ImUrOBGYN Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Looking for a non-soul crushing daily for 4k or under. 1. No convertibles, no vans, no trucks. (This doesn't include suv's.) 2. Prefer a stick but will entertain other ideas depending 3. Must have some utility. In other words, no S2000 or Miata types, for example. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 E36? I know you probably wouldn't find the cleanest, lowest mileage example in your price range, but it sounds like about what your looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Is there anything your looking for in particular? AWD? Manual? Turbo or NA? Or are you just entertaining all ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 SVT focus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Buy my 95 325i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 04 civic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 get a saab 9-3 and turn the boost up, should make around 225 whp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Might want to put has to fit a oger .... just saying. Mustang GT/Camara/TA cough dsm if your desperate.. fc rx7 3000gt Might be able to get a high milage srt4 Edit you said daily umm late 90s early 2000 subie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 SVT focus? I forgot about these. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 E36? I know you probably wouldn't find the cleanest, lowest mileage example in your price range, but it sounds like about what your looking for. I've been looking at some BMW's, too. Is there anything your looking for in particular? AWD? Manual? Turbo or NA? Or are you just entertaining all ideas. I'd seriously prefer a manual. Other than that, just seeing what's out there and available soon. SVT focus? I was considering do a search for these but was unsure what my luck would be in finding one not ragged out. May have to do a few searches... Buy my 95 325i More info? Might want to put has to fit a oger .... just saying. Mustang GT/Camara/TA cough dsm if your desperate.. fc rx7 3000gt Might be able to get a high milage srt4 Edit you said daily umm late 90s early 2000 subie? lol@ogre. Be honest, had an old Mustang before and don't really want the Camaro or the inevitable headaches of the 3000 or rx7. Plus, the RX7 has near zero utility. I have been looking at some Subies. Lot of good ideas. If anyone actually sees some ads, dealer or private, that are some good deals and possibly meet my hazy criteria, please post them. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112367 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://4g61t.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=37641 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 What about an older Jetta? I worked on a 2000 vr6 that was "spirited". Some of those look pretty cool- dunno much about them. You didn't mention it but If you want cheap to maintain, reliable, and somewhat sporty you better look nowhere other than honda or ford with nissan a distant second IMO. Older german cars are fun but you kind of have to be sentimental to put up with them for a daily. What does an early RSX cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112367 I dunno about a Civic. Would have to be a really great deal for me to consider it. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks. http://4g61t.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=37641 Now this is pretty cool. But at 6k plus the cost of going to Cali, this far past my budget. What about an older Jetta? I worked on a 2000 vr6 that was "spirited". Some of those look pretty cool- dunno much about them. You didn't mention it but If you want cheap to maintain, reliable, and somewhat sporty you better look nowhere other than honda or ford with nissan a distant second IMO. Older german cars are fun but you kind of have to be sentimental to put up with them for a daily. What does an early RSX cost? I tried looking a bit at some VW's but just couldn't seem to get into them. There are some vw's I do like, but either won't fall into my budget, I can't find a decent one of or aren't daily drivery/utilitarian enough, I guess. I really can't find a Ford that fits the criteria (budget, utility, personal opinion). Other than a SVT Focus but finding a good one within budget has been hard. Maybe an old SHO... Decent RSX's seem to pan out a little high in cost, too if you can find one that was taken care of. This has been harder than I thought so far. lol As far as Hondas, I wouldnt mind an SI or Integra/RSX, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Have you thought about a SVT Contour? I may get shit for this, but the one I drove was rather spirited and fun to drive. Though I have heard that there can be reliability issues, that seems to fall more on the ones that have been ridden hard and put away wet. With your price range you could more than likely find a clean taken care of one with lower mileage. Plus I hear that you can swap in the more reliable 3L motor without too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I had an SVT Contour for a few days...it was fun as hell. Quick, handled fair decent for a 4 door, tons of mods available, and luxurious (for that year). Leather, power everything, etc. Just don't take a turn too sharp...the 2.5L's are known for oil starvation from the head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 early 2000 or so Grand Prix GTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 early 2000 or so Grand Prix GTP how did everyone forget about this?!?! Big enough to fit his big ass in it, has can be modded to hell and back. cheap and reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112367 its a nice one. has a few small dents. which if a deal braker I can get them pulled first. going home now to put the new clutch in it. only reason im replacing it is because the throw out bearing makes some noise. drives me nuts. org clutch at 204k still holds like its brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 early 2000 or so Grand Prix GTP +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I had an SVT Contour for a few days...it was fun as hell. Quick, handled fair decent for a 4 door, tons of mods available, and luxurious (for that year). Leather, power everything, etc. Just don't take a turn too sharp...the 2.5L's are known for oil starvation from the head Considered but genuinely concerned about the oil starvation thing. I do quite a bit of twisty back road driving. Even a daily. That big of a deal? I had held off looking at them but I can add it if need be. early 2000 or so Grand Prix GTP Do they come in a manual? its a nice one. has a few small dents. which if a deal braker I can get them pulled first. going home now to put the new clutch in it. only reason im replacing it is because the throw out bearing makes some noise. drives me nuts. org clutch at 204k still holds like its brand new. Would you mind sending me some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 +1 +2 Hell, heres an 04 for 4500 http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3800229220.html My 97 had 213k miles on it when I sold it. Its still running around, just saw it the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Do they come in a manual? No, but you will have a tough time finding a better all around car for the money. The motor is bulletproof and the tranny (only common problem I am aware of that is of any significance) are easy to come by and cheap. I loved mine and it was only a GT (no supercharger). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Unless they have gone up in price you should be able to find an S14 (95-98) Nissan 240 SX in that range- maybe not an SE but we loved our 95 Non SE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Oh can't believe I almost forgot--- 93-97 LT1 F-body! Pro: SLA suspension, good brakes, good engine, great transmission, good stereo (if 10 speaker equipped), more utility than you would think cons: pretty heavy, weak rear but only if you drag race and many solutions out there- cheap build quality, hard to work on engine, lots of gm quirks (power window motors, t-top seals, headlight motors, but the f-body infobase is huge so the fixes are well documented.. A 1LE model would be best but rare. My '96 Formula was a lot of fun- the 5.0 mustang was much more fun but I had a lot more money in mods in the mustang.. My brother-in law is 6'7 and he fit in my f-body much better than my old notchback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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