View Full Version : Toss out ideas: you have $7500 to play with
403Gemini
10-01-2003, 11:49 PM
List cars you guys like for $7500
i know the choice is mine, but i wanna see what everybody finds the best for fuel efficneincy, aftermarket, pimp lookin ride, easy to work on, and reliability.
i personally believe almost any engine is reliable with proper maintenance. Thats why i want a car thats gonna be easy to work with...
so lets start brainstorming team! :D
403Gemini
10-01-2003, 11:51 PM
also: must be a car
MK3HKS
10-01-2003, 11:56 PM
93 GS-R
gpomp
10-02-2003, 12:00 AM
92-95 Civic Hatch.
lammer
10-02-2003, 12:00 AM
RX-7 TurboII
403Gemini
10-02-2003, 12:08 AM
mmm im mostly trying to stay away from hatchbacks, not totally my style (cept for integras heh i like the style on those)
rx-7's arent really good on gas and i heard are a bitch to repair.
403Gemini
10-02-2003, 12:55 AM
i think ima just gunna go with mike09's 240 if hes still sellin it and fix it up :)
lammer
10-02-2003, 12:58 AM
ooh its for you haha.
but for me i'd take the rx-7
James
10-02-2003, 01:24 AM
A nice 16v mk2 Gti or Jetta.......all of those things....imho.
GTS Jeff
10-02-2003, 01:32 AM
import a jdm trueno gtv...
these cars are pretty easy to work on cuz there is lots of room in the engine bay and everything is simple efi
itsnotaDUB
10-02-2003, 01:50 AM
their is a 1990/91 16V gti for sale for 7500 i think, its done rims exhaust lowered all the dressings that what i would get
93 Honda Accord Ex-R
92 Prelude
an MkII VW
old school benz
I'll take some of your money for my car :)
Hakkola
10-02-2003, 03:00 PM
Old school benz is one to stay away from if you ever have to do repairs, I still haven't fixed my cracked headlight it's like $300 for one frickin headlight. Not to mention for 7500 you'd probably get something from the early 80's.
Those old integra's are nice, or a VW, Ben's car is pretty cool.
Canadian 2.5RS
10-02-2003, 05:55 PM
I would go for a 1G DSM and put the rest into mods.
randedge
10-02-2003, 06:56 PM
Good condition MK1 MR2 NA for $5000
The inevitable maintenance items for $500
Tokico Illumina shocks for $800 ( 200ea)
Used 15x7's for $400
R compound tires for $800 (maybe less)
Then go Autocrossing in Super Stock class.
Speed_Dreams
10-02-2003, 06:58 PM
It would have to be a G2 Integra ubber-pimp
16v VW and a set of wheels. You would be suprised at how fun the car is.
EK 2.0
10-02-2003, 07:28 PM
First Gen DSM...Talon Eclipse or yes, even a Laser...AWD cant beat it man...
Eric Happy Meal
10-02-2003, 07:35 PM
1g eclipse, 1g rx-7, R.E.P.U, mk3 supra, 510, RX-2, RX-3, grand national, old beetle w/ rest in mods would handle the best and be the fastest tho. itd handle better than all the cars with equal mods as well.
The early 7's are dirt cheap and a good car( I know I am biased...)..But here is a rundown of my 87 n/a rx-7...its a pretty good car, and rock solid dependable...
It was found dead in on a farm, the engine was condemned by 2 shops in Calgary..
Original car cost 1300.00
Repair ignition and tune up 200.00
Repair front end 400.00
Build header 50.00
Dynomax cat back 550.00
Tires and wheels 1400.00
Rear wing 200.00
Install basic stereo 300.00
strut bar 150.00
rear shocks 150.00
seat repair 40.00
_________________________
4740.00
Thats a car I have driven very hard, and would drive anywhere without hesitation..
so with about 2760 left over, one could go stand alone efi, and maybe squeeze in a port job if you were to do it yourself..Not the fastest car, but damn fun.. And there are tons of them around for about the same price..
My TII..
Car was a write off..
87 TII 2000.00
Repair Damage, about 600 in materials..
Running car , with approximatly 225 rwhp at that point..then I went overboard on it, but thats another story..max
KPDrag0n
10-02-2003, 08:54 PM
when i get old enough to own a car(haha) i hope to get a 2nd gen rx7 and mod it(Not heavily, just comfortable for streets, i.e. not too much in speed, but hp is good, and good suspension)
is this too much of a hassle for someone who didnt know what a rotary engine was 4 months ago?(ie i dun know shit about fixing cars)
88CRX
10-02-2003, 08:57 PM
b16 crx
ConceptAccord
10-02-2003, 09:28 PM
WHOOT GO 96 civic coupe!!!!!!!!
