What car?

[Thug]

What kinda car should I get for under $10K?

I've got a couple choices already, and I'm always looking for more ideas.

-Honda Del sol (I know most of you think it's gay, but I like it.)
-Hyundai Tiburon
-Toyota MR2
-Pontiac Firebird
-Mitsubishi Eclipse (probably not, but I'm not shutting any doors)
-Eagle Talon
-Dodge Stealth


(Keep in mind these would have to be used cars)

Thanks for the input.

[Slowhawk]

 What are you looking for in a car?
Do you want speed,handling,fuel econ.,
Here is what I would go for:
87 Grand National-car flies
88-93 Mustang 5.0-easy to mod
94 TT Supra-sorry a little pricey
Talon-turbo-nice looking and quick
Honda accord 2 door-
Eclipes-turbo
VR-4
 Well that's a start.I like most cars.

[Jackal]

No Tiburons! That is, unless you're going to wait for the new 190hp ones. But those would be way past your price range. Anyway, any Tiburon would cost more than $10k.
I'm not an Eclipse fan. It's more girly than Del Sols.
An older Firebird isn't a bad idea, if it's priced right.
How bout an older Vette?
I say stick with my original plan - get a Porsche 914. They cost between $5-$7k.

[Delhux]

Thug, I'd say anything on your list except the first two.  If you want something inexpenisve and good to mod, why not pick up a Honda Civic or VW GTI?

[99VenomSVT]

I think the Mustang is the best bang for the buck speed wise you can pick up a 90-93 Mustang Notchback it great shape for like 4000 to 7000 then with the left over money put a blower on it or just build up what already in the car. Most likely when you are done you will have invested about 10k and have a mid to low 13 second car if not faster.

[Thug]

The only Honda's that I'd ever get are : S2000, Prelude, or a Del sol...

Too many people have civics or accords...

A Mustang would be nice, but too many of the people I hang out with have them (Delhux, Jackal...etc)

I was actually thinking about a vette (there's a lot of them for sale up here in VT) so I might look into that....

I addressed the 914 porsche issue with the counter-point that replacing things on it would cost me mucho...and i have no mucho to go around...

I might look into gettin' a Vdub, but not sure...

Grand National is a good idea, but I'm a short kid and I'm sure I'd look way non-hetero in a big car like that.

[Mitsubishi099]

I can think of one thing that is about 10k.  1994 Honda Prelude Vtec.

[Mustang5L5]

I'd look into a DSM of some sort. If i knew how cheap and easy it was to get those cars to go fast, I would have gotten into them instead of falling into the Mustang scene. An old AWD Talon or GSX or Stealth TT could be found for under 10K nowadays (maybe a bit more for the stealth) but that's what i'd go for.

[Thug]

Toyota Paseo?  It's a 2dr and it's cheap...anyone know anything about them?? I think it's a sub-hundred horser also...93 or 98 or something.

Here's a review on it:

www.auto.com/reviews/qtony27.htm

"Under its snappy-looking exterior, the Paseo is basically a two-door Tercel."

[Thug]

I'll save you guys the trouble of reading all the way down to the bottom of the "oh-so long" review.

SPECIFICATIONS:
(manufacturer's data)


Engine 93-hp 1.5-liter 4-cyl.


EPA fuel econ. 29 m.p.g. city, 35 hwy.


Curb weight 2,025 pounds


Wheelbase 93.7 inches


Length 163.6 inches


Width 65.4 inches


Height 51.0 inches

[99si/mass]

Shoot for a 92-94 mr2 turbo range from 8-14k depending on condition/mods.
I want to get one int the future for a project car.

[Thug]

I'm finding a bunch of Toyota Paseo's that're well under $8k and I'm thinking about taking an honest look at them.

They're mad weak, but it's a two door, and I might be able to grab a ragtop for a low price. (Ragtop looks better than the coupe I think, but need to see it in person first.)



SPECIFICATIONS:
1996 TOYOTA PASEO TWO-DOOR SPORT COUPE


      Base Price             $ 13,838
      Engine Type            I-4, dohc, 16 valve, efi
      Engine Size            1.5 liter/90 cid    
      Horsepower              93 @ 5400
      Torque (lb/ft)         100 @ 4400
      Wheelbase/Length       94"/164"
      Curb Weight            2140 lbs.
      Pounds per Horsepower  23.0
      Fuel Capacity          11.9 gal.
      Fuel Requirement       Unleaded regular (87 oct)
      Tires                  P185/60 R 24 all-season
      Brakes                 disc/drum - ABS optional
      Drive Train            front engine/front drive
     
                   PERFORMANCE
     
      EPA Economy - miles per gallon
        city/highway/observed     28/34/30.2
      0 to 60 mph                 10.0 sec.
      1/4 mile (E.T.)             17.3 sec
      Coefficient of Drag.        .31


I've been skimmin' Autotrader.com and have seen a bunch of Camaro's and Firebirds for under $5k, but I'm skeptical and I'm not sure about a lot of things right now.

I'd love more input guys...tell me what you like, and why. I'm curious.

[arsenall79]

Golf GTI...Any of the 93(?)-98 (3rd generation) GTIs should fall in that price range (under 10K).  They're really nice cars, and fun to drive.  If you can't find a GTI, try a GL (same years).  It won't be as quick at first, but it would be a good project.  Its easy to find high quality aftermarket parts for both, and they can end up being very fast cars.  Just make sure the one you buy is a standard, not automatic (the autos shift way too soon in 2nd and 3rd)
    The Mustang/Camaro/Firebird scene is easy, since it gives you'll already have a powerful base engine (the v8).  The imports will take some more money to make them faster.  Maybe a 94 or more recent integra, a old prelude, or some of the other imports previously mentioned?  It really depends on what you want.

[arsenall79]

Cripes, its suppose to be v8, not v 8).  Don't know why it did that...

[arsenall79]

>:(DOUBLE POST!!!