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    Default Need a RWD or AWD Car

    I need some help. I'm trying to think of a RWD or AWD car for under $10,000, but without getting raped by insurance.

    These are the cars that I (or others) have already thought of;
    -Higher mileage E36 M3
    -3000GT VR4
    -MKIII Supra
    -240SX

    And yes I know the the first three are going to have higher insurance, that why I need some help. Also needs to be somewhat safe, and can't be any older than 1990. Please no mazda's, I know I'm being picky but any help will be much appreciated.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    any gen mr2?

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    or a lexus gs300

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    Why no mazdas?
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    VR4 without a doubt....but dont think your geting one for under $10k

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    Quote Originally Posted by fcman
    Why no mazdas?

    hating on the wankel?

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    Yea Im facing the same problem.
    I can tell you from my exspierience 240's get old real easy, you see them everywhere you go and don't get one if you want to have something individual.
    I'm not a ****subishi fan but I love VR4's they're just exspensive and rare. Once again from my personal exsperience mitsu's are not relaible but I could have just dealt with a few bad apples.

    I'm considering a Miata but at my size I wouldn't sit in a miata I would wear a miata (6ft, 220lbs), but they are super light and with a decent amount of mods can haul ass.
    Plus I hear they handle awsome!!!

    just my

    EDIT: never mind about the mazda's, I missed that part
    Quote Originally Posted by csmiths View Post
    He has an sr with cams and shit

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    Quote Originally Posted by fcman
    Why no mazdas?
    Everyone that I have known personally has had major problems, I'm not saying all are bad but i just don't want to deal with that.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad
    VR4 without a doubt....but dont think your geting one for under $10k
    There was one on autotrader for $10,900 with 63k miles, I'm sure they would have come down on it.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    240z in perfect shape with swap
    72 Datsun 510 goon SR
    83 Datsun Maxima RB
    80 Toyota Cressida 4M

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    miata ftw. no problems out of any that ive ever heard of. get a late 90s -93 for less than 3k. cheap ins. put itbs and a computer and some coilovers and you have a CRAZY handling decently fast/good looking car.

    if not that, mk3 supra.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LeX
    240z in perfect shape with swap
    WHERE??? Dibs!!!
    Quote Originally Posted by csmiths View Post
    He has an sr with cams and shit

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    lol @ everyone coming to their senses

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    Quote Originally Posted by 0DISPLACMENT
    miata ftw. no problems out of any that ive ever heard of. get a late 90s -93 for less than 3k. cheap ins. put itbs and a computer and some coilovers and you have a CRAZY handling decently fast/good looking car.

    if not that, mk3 supra.

    -darrin

    NA would be a great choice, they can be had [like stated above] pretty cheap, which leave plenty of $$ for mods.

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    even though you said no mazda's, id say if you get a na miata get one with the 1.8 and not the 1.6. oh and size isnt goin to be that much of a prob. im around 5 ft 10 in and weigh more than you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redrumracer
    even though you said no mazda's, id say if you get a na miata get one with the 1.8 and not the 1.6. oh and size isnt goin to be that much of a prob. im around 5 ft 10 in and weigh more than you.

    ha. I'm 6'0 300lbs and I drive one

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    Quote Originally Posted by 0DISPLACMENT
    miata ftw. no problems out of any that ive ever heard of. get a late 90s -93 for less than 3k. cheap ins. put itbs and a computer and some coilovers and you have a CRAZY handling decently fast/good looking car.

    if not that, mk3 supra.

    -darrin
    -It's not the fact that I don't like/respect/want a miata, it's just a long story thats is not entertaining nor informative.

    -The only problem with the MKIII is I don't know how much insurance would be for an 18 year old.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    i'll sell you my wrx for 9k. it has 105,xxx miles and is modded.

