Helpme make a decision

[NeedACarBad]

I'm looking at the acura rsx, mazda protege, and hyundai tiburons. I don't know too much about cars, so any help I get would be appreciated. It would have to be a used, something for around $10,000. Out of these three cars which one is the best choice. I want a car that looks sporty, I am more into the way it looks than how fast it actually is. I would actually rather a 4 cylinder because of the better gas mileage. So basically I was just wondering which car a knowledgeable person would go for if he/she had my prefrences. Thanks

[Ricky619]

the rsx has to look the best right off the bat. i do not like tibis at all and the protege is the least powerful of the three but i dont really know where you can get a rsx for 10g's

[mowglie72]

more bang for the buck would definitely be the acura rsx. it looks awsome and comes stock with 200hp which is fast enough depending on your requirements. it also has tons of cosmetics available and tons of bolt-on performance parts. good luck, kenny

[AcesHigh]

Proteges are pussies. Tiburons are slow ass cars. The RSX is out of your budget.

[genjy]

You wouldn't want the Tiburons you can afford any way. Last generation's Tiburons look just nasty. Any RSX is out of your budget, but Integras are not. The Protege is great as a day-to-day transportation, but it isn't what you are looking for since you want that sporty look.

[freakonaleash1187]

if you can find a rsx for under 10k, it would have to be a piece, or the owner is just plain stupid. the new tiburons are cool, but again comes the price, you cant get the new ones for 10k. and the protege's are just plain ugly. if you want a good looking, used, 4-cylinder car, look at a 240sx or integra.

[dayna240sx]

Try and find a protege MP3. They are pretty rare but I think they look better than rsx's or tiburons.

http://www.racingbeat.com/protege.htm

[NeedACarBad]

aright thanks guys

[AcesHigh]

Used cars for around and under 10k:

Eclipse GSX/GST - Eagle Talon TSI, TSI AWD
Ford Mustang GT
Toyota MR2 Turbo.. the gen with the 3S-GTE
Prelude VTEC, 92-96
Saab 9000 Turbo
Firebird Trans Am
Mitsu 3000gt VR4 - Dodge Stealth R/T AWD

From the 80's:
300Z
Rx-7
Fiero (I love these things)
Starion
Camaro
Firebird
Supra

I've never seen one of those MazdaSpeed Proteges that I remember reading about when they came out before.

[freakonaleash1187]

another car i would like to add to aceshigh list, you can get a 300zx z32 ('90s) for under 10k. im getting one for 5500. but of course you cant get a z32 tt for under 10k.

[genjy]

Of course you can get a 300ZX TT for under $10k.
From various online local ads:

1991 NISSAN 300ZX Twin Turbo, auto, perl white, leather, CD, T-top, chrome wheels, excellent condition, clean title, pp, (653564), $7500 or best offer

1992 Nissan 300zx tt twin turbo, Silver/grey, auto, 140M, new motor with 89k, excellent condition, well maintained, all records, new tires, cdplayer w/amp, sub, new tint,, New alarm, new carpet, $7999

1994 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
Description — $8,995, PEARL WHITE 2-door Hatchback, 120000 miles, AUTO, 6 Cylinders. Stock# 5728.

[nacho_nissan]

who wants a auto 300zx??

[ghetto7o2azn]

i would go with the turbo mr2 or the gsx eclipse or the 300zx tt... ur choice i guess

[freakonaleash1187]

i just noticed that, they are all autos. so i would never pick on of those. but hey, if there are those, then there must be a manual 300zx tt for under 10k somewhere out there, just depends on the condition.

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by freakonaleash1187

i just noticed that, they are all autos. so i would never pick on of those. but hey, if there are those, then there must be a manual 300zx tt for under 10k somewhere out there, just depends on the condition.

I'd personally go for a '98 Trans Am or Formula for those prices.