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 May 14, 2006 - 10:22 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 3, '02 From HOUSTON Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
well, after working on my 4agze swap for the past while, im giving up and looking for a new car... there are too many problems being uncovered on my motor, and my car in general after ripping it apart... so now here is my ordeal, i just have no idea as to what i want, my budget is around 25, 27 grand and under, so i definately want something fast... but it seems like everything i look into doesnt have a strong enough block to handle boost without internals... im looking at either a 350z, an s2000 or a 05 wrx sti, and maybe an rx8, but the rx8 is starting to fall off the more i read into it. anyone got any suggestions, or maybe know something that im missing? i want something fast, preferably rwd, with a nice interior, and a g35 isnt on the list cuz the only ones in that are in that price range are really high milage.
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May 14, 2006 - 10:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
6th gen celica with 3sgte. Quick and stylish!!
-------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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May 14, 2006 - 10:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 30, '06 From PV. So Cal. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
s2k
high revvin engine convertable light weight i love it |
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May 14, 2006 - 11:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From HOUSTON Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i was thinkin the same thing, im leaning heavy towards the s2000, and id def get a celica, but im craving rwd, if i could get a hold of a gt4 in my price range, in a heart beat its take it, but until then, and i dealing with my options...
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May 15, 2006 - 8:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '06 From Slough,Berkshire,UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If only you lived in the UK, you can now get a 6th gen JDM GT4 for about £5500 ($10,000 ish) unfortunately we are getting lots of them being imported from Japan which has brought the prices right down, hopefully some will start getting wrecked to bring the values up again (I live in hope
 )Nathan -------------------- 1994 JDM ST205 WRC with 17" OZ Chrono's wearing 215/45/17 Eagle F1's. HKS Induction Kit, Blitz DV, Decat and full SS System, Blitz SBC-iD and Power Meter running at 1.12Bar = 17mpg and a lot of fun
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May 15, 2006 - 8:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 12, '03 From Portland , Oregon , United States Currently Offline Reputation: -1 (33%) |
I have a Audi TT, its a blast.
17k out the door. DTE This post has been edited by Clipsetuner: May 15, 2006 - 8:27 AM -------------------- I am a thief.
do not buy anything from me. |
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May 15, 2006 - 8:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '05 From Fagnano Olona/ Varese - Italy Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(DriftMotion @ May 14, 2006 - 10:51 PM) [snapback]434079[/snapback] s2k high revvin engine convertable light weight i love it it appeals to lot also me! 
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May 15, 2006 - 12:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
MK2 MR2 Turbo T-Top: Rare as hell, 3S-GTE, T-top, sporty. Buy one, fix it up a bit, boost controller, maybe some paint, rims, shocks and springs. THAT makes for one hell of a ride.
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May 15, 2006 - 1:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '05 From Kansas City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm looking for a new car myself also. I don't need one, and will probably keep the Celica still too, but want something really sporty. I've been thinking:
Pontiac GTO Audi TT (coupe or roadster...can't decide...prolly roadster) Nissan 350Z Mazdaspeed Miata WRX Honda S2000 Mini Cooper S MR2 Spyder (not so sure about that...eh) has to be 2003 and up so I can finance it easily, prefer RWD or AWD, prefer convertible, and wanna keep it around $20,000 (or under if possible haha) -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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May 15, 2006 - 6:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(quicknstyle @ May 14, 2006 - 10:22 PM) [snapback]434066[/snapback] well, after working on my 4agze swap for the past while, im giving up and looking for a new car... there are too many problems being uncovered on my motor, and my car in general after ripping it apart... so now here is my ordeal, i just have no idea as to what i want, my budget is around 25, 27 grand and under, so i definately want something fast... but it seems like everything i look into doesnt have a strong enough block to handle boost without internals... im looking at either a 350z, an s2000 or a 05 wrx sti, and maybe an rx8, but the rx8 is starting to fall off the more i read into it. anyone got any suggestions, or maybe know something that im missing? i want something fast, preferably rwd, with a nice interior, and a g35 isnt on the list cuz the only ones in that are in that price range are really high milage. any ideas input or suggestions? I assume you want to put some moderate modification into whatever you get since you're looking for something that can handle boost on stock internals. Lots of cars can't be boosted too far on stock internals. Someone mentioned Audi TT... stay away from the 1.8T motor, notorious timing chain problems, but I mention Audi because the 2000-2002 S4's with the 2.7L bi-turbo V6's are MONSTERS for boost. Upgrade your turbos and fuel delivery and the block can see 500hp easily and pretty reliably. Plus it has the luxury you want. |
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May 15, 2006 - 11:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I love the RSX and they are great cars that have gotten nothing but great reviews. Im also a 350Z addict.
-------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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