adrian_04tl

Hey guys, im looking for a new/old cheap car.

im am putting way too many miles on my car quickly. i was initially going to buy new wheels and coilovers...but ive realized the TL is no very tunable (and very expensive to mod)...i will keep the TL for weekends ONLY and insure it for weekends only (how much do you think this will cost me?)

the car i am looking for needs to fit these needs:

- under 3k
-running condition
-no major body or interior damage
-STICK
-RWD
-COUPE
-RELIABLE (dont need to spend more money on it)
-TUNABLE
-GOOD GAS MILAGE
-MOST IMPORTANTLY (GOOD SELECTION OF AFTERMARKET MODS)

THIS CAR MUST HAVE A TURBO MARKET

this car will be a dail driver...and slowly turned into a nice car/maybe track
-this car will focused towards performance in the future...and looks are the last thing in mind. (thats the reason why im leaning on a 240sx, looks good even stock IMO)
im leaning towards a 1991-1994 240sx. (fastback, i just love the potential this car has. performance wise and looks
i use to have one...(below what id go for in terms of looks, cash being available ofcourse...and with time.

what other cars can i consider...?
(i will most likely purchase the car around tax season, if i decide this is the best route) but, i really want to do my homework!!!
thanks

S A CHO

I know lots of guys (yes, guys) that are into 90's Miatas because they fill every one of your needs and can become real beasts when done right.

Maybe a fox body Mustang? If you're into American cars.

adrian_04tl

ah, not sure about miatas... not into the looks.

and i dont mind american muscle but, i prefer japanesse cars.

i was thinking

rx7 1991's
1992 944 porch

mattastick

If you don't mind the looks, late 80's Supra... I was looking at one before I got my CL, and found plenty for under $3k...

Trackruner228

iTrader: (1)

What about a 4 cylinder accord coupe? Nothing special but it would make a good DD.

EDIT: Just saw you want RWD, so forget that idea.

vas25tl

e36 325i or even an e30

adrian_04tl

how is this in terms of TUNABLE.

looks good

adrian_04tl

performance wise...awsome....looks im still iffy about

myron

iTrader: (4)

hey you can put a turbo on those and they will fly. Such a light car and engines are pretty solidly built I believe. I would love to have one of those e30s but they are rare and pretty expensive

Sclass88

vas25tl

They are AWESOME cars and have a lot of options as far as mods go. I've had 3 e30's
84 318i coupe 5 sp.
86 325i coupe 5 sp.
93 325i con'vt 5 sp.

If you are going to be looking, make sure that you get the 325i and not the 325e; the e stands for economy and has a little less power. For modding and turboing I'd probably look at 318's since they're lighter and the engine is very easy to work on. The convertible's are heavy, so stay away from those.

The odometers go out faster than engines on e30's

vas25tl

As far as $$ goes, you can find one under $3K..just have to really look for them as they are pretty rare these days. I got all of mine for under 1500 each. Didn't keep them long enough cuz I always had other cars and only have one spot. I have a soft spot for e30's, if I see one for a good price I just go and buy it without really thinking about it.

adrian_04tl

haha! i see waht you mean... what i really meant is im not worried about working on the looks but i want a car that looks good in stock form. IMO :

mattastick

I don't know where you're from adrian, but there's a BMW "store" near me (southwest Ohio) that has quite a few E36's I think. I'm not a Bimmer guy, but I'm pretty sure they're the E36, maybe the next gen too. I don't know what their prices are like, but they normally keep around 10-15 of them at a time...

adrian_04tl

yeha, im in CALI

mattastick

Well... nvm...

tmnhs81

Don't know where you live but here is one around east bay ca,

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/940911855.html

need some fixing, I am sure you can do it with left over from $3k.

Here's another.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/939583437.html

03aspec

just drive the TL.........

FiftyFive

Good luck!

ludachrisvt

iTrader: (2)

just get a frackin 240

invisiblewar

you seem to want the 240 get it

adrian_04tl

thats what everyone at home tells me
your right. if i choose to go this route, the 240 will prob be my first choice

cmschmie

80's Supra gets my vote

Also, I wouldn't consider a TL a weekend car

adrian_04tl

list isn that bad...

adrian_04tl

yeah, im a way from there. thanks for taking the time

AznX TL

mr2

03aspec

my thoughts exactly, just drive the TL...

03aspec

im actually looking for a car along the same lines as the op... but mine will end up being a weekend car to bash on