This is a compltely hypothetical question but here it is.

If you were to sell your CL for the blue book value, what you would buy as a replacement car for under 15000 dollars. Kepp in mind, if you couldnt afford a huge car payment if you finance, then say something cheaper. This question is meant for rrealistic thinking.

Just wanted to see what other cars besides the CL you would buy, and please don't say that you will never sell the CL.

 

Celica GTS

 

I'd have to say a Nissan 300zx

 

For under 15k? That would be nice

 

black gsr.... and maybe perhaps a type r if im lucky... with a jdm type r conversion...

 

try to find a smash up car, like my buddy
got an s2000 for 10g' and fix just the rear bumper and truck and lights for 5g

got a damn good deal

but i'll get a 1997 honda civic hatchback, and dump a h22

 

Ummm.... I sayed 300zx, not 350zx, you know about a 95 0r 96. That is if your buying a used car, not a new one

 

96-97 audi

 

seein how the 1st gen cl is the only sport / luxury car in that price range i wouldnt know what to do. and any bmw audi for that price is not even worth it cuz it would be so old

 

for 15g..... i would get a 98 nissan 240sx for 10g and do a s15 conversion or go with 300zx

if i want to go with some fancy luxury name than go with 98 audi a4

or cl like lexus sc300 manual or sc400 v8

 

The car to go with, very cheap and well rounded, the VW GTI's. The 1.8t is very easy to get hp out of with a turbo and chip upgrade. The VR6's are nice too, but more $$$, and more $$$ to mod. For some reason, i just love the lines of that car, simple and german. Slap a Lakai grille, a little painting and a drop on it looks hot as hell.

 

you can find them for that price. I almost bought a 92 2+2 300zx for 11g but i opted to go with the prelude instead.

I would probably go for a 5th gen prelude 5spd in that price range. I still love the ludes, though a 300zx would be great too, just not practical at all. at least Id get a trunk with the lude

 

man you all guys, i would buy a 67 mustang then buy a shit lods of mods for it, run a classic and romp on the new age car of today. i have a 67 and i have put about 3-4 in the engine alone and it still in creation so i dont know whats next but you can buy a mustang, a 67 for about 6g and then you got about 7-9g to play with to upgrade. i would get dual exhaust, headers, pistons, rods, new shifter, clutch, you name it buy it i cant wait till i get my baby back from the paint shop, shes getting a dark midnight marron color so i cant wait to she her and in about a year or 2 shell be in las vegas at hot august nights

 

Again I almost bought a 97 audi a4 2.8 quattro 5 spd before i settled on my CL post prelude. The car was crap it had so many electrical problems and everything was leaking, the 96-97 are terrible used cars to buy, blacklisted by almost everyone such as consumer reports and edmunds.

 

Blue Civic SI

 

I didn't hear you say anything abou the Holley projection EFI kit? I know a little about those older stangs. My buddy just sold his project stang. He had a 68 with a 351 4v Cleveland in it, now thats an engine! He started dumping way to much cash into it, so his parents made him sell it. He is now looking into the 00 GTI's. Like you said, you throw cams, exhaust, engine internals and you have a bad bitch with enough torque for 5 honda civics! :P

 

This is one of my top choices

 

My Choice would be a 1998-2000 Honda Prelude Type SH. SI Blue. 5 Speed. Man i wish the 3.0 CL's came with a manual transmission. Would be so much fun!

 

Word to all the prelude lovers. Electron Blue Pearl is hot with the OEM kit and spoiler.

 

Something Honda!! Ive had everything 4wheelrs, bikes, cars. Cant beat em. Agree with the civic si or integra gsr.

 

ding069: i currently am having my 351 clevland bored and polished so i can start the major upgrading. the holly projection efi kit i have never heard about but how does it work? i can wait to get the block back. its fits just right into the engine bay of my 67 mustang hardtop. i wanted a 351 windsor but i would have to cut out an inch into the struts and you dont want to have that and have a poor suspension due to modification and cutting out shit so i went with the clevland as well. my dad's uncle just got his car finished up for this years hot august nights its a midnight blue mach 1 i dont know all the specs but she is one bad mother, and its not even his, its his wifes car, he has tunnel vision so she drive a lot but he has a 2003 f350 super diesel

 

id prolly put a down on a 91 NSX

 

a 75 pinto....98 Accord (2 or 4 door)....5th gen Prelude...Celica gts... All manual trans.

 

Depending on how long I keep the CL my next car will probably be a 2000+ Audi A4

 

I'd like to get my old BMW again (1980 320i) and use the extra money to keep it in better than new condition with all kinds of extras.

 

i changed my mind I would get me an acura legend with the type 2 engine and the 6 spd tranny. :P

 

i'm looking for a civic hatch, laqte early 90's for like 2 gees.

 

Here

 

94-95 Legend LS Coupe six-speed, < 80K mi.

 

4th gen lude + turbo or super charger + i/h/e = fun

 

That is a non turbo right? Still a very nice car though

 

I'd say 93 or 94 Toyota Supra....if you coudl find one for the right price and miles....I know you can find cars cheap at police auctions...i read a story about a guy who bought a 95 Supra for $$12K at a police auction with only like 60 thou miles....it had a little dammage to the front but 1 G later, it was perfect...

 

i would buy a 4 runner and lift it, put big tires on it and exhaust.

 

Non Turbo?????? should be a TT

 

 

1999 Prelude SH

 

nice choice! if i was loaded i'd DEFINITLY buy an old legend and get it in near new condition but with only 15000 i couldn't see giving up a 97 CL for a 94 Legend. Thats the problem with a lot of these answers. yea blue book for my car is nice but why would i go from a perfectly fine running 97 v6 CL with status and decent speed; to a 94 Legend with probably well over 100k miles that will start giving a hell of a lot a trouble.

 

I woulnt think that a civic SI, would be too much of a jump down, you trade the luxury for performance and the reliability is the same if not better.

 

its a honda, and one of the last and most bullet proof ones made! If i didnt say prelude i would definately say the type II legend coupe in a 6spd. that car still has tons of status and the 6spds are rare as hell, even in LA where nothing is rare.

 

'87 buick GNX or 94 supra tt