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    Default good car for under 5k

    My buddy is looking for a car under 5k thats good on gas, a manual, and somewhat cool/fun to drive around. So far hes looking at cars like preludes and integras, is there anything else out there you'd suggest? He doesnt want a miata and ha wants a car made afer like 95



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    I have a 95 jetta for under his budget lol

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    mk2 MR2,prelude,integra,240sx....im drawing a blank.

    id say a LT1/T56 camaro,they're not to bad on gas,or maybe a mustang.

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    we looked at 240s but they were mostly all ragged out for that price



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    Quote Originally Posted by antiv6 View Post
    we looked at 240s but they were mostly all ragged out for that price

    You couldnt find a perfect s13 for 5k? wtf, you can get a good one for like 3500.
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    E36 328i?

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    shit sell you my 2000 ex 2dr with 124k miles, auto for 4k
    20 full tank and will take you 250+ in city AND IT HAS VTEC

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    I'm partial as of late, but a Mazda Protege is a decent little car with decent options for that price. I got mine for $2600 with 120k miles, it was a steal, but you can still find them within your friend's budget. It's a good car that gets decent gas mileage and has 130hp and ~130tq with the 2L motor, so it's peppy.
    Also, I've seen some EP3s running around that price range, that's on the low end though, so they will be quite used.
    My problem with most cars that would be fun and cool at that price range is that everyone else wants them too, so Preludes run too high and Si Civics, plus, they will all be modified and driven hard, that's why I was recommending a Protege, they just aren't as popular.
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    e36

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    I have a 1990 supra with a 1jz big single ill let go for 4800. its manual and really fun.

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    96 prelude. They are super fun, built like a rock, and run forever.

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    99-00 civic si
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    Quote Originally Posted by Humphries View Post
    99-00 civic si
    fun to drive, not really quick though...well atleast mines not.
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    i recommend the 93-97 mazda mx6. not as popular as your average honda, but a 5 speed one is a blast to drive. and you will love the sound from the v6. its a quick little car even in stock form. decent gas mileage too.


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    05 pontiac sunfire...30k miles
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    Quote Originally Posted by ItsBlack View Post
    E36 328i?
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    you can do a search and find a crap load of lt1 camaros or firebirds.
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    thanks for the input everyone he ended up picking up a 99 prelude tonight, black, 5 speed, stock except for speakers, wheels, and ground effects body kit. It looks pretty good though.



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    the preludes are fun to drive also.
    when i hear "JDM" i think about 1998 and FF SQUAD. the originators
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drummerboy View Post
    96 prelude. They are super fun, built like a rock, and run forever.

    Lies and fibs....

    until something breaks and you need prelude specific parts

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    240sx, E30 or E36 Bimmer, 94-95 Mustang GT, 300zx, ect.

    Life begins at 6000 RPMS.. You will notice an audible change in engine noise, large increase in acceleration and any female passengers will immidiately start to remove their clothing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sunkenkarma View Post
    You couldnt find a perfect s13 for 5k? wtf, you can get a good one for like 3500.
    s13s are 89-94. OP said his friend wanted something 1995+.

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    Quote Originally Posted by r_Senik View Post
    fun to drive, not really quick though...well atleast mines not.

    just started driving mine after a month of it being down.. i'd say it's pretty quick after being stuck in a 96 ford f150 for that amount of time..

    i love every single bit of this car.
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