suggestions for UNIQUE, fun-to-drive first car

[Jimster]

Originally Posted by Moppie

And remember that each of those cars will probobly need its purchase cost re-invested into it every year to keep it running.

Theres no such thing as a cheap to run 30 year old car

Exactly. I think the 914 would be an easy one to rn/maintain- Simple running gear, better built body which is less likely to rust and IS built around notoriously robust mechanicals. Parts would be expensive, I'd think, however.

[Big Joer]

Id like somthing cheap to maintain. And safe too. Any suggestions?

People who read my profile: It says 300zx because I had to pick a car to be allowed to register, and I like 300zx's. I live in the USA.

Thanks for all your help guys!
TIA
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[Z_Fanatic]

yeah, get the ZX then.

[freakonaleash1187]

i would of suggested the z, but for 3k, you can't get a 300zx in good condition, insurance will kick your a**, and if something breaks, you better have the experience or your will be paying butt loads on labor. some shops won't even work on the vg. but besides all that, 300zx is a great car.

[Big Joer]

Originally Posted by freakonaleash1187

i would of suggested the z, but for 3k, you can't get a 300zx in good condition, insurance will kick your a**, and if something breaks, you better have the experience or your will be paying butt loads on labor. some shops won't even work on the vg. but besides all that, 300zx is a great car.

Eh... thats not somting I want to deal with.

I really wish my parents would let me get a motorcycle and still pay for some of my education...

Priorities:

1. CHEAP - LOW INSURANCE (VERY low budget)
2. FUN TO DRIVE AND MAINTAIN (NOT A PAIN IN THE ___ )
3. UNIQUE AND STANDS OUT

TIA!!
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[Big Joer]

1) CHEAP (<3k) - LOW INSURANCE - CHEAP MAINTENENCE
2) UNIQUE, AND NOT JUST TO PEOPLE WHO KNOW ABOUT CARS
3) FUN TO DRIVE
4) SAFE (Goes with low insurance)

[Moppie]

How about something FWD from the late 80 early 90s?

Thinks Honda CRX/Civic, Nissan Sentra/Pulsar, Mitsi Mirage/Lancer etc etc etc.

Thier all pretty cheap to buy, very cheap to run, and willl be surprisingly reliable if looked after with basic maintiance.
And of course any first car is fun, its your first car after all, it should be something you can thrash the crap out of!

[Big Joer]

What about a pontiac fiero? What trim line is best for the fiero? What year?

TIA
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[freakonaleash1187]

i have heard quite a few horror stories about fiero's. their engine isn't built well at all. but that is going on from what i heard from quite a few people. i still recommend an older z.