Best car for under $8000

[redbeagle13]

My dad will spend 8000 for any car I want. I was wondering what people think I should get. I care more about the appearance of the car than the performance. I figure more people will notice a sharp looking car than a fast one. After the 8000 is spent I may spend more for aftermarket parts.

[NISSANSPDR]

I always thought MR2's were very nice looking and fast...check out the 2nd Gen ones...you should be able to find one

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if you are really lucky...you can find yourself a 95-98 240SX...those are also very nice looking and their performance is ok but the aftermarket for them is beyond belief...motor swaps, turbo kits and all...

[redbeagle13]

I want a car that will last awhile so I want one that is newer than 95 and has less than 50,000 miles. I was looking at a 95-99 eclipse.

[91300zxtt]

ya only problem is tho is under 50,000 and under 8,000 thats gonna hard

[ghetto7o2azn]

if youve seen me arround this site, you kno im a mr2 fan... but honestly, i think the mr2 is one of the best looking cars for its price range, which is usually below $8,000... its often mistaken for a ferrari by some...

another car is the n/a 300zx... might look into that one as well

[kman10587]

You're probably not gonna find a 2nd gen. Eclipse with under 50,000 miles for less than $8000. If you want to get something new enough that it has less than 50,000 miles, you're gonna have to get something pretty cheap to begin with.

[redbeagle13]

The problem with the mr2 is a 2 seater and I would like at least 4 seats. I guess I probably cant get a decent car with less than 50,000 miles. I thought about getting an eclipse and putting the Aero Dora body kit, Lambo Doors, and Euro taillights on it.

[91300zxtt]

o you mean rice it out haha good luck with that. and if your so set on eclipse ask in their forum. cuz everyone here has answered you, but you listen to nothing but eclipse

[kman10587]

Also keep in mind that you're going to have a really hard time fitting anyone over the age in 12 into the backseat of a 2nd. gen Eclipse. If you want four seats, just go with four doors.

[youngvr4]

i say get the 2nd gen elclipse, fast and nice looking and easy to mod. you can find a 2nd gen with 50 for 8, just keep looking

[c32b1 NSX]

honda del sol... o wait... 2 seater... ok, i think the latest generation 300zx would fit the part. looks nice and yup theres a 4 seater version of it. ive seen some around for 5000. with the 3000 left those are your rims, bodykit, paint, lowering springs, with money left to spare. with the extra money you mntioned for aftermarket. that can be used for somethin else say... interior and sounds.

[freakonaleash1187]

300ZX 2+2. but as with any other 2+2, you can't really fit a person in the back seat. so like kman said, you might as well go with four-doors if you want to put people in the back. wait, wait, don't get a 300zx, we 300zx owners don't want a z to turn into a ricer. okay, i would say get a civic or something if you want to do appearance mods.

[91300zxtt]

^ thank you thats why i didnt reccomend it us 300zx owners gotta stick together and keep away from the rice

o and sorry bro im not tryin to act like an asshole its just that we who own 300's tend not want huge body kits as its already a great looking car

[NISSANSPDR]

I agree...dont mess w/Z's man!

[redbeagle13]

No offense but I think the 300zx Looks ugly unless you modify it. check out www.cardomain.com/memberpage/492636. Please I do not like being associated with ricers. I am NOT going to need a 1" to 5" tailpipe adapter.