I'm looking to downsize from the current fleet of 4 I have now down to 2 at most.
Fun is defined by me as being able to at least enjoy getting on it, and being able to autocross and hpde it once or twice a year between both events.
Ideally want rwd and something that will need minimal mods and has decent reliability. I would prefer rwd, stick shift and something that isn't 25+ years old and it can't be dogshit slow. Only firm stipulation is I have to fit without gutting it or doing irreversible mods, I'm 6'5"ish so yeah.
Current ideas
LS1 Fbody (last car I owned that I had fun with, cheap to mod, I can fit). Not the best for autocross, but I know I'll enjoy the shit out of it and V8 noise.
Base C5, always wanted one, may be a tight fit, can try to get aftermarket drivers seat to make more room. Best all around bang for the buck, plus v8 noise.
135i, may be a stretch for the money, likely will need work or be in rougher shape with some miles. Con-no cheap lsd
A4 quattro with a 2.0. Dont know much about audis, I know they can make decent power with a tune, a4's seem roomy too.
Gti- won't get an lsd with any car in my budget, this will basically eliminate my desire to own one because FWD, but ssh 2.0's are zippy.
E36 M3, again, another stretch for the money. Always interested me, not a fan of their exhaust tone even though I love L6. The balance offered by them is tempting though.
E36 330 or 328? sedan. I've driven a few and they run well and handle good. May get bored with the power though.
350z, tighter fit, but they are everywhere and handle good. Con is trans issues within my budget
I'm looking to not get something I'll turn into a massive build, I debated a GS300 to aristo swap with upgraded twins but the more I think about it that just gets expensive and I'll dislike it when it's done because auto.
Open to any ideas.