Need a car to keep up with friends

hello. my friends all have moddified cars. one of my friends has a VR4, a RSX, a crossfire, and a 300ZX TT. most of them got there cars for around 12k and thts my limit. i was wondering if anyone had a car in mind that is around 12K, can be a daily driver, and also can keep up with most of these cars.

thnx

Do you need money leftover for mods?

A stock 300ZX TT should keep up with those. A WRX might keep up too. A heavily modified turbocharged 4 banger like a Civic or Eclipse may keep up with them also, though may not make good DDs. Grand Prix GTP will probably do it after some mods.

And LS1 Trans AM/Camaro Z28

im leaning to the WRX. how much do u think it will cost me to put more power in it. will simple bolt-ons give it enough power? im not lookn to push like 500hp, but im lookn to gain more then what the stock is puttn out to make a good difference.

Best bet would be to upgrade the turbo. Certain exhaust modifications will be beneficial, but other bolt-ons like intake and headers are pretty much worthless on a WRX.

how much would i have to drop to get a decent upgrade?