I want to get into street raceing

[HaVoCiSt]

Originally Posted by CivRacer95

Being a Honda owner myself, I would say don't get the prelude. With just I/H/E I kept up with a newer prelude. I don't know what it had done, but I'm sure it was fairly close to stock. I also test drove one because I was looking to buy one. I highly recommend that you don't get a prelude. They are pretty sluggish. Nice looking but I wouldn't buy one. If you have a little less than 20K to spend, invest in an SRT-4, a 99+ Mustang GT, or find yourself a DSM and then build that up.

There are so many cars out there than a Prelude. And for less than 20K, you can find something so much better. The 240 is a great idea as well. If I remember correctly some of the fellow 240 owners have said their internals can handle 350+ HP. But also, another idea would be a 92-95 Civic hatch, swap in a B18C1, and then Turbocharge that mother. But I'm biased to Hondas. But then again, it's your money, your taste, but I just wanted to give you my input and just advise you of things that are better out there. If you end up getting the prelude, then good luck to you. L8...

Yeah I am planning on testing out the prelude and a 240 and witch one i like the feel oh.

Edit: I am going to wait till I can find out how much and when that new 06 Eclipse comes out.

[TheStang00]

those new 06 eclipses from what ive read are gonna be pretty awesome... 260hp 3.8l v6.

[TheStang00]

but that model will probably be way more than 20k, thats the expensive model

[streetrcr45]

Originally Posted by HaVoCiSt

Yeah I am planning on testing out the prelude and a 240 and witch one i like the feel oh.

Edit: I am going to wait till I can find out how much and when that new 06 Eclipse comes out.

i see that your gonna weight, but when comparing the 240 to the prelude, keep in mind that one is Front wheel drive and the other is Rear wheel drive. Depending on which one you like more, you will probably have a better idea of what drivetrain you want to have which will in turn help you narrow down more cars

[HaVoCiSt]

Originally Posted by TheStang00

but that model will probably be way more than 20k, thats the expensive model

I went to the dealer today to ask. he gave me his cards and told me its just 5,000 more then the 05 new. so 25-30,000 I belive. that is fine. Its better then paying 20,000 for a car that has been used. PLus I do like the look I just have to test drive it. I still am going to test the 240 and perlude if i can find any. For everyone esle out there the dealer told me the eclipse will be out in dec. lol just about 2007 but thats good thats give me time to get a 7-13,000 down payment.

[CivRacer95]

What are the specs on them? 1/4 mile time, 0-60, gas mileage, etc.? I just took a look at some of the pictures of them, they are descent, but they look kinda like a Tiburon. Personally, for under 20K, even if it is used, you could find yourself a decently quick car, and also still have money to spend and upgrade on it. Rather than spending all your money, and hardly having any cash to upgrade anything. L8...

[willy_g77]

well the 1993-1994 mazada rx-7's are pretty fast stock. and you can get one from 10-15 grand stock, depending on condition. they look awesome, and they have a ton of after market parts. .. just my 2 cents......

[drftk1d]

Originally Posted by willy_g77

well the 1993-1994 mazada rx-7's are pretty fast stock. and you can get one from 10-15 grand stock, depending on condition. they look awesome, and they have a ton of after market parts. .. just my 2 cents......

NO. dont get an rx-7 unless you are prepared.

not that theyre unreliable or anything...

[emokid15]

Originally Posted by HaVoCiSt

I was thinking of going for a 97 eclipse (because I love that look) but I was told that they max at 120...

my friends eclipse gs-t hit 135 with no problem. he only has a exhaust.

[-Josh-]

Turbo Buick's you can get anywhere from $7-20K depending on condition and mods. Just another possibilty/suggestion. Something to think about..