anyone have suggestions for the most bang for the buck car new or used $10,000 and under. any year car even integras with FI. :biggrin:
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It depends on what you mean by "Bang" for the buck.. Are you taking value, speed, handling, luxury?
Maybe a used Miata with a bunch of upgrade parts (there are plenty available) would make for a fun little runabout.
If you just want straight line speed a used Camaro with upgrades (again, quite plentiful) may do the trick.
As for new cars you may be stuck with something like a Kia Rio. I've actually driven one before (don't ask) and it definitely has no "Bang" in any of the above categories. No offense to any Kia owners in the forum...
Maybe a used Miata with a bunch of upgrade parts (there are plenty available) would make for a fun little runabout.
If you just want straight line speed a used Camaro with upgrades (again, quite plentiful) may do the trick.
As for new cars you may be stuck with something like a Kia Rio. I've actually driven one before (don't ask) and it definitely has no "Bang" in any of the above categories. No offense to any Kia owners in the forum...
Motegi said:
sorry, i mean all around performance. i currently have a 94 Z28(along with my 91 nsx) but it guzzles a little too much gas.
doesnt have to be new. i mean like a early 90's bmw, or maybe an integra, or an 80's porsche or something. as long as it's under 10k and doesnt guzzle gas, so no 72 blown novas (not that could be had for 10K)
Pre '99 Miata. Easy on the gas bill, not as "man-ly" as a Z28. But should corner better.
Lexus SC300 5spd. Can get a Toyomoto turbo at a later date if you like. Great sleeper car.
That all I can come up with for Under $10k
Personally if I only had 10k to spend, I would probably get an Accord or a Civic and do nothing to it. Just drive it to the supermarket and to work
Lexus SC300 5spd. Can get a Toyomoto turbo at a later date if you like. Great sleeper car.
That all I can come up with for Under $10k
Personally if I only had 10k to spend, I would probably get an Accord or a Civic and do nothing to it. Just drive it to the supermarket and to work
I think the best car for the money for 10,000 would be a early model (1990-1992) 300zx TT or a 1988-1991 Corvette.
You can get a great Indian or Malaysian-made car for under $10K. Just beware the warrenty only lasts 12mths for a reason. 
For a Malaysian built car, i'd suggest the <B>Juara Proton</B>.
Check out the low costs:
NEW - Malaysia 51,000.00 RM = <B>USD$13,421</B> (AUD$17,384)
2nd-Hand '01-02 - Malaysia 28,000RM = <B>USD$7,368</B> (AUD$9,543)
Comes with a 1.6l engine, front wheel drive.
Surprisingly it's very rare due to it's "exotic" looks.
Check out it's sales in Malaysia:
2001: 768 units
2002: 612 units
2003: 318 units
2004: 950 units
And the Juara Proton has BLING potential: Just imagine how great one of these would look with a huge wing, spinners and 'huge' 14" rims.
<IMG SRC="http://www.malaysiasite.nl/images/juara3.gif"><IMG SRC="http://www.malaysiasite.nl/images/juara2.gif">
It's the type of car Mr.T from the A-Team would consider.
Their sales pitches have been "Asia's Answer to BMW" and "Daring to Change". Right......
Anyway... i dont want to take this thread off-topic... back to <B>diablo2469</B>'s problem.
Check out the low costs:
NEW - Malaysia 51,000.00 RM = <B>USD$13,421</B> (AUD$17,384)
2nd-Hand '01-02 - Malaysia 28,000RM = <B>USD$7,368</B> (AUD$9,543)
Comes with a 1.6l engine, front wheel drive.
Surprisingly it's very rare due to it's "exotic" looks.
Check out it's sales in Malaysia:2001: 768 units
2002: 612 units
2003: 318 units
2004: 950 units
And the Juara Proton has BLING potential: Just imagine how great one of these would look with a huge wing, spinners and 'huge' 14" rims.
<IMG SRC="http://www.malaysiasite.nl/images/juara3.gif"><IMG SRC="http://www.malaysiasite.nl/images/juara2.gif">
It's the type of car Mr.T from the A-Team would consider.
Their sales pitches have been "Asia's Answer to BMW" and "Daring to Change".
Right...... Anyway... i dont want to take this thread off-topic... back to <B>diablo2469</B>'s problem.
My suugestions are: Porsche 944 turbo, :biggrin: 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo/AWD, 1990-1998 Eagle Talon TSI/AWD, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4, Toyota MR2 Turbo, older Supra Turbo, Mustang V8's, Camaro Z28's, GTI VR6/ 1.8 Turbo, Acura Integra GSR, possibly 1997 Integra Type R with high miles, BMW E36 325is, Dodge Stealth Twin Turbo, Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4,
1987-1991 Mazda RX7 Turbo II, 1993-1995 Mazda RX7 with high miles or a story, 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, 1999-2000 Honda Civic SI, 1990-1993 Nissan 300zx twin turbo, Nissan 240sx, 1999 Saab Viggen....
Hope that helps :biggrin:
1987-1991 Mazda RX7 Turbo II, 1993-1995 Mazda RX7 with high miles or a story, 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, 1999-2000 Honda Civic SI, 1990-1993 Nissan 300zx twin turbo, Nissan 240sx, 1999 Saab Viggen....
Hope that helps :biggrin:
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