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Posted: 7/28/2015 10:50:06 AM EDT
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First generation boxsters are under $10k now
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Posted: 7/28/2015 10:54:52 AM EDT
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's?
How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 10:55:32 AM EDT
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just get a mustang GT and be done with all this. 10k will get you a good one if you shop around. Look at the 2009 and newer models... tons of them out there and sky is the limit on options to make it your own.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 10:58:40 AM EDT
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S2000 My limited understanding of the S2000 is that it was a limited production car. That could make it hard to find one that isn't junk for 10k. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:02:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My limited understanding of the S2000 is that it was a limited production car. That could make it hard to find one that isn't junk for 10k. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: S2000 My limited understanding of the S2000 is that it was a limited production car. That could make it hard to find one that isn't junk for 10k. It is and was the reason I went with the NC Miata. While it is a better performing car then the Miata it is not a good value. You'd get a little better performance with double the miles for about 50% more price. The only S2000's I saw in the price range of the Miata I got were very worn out. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:04:05 AM EDT
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Actually since he said "sporty" a Mustang GT might not be a bad option either for the under $10k range. I enjoyed my '08 Bullitt a lot.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:04:08 AM EDT
[#7]
The answer is always Miata, in case nobody's mentioned it yet.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:08:06 AM EDT
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Since you are a bigger guy (height wise...no idea about weight)
Consider mid size (ie: corvette, firebird, Camaro, mustang etc) I have an extremely modified 3g Eclipse GTS, pushes a little over 300 hp and as my son says..."I have shoes bigger than your car dad!" I am 6"2 and 250 lbs, In an accident, they will most likely have to bury me in the car. Even slightly injured it would be a real problem getting out of the car. 
I can't imagine a Miata being any better and most likely worse, only positive is with a convertible you would have an easier in out with the top down. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:12:09 AM EDT
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case. 
The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. 
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:17:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case. The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case. The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:22:35 AM EDT
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Miata, Vette, 350z.
I don't think I would want a sub $10k M3, WRX sti, EVO or Boxster. Unless you like wrenching and buying expensive parts as much as you like driving. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:25:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. Some people don't tie self-image of their masculinity to the car they drive. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:35:11 AM EDT
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. What are you driving then? |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:37:09 AM EDT
[#14]
550 HP LS3.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:38:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 550 HP LS3. You just drive the motor? What car was it removed from? |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:43:25 AM EDT
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You just drive the motor? What car was it removed from? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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550 HP LS3. You just drive the motor? What car was it removed from? use your imagination.. or not.. just google. lol |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:45:52 AM EDT
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case.
The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. Yep. What are you insecure and compensating for by putting down other's life choices? |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:47:38 AM EDT
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Yep. What are you insecure and compensating for by putting down other's life choices? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case.
The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. Yep. What are you insecure and compensating for by putting down other's life choices? by all means, go ahead and get a Miata.. enjoy your complimentary rectal tube. 
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:48:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: use your imagination.. or not.. just google. lol Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 550 HP LS3. You just drive the motor? What car was it removed from? use your imagination.. or not.. just google. lol Is it a 1982 Volvo Sedan? |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 11:49:05 AM EDT
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Good luck finding an E46 M3 that's not beaten up or worn down for $10,000 or less (at least in my area). You can, however, find an E36 M3 in good condition for well under $10,000. For someone who's never driven a fast/fun car, the difference will be negligible, and in my (limited) experience, fixing/maintaining the E36 is cheaper. OP, the Miata and C5 Corvette suggestions are good, though price range might be an issue on the Corvette. Consider also the Honda S2000: "Miata, but more!" A BMW M3 of any vintage should not disappoint, and the older ones will seat five if seating for two is an issue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Good luck finding an E46 M3 that's not beaten up or worn down for $10,000 or less (at least in my area). You can, however, find an E36 M3 in good condition for well under $10,000. For someone who's never driven a fast/fun car, the difference will be negligible, and in my (limited) experience, fixing/maintaining the E36 is cheaper. OP, the Miata and C5 Corvette suggestions are good, though price range might be an issue on the Corvette. Consider also the Honda S2000: "Miata, but more!" A BMW M3 of any vintage should not disappoint, and the older ones will seat five if seating for two is an issue. I agree 100% with the E36 M3, they are easy to find in that price range. The E46s are also a great buy and $10k is close to ZHP territory. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:01:10 PM EDT
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case.
