Cheap Street Racer

[ezeedee]

So i got an interview for a job this weekend, and im sure ill get the job. I want to get a car that is cheap, fast, blah blah blah, the same thing every kid wants. Id prefer something RWD. I considering the typical ef/eg hondas, da integra, vw corrado, etc... and im also considering getting a bike (yamaha FZ6). I have a old explorer too, so if i really need to haul stuff i got that, but getting 12 mpg isnt cutting it any more, i need an alternate source of transportation. What do you guys think? I just want something cheap and fast, i dont care what it looks like, how popular/pretty it is, i dont care about having JDM shit on it. just performance. gutted, roll cage, solid motor mounts, something fast, uncomfortable, impracticle, but fun.

Reccomendations?

[RX-7 Steve]

What kinda price-range?

[ezeedee]

a couple grand to start with, lets say 4g's tops.

[RX-7 Steve]

Hard to find something "fast" for that kind of money.

[ezeedee]

which is why im considering the bike too. i do know a lot about cars, so i know im not gonna be runnin 12's on 4g's but i just wanna hang with the local cars, just be able to go out, and not be afraid to throw 50 bucks on a race.

im thinking of either getting a ef/eg and doing a homemade turbo setup on the single cam. or just getting the bike.

[RX-7 Steve]

I'd go with the bike.

[VAD0R]

The only RWD drive cars I can think about for the price range and performance you want would be the Fox body Mustang GT, 1980s early 90s F-body, Crown Victoria or Dodge Daytona IROC. As for FWD cars with good performance and even more promise with tuning would be the Beretta GTZ or Neon ACR. You can also always look for a 1991-94 Subaru Legacy GT or Eagle Talon TSi.

[drdisque]

street racing and getting arrested for street racing is a great way to get fired from your new job.

[PlayStation3]

i think it depends where you live cause when i was looking for a car i found a firebird formula for 4k with 100k miles on it

[ezeedee]

i live in socal. i was thinking of getting a V8 of some kind, but i need something that gets decent gas mileage too.

[BlackGT2000]

Look at the other posts that are identical to yours. There is no car out there that is cheap, fast, reliable, good gas mileage, easy on insurance and a good beginner car all in one.

[Igovert500]

So 12mpg isn't cutting it, but you want a gutted daily driver with a rollcage?

No offense, but you're 17, congrats on the job and all, but stick with something cheap and reliable, and not balls to the wall fast. Give yourself more time behind the wheel. For a rollcage to even be required you need to be in the 11s or 10s...and there is no need for a 17 year old to be behind the wheel of a car that fast. I know you think you are more than experienced enough to handle it. Guess what, so does the other 99.99% of kids your age

Save some money, insurance, speeding tickets, and possibly your life, and stick witha Honda for awhile.

[Right_LiRrr]

take it easy and make sure you got the job first. pass probation and once settled in the job, then get th car.

I know you're excited, but I think a 15s car is fast for a 17yo.

But to suit ur criteria, get a 250cc bike, it will be mroe than enough.

[kachok25]

What kind of fast are you talking about? In a streight line either the Camaro or the Mustang. Cornering and drifting get an older 240SX.

[Deano85]

Just get an older 5.0L Mustang, save up drop a crate engine it maybe a new rear end, suspention and tires. The 5L Mustang is cheap and light, it's a lot lighter than a supra, 300zx, 350z. This is obviolsy if its drag racing.