New Car Decision Help Needed..

[TalonVelocity]

Hi

I just got $20,000 to buy a new car.. and am having troubles deciding which to get. I am looking for what most people look for, reliability, moderate comfort, and speed

Some cars I have been considering:

VERY HEAVILY leaning towards 1985-1992 VW Golf GTI.. $20K can get you one of these done up to the max, vr6 engine, lots of mods, etc.. (Im not a ricer, trust me it would be done tastefully, lol) Are there any reliability problems with this one? it is an old car, which makes me hesitant..

Honda Civic: Yeah yeah its the most common car out there, but I absolutely LOVE the look of JDM civics, is $20k enough to make it look nice, and not rice? Also I'd want engine mods as they are uber slow.. Not sure of the years of this one, but prolly a 95-99 or so..

Integra: 95 or so.. can look real nice, again love the JDM look..

240SX: How much is a (S13 I thik it is.?) conversion? damn those look nice, and very unique..

Any other suggestions? I have $20,000 to include cars, mods, everything..

Thanks in Advance

[finboy]

Originally posted by TalonVelocity
240SX: unique..

2g dsm
s13 (as you posted)
rx7

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by finboy




2g dsm
s13 (as you posted)
rx7

He said reliability...and unless you are on top of everything in your DSM, the 2G DSM, would be an iffy choice...


But as Finboy stated a RWD car with lots of juice...a MK III Supra man...blast to drive and very lil needed to make good power and handling...

[DJ Lazy]

What about an older BMW.... 3 series... or even a 5 series would be pimp... not sure if you can get into a 5 series (decent one I mean) for 20K tho...

just an idea... Old skool bimmers are soo pimp IMO... even stock.

[TalonVelocity]

any pics of 3series for reference?

[dkny_stylez]

prelude

[Lennon]

Like my old E30 325e

[TalonVelocity]

http://www.importconcern.ca/private/50159/

omg that is DAMN nice, 180sx with s15 conversion (I wouldnt want RHD) how much would that cost? within my limit?

[Lennon]

If you do get an E30, get a 325is, 89-91 is the more saught after, those ones don't have the chrome bumpers like in the pic, they are the plastic colour coded ones. The taillights were a little different as well, and the "e" was no longer availible, just as well, the "i" was more a fun drive anyways. 2.5 litre, with around 160 hp. and 170ish torque. Buy one of these, and let Tunerworks go nuts on it, and you have one amazing little machine. Do the M50 OBD1 swap, (Get a 1994 M3 engine) And now your car hauls some serious ass.

They are a blast to drive, and a big market for them to do what you like to them, from body kits, to the internals. That would be my choice. Not a bad way to spend 20 g's.

[TalonVelocity]

I cant find pics of s13.. but I remember seeing one and thinking it was soooo awesome, does anyone have pics of some?

[TalonVelocity]

of course I am open to any sugg. Beyond

[Lennon]

Like my E30 Suggestion? Or is that not really something your lookin at doin?

[TalonVelocity]

http://www.compacttuningtech.com/for...=3136#post3136


what do u think of this deal everyone? 19,500

Lennon> I love older BMWs but not that one as much as some others.. 1 sec I'll find a pic of the model I really love

[TalonVelocity]

m3
no idea what year...doubtfully in price range

[Lennon]

If you show an E36 I swear to god....

[Lennon]

Ah ok, see thats also an E30, an E30 M3, ('84-'91)and depending on shape, they go for around your price range! They have an S14 engine in them, just a 4 banger, nothing special, but a BLAST to drive.

More info on the at www.S14.net

Great car, good choice man, if you can score one of those. Your set.

[Lennon]

Here are some other E30's

[Lennon]

2nd

[Lennon]

First one (red with carbon hood) belongs to a guy Jeremy I know, really nice car, the second one, (blue with Reiger kit) belongs to a Randy Sparre, the car is stolen now, but had an M3 engine in it, along with about $40,000 other mods invested. Both haul ass. I would seriously consider these cars.

Both of these people can be contacted at www.maxbimmer.com if you need to ask them any questions about these cars.

[Weapon_R]

I would definately love to have a clean S14 with an SR20DET engine. You can get an S14 for less than 10k, and have the SR20 in there for about 5k. An absolutely beautiful car and so much power and potential.

You could also get something done up much like the one that used to be EK9MAX's car for 20k. I don't necessarily mean performance wise, but look wise, definately. Same with the integra.

Personally, I would take the first choice. Buying a 15 year old Golf and dumping 18k into it is downright stupid IMO. I would even opt to get an S13 240 and the SR20DET, and you could probably keep 10k and use it towards school (or else you probably won't see another 20k for a long long time )