403Gemini
10-02-2003, 09:32 PM
Originally posted by ConceptAccord
WHOOT GO 96 civic coupe!!!!!!!!
know what, i REALYL want a coupe. 2 door non-hatch... i love em, but every single one i find, if its a 92 people want like $6000 even with 250,000 kms! damn fnf ! damnit it to hell!
Mike09
10-02-2003, 10:47 PM
I like the idea of buying my car!!:)
JustinL
10-02-2003, 11:19 PM
NA Porsche 944.... hey wait I'm selling mine. Why don't you buy it.
Justin
max_boost
10-03-2003, 01:53 AM
There is a 92 Prelude selling for $7500 with only little over than 100 000kms, a steal if you ask me
403Gemini
10-03-2003, 01:54 AM
auto or 5 speed?
max_boost
10-03-2003, 02:02 AM
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23279
Automatic
If I had money I would buy it, but I don't cause I'm broke :(
max_boost
10-03-2003, 02:02 AM
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23279
Automatic
If I had money I would buy it, but I don't cause I'm broke :(
itsnotaDUB
10-03-2003, 03:01 AM
Originally posted by hjr
16v VW and a set of wheels. You would be suprised at how fun the car is.
and wheels? damn i wish my car was that cheap .......
Sean7
10-03-2003, 07:35 AM
90-92 Jetta Turbo Diesel
Not the fastest thing in the world, but once you drop it and put some monster dish rims on it, you will be cruisin in style getiing 50+ miles per gallon :thumbsup:.
Overall though my advice would be to buy a car you want, not what we want.
And oh ya..... Be Different!!!!!
DJ Lazy
10-03-2003, 11:40 AM
get an old skool, BWM, like 89-92... they are pimp stock.
Get like a 3 series. Hell even the 5 series are pimp..:thumbsup:
ByDefault
10-03-2003, 06:37 PM
I wouldn't think you'd have much problem getting a 95-96 civic coupe for what you've got. Im looking a lot at civics for my next ride and the range im shopping at (99-02) a 99 runs ~$8500-9500.
This is dealer-pricing too, so if you find a person selling one privatly you could definitly drop about 1k off those #'s.
Eric Happy Meal
10-03-2003, 07:16 PM
man you have 7K to spend and your taking suggestions on getting slow FWD cars..........something must be wrong with you.
Aleks
10-03-2003, 07:25 PM
93-97 Altima :poosie: . Mine hasn't let me down yet and it's something different....Same engine as the 240.
AE86 for under $2000, then put the rest into the engine swap and tires, possibly some repairs on the inevitably rusting fenders
oooh i like the altima idea as well, there are many parts for the KA
civicrider
10-04-2003, 04:22 PM
id go with a crx and that will leave you with some money to work with, or maybe a 94 integ
Eric Happy Meal
10-04-2003, 04:41 PM
ok, with as much money as you have to spend you should definately NOT go with something fwd.
Skyline_Addict
10-05-2003, 03:07 AM
92 240 sx
Sean7
10-05-2003, 06:26 AM
Or better yet, go and buy an early 70's 240z for 2 - 3 grand, spend a bit restoring her, so shes in mint shape. Then drop in a crazy engine of your choice considering that you can fit anything from a 454 big block to an RB26 in there.
Heres a link for inspriation
Cleanest 240 ever! (http://www.pasmag.com/news/get.asp?ID=586&tsectionkey=features)
Eric Happy Meal
10-05-2003, 09:25 PM
thats clean as hel, but ive seen one with an RB26 that had ATTESSA in it, and a fmic that was like 5-6 inches thick.
civicrider
10-05-2003, 09:53 PM
you should buy that yellow CRX posted up on here somewhere, maybe do some barianging with him and save a little more to drop in a bigger engine.
