I would DEFINITELY get a subaru legacy GT in that price range
I would DEFINITELY get a subaru legacy GT in that price range
72 Datsun 510 goon SR
83 Datsun Maxima RB
80 Toyota Cressida 4M
Originally Posted by LeX
Dont get me wrong, I like the new speed 3. But the thing is will you find one under 15k, I know I could look but I'm not buying it so....
2007 Civic FA1 and 2005 Yukon XL Denali
Best car under 15K for WHAT?
You need to ask yourself that.
Straight line? Twistys? HP? TQ? RWD, FWD, AWD? MPG or MPH?
Give us some more info on what you want to do with the car, then we can help.
I'll whistle while you whine.
2009 Summit White SS/TC
e36 M3 or WRX hands down
1993 BMW 325is
-H&R Sport Springs
-Bilstien Shocks
-Supersprint Exhaust
-Comforti Chip
-B&M Short Shifter
-DSII M3 Wheels/Yokohama S-Drives
-Hawk HPS/Zimmermann Rotors
2000 Porsche Boxster S
-Arctic Silver on Red
-Stock
2003 Derbi GPR 50
-Metrakit SP 72cc Big Bore Kit
-Arrow Exhaust
-24mm DelOrto Carb
rofl so what do you suggest smart boy.
I'd rather have that than some 90s M3.. hands down
72 Datsun 510 goon SR
83 Datsun Maxima RB
80 Toyota Cressida 4M
BUY A WRX for about 9 grand, and go stage 3, and you can be easy at 300whp 290torque
For 15k you have lots of choices, and decide whether to focus on more show than go or vice versa.
EVO, maxima's, 3 series, a4's, etc.....
lol that car is just not my taste. I'd take a lot over that, but to each his own
lol well i'm giving him a suggestion, let's let him make the choices and us make the suggestions. Then it's win win brutha manlol that car is just not my taste. I'd take a lot over that, but to each his own
72 Datsun 510 goon SR
83 Datsun Maxima RB
80 Toyota Cressida 4M
Alright I got my choices narrowed down to:05 TL, IS300, SRT-4, S-ER Spec-v (again lol) and the Mazdaspeed Protege. My stipulations for my new car were 4 door manual other than that I'm pretty open to suggestions. As far as the mazda3 goes, I can't find one under 20k.
89 EE Wagon
Sorry i'm not biased because i've owned a few but in terms of turning and all out performance an E36 M3...
Best handling car in the world in 1997. With simple suspension upgrades and tires/pads you can turn 1:44's at Road Atlanta. That's unreal. That's close to the Spec-Miata record and will trounce all over 400+hp Corvette times without as much driver mod.
For 5,500-6,000 invested and a full obd-1 tune you can make 500whp with a TRM Stage 2 Turbo kit and tune. That's crazy if you think about it. 500whp in a 3100lb car with that gearing?
In terms of luxury they probably are not the best...but they have what you need..18 button OBC, Dual climate control, one touch everything.
In terms of MPG I get 21/27 with cams and a full tune!
In terms of reliability they have some of the most reliable drivetrain in the world. Motors that have been run hard are seeing 300k easy..However, they have interior issues and small electrical issues that can be easily fixed if you find a rough one.
Other's i'd recommend with lots of potential...
SS Camaro
WRX
99-02 Cobra
SRT-4
RSX Type S (quick with bolt-ons)
Late model B5 A4 1.8T (01' I believe)
E39 540i/6 (Mine trapped 104 with a diff and exhaust!)
S2000 (if you can find one cheap enough)
etc...
However you can pick up a clean E36 M3 for 11k and mod the shit out of it with the rest of your money. I'd recommend one converted to obd-1 or doing so.
Ian
Last edited by OnURleft; 10-17-2008 at 01:50 AM.
I'm good on the Euro-cars. I can appreciate how cool the E36 is, but I'm not willing to dump a lot of money on a car. I want somethin' quick and reliable.
89 EE Wagon
JDM Integra Type R 4 door would be my choice.
I'd recommend something never then obviously. Avoid first year production models.I'd recommend looking into the Legacy GT then. Those are absolute sleepers, have tons of potential, are reliable and are just relatively new and unique.
im still curious as to WHY you require a 4 door car...i mean thats not to hate on people with 4 door cars. Im just sayin, why would that be an important stipulation. generally(dont jump me, i said in most cases not all) 4 door cars arnt as powerful and are usually heavier...why would you specifically want one much less require one...
**Original photo by CF Photography**
I have to have a 4 door because of this baby thing my wife had...lol. I hate the idea.
89 EE Wagon
Why not make her drive the 4-door, I don't see why you both gotta have 4-doors...
I take her to daycare 4 days a week so a four door is a must and i'm not driving my wife's I35 lol. Anyone have any feedback on the mazdaspeed protege? I had a P5 and is was a pretty decent car, just wondering how that 2.0l holds up to boost.
89 EE Wagon
opinion
My opinion would be to find a used Evo around your price range which is really possible because the values on evo's are pretty low these days anyway. Evo's also meet your criteria...
*4doors
*manual 5/6speed depending which model and year you get.
*It's already a 12/13second car as it is depending on driver.
*One of the easiest cars to tune with minimal modifications.
*The Evo's are well balanced in handling and power for road courses and straight aways.
Also, I've never had a problem yet. Only thing you gotta keep up with is maintenance. It's a very cool car with potential as it is.
A alternate route would be in my opinion would be a Lexus IS300. 2002 and up models have the manual transmission. Luxury with a Supra motor all in one car.
Just my
Hmm I will have to do a search on an Evo. I would love to have an IS300 but I promised my wife I would buy her one...she would kill me lol. Plus matching cars ftl.
89 EE Wagon
Checked out the Evo. Nothin' around 15k.
89 EE Wagon
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