The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. x87 |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:04:20 PM EDT
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by all means, go ahead and get a Miata.. enjoy your complimentary rectal tube. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? How bout a Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR4 Twin turbo? Or slightly older GT / Cobra Mustang? or a 93+ Nissan 300ZX twin turbo? Pontiac GTO with an LS motor? 95+ SS/Z28 Camaro? If your going to look at a little foofoo fart machine car at least look at a WRX, EVO, Audi TT maybe even a GSX Eclipse? Mazda Miata... the basturd midget tranny of the car world. gimmie a got damn break. The 3k GT is not a sports car, it's a heavy, fragile turd that sort of tried to compete with the Supra, and the Nissan GT-R, poorly I might add. The GTO, 4th Gen F-body, and the Mustang aren't sports cars, and the 300ZX turbo cars haven't aged all that well, and are a nightmare to work on. A sub 10k one is probably a basket case.
The fact that you even mentioned the 3k gt, or an Audi makes me question your knowledge of cars outright. Yep. What are you insecure and compensating for by putting down other's life choices? by all means, go ahead and get a Miata.. enjoy your complimentary rectal tube. What do you drive? The VR4 is a giant turd that handles like a dump truck and does sort of OK off the line until it pukes it's transfer case out on the street. Put a decent driver in a Miata and they will smoke a VR4 in the twisties. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:05:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you drive? The VR4 is a giant turd that handles like a dump truck and does sort of OK off the line until it pukes it's transfer case out on the street. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yep. What are you insecure and compensating for by putting down other's life choices? by all means, go ahead and get a Miata.. enjoy your complimentary rectal tube. What do you drive? The VR4 is a giant turd that handles like a dump truck and does sort of OK off the line until it pukes it's transfer case out on the street. HE DRIVES AN LS3, BRO! |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:14:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wrx, evo, m3, or any number of American muscle cars if that is your thing. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:15:58 PM EDT
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HE DRIVES AN LS3, BRO!
I gotz me a 96 crown vic. lolz |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:20:00 PM EDT
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When did Arfcom turn into a bunch of tofu fartin, Miata drivin fairy's? Around 2009 ? |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:22:58 PM EDT
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Where are these sub 10k evos you speak of? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wrx, evo, m3, or any number of American muscle cars if that is your thing. Parked next to the sub $10K C5 vettes, GTO's, and S2000's. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:23:22 PM EDT
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Some of yall are failing to understand Internet forum pricing. If someone's cousin's roommate's retarded nephew found a car with 300,000 miles, no motor and a salvage title for $5,000, every example of that same make and model is only worth $5,000.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:25:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They actually voted it the worst car in the history of the world. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 2002 Lexus SC430 with about 125K miles on it. Built like a Swiss watch, convertible hardtop and about 300HP in a small frame. Wasn't that the car top gear UK voted the worst sporty car ever made? They actually voted it the worst car in the history of the world. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:27:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Some of yall are failing to understand Internet forum pricing. If someone's cousin's roommate's retarded nephew found a car with 300,000 miles, no motor and a salvage title for $5,000, every example of that same make and model is only worth $5,000. Or like the gun pricing threads where every gun should cost now what someone paid for one back in 1983. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:34:34 PM EDT
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Miata
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:37:47 PM EDT
[#32]
Miata is the best choice for fun under 10k. I have more fun in my miata than my 335i.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:45:39 PM EDT
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Sports car or "sporty" car.
Sub $10k: EP3 civic Mini Cooper RSX type-s Z28 Camaro 300ZX Mustang GT/Mach 1 E36 M3 |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:50:12 PM EDT
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They obviously never encountered a Pontiac Fiero. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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2002 Lexus SC430 with about 125K miles on it. Built like a Swiss watch, convertible hardtop and about 300HP in a small frame. Wasn't that the car top gear UK voted the worst sporty car ever made? They actually voted it the worst car in the history of the world. Those aren't so bad once you follow the one rule of GM anything made in the past 40 years. 
