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    Default im going to buy a car!? help? any suggestions!?

    im gonna buy a new or used car..and i was wandering what would be good to get for what i want to spend! if u could help me out and just let me know what you guys think! if u recommend something tell me a little about it and why!

    most likely rear wheel drive but fwd might be considered you know!
    im looking to spend about 18k!!

    ~BTW I DONT DRIVE AMERICAN~
    -no disrespect to all you with american cars but
    just not my thing!
    18k what would you buy!?
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    FD RX-7. But good luck finding one that was properly maintained.

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    MR2 Spyder
    6th gen Celica Gt4

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    First, of all imports all day. Second do some research find what you like. I have seen 03 Altezza's going for $13,000 03 maxima's for $14-15,000. It all depends on what you are going to do; is it going to be a daily driver? Network and find someone with a dealers license that can get you into an auction. It can be risky but sometimes it can be worth it. If you spend $5,000 you will have money left over for upgrades or just tune-up, tires, full check-up or whatever else you need. I have seen 350z's going for $7,000 at an auction. If i had $18,000 i would buy one and put an RB in it, but thats me. Think about what you are going to do and make a reasonable decision. You definately don't want to spend the whole $18 on a car. Spend $13-14 and hold on to the rest for anything that might come up. I had to learn the hard way I bought a car and three months later lost my gig and had a note to pay for. I wish I just payed it off within 6-8 months that way it would have been good for my credit but i wouldn't be stuck with a car note.


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    ^ yea i understand wat your saying. im not goin to spend all of it on the car. just giving some range on the price of what i would buy! i was thinking about an is300.. get a turbo kit, big brakes and suspension and then i would be set for awhile you know!

    im not really into rx7`s... or mr2`s or celicas! good cars but
    im 6'3'' and i drove a mr2 and that was the tightest ride of my life! my legs were all up on the side of the steering lol.. felt lik a go-kart from Malibu! and it was 5spd...ugh! damn!

    thanx for the help guys! 25 ppl looked and only 3 replies! come on help me out!

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    and its going to be my daily driver!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jr4mny
    ^ yea i understand wat your saying. im not goin to spend all of it on the car. just giving some range on the price of what i would buy! i was thinking about an is300.. get a turbo kit, big brakes and suspension and then i would be set for awhile you know!

    im not really into rx7`s... or mr2`s or celicas! good cars but
    im 6'3'' and i drove a mr2 and that was the tightest ride of my life! my legs were all up on the side of the steering lol.. felt lik a go-kart from Malibu! and it was 5spd...ugh! damn!

    thanx for the help guys! 25 ppl looked and only 3 replies! come on help me out!
    lol,so i guess Miatas are out

    how bout a BMW 540?

    or M3?

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    you could get like an 02 wrx, or 04 SRT-4, or build a honda with a boosted k-series

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    m3... i wish.. too much for insurance! im 18!!
    no srt-4... (just a boosted neon to me)---though some do look really good!
    wrx...im more of a evolution guy...but might consider that! ima have to go to autotrader and check out a couple! and bmw 540`s nahh!!

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    if your into sc300's get one and spend extra$$$ on converting parts/motor
    30 Series Soarer models:

    * JZZ30 - 2.5L 6 cyl twin turbo (1991-1996)
    * JZZ30 - 2.5L 6 cyl single turbo VVTi (1996-2000)
    * JZZ31 - 3.0L 6 cyl (US Lexus SC 300) (1994-2000)
    * UZZ30 - 4.0L 8 cyl (US Lexus SC 400) (1991-1993)
    * UZZ31 - 4.0L 8 cyl air suspension (1991-1997)
    * UZZ32 - 4.0L 8 cyl 4ws, active suspension (1991-1996)
    off of the Soarer from japan. but i would go with a used sti or like an older m3/m5 all are reliable cars and comfy.

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    might look into a used evo!
    wat do you guys think about 1999 mitsu. eclipse gst spyder!?

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    insurance money out the ass, good cars tho.

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    could get a nice MK3 TT supra or TT z32 300ZX

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    ^^ thnx bro.. defiinetly considering a 300zx tt

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    a G35...
    this is the one I was gonna get but backed out at the last second (didnt wanan work too much for it)

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    Heres some ideas. Volvo 850 R/T5-R(I miss mine), Audi S4, 300zx TT, Dodge Stealth TT/Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4, Audi TT, Jetta 1.8T/ Audi A4.

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    ^^thnx
    that g35 is sweet but...automatic....damn!

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    Being 6'3 can be a problem I am 6'3 myself and I have to think about the cars i get. I would look stupid getting out of a small car. I am looking into getting that 03 maxima i was telling you about earlier. Its not to many around that are done right in ATL. Im not sure if I could shift gears in a z32.


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    Go to Florida and get you a Skyline registered already.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slow
    Go to Florida and get you a Skyline registered already.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Slow Motion
    I have seen 03 Altezza's going for $13,000.
    goodluck on finding an altezza for 13g. theyre jdm tyte yo

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