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I was just wondering what cars people would get under $15,000 and used cars are ok. I'm looking for speed, reliabilty, fun, and looks.

-Kanaz

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You'll be the pimp!

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an older BMW M3.

land of wonder is the next door down :wink:

Reply to draglord

Let me be a little more specific...These are my narrowed down choises, and the cheaper the better for me.

I've also desided that my limit would be $10,000

Cars
Updated Vote Option: 92' Mitsubishi 3000GT
Updated Vote Option: 93' Toyota MR2 Turbo
Updated Vote Option: 95' Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-X
Updated Vote Option: 94' Mazda MX-3 GS
Updated Vote Option: 94' Mazda MX-6 GS
Updated Vote Option: other
-Kanaz
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'95 eclipse all the way! Hmm, 10 grand eh? U could buy urself a crazy Sun system/ multiprocessor AMD sys for that much...... Hehe, I'm the type of guy who'd rather buy a computer than a car.

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Reply to Flamethrower205

My Computer is perfect for what I do with it. Unfortionatly my Mazda MX-3 is a little banged up and needs replacing.

Of all the cars I'm most leaning twards the two Mazdas because of price issues. I CAN go to 10g's but I'd rather stay under 6.

Also, if someone were to know of somehting cool around that price range I didn't think of please tell.

-Kanaz

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hi flamethrower205,

i'm sorry to say, but no one should buy a mitsubishi eclipse from 90-96. i have much experience with them. if you don't believe me ask ant thing you want. i've fixed many many of them, such as timing belt, balance belt, transmitions.... and more.

they perform very well, but break down very much too.

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Reply to draglord

92 mitsubishi 3000gt looks very nice, but its not a good choice. the car is very heavy and the sl or other low models that don't come with twin tubo AWD are sluggish.

93 MR2 is a very good choice. fast, good handling, and they last, but are too small.

forget mazda. if you are really going to buy a car, see if you can buy a BMW M3. it looks good, its fast, its roomy, and its a BMW . if you have any questions about it or any other car feel free to ask us.

the very best of luck to you : )

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Reply to draglord

Are there any good BMW's for the $6000 price and under?

-Kanaz

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for that kinde of price range its better to go with japanies, i mean you get more with japanies.

for $6,000 you can buy a ver nice car, but i need to know what kinde of driver you are. do you want a true sports car? or do you want a front wheel drive? do you want to feel the push when you gas it? or you don't care. what about room? is a small car ok?

if you tell me what you like to have and what you don't want i'll give you a list of very beautiful cars that you'll like very much : )

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How about a Harley convertible?

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and why not a 98' subaru impreza turbo? that car would kick a$$ 92' toyota and 94' mazda.

Reply to CMRvet

um... hello, if you buy that car for $6000 i'll give you $10,000. so buy as many as you can, i'll buy all of them from you and sell them for much much more. deal?

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Reply to draglord

You don´t need to be that ironic, I was replying to the post with the poll which says $10.000, and being more specific, the “basic version” with 210 BHP, not the P1 or the B-22

Reply to CMRvet

sorry, lol you still can't get it for $10,000.

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Reply to draglord

there used to be a pikes peak version with 607HP and 489 FPT@5900 RPM, but no longer

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Reply to draglord

sorry but how much is that car in US?
at least in Chile a cheap one is for about 10.000

Reply to CMRvet

damn me for speaking to early, i always think we are all in the US.

are we talking about a WRX? or the lowest model of impreza? they go from $19,000-$25,000.

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Impreza WRX 218 BHP 4WD, 2 airbags and ABS year 2002: $24500 US
Impreza basic 2.0 125 BHP 4WD, 2 airbags and ABS: $15.000 US

Impreza WRX year 1998: $11.000 (little bit more than 10.000)

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there WERE NO WRX in the US in 1998.

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Reply to draglord

Supra
Skyline
NSX

Okay, the Skyline and NSX maybe well out of your price range...but if you look hard enough...you could get a 90's non-turbo Supra for less than 10 g.
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Reply to Stick_e_Mouse

Ok $10 - mmm dunno - if your in america european size engines will get pissed on but if your not bothered about that go for a sporty hatchback - or a Mazda MX-5

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I don't care too much about the size, but my girlfriend likes a roomy car.

I would like to have quick acceleration over top-end speed.

-Kanaz

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Go for a shelby cobra then

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Quote :

Go for a shelby cobra then

You know of one in my price range?

-Kanaz

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chevette man, they're like $50.

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Reply to Grizely1

Get yourself a 2002 Neon. Those things look sweet.

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Cobra kits are like $10,000 , depending on where you can find them. Mine was around that much.

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Reply to Grizely1

Chrysler Neons
Chevy Cavaliers
Pontiac Sunfires

All brand new with standard transmissions and no A/C are all under 15k Canadian.

Not to mention Ford, Honda, Hyundia, Kia etc. all have cheap cars.

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I'm more looking for a nice older car than a new cheap car.

Oh, and I want nothing before '92

-Kanaz

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ok dude, here are the choices:

92-95 toyota supra. 92-94 you can probably get turbo in your price range.

92-96 nissan 300zx. i would get the 92-93 twin turbo.

 DO NOT buy a mazda RX7 unless you buy 96 and later.

the other chioces are cars such as nissan 240sx, toyota MR2, and much more, but i would get the twin turbo 300ZX.

one more thing is i didn't list any front wheel drives.

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Reply to draglord

you must like imports?

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Reply to Grizely1

oh yeah. i'm a hardcore BMW fan.

what about you?

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Reply to draglord

About how mucha re the 300ZX's going for? US.

-Kanaz

Reply to Kanaz

I dunno. I like imports, I like really any type of car. I used to be into cars but I'm not really anymore.

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Reply to Grizely1

93 300ZX turbo: $8-9000. 92 300ZX $5-7000. you'll have to do lots of shoping and also make a good deal. my dad is a car dealer and he can get that car for about $4000.

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Reply to draglord

does it need to be family orientated or just what YOU want. cos if ya get a kit car - my mate bought the caterham super 7 in kit and built the whole thing. At the end you'll know every bit of your enginge personally and the car will feel so much more "yours". Plus you can customise the the ground up. Don't like a bit - wizz it and get a different bit. For $10000 you could have a wicked car!!!!

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If it ain't broke, Don't fix it. :wink:

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I'm not into kits. I dont' really like working on my cars. So I'm looking for reliyabilty as well.

Just so you guys know...I'm not in any kinda hurry, But I'll be getting one in the next couple months.

-Kanaz

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STOP BRINGING UP OLD THREADS

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Reply to Grizely1

This isn't an old thread - now your just picking on me.

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