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by BigMass
For the money NOTHING beats a DSM

As a starter car? I doubt it.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by engineclueless
in the next year or so ASk us next year

[BigMass]

well sure he could get a Civic and spend thousands swapping the engine and putting in a turbo kit. Or he could get a car that comes with a good engine to begin with. I thought that was his intent. If he just wants a good reliable first car to get him from point A to point B then yes, a Civic is the way to go.

[tommy1223]

ya ASK US NEXT YEAR WHEN U HAVE MORE MONEY!

there will be tons of newers cars next year and crap.

Nissan makes good sports cars!

Hondas are cheap but everyone has them.

Acrua's are nice.

so ASK US NEXT YEAR!

[CLiVE]

Originally posted by BigMass
For the money NOTHING beats a DSM

you can find 1st gen DSM's for decent prices...however maintenance can get quite expensive. May not be the best car if money is an issue.

However, if you can find a decent one (not abused) for a good price...

[BigMass]

yep, DSMs are reliable if you dont bag on them. But many 1Gs are approaching 10-13 years old and have gone through many owners that really bag on them. That's where many of the problems arise from. Find one that has had only 1 owner which kept all service records and took care with it. That was the mistake i made when i purchaced mine from someone that treated it like shit.

[Boostn]

DSMs are excellent value for your dollar. However as a relatively cheap first car to drive then mod as you go along, I'd say civic. Tons of parts and variety, engines to swap, reliable, no FI (turbos and tuning can cost big $$$$$). Won't have the potential of a DSM but hey it's a first car after all. Graduate into something better with more power once you're older, have more cash, insurance is cheaper, and you've gained all that knowledge from this first vehicle.

[rice_eater]

buy a cheap beat up neon for like $3000, buy a 2.4L with under 60k on it for $600, pay $400 for one of us neon guys to help you put it in and there you go...$4000 for a 180hp car!

[finboy]

Originally posted by engineclueless
i plan on buying a new car and fixin it up to be fast



Originally posted by redline_13000
civic

:rofl:

if you want to go fast for cheap, turbo dodge, mustang 5.0, or DSM

[Mike09]

My 240sx is for sale $3000.

[mad_psyentist]

Get like a 2nd gen Supra ... you can pick one up for under $4K non-turbo. Best bang for the buck I can think of. Add in a turbo and it's a good car. They're so underestimated on the roads...

[DonJuan]

for 4 grand you cant beat the 240. tons of performance potential, and decent sports car for the price, plus it's rear wheel drive! Helloooooo drifting! I'm NOT AT ALL biased either.:thumbsup:

[Hash_man]

My 240sx is for sale $3000.

Please PM me with some more info on ur 240.

[civicrider]

If your interested i have a 92 civic hacth for sale for around the price your looking for.

[lammer]

Originally posted by tommy1223
ya ASK US NEXT YEAR WHEN U HAVE MORE MONEY!

there will be tons of newers cars next year and crap.

Nissan makes good sports cars!

Hondas are cheap but everyone has them.

Acrua's are nice.

so ASK US NEXT YEAR!

hahaha can you not read?
he said 4 grand tops
newer cars next year alllllrighjt.

[tommy1223]

i'm just telling him that there will be newer cars next year, so i guess i forgot to put that the cars will be cheaper as age grows on them.

[Mr_John]

Originally posted by tommy1223
ya ASK US NEXT YEAR WHEN U HAVE MORE MONEY!

Hondas are cheap but everyone has them.

Acrua's are nice.


hahaha and oh yah, Acura's are the most rare car in this city too right, especially the integra.
:rolleyes:

[catywampusness]

VW Jetta.... :D

[Hakkola]

what year did the last gen 240sx come out??? I wouldn't mind owning one.

[Lo)2enz0]

I would have to say either a zenki 240sx or a ae86. both have lots of potential but parts with burn your wallet up really fast.

[tommy1223]

Originally posted by Mr_John


hahaha and oh yah, Acura's are the most rare car in this city too right, especially the integra.
:rolleyes:


dude i'm just saying that they are nice cars, i'm not saying how rare they are.

[Mike09]

Originally posted by Hakkola
what year did the last gen 240sx come out??? I wouldn't mind owning one.
98 in north america 99 in japan I believe

[KPDrag0n]

i see integras all the time in bc :D

[Scat]

I have an '85 Nissan 300zx comin up for sale.
It's a red non-turbo, 5-speed manual, 3.0l V-6. It just needs seats which I am lookin' for right now. 190k kms A/C and full digital dash.
Here is a pic of my car. It looks pretty much the same but it has a black pinstripe on the side and no front or rear spoiler.
I haven't decided on a price but any reasonable offer will be accepted.

[Scat]

2nd pic
PM me if interested

[DonJuan]

Originally posted by Hakkola
what year did the last gen 240sx come out??? I wouldn't mind owning one.
1998 was the last of em in North america:( I believe the same body style (S14B) was used into 1999 in Japan, and the out came the S15 in 2000, only in japan of course.:( ahh such is life.

[prodigychild]

this is gonna sound really stupid probably but ive never heard the term DSM used before, what the hell is that??

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