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Phil@rise 07-06-2012 10:34 AM

Seeins how this hasnt turned into a buy my junk thread I'll start it out lol. I got a hopped up R/T dakota I'm gonna be takin to the mopar meet this saunday to sell. If a silly fast 2 seater v8 compact pickup fits your bill.
If ya wanna ball hard with a cool V8 fast powerfull and stylish drop top Id get an early 90's sl500 or rare sl600 15k will find you either.

metal 07-06-2012 10:55 AM

+1 for an 02+ WRX.

:ilied:

iam_dan 07-06-2012 11:52 AM

Get a third generation Acura TL.
Find one with a tranny already swapped or rebuilt, and you'll have very reliable car, low maintenance/insurance, comfy to drive and has the power when you need it.

They're under 13k last I checked. If you can afford more, the Type-S will give you more ponies under the hood.

LP700-4 07-06-2012 12:16 PM

3G TL's are around 15-20k for the base nowadays. Type-S you're looking at at least 20k for a clean one and its not <6s in 0-60.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieH (Post 7968524)
can't take OP's name seriously lol

I cant either :lawl: 15k baller.

heleu 07-06-2012 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BallerOtaku (Post 7968368)
I can easily afford the maintenance for any of the cars listed it's just something temporary till I get something more better. I wouldn't even mind the maintenance of the 03 745i but the front looks too outdated. I just need something to take me from point a to b while having fun.

The problem with your budget and some of the listed cars is that annual maintenance could easily be more than 1/3 of the purchase price. E.g., Easily $5K for a Boxster S if you don't do labour yourself.

If you really could afford the maintenance, I doubt your budget would be so low.

iam_dan 07-06-2012 12:56 PM

Well...I picked up a 2005 3G TL myself, fully loaded with Nav and A-Spec front lip and transmission rebuilt. 112,000 KM for $13,000 last December. I'd imagine the price could only go down. The average was about $14,000-$15,000 when I was searching in the market back then.

bloodmack 07-06-2012 01:14 PM

gtr r32

Jason00S2000 07-06-2012 01:23 PM

S2000


Of all my cars, my favorite was my S2000. I want another one so bad, and I want to put a GT40r on it. I remember so many fun times with that car!


Parts are dirt cheap, it looks great, handles great, is SO fun to drive, and girls will assume you have a large penis driving a car that small.

kwy 07-06-2012 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LP700-4 (Post 7968665)
3G TL's are around 15-20k for the base nowadays. Type-S you're looking at at least 20k for a clean one and its not <6s in 0-60.



I cant either :lawl: 15k baller.

I've seen them for as little as 5k. Most 04 base models hover around 10k or less..

1exotic 07-06-2012 03:06 PM

You can get a nice R33 GTR V-spec for about $15k

Excelsis 07-06-2012 03:28 PM

Supra

1993 Toyota Supra MKIV non-turbo

here's one for 14k looks pretty balling too























:troll:

kwy 07-06-2012 03:34 PM

Lol, "22k invested" and its still no faster than on the day it was made

freakshow 07-06-2012 03:36 PM

i would go with a 330 e46. or get an s13/14 and put an ls1 inside

AW607 07-06-2012 06:39 PM

If I had 15 grand I'd be looking at an ITR (if you can find one that hasn't been molested), EP3 or maybe a TSX. Good on gas (mostly) and they look great. Looking at your list I wouldn't get any of those.. Call it my preference but the maintenance costs down the road ohh buddy :fuckthatshit:

bing 07-06-2012 08:05 PM

I'd get an e46 coupe (330 or 325i) with that price range. It'll probably use the least gas on that list and it'll handle nice on the road :) I have never owned a Benz, but I hear the repairs can be insane. Why do you need a car that does 0-60 in 6 seconds and how old are you might I ask? I am guessing you are either in high school or just graduated.

jing 07-06-2012 08:31 PM

^ because race car

TRD Rs200 07-06-2012 09:26 PM

TL,TSX,S2000, ITR

bing 07-06-2012 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwy (Post 7968344)
G35 coupe or C5. The Benzes you listed are gonna come with bills..

It's ok, he can do the sanding himself http://www.revscene.net/forums/66943...body-shop.html :troll:

Energy 07-06-2012 09:49 PM

S2000 will be the most fun. G35 if you want some luxury.

kakucaekz 07-06-2012 09:54 PM

ITR, S2000 or IS300 if I had $15k right now. Maybe even an S14.

kwy 07-06-2012 09:59 PM

e-baller status confirmed

Volvo-brickster 07-06-2012 10:41 PM

you can probably find a 05 Mustang GT for 15k

icemiko 07-07-2012 12:06 AM

S2000!

Geoc 07-07-2012 12:16 AM

I don't know why you would consider a boxster, since they are generally considered as your hair dresser's car kinda like the Audi TT, but if that's how you swing then i guess go for it.

Assuming that you can afford the maintenance of a Porsche, e500 or a 745i. Why don't you just factor reliability into your price as well? If you buy a reliable car like a Lexus you could easily bump your budget into 23-25k

westopher 07-07-2012 01:15 AM

e34 m5. They hover around the 15-17k mark.


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