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  1. Zupra

    Zupra F1 Rookie

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    #1 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007
    Does anyone know of any cheap fast reliable cars uder $5,000? I'd rather not have one of those high school driver P.O.S cars that look like somone **** out the metal.
     
  2. HAC

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    #2 HAC, Apr 25, 2007
    Datsun 280Z
     
  3. Zupra

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    #3 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007
    Most of those I only find in automatic =\ It's a nice car but I like manual.
     
  4. ErikV10

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    #4 ErikV10, Apr 25, 2007
    1984 Porsche 944. A friend of mine got one about a month and a half ago and he really likes it.
     
  5. Zupra

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    #5 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007
    I'm seeing those for $1,000 up to $20,000 the ones around $1,000 have somthing wrong with them. Not that I mind fixing them which I really don't but I don't know how much the parts would cost.
     
  6. Peter2

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    #6 Peter2, Apr 25, 2007
    Do you want a 2 door or 4 door? How old of a car would you consider?
    Is gas mileage a concern? Do you need to have a car that is inexpensive to insure?
     
  7. Zupra

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    #7 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007
    Would prefer a 2 door. I don't mind at all how old it is as long as it's nice :)

    I don't really mind gas mileage. If I want somthing nice I have to live with the gas. And inexpensive being how inexpensive? And if it's on the expensive side, how expensive?
     
  8. Peter2

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    #8 Peter2, Apr 25, 2007
    Porsche 924
    Porsche 944
    Ford Mustang GT
    Chevrolet Camaro
    Chevrolet Corvette
    Pontiac Trans AM
    Mitsubishi 3000 GT
     
  9. Zupra

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    #9 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007
    Thanks ;)
     
  10. senna21

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    #10 senna21, Apr 25, 2007
    Toyota MR2 NA (Naturally Aspirated. A good turbo model will run you close to 10K these days. A decent one might be had for around 6k)
    Datsun 240Z Look for the best you can find.

    I'd stay away from the 924 or 944. They're great cars but maintenance can cost as much as the car. Especially for the 924.
     
  11. ashsimmonds

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    #11 ashsimmonds, Apr 25, 2007
    i think at one stage some time ago you asked something like this a some folk suggested an X1/9... it won't be fast if you want stoplight drags but for pure fun driving times you can't beat it! if you buy a crap one though (too easy to do) then you might have to carry bus-fare just in case, but for $4-5k you should be able to get a really good example.
     
  12. OC Speed Junkie

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    #12 OC Speed Junkie, Apr 25, 2007
    Mazda Miata 1st or 2nd gen. Just tint the windows and all is well.
     
  13. MarkPDX

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    #13 MarkPDX, Apr 25, 2007
    C4 Vette might be in the range..... I toyed with the idea of picking one up as a daily driver/beater
     
  14. open roads

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    #14 open roads, Apr 25, 2007
    The best 240Z you can find.

    A 944 Turbo if you can get in a good one at that price. It won't rust. It will run. A 944 can easily be had for $5K.

    These cars have great looks and hatch versatility.
     
  15. vegas1

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    Holden Commodore
     
  16. Ike

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    I would say miata too. One of the best things I did to mine was put in a glass window top and had tint put on. It helped in the summer.


    I love my miata, when I get it all rebuilt I think I may make it my daily driver once again. It is such a fun car.
     
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    #17 Auraraptor, Apr 25, 2007
    300ZX
     
  18. writerguy

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    #18 writerguy, Apr 25, 2007
    remember guys Zup's is a young'un and INSURANCE will be a beotch on a C4

    Nissan Sentra (really)
     
  19. yoda

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  20. Zupra

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    #20 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007

    You don't have to remind me ;)

    There's no fun in that haha, not like i'm trying to purposely kill myself with a fast(er) car though. Just want somthing more exciting than my current CRX.
     
  21. Zupra

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    #21 Zupra, Apr 25, 2007

    You sayin that woman has a turbo or the car xD


    Nah, seriously?
     
  22. yoda

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    #22 yoda, Apr 25, 2007
    Well a Saab isn't the fastest thing ever, but they're pretty quick and the older ones are reliable too
     
  23. wingfeather

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    #23 wingfeather, Apr 26, 2007
    Nissan 240sx
    Nissan 240sx
    Nissan 240sx

    Then, in the future, throw in an RB26DETT when you get bored of the stock torque monster...
     
  24. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #24 BMW.SauberF1Team, Apr 26, 2007
    Datsun 240Z.
     
  25. ecadwell

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    #25 ecadwell, Apr 26, 2007
    I know that you said you couldn't find them in manual (not sure why, though) - but I can't think of another car this is more fun to drive for $2k than a Datsun 280ZX. I remember having lots of fun in one of those, and the reliability is great. I can't say enough good things about the car...
     
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