Can only spend 15K on my first car. Any suggestions?

Answer: Fun = Fiat 500

Answer: If you plan on dating females, they think the Fiat 500 is cute.

Answer: What is better in the city than a Fiat 500?

Call Mike at Westbury Fiat if you don't believe me. Tell him FChat sent you!

 

and the older G35s sound sweet stock!!

 

All those cars you guys are talking about are plentiful , they are everywhere , a dime a dozen , its nice to have something different . I will be biased for the old Mazdas, how about a really hooked up Datsun 510 ?

 

Not a bad idea and they are doing the $199 zero down lease right now.

For that you get a warranty and 3 yr/36K mile free maintenance so no/little risk of any expensive surprises.

Plus, since it's a lease you have no risk on the depreciation in the event the 500 tanks.

Down sides are that it can be expensive to get out of a lease if needed/desired, you gotta watch your miles, and you can't really mod it unless reversible.

 

e46 BMW. Period. I've had 4 of them. Get model year 2002 or later if you can. Coupe. Beautiful, fun.
I have a FIAT 500 now, I love it, but a BMW is damn good.

Eg
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=312753235&dealer_id=100007116&car_year=2002&systime=&doors=&model=3_SERIESCLASS_SERIES&search_lang=en&only_photo=1&start_year=2002&body_style=COUPE&keywordsfyc=__c3BvcnQgcGFja2FnZQ%2C%2C__&keywordsrep=115112111114116032112097099107097103101&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=200&min_price=&rdm=1326245593112&drive=&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=sport+package&sownerid=100008212&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2004&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&dma=NEW_YORK_LI&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&only_price=1&body_code=2&isFlashPlugin=true&transmission=Manual&default_sort=&max_mileage=&color=&address=11050&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=15000&make=BMW&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=53&standard=false

 

thanks for the replies guys.

- don't want the car to "impress" girls.
- can't see myself ever going for "cute" i.e. fiat 500, honda fit.
- want something fast, of course not ferrari fast i'm not delusional haha but you know some thing that i can take to the track and not look out of place.
- g35 is a good option almost forgot about them since the g37's i'll be looking now
- if i do go the sedan route (low chance), would go for an Acura TL 04-09

this right here is amazing
http://autos.aol.com/used-detail--3405548552579157819-Acura-NSX-1991/

 

I own a G35 and love it.

 

If you are at all interested in owning the NSX, this is a good read and still evolving: http://www.insideline.com/acura/nsx/1991/long-term-test-1991-acura-nsx.html

 

Let me know when you find a Ferrari for less than $40,000 that is actually fast. If you want to do track events and spend under $15k, then I agree with Sam, a BMW is the way to go.

 

if you want the most performance for your dollar, nothing comes close to a mustang. It also has the largest aftermarket of any car -ever! Not to mention reliability & lo cost to maintain and repair


dont know how old your willing to go, but not only is this car a blast to drive, its a truly rare & collectable musclecar
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-Beautiful-1988-Ford-Saleen-Mustang-212-/180809992158?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a191d87de#ht_500wt_1127
Saleens were vette and bimmer killers and are set up for road course.

Of all the cars Ive owned, my 92 5.0/5spd is the car I miss most of all. I put 235000miles on it. If I had the space, Id get another in a second.
wasn't my fastest, but it was my most reliable with the most muscular sounding exhaust. And until the Ferrari, it was without a doubt the most fun. very light and nimble with lots of V8 torque