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    Alright guys, currently I have a ford thunderbird which I really don't want to mod it that much. I rather just leave it as a DD or sell it, so I want to get a car that I want to mod its just kind of hard to make a choice on something that I dont know to much about. So it would be appreciated if you guys could help me choose a starter car that won't really break the bank but I'm not really into getting a civic even though that is probably the best choice its just that you see so many of them over done with big ass fart cans. So any suggestions will be appreciated.

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    civic LOL!!!!!!! I've always liked accords but its hard to find a two door 5 speed one......
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    you could get a civic, and not do the fart can thing lol...


    just depends on what your goals are and what you want to do with the car.... some cars will have good engines to start with, others you'll probably want to swap the engine... also depends on how much work/time you want to put into it

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    although eclipses aren't bad I just think civic's are more reliable.....
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    damn, fast replies!! and thx for the advice

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    whats the problem with eclipse's? all I read of was crank walk...

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    Quote Originally Posted by B3AST
    whats the problem with eclipse's? all I read of was crank walk...
    Its just not a honda

    -but no their pretty good cars and u can pick them up cheap and parts are very cheap too.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by 97GSRb18
    Its just not a honda

    -but no their pretty good cars and u can pick them up cheap and parts are very cheap too.....
    are we a little biased?LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by B3AST
    whats the problem with eclipse's? all I read of was crank walk...
    only the october 94 and up engines with the 7 bolt flywheel get crank walk.

    personally i think eclipses are awsome i never really had a problem with mine. they are just really high maintenance cars. Alot of my friends had civics and i was to one driving them around to get new parts.

    but again that is only my personal experience, whos to say you wont get a ****ty one.
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    MR2's are pretty nice wellrounded cars. Turbo is pretty fast. RWD, as well as lightweight. Turbo would respond pretty nicely to mods, as well as some being targa topped.

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    LOL
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    get a mr2 its somthing most people dont have and has good aftermarket support

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    lol at tuner cars....makes em sound like toys when you call em that. the best import for you imho is the honda civic simply becuase of the knowlege out there and the huge aftermarket support and ease of swaps. not say the others cars are bad but i just think the easiest way to do things is with a honda

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    Quote Originally Posted by japan4racing View Post
    lol at tuner cars....makes em sound like toys when you call em that. the best import for you imho is the honda civic simply becuase of the knowlege out there and the huge aftermarket support and ease of swaps. not say the others cars are bad but i just think the easiest way to do things is with a honda

    i agree^^ hondas are just good to begin a build ...there so much aftermarket parts..you just gotta make sure you do it right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by japan4racing View Post
    lol at tuner cars....makes em sound like toys when you call em that. the best import for you imho is the honda civic simply becuase of the knowlege out there and the huge aftermarket support and ease of swaps. not say the others cars are bad but i just think the easiest way to do things is with a honda

    agreed! a honda would make a good 1st tuner car.

    i started off with a 2g eclipse and got used to shifting etc. liked the wat it looked but not too many people know about dsm's atleast my friends so bought me my integra and lovin it ever since

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    MR2s are light?

    the mk1 are and MR2-S are but not the mk2 mr2..........get 6th gen celica and do a GT4 swap u will be making close to 300HP

    also for 3k could get a RX-7

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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad
    MR2s are light?

    the mk1 are and MR2-S are but not the mk2 mr2..........get 6th gen celica and do a GT4 swap u will be making close to 300HP

    also for 3k could get a RX-7
    LOL both my cars are 4000 lbs or more so ya that is light. You could also pick up a MK3 supra turbo for around 3K.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSCredondo
    LOL both my cars are 4000 lbs or more so ya that is light. You could also pick up a MK3 supra turbo for around 3K.
    lol,iv never driven a car that weighs over 2900

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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad
    lol,iv never driven a car that weighs over 2900
    ya the 300 weighs in at like 39xx something and the truck is like...well im not getting into that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSCredondo
    ya the 300 weighs in at like 39xx something and the truck is like...well im not getting into that.
    ..i like those cars,but damn..thats to heavy for me.

    also probbly could get a Miata for around 3k.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSCredondo
    ya the 300 weighs in at like 39xx something and the truck is like...well im not getting into that.
    Your 300ZX weight THAT MUCH? Whoa...damn.

    I like 240s, CRXs, Integras, and the old Supras...at least from that which you've listed.

    Personally, I'd go with a 240, but they seem to be the new Civic...everyone's getting into them.

    Next choice would be an old Supra.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSCredondo
    LOL both my cars are 4000 lbs or more so ya that is light. You could also pick up a MK3 supra turbo for around 3K.
    Where? Point me toward one that actually runs for that (w/ less than 200k miles), I'll buy it and I'll give you $100.
    Those cars have become just like the 93+'s. People think just because of the name they're fast. That 7m isn't worth what people are asking for them.

