If you had $5,000 to spend on a fun car...
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I always see a few 80's Corvettes in that price range. They weren't the fastest, but growing up in the 80's I always thought they were cool. I wouldn't mind picking one up for a fun car!
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4044100270.html
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4044100270.html
Is maintenance an issue? If you want simple, cheap maintenance maintenance go RWD. If its used as a daily driver, consider crash protection as well. I tend to agree with the Fox Body crowd. For another $2K you can put a mild boost supercharger on them for added fun. I have an 85 Mustang GT with a Saleen supercharger kit. I just got a Lincoln Versailles IRS to be bolted on over the winter. I will then put 5 lug wheels on it. I have about $8K tied up in mine. A neighbor of mine bought a Corvair Spyder in good shape for $5K which seems kind of fun.
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I`d want another one of these:
Originally Posted By: tinmanSC
Originally Posted By: hypervish
Lexus SC
wow! That's what I did! manual SC300
I have seen one 5 speed SC in my life
...and I should have bought it.
Originally Posted By: hypervish
Lexus SC
wow! That's what I did! manual SC300
I have seen one 5 speed SC in my life
...and I should have bought it.
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Originally Posted By: dparm
Old Integra GS-R would still be tons of fun, too:
This was my first car I bought with my own money back when I graduated college 10 years ago.
I just purchased another one last week- Forgot how much fun the Interga offers in a bombproof, efficient package. If you find one with a nice body (and no stupid modifications) they will still stand out on the road as eye catching.
Old Integra GS-R would still be tons of fun, too:
This was my first car I bought with my own money back when I graduated college 10 years ago.
I just purchased another one last week- Forgot how much fun the Interga offers in a bombproof, efficient package. If you find one with a nice body (and no stupid modifications) they will still stand out on the road as eye catching.
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Something with a supercharged GM 3800. I love my GP and you could get a "sleeper" like an early 2000s Buick Regal and still have money left over for a bolt-on power add or two.
Morris Marina.
Just kidding!
Actually, how about a Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo from the late 80s/early 90s? Last year, I saw one for the first time in MANY YEARS. It was alongside a pre-'93 Supra Turbo AND an early 90s Turbo MR2. (What are the odds of seeing all three of these at once after more than twenty years?!?!?) I also remember when they were introduced and I thought they were all very interesting cars. But... my guess is that a good example of either model will run upwards of $5k, but who knows.
Just kidding!
Actually, how about a Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo from the late 80s/early 90s? Last year, I saw one for the first time in MANY YEARS. It was alongside a pre-'93 Supra Turbo AND an early 90s Turbo MR2. (What are the odds of seeing all three of these at once after more than twenty years?!?!?) I also remember when they were introduced and I thought they were all very interesting cars. But... my guess is that a good example of either model will run upwards of $5k, but who knows.
Fox body!
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Pontiac Fiero! What else?
early 2000's BMW 540i 6 speed manual.
Ultimate hoon car that is incredibly comfortable and quiet too.
My other dream car but not $5000 is 1991 Acura NSX. My wife got to drive her friends husbands(her friend could not drive manual) one from Acura dealer and picked me up for a ride.
Ultimate hoon car that is incredibly comfortable and quiet too.
My other dream car but not $5000 is 1991 Acura NSX. My wife got to drive her friends husbands(her friend could not drive manual) one from Acura dealer and picked me up for a ride.
Originally Posted By: tinmanSC
Originally Posted By: hypervish
Lexus SC
wow! That's what I did! manual SC300
Nice!
My uncle's got a 97' SC400 that he's looking to trade in for a SC430. I've got my eye on it! Should have bought it from him when I had the chance!
Originally Posted By: hypervish
Lexus SC
wow! That's what I did! manual SC300
Nice!
My uncle's got a 97' SC400 that he's looking to trade in for a SC430. I've got my eye on it! Should have bought it from him when I had the chance!
XJS.
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