Yeah they're cramped, but its all GM, so its not like its particularly difficult to work on, or source parts. As long as you get one knowing full well that any stock engine that came with them belongs in the trashcan, they're fine. 
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:52:49 PM EDT
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Parked next to the sub $10K C5 vettes, GTO's, and S2000's. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wrx, evo, m3, or any number of American muscle cars if that is your thing. Parked next to the sub $10K C5 vettes, GTO's, and S2000's. No shit. Some of these replies originate in fantasy land. A sub $10k WRX or EVO? It's as if they read the OP request as "I need something completely clapped out. I enjoy wrenching more than driving, so if your suggestions could reflect this, I'd appreciate it". |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:57:32 PM EDT
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No shit. Some of these replies originate in fantasy land. A sub $10k WRX or EVO? It's as if they read the OP request as "I need something completely clapped out. I enjoy wrenching more than driving, so if your suggestions could reflect this, I'd appreciate it". Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wrx, evo, m3, or any number of American muscle cars if that is your thing. Parked next to the sub $10K C5 vettes, GTO's, and S2000's. No shit. Some of these replies originate in fantasy land. A sub $10k WRX or EVO? It's as if they read the OP request as "I need something completely clapped out. I enjoy wrenching more than driving, so if your suggestions could reflect this, I'd appreciate it". Location has a lot to do with it. WRX and evos are a dime a dozen in the pacific northwest. I see plenty on Craigslist.. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 12:59:02 PM EDT
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98-02 F-body (Camaro or Firebird Formula/Trans Am) plenty of sporty plenty of fun to do
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Posted: 7/28/2015 1:01:05 PM EDT
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98-02 F-body (Camaro or Firebird Formula/Trans Am) plenty of sporty plenty of fun to do Easily sub 10k. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 1:01:40 PM EDT
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You can't get an evo anywhere close to $10K. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wrx, evo, m3, or any number of American muscle cars if that is your thing. You can't get an evo anywhere close to $10K. I just looked. I had no idea evo's were still commanding that much coin. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 1:02:07 PM EDT
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If you don't mind salvage title or 250k mile performance cars sure, but a $7500 WRX is gonna need a lot of work.
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:04:09 PM EDT
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Easily sub 10k. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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98-02 F-body (Camaro or Firebird Formula/Trans Am) plenty of sporty plenty of fun to do Easily sub 10k. Pain in the ass to work under the hood as well. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:10:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pain in the ass to work under the hood as well. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 98-02 F-body (Camaro or Firebird Formula/Trans Am) plenty of sporty plenty of fun to do Easily sub 10k. Pain in the ass to work under the hood as well. I actually traded in my '95 Formula Firebird 6speed because I didn't want to change the spark plugs. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:22:00 PM EDT
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Get a 1996-1998 R129 body Mercedes SL500 Roadster
you can easily pick one up for less than $10K in really nice shape Fantastic cars, 315 hp aluminum block V8 with 4 valves per cylinder come with a removable hardtop and powered soft top Super comfortable inside with full leather easy to work on and parts are readily available I get 24 mpg on the highway too... it is a very fun car 
if 0-60 in 6 seconds and 155mph is not fast enough look for a SL600 with the V12....... 
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:26:11 PM EDT
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Miata people, what highway mileage do you get?
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:27:17 PM EDT
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I think the Miata is becoming the lazy answer.
Cars are getting older by the day, there are plenty of cool cars for 10K and they will all have their pro's and con's. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:28:06 PM EDT
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used mazdaspeed 3
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:29:40 PM EDT
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Miata people, what highway mileage do you get? ~27 in my NB @75mph. That's also ~4k rpm in 5th gear. They're a bit rev happy. |
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Posted: 7/28/2015 3:30:33 PM EDT
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~27 in my NB @75mph. That's also ~4k rpm in 5th gear. They're a bit rev happy. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Miata people, what highway mileage do you get? ~27 in my NB @75mph. That's also ~4k rpm in 5th gear. They're a bit rev happy. Heck, my 350Z gets that on the highway... I average right around 20mpg overall, mostly in town driving, but I'm a bit pedal happy...
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