403Gemini
10-06-2003, 02:00 PM
choice is made:
probably lookin at 92ish lude
or 92-93 tegra
UNLESS i find a KILLER deal on a 91 mr2 :D (my dads checkin with his bud at heninger toyota)
CelicaST-162
10-06-2003, 03:35 PM
If I were you.....I would buy 86.5-92.5 Toyota Supra MkIII....If you want turbo then 87 and up Toyota Supra turbo....86.5 only comes in N/A.......OR Toyota Celica ALL TRAC TURBO...peace
403Gemini
10-06-2003, 03:38 PM
oh also maybe a 5.0 mustang if i find a sweet one :D
i dunno im thinkin of stickin with honda based cars cause i know how to work on em and i know aftermarket the best for em.
If you want max speed/hp... Mustang + 3000 worth of mods and not much will touch you. Ever.
If you want to drive forever + cheap gas + save money... Sprint Turbo :)
GT Style... you might get an old SHO for cheap? (Dunno 'bout this).
Pimp style... Caddy! My friend dropped an old suicide door caddy for around 10K, very sweet. :bigpimp:
'Rice' style ... Gotta be the good ole Civic + $1 coffee can + various stickers etc.:zzz:
Old style... oh yeah, a 1957-9 VW Ghia. Dunno what you'd do in the winter, but hey, you'd be one of the few. :drool:
MK3HKS
11-16-2003, 06:00 PM
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27857
:eek: :thumbsup:
mo_virgin
11-16-2003, 07:50 PM
Buy a motorcycle
link785
11-16-2003, 08:48 PM
Thread is over a month and half old, and the topic is no longer relevant, as decisions have already been made. Thanks for bringing it back dumbass :thumbsdow
Originally posted by link785
Thread is over a month and half old, and the topic is no longer relevant, as decisions have already been made. Thanks for bringing it back dumbass :thumbsdow
:whocares:
Where does it say he made his decision?
method
11-17-2003, 03:16 PM
mkI miata.
89 - 90 E 30 BMW 325 :thumbsup: for $ 7500, should find a good one !
If you dont need a fast car, a 1992/1993 BMW 318 is a good deal too ! low cost to run, nice handling, but make sure buy a 5 speed. :D
Miata will be a fun "summer" car too ..
If you wanna get a nice automatic sedan, early 90's Honda Accords are nice too ! :thumbsup: (still made in Japan! ):bigpimp:
i think the dude went with a saturn.
mo_virgin
11-17-2003, 04:53 PM
Link... deal with it you fag. OOoooo oh no i brought back a thread that was old, is there a law against it? If there isn't... i suggest you back off...
Horatio
11-17-2003, 05:38 PM
'82 Malibu wagon
link785
11-17-2003, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by mo_virgin
Link... deal with it you fag. OOoooo oh no i brought back a thread that was old, is there a law against it? If there isn't... i suggest you back off...
No, there is no law against it. However, if you were bright enough to read other, more recent threads, you'd have noticed that he now owns a Saturn SC2 coupe. This thread was started to give him ideas on what's around to buy in his price range. Guess what, he already made his purchase.
How about you back off and stop acting like you're "all that" :drama:
Buy a mk3 Golf Cl, not fast but you could always drop a gti engine in
link785
11-17-2003, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by A_3
Buy a mk3 Golf Cl, not fast but you could always drop a gti engine in
Ugh. Yet again I say it: He already bought a car, a Saturn SC2.
How 'bout you just let people post what they want, I kinda like the ideas of 7500 dollar cars and what other people like.
Who cares if he bought another car? Stop trying to be a forum cop.
:whipped:
CLiVE
11-17-2003, 08:44 PM
scrape together another $500. There is a 1990 Celica All-trac in the trader for 8 grand...
link785
11-17-2003, 09:04 PM
Originally posted by ehos
How 'bout you just let people post what they want, I kinda like the ideas of 7500 dollar cars and what other people like.
Who cares if he bought another car? Stop trying to be a forum cop.
:whipped:
Wow, a total of 3 posts, you sure hold a lot of weight :rofl: Fact is, it's an old thread that hadn't had any posts in it for a month. If you want to start a new thread about what you can do for $7500, feel free.
redbaron303
11-17-2003, 09:12 PM
Save up a few more $$$ for a cool car like this
Nissan Silvia K (http://www.importconcern.ca/stock/100005/)
mo_virgin
11-17-2003, 09:23 PM
Not trying to Be all that... who the hell do you think i am? some fob thats going to "chop you up"???:eek:
Im glad your thinking on real mature terms. I can't beleive you think you have more clout cause you "post" so much. Doesn't mean that other peoples opinions are worth less...
