Help me chose a car!
dbartoschek
06-14-2002, 11:01 AM
Hey.........i've decided that i'm most likely gonna get a hatchback for my 2nd car. What i'm asking from you guys is a list of all the hatchback models that you can think of from around 1989-1995. They can be your typical hatches...like Civics....or sporty hatches....like integra's....thanks guys......i want to see a lot of responses to this one.....what is the best choice in your opinion?:greenchai
kris
06-14-2002, 12:29 PM
My opinion, the 4th gen Civic hatch (88-91).
StageOneGalant
06-14-2002, 02:35 PM
GTI GTI GTI GTI GTI GTI GTI
O did i forget to say VW GTI :D
O did i forget to say VW GTI :D
CAptynCrunch
06-14-2002, 03:54 PM
Get a 1991 Mazda 323 GT-R. Or, if you don't like the look of the 323 hatch, get the four door sedan version, the GT-X.
They're both 1.8L Turbo charged engines. The GT-R makes about 200-220HP, and the GT-X makes something like 180-200HP.
Plus, they're mazda's so they have posibbly the best suspensions available from japan.
And most importantly of all, the biggest advantage they have over any honda or what not, they're AWD as opposed to FWD.
Now your only problem is to find one, shouldn't be too too hard though.
They're both 1.8L Turbo charged engines. The GT-R makes about 200-220HP, and the GT-X makes something like 180-200HP.
Plus, they're mazda's so they have posibbly the best suspensions available from japan.
And most importantly of all, the biggest advantage they have over any honda or what not, they're AWD as opposed to FWD.
Now your only problem is to find one, shouldn't be too too hard though.
dbartoschek
06-14-2002, 05:42 PM
thanks so far... i've actually been looking at some 323's but I don't like the way they look....never knew they had that kind of power?
Keep the suggestions coming!
Keep the suggestions coming!
94svt5.0
06-14-2002, 05:58 PM
Let me recomend a 1994 cobra, it is better then all other cars, all other cars are crap................:D j/k. Any way I would recomend a mustang Gt though. The 90-93 are available in a hatchback. They are powered by a 225 hp 5.0 v8. They are decent cars with lots of available parts, if you dont mind the old fox body, body style. If mustangs are not your thing I would echo the other guy on the VW GTI
MaFi0s0
06-16-2002, 01:11 PM
pulsar sss
pulsar gti
180sx
crx
if you want a decent average hatch go for the sss, n14, some people might not like the look though
if you want a beast that will chomp alot of cars on the road get the pulsar gti (13 sec qm)
if you want a car with style, the 180sx
a car that looks good done up, crx
pulsar gti
180sx
crx
if you want a decent average hatch go for the sss, n14, some people might not like the look though
if you want a beast that will chomp alot of cars on the road get the pulsar gti (13 sec qm)
if you want a car with style, the 180sx
a car that looks good done up, crx
Polygon
06-16-2002, 02:00 PM
Hmm, hatchback you say? I think a Ford Pinto or AMC Gremlin would make a nice car. :p
SinisterSavior
06-16-2002, 04:59 PM
I wonder what that Cobra Hacthback looks like.....:rolleyes: gotta pic?
blackbob
06-16-2002, 05:47 PM
If he's think cobra stang here's a few pics
dbartoschek
06-16-2002, 11:31 PM
Well it took awhile to get some replies....but i finally did!
Keep them coming guys......so far i'm the most serious about a pulsar....want to convince me otherwise? Keep the suggestions coming
Keep them coming guys......so far i'm the most serious about a pulsar....want to convince me otherwise? Keep the suggestions coming
SPLThunder
06-17-2002, 12:12 AM
:badass: If i had the money right now I would be going after a Dodge Stealth RT-TT or 3kGT VR-4. They have the twin turbocharged 3.0 and puts out about 320 HP. They can beat supras stock and they hold up really well. Stealths made from 91-96 and 3kGTs made from 91-99
S15Hybrid
06-17-2002, 09:29 AM
if u wanna get a really good car car ge a 240sx. they r nice hatches that r cheap. u can drop an engine into it and be pushing 205-250hp depending on which engine u choose. the flip up lights r nice, but there is a silvia conversion u can do and it will definatly be the nicest car out on the road. its RWD so its a TRUE sports car. there is some good aftermarket support and it is growing even more. im doing this when i get the money, but it would be nice to see some1 else get 1 as well and see what u do with it.
kris
06-17-2002, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by blackbob
If he's think cobra stang here's a few pics
Somebody needs to make their sig way smaller, before I do it for you.
If he's think cobra stang here's a few pics
Somebody needs to make their sig way smaller, before I do it for you.
blackbob
06-17-2002, 04:00 PM
you could always go to the hatchback section of a dealership and stick your hand out with your eye's closed saying eeny---meeny---miny---mo !
94svt5.0
06-17-2002, 06:01 PM
Originally posted by SinisterSavior
I wonder what that Cobra Hacthback looks like.....:rolleyes: gotta pic?
The early 90s mustangs could be purchased in three body styles: the droptop, notchback, and hatchback. So, keep ignorant comments to yourself.
I wonder what that Cobra Hacthback looks like.....:rolleyes: gotta pic?
The early 90s mustangs could be purchased in three body styles: the droptop, notchback, and hatchback. So, keep ignorant comments to yourself.
dbartoschek
06-17-2002, 11:36 PM
can any of you tell me the specs on the 240sx?
blackbob
06-17-2002, 11:40 PM
Did I miss something ?
S15Hybrid
06-18-2002, 01:48 AM
can any of you tell me the specs on the 240sx?
89-90 = HP: 140 @ 5600, Torque: 152 @ 4400
91-98 = HP: 155 @ 5600, Torque: 160 @ 4400
89-90 = HP: 140 @ 5600, Torque: 152 @ 4400
91-98 = HP: 155 @ 5600, Torque: 160 @ 4400
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