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> I'm thinking about a project car, but I have some questions first
post May 12, 2005 - 1:32 AM
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saleeka



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well, lately my job has been going really well, and promotion seems to be in the cards very soon, so i've been thinking about getting a fun lil beater/second car that I could occupy my spare time with. I've always loved cars and now that I'll have the assests to tinker around with one I have some ideas in my head. Anyways, I've been thinking I'd really like a 4A-GE powered car to mess with because of the insanely fun redline and challenge to learn how to run it quickly properly, plus the mass amounts of support (for a toyota), are nice little bonuses. Two cars Have came across my mind, and for those knowlegable in these choices, plus the 4A-GE in general, I'd love to hear your opinions...

My practical, and more affordable idea is a 88-91 corolla coupe (AE92)... They seem to possibly a sleeper of a choice, but i honeslty dont have much of a clue how they drive or if the FWD chassis responds well with the 4A... I know it would be cheaper than my second choice, but not sexy by any means... I do like the idea of a WTF was that kind of car, however biggrin.gif

My other, more "cool" choice is a first gen MR2 (AW11). However, I recognize the difficulty of driving a Mid engine, rear drive vehilce, not to mention the lack of easy to find components involved with the car... the tradeoffs, however, I think speak for themselves... it seems it would be more a worthy money hole, so to speak... honestly i dont know if it would be worth it, or if I could even find a worthwhile donor car easily seeing as i live in the rust belt... Right now its just an idea I like more than just buying a new car... So if anybody knows a thing or two about these cars (kwanza your advise is wanted!)- help me out in my decision smile.gif


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Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver
Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03
 
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post May 12, 2005 - 9:14 PM
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how about an older supra?

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