What's the most fun you can buy for $5000 or less (legally)?

[jjdyn0mite]

I'm talking about cars here

Not necessarily the fastest, but something small and fun to get back and forth to work and around town in.

Here are some of my ideas:

Classic mini
1st gen miata
2nd gen 300zx
2nd gen mr2
Porsche 914
BMW 2002
Jeep wrangler

That's roughly the order I've thought about. Any comments/criticisms/additions that I haven't thought about? I'm tired of driving a truck all over the place.

-JJ

[Tacomi2.4]

second generation 300zx would be my choice. I think The 91 or 92 had valve problems though but it was recalled. I think, I read about it a few years ago. BMW 2002 is also cool, i like the way it looks, though I know nothing About it. Mr2 over Miata. By the way, what is wrong with a truck?

[freakonaleash1187]

i would also say get a z32 (2nd gen 300zx). but im wonderin, how did you go from all those "older" cars to a 2002 bmw? but anyways, good choice bout getting a car instead of a truck.

[Tacomi2.4]

BMW 2002 is the model, not the year. It is an older car.

[freakonaleash1187]

Originally Posted by Tacomi2.4

BMW 2002 is the model, not the year. It is an older car.

i didnt know that. you learn something everyday.

[BongBurgler]

1 taurus SHO 1 ford festiva and a lot of man hours

[eurobeaner]

i would suggest going to local police auctions and see what they have, iv seen 300zx and porshes going for 1500$, my friend got a 2000 hatchback for 1000$ at a police auction.

[deadlight]

Originally Posted by BongBurgler

1 taurus SHO 1 ford festiva and a lot of man hours

SHOgun baby!!!

[MunG35]

Try a civic Ex or SI... you'll be surprised how much fun and reliable and cheap to own they are.