Looking for a car, i got $2,600, any suggestions?

[shrubchild]

My honda accord was smashed today and it looks like the damage is gonna be beyond repair. So i get 500 less than the blue book, which comes to $3,200. I may be able to spend up to 4-5k but i'm not sure i'll be able to and id rather stick in the $3,200 zone. I know its not much but i am open to any suggestions on what i should get.

Just as an idea i was thinking maybe an old 80's 280Z, or an 87-90 GTI.

Any input is welcome,
Thanx

-Shrub

[CAptynCrunch]

hmmmmm, about $2,500? i've seen some fairly nice early 90's(like 90-91) 240's for about $3000. They're a great car to work with, awesome handling, rear wheel drive, and it's a nissan. If you really look you might actually be able to find an early to mid 80's 300. There was a mint condition 85 300ZX V6 5 speed manual with only like 50,000 KM, not miles but km. Absolutely no rust or any kind of damage and they only wanted $3500 canadian.

[shrubchild]

I've been toying w/ the idea of a Z for a while. my friend has one and they are nice cars, they actually have quite a bit of pick up.

any idea's of where to look?

[shrubchild]

UPDATE!!!



I just got a call from the insurance guy and he said hes gonna give me $3,200!!!

Whats the best car i can get for that price?

[RiceRocket]

congrats you got more than you expected!!

get a 240sx, maybe a 2nd gen integra, an older rx7...

any other idea guys?

[shrubchild]

thanks soo much for the suggestions.

I looked at some turbo 300z's today. They look really cool and V6 5 speed is nice. Plus they are easy to work on. only downside is that its only a 2 seater. The GTI's were alright but i dont think they are as fast as the 300's

Anyway, im open to more suggestions. I'm going to a car auction tommorow, so ill see what i can find there

[DarknessRS]

I'd recommend a 1986 Corolla GTS. Go visit www.club4ag.com for a look at some fixed up ones.

[shrubchild]

Thanks alot for the suggestion. The rally corrolas are really cool. but im pretty sure the 300z turbo would smoke a stock corrola GTS. How much stock hp do they have? How much would it cost to get it rally-ready?


Edit: I just noticed u have the same car i had. :frog:

[LjasonL]

the 300zx will smoke the gts, but the gts are cool! i want one myself, great handling/drifting cars.

[shrubchild]

btw im willing to consider a domestic with a big engine. ive been hearing alot of crap from domestic fanboys and they say you can get fast domestics for cheap.

[kris]

I know of a nice, platinum white 1994 Infiniti G20, with tan leather interior for sale.

[NSX]

Originally posted by shrubchild
btw im willing to consider a domestic with a big engine. ive been hearing alot of crap from domestic fanboys and they say you can get fast domestics for cheap.

but down the road will they last you?
you gotta really take care of them

[MoJoRaCeR]

wow, with $3200.00 down i can put you into a nice newer car.. yes im in the car business, weve got a beautiful 99 integra ls with leather....can you finance and make a payment? im sorry if i sound like a typical car person, but im not im the finance manager so ill get you a great deal..... if not oh well, go for the 240sx i used to have a 97 but the older ones are awesome too...