I already have a beater POS s13 coupe.

I am going to do something asap - just have to decide:

1. Put a 2jz swap into my 240.

Pro's: light, fast, reliable.

Con's: no abs, old (18yr old car), beat up looking, very little resale value in a pinch, 4seater but only 2doors. It will take time to get the build done, so that means some significant downtime. No radio currently.

2. Buy an EVO RS (or MR) and pretty much leave it alone.

Pro's: awd, decently quick, somewhat reliable if not modded too much, 4dr. Better residual value if I should need to sell it at some point in the future. Decent radio.

Con's: cost would be $5k to $10k more. No abs on the RS. Insurance would be $50 more per month to insure. Expensive wear items such as brakes and rotors, clutch, and tires. As such, I wouldn't be able to spend much on upgrades.

Either way, I've always wanted to do a 500whp build and I now have the opportunity. But 500whp in a 2400lb 240 is a lot faster than 500whp in a 3400 awd evo..... Also, I will have AC and will try to retain Power Steering in whichever build I do.