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    **** i'll sell you my 300zx for that kind of dough...or just 7,000. And with 3,000 extra from your 10,000 you can twin turbo that ***** and run mid 13's Throw another grand on top of that into mods and you can see high 12's/low 13's. That is granted you swap the engine yourself that is. But ya you dont see too many convertible 300zx's...on top of that fact since the convertible didnt come twin turbo in the states you dont see too many twin turbo ones either. You do see them but they are pretty uncommon.

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    I'll sell ya my R33 skyline for $18k. So you could pay $10k + trade something :P

    Current Toy: A few classics, maybe a few imports too. Whatever

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    Ill sell you my IS300 For 13k or 10k and possibly whatever you drive

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    how bout a 1989 starion haha

    1 year too old for you?

    Rwd, turbo, intercooled, lsd

    what more can you ask for?


    ^^all oem

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    ^^

    star/quest is a good option too

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    Quote Originally Posted by RandomGuy
    how bout a 1989 starion haha

    1 year too old for you?

    Rwd, turbo, intercooled, lsd

    what more can you ask for?


    ^^all oem
    don't forget leather interior and 5spd, staggered off set rims ( 7f/8r, 8f/9r with SHP package )


    Don't recommend the car though if you're not a Do It Yourself kind of guy.


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    How about a SVX? AWD and Non-Turbo.
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    Proud former owner and future owner of a 1996 Mitshibishi Eclipse Spyder GSX(AWD). Ready to sell it back to me yet, Vonrok?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keebs ð¿ð
    I'll sell ya my R33 skyline for $18k. So you could pay $10k + trade something :P
    Well, insurance will be way too high, and my car was totaled so i don't have anything to trade.





    Quote Originally Posted by RandomGuy
    how bout a 1989 starion haha

    1 year too old for you?

    Rwd, turbo, intercooled, lsd

    what more can you ask for?


    ^^all oem
    I'm not going to lie, I have been looking at these for a while. It just seem like they are broken down a lot, and I need this for a DD.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    I would throw AWD DSM out there, but you said reliable....

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    Quote Originally Posted by koi
    How about a SVX? AWD and Non-Turbo.
    I forgot about those, i have only seen one IRL.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    Quote Originally Posted by RandomGuy
    how bout a 1989 starion haha

    1 year too old for you?

    Rwd, turbo, intercooled, lsd

    what more can you ask for?


    ^^all oem



    how much

    i want it

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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad



    how much

    i want it
    im about to post my 86 esi-r up for sale

    for 2300

    with a 60 trim t3 on it ... and etc

    needs a small amount of body work, but it has a black leather interior, a lot of goodies, rare scoop hood etc

    so yeah.

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    well, a Starion/Conquest can definitely be a daily driver if you find one that has been taken care of, and if you do preventative maintainence.

    Hasan - the 86? Will it drive? If its driveable ( and not ghetto rigged ) I just MIGHT know of a buyer already for it


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    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    whats up with the skyline? Legal and all that bs?

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    if you can find a toyota celica alltrac that would really be nice...AWD turbo
    my fren has 2 of them real nice car. he wrecked the first then went and got the black
    they are around $3-5000 stock





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    those are hard to find, if hes selling, ill buy it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Josh...
    I forgot about those, i have only seen one IRL.
    My wife's bestfriend has one. There really nice cars.
    Koi
    Proud former owner and future owner of a 1996 Mitshibishi Eclipse Spyder GSX(AWD). Ready to sell it back to me yet, Vonrok?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PsychoSquirl
    those are hard to find, if hes selling, ill buy it
    x2,id like to get one....but damn thier hard to find,ill just build my 6thgen

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    The mkIII in addtion to insurance will rape you in gas daily driven wise(18/24mpg). They're pretty reliable though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlkCD5
    The mkIII in addtion to insurance will rape you in gas daily driven wise(18/24mpg). They're pretty reliable though.
    Yeah, I'm gonna stick with another honda/acura for now. It will be just as slow as my old car but, oh well.
    Quote Originally Posted by xtquickgt00 View Post
    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4

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    i believe he is selling the white one that got into the accident with jdm motor for about 1800 that was awhile back when i was in cali...6-7 months ago...

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