Fun Used Car for $11k
11-30-2011, 09:30 PM
#41
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12-01-2011, 12:25 AM
#43
I drive a Subata.
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He's NOT looking to spend big dollar on modding. It's just some basic bolt-ons to have fun, that's all. Doing engine swaps and shit are certainly not feasible.
Those 1st generation G35 coupes sound like the best option for him so far!
It'll be great if he can find some TSX with 6MT, but I guess they are pretty hard to find.
Those 1st generation G35 coupes sound like the best option for him so far!
It'll be great if he can find some TSX with 6MT, but I guess they are pretty hard to find.
12-01-2011, 08:54 PM
#44
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He's NOT looking to spend big dollar on modding. It's just some basic bolt-ons to have fun, that's all. Doing engine swaps and shit are certainly not feasible.
Those 1st generation G35 coupes sound like the best option for him so far!
It'll be great if he can find some TSX with 6MT, but I guess they are pretty hard to find.
Those 1st generation G35 coupes sound like the best option for him so far!
It'll be great if he can find some TSX with 6MT, but I guess they are pretty hard to find.
12-01-2011, 10:24 PM
#45
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12-01-2011, 10:28 PM
#46
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12-02-2011, 12:27 AM
#47
I drive a Subata.
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12-02-2011, 03:18 AM
#48
totally expected that. C'mon now, just because I have a Camaro, listen to Led Zeppelin, and like to drink beer....Wish I had a GTO though. Don't think you'll be able to get a decent condition LS2 GTO for less than $14k though.... I know I couldn't
12-02-2011, 04:42 AM
#49
S52 powered E30> all
This is a project I have been wanting to do for a while, almost traded the E28 a few months back for a nice E30 (no swap). Just buy a wrecked E36 M3 on the cheap (side damaged preferred) and start transferring parts over to the E30..more or less anyway. This project would take a little research to be able to do the work yourself, but it can easily be done for under $11k.
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12-02-2011, 05:39 AM
#50
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If he can find a stock 97-01 Prelude base 5MT? Or too similar to the RSX?
12-02-2011, 10:04 AM
#51
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S52 powered E30> all
This is a project I have been wanting to do for a while, almost traded the E28 a few months back for a nice E30 (no swap). Just buy a wrecked E36 M3 on the cheap (side damaged preferred) and start transferring parts over to the E30..more or less anyway. This project would take a little research to be able to do the work yourself, but it can easily be done for under $11k.
12-02-2011, 11:24 AM
#53
I drive a Subata.
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S52 powered E30> all
This is a project I have been wanting to do for a while, almost traded the E28 a few months back for a nice E30 (no swap). Just buy a wrecked E36 M3 on the cheap (side damaged preferred) and start transferring parts over to the E30..more or less anyway. This project would take a little research to be able to do the work yourself, but it can easily be done for under $11k.
It's going to be his only car that will be used as his transportation for the next 3 years while in Army.
Damn, let's just take out the modding part altogether. People don't seem to get what "basic bolt-ons" mean.
12-02-2011, 11:37 AM
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12-02-2011, 11:40 AM
#55
I drive a Subata.
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12-02-2011, 11:42 AM
#56
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12-02-2011, 11:50 AM
#57
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^^^ It's missing the curb feelers and I can't tell if the license plate rim has lights that go around it.
It's missing the curb feelers and I can't tell if the license plate rim has lights that go around it.
12-02-2011, 04:14 PM
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12-12-2011, 04:07 PM
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12-12-2011, 04:53 PM
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Whoa, looks like it's in fantastic shape!
Is it just me or does the trunk's paint look a bit off? Previous accident?
Is it just me or does the trunk's paint look a bit off? Previous accident?
12-12-2011, 04:57 PM
#63
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^ probably. it is about 3-4k below the kbb market value. I'm going to call him up to see how it is. He's local! 
12-12-2011, 05:37 PM
#65
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Yeah, I know. I'm going to call up and see what's up with it.
12-12-2011, 09:02 PM
#66
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Just talked to the owner. He seems pretty cool. He's going to email me the VIN # tonight. He said he was involved in one fender bender 2 years ago and that's it. And he's the original owner.
I'm going to be checking out the car for my friend this weekend, and if it's good, he's going to pick it up at the end of this month!
What should I look for when I meet the owner to check out the car to make sure it's a... nice car? Any method to see if it was involved in a major accident? Any tips will be appreciated!
I'm going to be checking out the car for my friend this weekend, and if it's good, he's going to pick it up at the end of this month!
What should I look for when I meet the owner to check out the car to make sure it's a... nice car? Any method to see if it was involved in a major accident? Any tips will be appreciated!
12-13-2011, 10:23 AM
#69
TQ > MPG
Same thing I recommended to my brother, and he was looking for something around the same price range.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GT-De...item27c153d53a
Yes, 99-04 Mustang's are not the most sophistaicated cars ever made, but they are extremely reliable and fun to drive. A couple bolt-ons and lowering springs and you have a nice sounding, good looking, fun & reliable car.
Plus you arent driving a vagina car, like a Miata
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GT-De...item27c153d53a
Yes, 99-04 Mustang's are not the most sophistaicated cars ever made, but they are extremely reliable and fun to drive. A couple bolt-ons and lowering springs and you have a nice sounding, good looking, fun & reliable car.
Plus you arent driving a vagina car, like a Miata
12-13-2011, 11:28 AM
#70
I drive a Subata.
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Thanks for the suggestion, but he wants a sedan.
And@Miata comment. It's a fun little car.
And
@Miata comment. It's a fun little car.
12-13-2011, 11:43 AM
#71
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fun sedan..
the few fun sedans I know aren't 11k.
Thread title change: "Friend wants a 4-door econobox, no mods, for $11k"
the few fun sedans I know aren't 11k.
Thread title change: "Friend wants a 4-door econobox, no mods, for $11k"
12-13-2011, 01:25 PM
#72
I drive a Subata.
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A TSX 6MT is a fun sedan imo. Doesn't it have a ton of aftermarket support too? And his budget can be adjusted, that's why he's willing to get that TSX above that I found for him.
12-13-2011, 01:44 PM
#73
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Now a TSX 6MT 3.5L Wagon.. 
Too bad it's not available..
Too bad it's not available..
12-13-2011, 01:50 PM
#74
12-13-2011, 01:51 PM
#75
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Meh, now in that segment, there are better cars.
12-13-2011, 01:52 PM
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Yes, he's been looking at the G35 sedan as well. But I guess it's pretty hard to hard the ones with a manual.
12-13-2011, 03:25 PM
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I told him about it and he just said "it's still a Civic". Yes, he's that type of a person.
Yes, he's that type of a person.
12-13-2011, 03:25 PM
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I think he just don't like Civic Si because his last car was a 2005 RSX Type-S.
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