    But really, I would probably try to find a nice N/A MR2 or a convertible eclipse... they're really fun to drive. You'll be more satisfied with it than a civic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad
    MR2s are light?

    the mk1 are and MR2-S are but not the mk2 mr2..........get 6th gen celica and do a GT4 swap u will be making close to 300HP

    also for 3k could get a RX-7
    Got my 7 for 800 bucks. Lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 13b_soldier
    Got my 7 for 800 bucks. Lol.
    yea i paid 1200 for mine

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    Does it have to be an import? If you want something fast and cheap how about an older 5.0 Mustang? Not sayign that they are great cars or anything, but you can make them really fast for pretty damn cheap. Also they have a pretty traditional setup and would make a great car for learning how to wrench. [Puts on flame suit]

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeweyWRX
    Does it have to be an import? If you want something fast and cheap how about an older 5.0 Mustang? Not sayign that they are great cars or anything, but you can make them really fast for pretty damn cheap. Also they have a pretty traditional setup and would make a great car for learning how to wrench. [Puts on flame suit]
    Actually this would be the best way to go now that i think of it. V8's respond very nicely to mods and a 5.0 would be fast. Or something like a Irok-Z would be nice. If you can find one with a 350 you will be set.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeweyWRX
    Does it have to be an import? If you want something fast and cheap how about an older 5.0 Mustang? Not sayign that they are great cars or anything, but you can make them really fast for pretty damn cheap. Also they have a pretty traditional setup and would make a great car for learning how to wrench. [Puts on flame suit]
    only problem with that is I'm 16 and a Mustang especially with a v8 is going to be hell on insurance(and gas) so I'd rather start with a motor thats just a wii bit smaller than a 5.0L V-8 LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by B3AST
    only problem with that is I'm 16 and a Mustang especially with a v8 is going to be hell on insurance(and gas) so I'd rather start with a motor thats just a wii bit smaller than a 5.0L V-8 LOL
    Haha, true. I didn't consider the insurance factor. My first car was a 68' mustang with a 302 (aka 5.0L), and the insurance wasn't too bad (although I also didn't have full coverage). It definitely helped me learn a lot of the basics.

    Since you're looking for a smaller engined car (which really probably is a smarter choice) I'd reccomend basically what a lot of other people said. The civic, eclipse, and 240 would all be good cars for learning how to tune. They all have an enormous aftermarket parts selection too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deke View Post
    Does it have to be an import? If you want something fast and cheap how about an older 5.0 Mustang? Not sayign that they are great cars or anything, but you can make them really fast for pretty damn cheap. Also they have a pretty traditional setup and would make a great car for learning how to wrench. [Puts on flame suit]
    A Fox-body would be a good one. Also, you could get an earlier Fox and skimp out on the emissions BS. If you were to go for an 80s Camaro, either get one with a 350 to start or plan to swap the motor because 305s are junk.

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    mk3s are 35xxlbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by 91ma70
    mk3s are 35xxlbs
    For a 4 seated turbo V6 ya and it can pull that weight.

    Also to add my friend has a older miata that has some nice suspension upgrades and it can whoop some ass in the twisties. Just depends on what you want to do with your project car i guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NSCredondo
    For a 4 seated turbo V6 ya and it can pull that weight.

    Also to add my friend has a older miata that has some nice suspension upgrades and it can whoop some ass in the twisties. Just depends on what you want to do with your project car i guess.
    You talking about the supra?

    If so... straight six my friend

    Quote Originally Posted by 91ma70
    turbos can but the n/a is slow
    Once again if you are talking about the mk3's

    mk3 turbos run 15's.
    mk3 NAs run 16's.

    Either way not too shabby, but i wouldnt waste my time buying an n/a car when there is a stock turbo version...

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    Quote Originally Posted by CRAMERIZKING
    You talking about the supra?

    If so... straight six my friend



    Once again if you are talking about the mk3's

    mk3 turbos run 15's.
    mk3 NAs run 16's.

    Either way not too shabby, but i wouldnt waste my time buying an n/a car when there is a stock turbo version...
    Ya i know is a straight 6 i just didnt want to get technical. And i am used to muscle cars so i use slant 6. But same thing. As far as the MK3 Supra though. It is nice and i have seen a few go for 3K turbo but no targa. I like it because it is in fact a turbo car but also came with a 1JZ twin turbo engine in JDM land. Making a twin turbo swap some what easy. As well as the infamous 2JZ swap going around. But thats if you truely want a project car and dont mind saving some money after you buy the car for an engine swap.

    I dont get too detailed into supra's more so 300zx's but i believe people are swapping the 1jz head and 2jz block and internals and running them like this. Because of the bottom end of the 2JZ being able to hold alot power on stock internals. I dont know if thats what it was or if it was something else but i heard they call it a 1.5jz or something. Dont quote me on any of that though.

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    Civic the way to go man!

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    i really hate you noobs that have to keep following trends.

    why dont you find out what you like best and build on it instead of being honda member # 3.7 million!

    like this (bet you know nutin bout these )

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN View Post
    i really hate you noobs that have to keep following trends.

    why dont you find out what you like best and build on it instead of being honda member # 3.7 million!

    like this (bet you know nutin bout these )
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    EDIT......

    GOD DAMN IT.

    I doubt he still has yet to find a car after 2 years!

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN View Post
    EDIT......

    GOD DAMN IT.

    I doubt he still has yet to find a car after 2 years!
    your wrong, he ended up getting a camaro..sold it

    then he got an ek hatch and then he traded for an ek coupe.

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    turbos can but the n/a is slow

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    Quote Originally Posted by 91ma70
    turbos can but the n/a is slow
    slow when compared to what?

    a civic? then no

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