Get your act together buddy
link785
11-17-2003, 10:59 PM
Originally posted by mo_virgin
Not trying to Be all that... who the hell do you think i am? some fob thats going to "chop you up"???:eek:
Im glad your thinking on real mature terms. I can't beleive you think you have more clout cause you "post" so much. Doesn't mean that other peoples opinions are worth less...
Get your act together buddy
Ok, I will re-phrase. I have been here longer, and learned quite a few things. One thing that people normally don't do on beyond, because it's completely useless 99% of the time, is bring back old threads. In this case, the original question was from 403G, asking what cars he could be looking at buying. Since this is thread is over a month old, he has already bought a car, therefore anyone's further opinion in this thread is irrelavant.
403Gemini
11-17-2003, 11:20 PM
LOL WTF IS THIS THREAD DOIN ALIVE AGAIN?
yup bought the saturn and surprsingly im pretty happy with it. not the fastest, but handles good, decent accerlation. never planed on making a racing car, just a reliable car :)
Originally posted by link785
Ok, I will re-phrase. I have been here longer, and learned quite a few things. One thing that people normally don't do on beyond, because it's completely useless 99% of the time, is bring back old threads. In this case, the original question was from 403G, asking what cars he could be looking at buying. Since this is thread is over a month old, he has already bought a car, therefore anyone's further opinion in this thread is irrelavant.
Who made you kingsh!t? Who are you to decide who's opinion is irrelevant?
So what if I have 3 posts? It probably is an indication to YOU that you should probably get off the forums and get a life maybe? :dunno:
In case you haven't noticed, this is just a forum, people post etc. Let them.
OR.. are you a troll? Just trying to get your 'post' count up? Could be.
lam-boy
11-18-2003, 11:53 AM
Originally posted by link785
Ok, I will re-phrase. I have been here longer, and learned quite a few things. One thing that people normally don't do on beyond, because it's completely useless 99% of the time, is bring back old threads. In this case, the original question was from 403G, asking what cars he could be looking at buying. Since this is thread is over a month old, he has already bought a car, therefore anyone's further opinion in this thread is irrelavant.
and why do you throw in your opinion and tel people to not post in here?
403Gemini
11-18-2003, 12:33 PM
who cares guys just post whatever lets not be nazi's to each other and lets all be friends alright? its the internet, let it go. its my thread so stop bein whores (even tho this thread is sorta irrelevant heh) but yea ... :love: i love you guys
three.eighteen.
11-18-2003, 04:41 PM
Originally posted by Sean7
Or better yet, go and buy an early 70's 240z for 2 - 3 grand, spend a bit restoring her, so shes in mint shape. Then drop in a crazy engine of your choice considering that you can fit anything from a 454 big block to an RB26 in there.
Heres a link for inspriation
Cleanest 240 ever! (http://www.pasmag.com/news/get.asp?ID=586&tsectionkey=features)
heh i dream of owning an sr20 powered 510 or old-Z car one day
mutsuraboshi
11-18-2003, 05:01 PM
1991 Isuzu Impulse turbo RS
RX7 Turbo! I had one, hands down best car I ever owned.
I'm driving a 03 Eclipse now and I still wish I wouldn't have bought it. I should've went with the FDCS, dou!
403Gemini
11-19-2003, 12:46 AM
Originally posted by ehos
RX7 Turbo! I had one, hands down best car I ever owned.
I'm driving a 03 Eclipse now and I still wish I wouldn't have bought it. I should've went with the FDCS, dou!
serious you aint happy with the eclipse?!
Not really, it's a nice car and everything don't get me wrong. But it's such a fat piggy. The RX7 just seem so much more fun.
RWD, lots of HP, light. And cheap :) I didn't care much what happened to it, just thrashed it for 30K, really solid too. I don't know why everyone complains about rotary engines. Just change the oil, don't boost it too much, and don't starve it for fuel (ever).
DonJuan
11-19-2003, 12:17 PM
Originally posted by hjr
AE86 for under $2000, then put the rest into the engine swap and tires, possibly some repairs on the inevitably rusting fenders
Now that's a good idea, good on gas, looks old school cool IMO, lots of potential and toyota reliable; ahhh the hachiroku, or hachi-go:love: An S13 is also good for the same purpose as the 86 and easy to find. The altima is also a good idea but IMO mid 90's are girlie cars (flamesuits is nice and comfy) don't get me wrong they can be turned into super manly cars but mid 90's in regular form a tad bit "feminine". My car also has that "feminine" look as well.
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