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Old 03-12-2004, 01:11 AM   #16
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mr2 turbo mid engine, rear wheel drive, 2 seats, light, excellent handling.... pick one up for $4,000.... maybe a t3/t4 hybrid turbo, intercooler, exhaust, lower, and you should be arround the 12's.... and for about 7,000....

other cars
-300zx.... dont kno if u can get a TT in good shape for that much
-240sx.... good at drifting
-eclipse.... dont think u can get a good shape gsx though maybe a gst though
-3000gt...
-rx7 turbo...maybe if ur luckey, but that will probably be all of ur money there
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Old 03-18-2004, 02:34 PM   #17
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You said 'not American', but don't rule them out.

You could buy an 88-93 mustang for about $3500, and by the time you've spent the rest of the $7K, you'll be looking at 500 Horsepower.
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Old 03-18-2004, 02:45 PM   #18
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I'd say go with a 240.
I would avoid Eclipses, especially the 2nd gen ones. If looks arent all that important to you, go with a 1st gen. They are sleepers when modified. 240 is a better bet. Try to find an SX. my friend has a base model 240 he found for $2500. runs perfectly. and yes it is quick, however this shouldnt be your only focus.
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Old 03-21-2004, 01:33 AM   #19
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Re: Wut is a cheap car that is easy to upgrade

mustangs suck nuts
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Old 03-21-2004, 01:34 AM   #20
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Re: Wut is a cheap car that is easy to upgrade

well no they don't....... but every one has one like five guys in my skools have them and they are all suped up and loud and annoying
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Old 03-21-2004, 01:36 AM   #21
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"They are sleepers when modified." what is a sleeper i have never heard that term before
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Old 03-21-2004, 10:49 AM   #22
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A "sleeper" is a car that looks very plain, but is really a monster underneath. Something like a pinto with a V8 hidden inside. It's kind of hard for a Mustang (or supra, Z car, or 'obvious' race car) to fool anyone. The idea being that it doesn't look fast, and catches it's prey sleeping. Ok, a Civic with 300hp might catch some offguard, but only if the builder can resist wings, stickers, bodykits and fartpipes.

Saying any particular model of car "sucks" is just plain stupid. Especially one which has a big following, and rich aftermarket. Mustangs aren't bad stock, and can easily be modified into monsters. Same for Camaros, Supras, Z cars, Eclipses etc. And wasn't that the original point of the post?

Consider this: An Integra GS-R comes from the factory at about 100 hp/liter; The Honda engineers have done a lot to get the most out of that motor. A Mustang is about 50hp/liter - so there's room to get more out of the engine - plus it's got 3 times as many liters to work with. If the goal is to take a good car and make it great, which one is a better starting point? Which one will be easier and cheaper to improve?
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Re: Wut is a cheap car that is easy to upgrade

Honda Civic?
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Old 03-24-2004, 12:02 AM   #24
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94-97 Acura Integra GS-R or a 87-91 Mazda RX-7
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Old 04-08-2004, 06:07 PM   #25
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Re: Wut is a cheap car that is easy to upgrade

If you want a car that goes fast and you aren't too worried about looks, I would seriously look into the 1st gen turboed eclipses and talons. You can find one if good shape for $4000 or under, put the rest into the motor and you'll have a fast car.

I would also have to agree with matada too. If you can find a 240sx with the sr20 swap, you're golden. And you wouldn't have to sacrifice looks either.
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Old 04-15-2004, 02:38 PM   #26
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Get an Integra.... you cant go wrong with one... 180 hp + on the GS-R... my 2 cents... AWD is optional on the Integras as well
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why do u guys keep dissing the 1 gen talon and eclipse have u seen them with i good body kit on the wow they are hella nice
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Re: Re: Wut is a cheap car that is easy to upgrade

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Get an Integra.... you cant go wrong with one... 180 hp + on the GS-R... my 2 cents... AWD is optional on the Integras as well
The gs-r is only putting out 170 horse stock. And I've never heard of an Integra being AWD. Sounds like you might have your cars mixed up a little...
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Old 04-23-2004, 12:17 AM   #29
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Re: Wut is a cheap car that is easy to upgrade

i have a 93 mazda mx-6 usually you can pick them up cheap, and they are reliable fun and fast....i also like the gen 2 mazda rx-7's.
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