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Old 05-22-2003, 11:59 PM
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cheap weekend car?

any ideas on what i can get under $5k for a fun weekend car. i'd like something sporty- old school american muscle would be cool, but i don't have a whole lot of room to work on the car all the time.
Old 05-23-2003, 12:24 AM
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87-92 Toyota Supra turbo.
Old 05-23-2003, 12:30 AM
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Old 05-23-2003, 03:15 AM
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what about the last generation MR2
i dont see it getting much more fun than that.

Go have some mid-engine fun!!
Old 05-23-2003, 03:50 AM
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ill sell u my toyota camry...1990 2.5 v6...its turbocharged
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how about a '87-'93 5.0?

I'll sell you my '89 5.0 5-speed for well under $5k

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toyota echo lol yea thats sporty as hell
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Miata.
Old 05-23-2003, 08:26 AM
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Get an older Miata they are cheap plentiful and very very reliable .Jens
Old 05-23-2003, 09:46 AM
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i've been thinking the same thing.

i dunno about a Miata, though.... what about 5.0 convertibles?
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Z28 Convertible.
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an older 300ZX from like 93 or 94 in good shape....great fixer upper!!!
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Since you like the American muscle idea, the Mustang 5.0 idea might be exactly what you're looking for. Not much beat a V8 rumble!

However, I strongly recommend a convertible - if your summer weather allows it. The Mustang is certainly available that way, but so are Miatas. A TR6 Triumph calls out to me on occasion, but I want a Jeep.

The Jeep is a four season rig. Snow? No big deal. Summer? Take off the lid and doors. If you step up a hair in the dough department, I think you'd find lots of nice 4.0L Wranglers (upto '95). While the older CJs look great, they're just plain old and likely quite a bit less reliable with all the previous shade tree mechanics! I personally think they're over-priced since you can spend the same $5-7.5K on a 70's or 90's vintage Jeep! Same with the great looking Toyo FJ40s.
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whats faster the mustang or your cls
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