Considering a Porsche 944 Turbo

[nofive-0]

it actually wouldn't be that big of a difference. If you were civilized that motor would get low 20's in that light of a car.

This is going to be your everyday driver correct? I am assuming it is or else you would have said something. So I am going to give you some feasible options that are generally performance oriented. These options are in no way at all brand loyal or anything. Good engineering is good engineering and performance is not limited to certain brands.

Good.
- Lexus SC300 - Manual availible. 2jz. Generally better taken care of. RWD. Tons of aftermarket
- 93+ Supra - Same as above but you could be lucky to find an NA one for under 15k
- 02+ WRX - AWD, turbo, etc etc. Im sure you already know
- 96-98 Mustang Cobra - You can't knock torque. Will still get low 20's. Still very fast and has a larger aftermarket than any car this side of the planet. You can get one for like 10, through a supercharger on it make 400hp and call it a day. You can't argue with that.
- 95-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - Its an evo
- 91-95 Mr2 turbo - most fun you can have for under 10 k. For 15k you could have a super reliable 300whp 2600lb mid engine ferrari wanna be. I should know, I have one.
- FC or FD Rx-7 - Look awesome and you will never have a problem with the rotary until the shit hits the fan at 70k. But they are super cool and great cars. Different too.
- 88ish-98 240 - You can do anything to these cars. But it seems like it is a cardinal sin to have a clean one. But on 15k budget I would ls1 or 2jz swap.
- e36 BMW - There nice rwd 3liter I6 and can definitly be made fast.
- Honda S2000 - If your lucky you may be able to find one of these in your price range.

I would highly not suggest a porsche in your price range. You wont be able to afford maitainence and even if you can there is no reason for it. Remember its rear engine not mid engine. As far as the 944 goes they are just gutless. I just can't find anything good about those years that you are looking at for a daily. At the present you can get better performance cheaper.

[VooDooXII]

Reps for the info...I'm so damn picky though.

I want a little space...so the MR2, S2000, and possibly the Eclipse are out. My friend had a worked MR2 though. It was TONS of fun.

I like exclusivity too...so as nice as any BMW is, I see them everywhere, and they seem really undistinguished. I wouldn't say it's completely out though. Same goes for the SC300, though I'm not a huge fan of its styling, and I can't see myself in a Lexus. Aren't most Lexus really floaty, disconnected drives too? The 240SX is pretty nice. I'd want the last generation one they had here, but again...I feel like I see those everywhere.

To me, there's just something 'boring' about Japanese cars. Not to say that they're badly built...they just wouldn't be my first choice.

I don't like Mustangs in the least.

Of your suggestions, I like the RX7 best...hah, but one of my best friends just got one.

I'm really set on that 944, but you (all of you) gave me some stuff to think about. Seems like maintenance is my only issue. No one answered my question on what to look out for...I guess I'll do some more research.

I originally wanted a Pontiac GTO, but the price (even a used one) and the V8 fuel consumption are the stop signs on that one.

Thank you very much though.