$14-17k Sporty car.. what to get?

[igor@af]

My brother is looking to buy a new or a slightly used sporty car for 14 to 17k. He is 19.
So far we've looked at 2001 Tiburon and Eclipse, the latter being 2k more. I think the Tibu was a little better.
We are also considering a '98 240SX, hard to find, but a great car. And it's in the 14-15k range.
What would you guys suggest? Any other cars we should look for? New or up to 3 years old.

Thanks for any help.

[DVSNCYNIKL]

Prelude
Integra
Eclipse(whale butt version)
Accord coupe
RX7

Just a thought!

[igor@af]

Oh yea, I was also thinking maybe a 98 or 99 Lude... that'd be nice as well.... But man, would 98 s14 be nice or what?

[DVSNCYNIKL]

S14...uummm, well maybe. I've never really been a fan of Silvia's, 240's, etc. I would definitely look into that lude though. If I'm not mistaken, Jackson has a supercharger for it, it will work wonders for that lead foot in you, if you know what I mean. Don't sleep on the RX7 either. They have a lot of potential too.

[igor@af]

RX7 is out of the question unfortunately, too expensive, too much risk, no warranty.

[RCer]

Have you ever consider the Impreza RS? 2.5 liters, 165 hp, AWD, very fun to drive, reliable, and lot's of aftermarket.

[igor@af]

Yes, my brother test drove the Impreza today and he loved it.
But it costs couple grand over the rest of the crowd - it's invoice being around $18k. Are there any rebates for the Impreza right now?

[justin@af]

I say go for the lude...I absolutely love it...and its reliable and fast
and not killer on insurance

[hermunn123]

an E36 BMW. that's a 92-99 3 series just in case you didnt know. very cool cars. or maybe even get an E30. 84-91 3 series BMW. spend about 4-6 grand on a sweet car, then modify it. my brother got an E30 325is for 4K. it's awesome! those things are light and powerful!

[igor@af]

Again, I am looking for a "New or up to 3 year old car in the 14-17k range"

He doesnt want to take the risk of buying a used car, if the car is 3 years old, it still has warranty, etc, so its good.

[Moppie]

How much does a 98-99 Integra GSR cost in the US?
Theres a really good car.
Just tell him to get out there and drive as many diffent cars as he can find in his price range, thats what I did and instead of buying the car I thought I needed, I got the car that was what I needed.

[primera man]

Not sure what the G20 price is in USA, but have you looked at that?........you only have to see how big it is on your AF site

[igor@af]

It is well in the $20's

[igor@af]

We will most likely buy a 2002 Subaru Impreza RS... Silver in color. Test drove it today. It was amazing Also, can take it to skiing

[Jay!]

How well will a Subaru fit into your Nissan-saturated family?