Friends.........need ideas for new car

[1sty]

Simple man, I pay $250/month with only $2000 out of pocket at signing for my P5. It may not have the MSP handling, stereo or turbo but it hadles great in my opinoin and I compare it to my MP3. The stereo is still doing me ok and I am more picky then anyone else here about that stuff. The lack of power isn't a big deal unless I get back in the MP3-T.

 

[TitaniumSpeed]

The one i'm thinking of is the AWD 2.0 turbocharged to 220hp...can't remember what magazine....me thinks Automobile Mag..was a possibility of bringin it to the states next year (though it really doesn't help your i-need-a-car-like yesterday-situation)

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

ummh how about a mazda6?

 

[TitaniumSpeed]

ummh how about a mazda6?

good picK(thumb)

 

[Dr.Sound]

yeah, i was reading a newspaper today (while sitting at DMV for 3 1/2 hours waiting to get my temporary driver's license) and 6 got the highest crash rating out of cars in its class in a 5 mile bumper test.

but...........P5 and 6 are too big for me.
for some reason i like smaller cars........a regular protege is cool........i might test drive one tomorrow.

........car gotta be stick ONLY

i was thinking to find an older festiva, or a rabbit.........those are sweet little cars

 

[Ryan]

yeah,, awd focus supposidly from what i understand 25k is about the round figure and ballpark figure i been seeing.

 

[2K3 MSP]

I know I'm about a 7 hour drive from you, but if you're really interested in a Spicy Orange MSP, they've got one in Stockton(where I got mine) for $18,333. I don't know if you can get them cheaper than that...They've also got a black on left, and a Titanium and a Yellow as well. Full price on those i believe though.
As far as a WRX, insurance should be about the same as a MSP, and I almost bought one for under $20,000 right before I got the MSP. A 2 year old WRX should cost less then the MSP for sure by now.

 

[1sty]

Dude the P5 is smaller then the sedan.
Inside there is no real difference to the driver and the car is 3" shorter!

 

[4001]

Mazda3 or a new protege. Youd probably be able to get a good deal for a protege considering they wont be made in another 6 months

 

[Pkay]

if you're tight on money do not buy a used rx7


1st and 2nd gen rx7's aren't all that fast stock but can be VERY fast.... however that takes a lot of time, work, and money.


3rd gen rx7's run 13's stock and you can likely find one for $15k that is decent....... but your yearly maintenance is going to be quite high.


It's pretty safe to say if you're looking for a daily driver you might wanna think twice about buying an rx7.

Or buy a 3rd gen for fun and a beat up corsica to drive around daily



Outside that..... maybe buy a used WRX or hell..... buy a used MSP

 

[nmaino]

1988-1990 BMw e30 M3. It has two doors, four seats and a nice 190hp engine. Plus they are very fun to drive and cheap to own.

 

[TurboBoostMazda]

Victor - I found a brand new Spicy Orange MSP in Irvine. They have one in stock...

 

[snowman4us]

1993 Civic DX(EG)...put in a B18c1, rebuild the engine and what not...a friend of myne had that and it made 320WHP at 12psi...if u cranked the boost to 30psi it whould be close to 600whp... but u have to put 20k into engine work to have that work out.
but its fun to EAT corvetts in a civic and have the corvet driver be imbaresed...

320WHP on 91 octane...can go to 18psi on pump gas..
320WHP+ 1800lb car= some major ASS kicking...also the insurance on a 1993 civic is dirt cheap

or get a 1997 M3

 

[turboge]

just pick up a used MSP off ebay for like 15-17k. Otherwise head to your local dodge dealer and pickup a shiny new SRT-4 and be done with it. Your grandma will love the chiropractic like adjustments associated with boost onset and you won't have to worry about your buddies messing up the power windows in the rear.

 

[alexlitov]

You can buy a used MSP for under 18k including tax. You just need to look hard enough to find one. Don't get a car that will cost twice as much to maintain that the original price of it.

 

[Aricjm15]

why not an integra GSR?
they made one that was a 4 door

 

[Natey]

The P5 is actually shorter than an MSP.

Here's a couple pics of Rishie's P5, just to ponder over....(if Ghettostation is up. )

JIC coilovers and 200+hp

You can get a P5 for around $13500 these days. That plus $2000 for the suspension and $4000 for the turbo kit,(I'm rounding up), and you have a mighty quick car for under 20,000 bucks.

 

[SpicyMchaggis]

import a sport20 from germany..so its already U.S. steering spec.

 

[hawaiiannights]

Volkswagon Jetta 1.8Turbo or Passat
Audi A4 1.8T 1997 and above have the turbo( my previous car)
86 Toyota Corolla (good luck finding one)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo
Nissan 300z Turbo
Lexus GS300
MR2 Turbo

 

[Dr.Sound]

^ u know, out of all those above the i would take the 86 corolla in a heart beat. I drool over every AE86 i see.

i'm leaning towards a cheap (and fun) car now....82 rabbit, or 84 golf. Maybe a 78 corolla, or datsun. if i can find an AE86 to buy of some grandma i will!
after what happened my insurance will be hella high, so i wouldnt be able to afford full coverage, at least not for a while