- Joined
- 20 July 2003
- Messages
- 12
Ok, I have a $30,000 budget and want to get a "real" car, something that has some good potential, and preferably a import
(no offence to domestics, I just want a import right now) And I picked out some that I know of that I like, but would like
some other opinions on what I should do.
Here goes.
Acura NSX:
PRO - Sweet looking car, mid mount engine, great track car and from what I see and hear can be a formitable drag racer.
Also is a very rare car to see, and is a car that is humble as well are the drivers, and I like that. Good quality car
all around.
CON - Have to buy a old one, in the 1991-1994 range. Not that bad tho because they last a long time and the owners care
for them so they look new. Expensive as they would cost $30k if not a little more, and difficult to find. All modifications
are very expensive for this car as well.
Toyota Supra:
PRO - From what I hear this car has some real potential in any kind of race, track or drag. Has good acceleration and a killer
top end. Not to bad on price for a MKIV (93-98?), around $20k for a twin turbo one. Leaves money for modding.
CON - Seems to be turning into the new civic, see quite a bit of them around which I dont like. and the style to me isnt
the sweetest ive ever seen, but still nice none the less. From what I hear its only a good racer if you have deep pockets, and im
not to sure on how reliable this car is. Also the fast and furious scene.
Suburu WRX STI:
PRO - Basically the best 4 banger out there for drag. Can get a brand new one for about $32k. AWD. Good drag racer, lower insurance.
CON - 4 doors. Other styling like body kits ect doesnt seem to available. huge hood scoop. 4 doors (I really dont like that heh)
and 4 banger engine, but its quite powerfull for being one. Think it needs quite a bit of modding for 12 seconds drag.
Honda S2000:
PRO - Small 2 seater that I have to climb into. Pretty beefy 4 banger when in its powerband. Can get a new one in my price
range. Love the style of it. Convertable if I want.
CON - Not a good drag racer because of low torque (has to be in powerband). Fast and furious Scene, not sure of this cars real
racing potential.
Nissan Skyline GT-R:
PRO - Has real potential for racing. AWD. Neat LCD with sensors like G-force. Very rare in the states. Right side driver.
CON - Right side driver (yes its good and bad) very fast and furious scene. Hard to get a hold of because it probably
would need to be imported. Lots of converting to do on it (emissions in some states, KMH speedo to MPH, ect) Gotta get
used to shifting with your left hand. Not sure if this car is even in the $30k range, and if so its a older 1991ish. Also
heard you need deep pockets to make it have the potential like with a supra. Squarey body isnt the coolest thing but the blue
color ones are beautiful none the less.
Nissan 350z:
PRO - Can get a pretty new one. Hear its got some potential for racing. Sleek look.
CON - Many people have them, getting a bit fast and furiousy.
(I do not know much about the 350z so help me out on some info here)
Well those are the cars I can come up with, please keep in mind I have NOT researched all of these cars before posting the
information I have here, and a lot of this is what I *HEAR* about the car, so if it is not true please let me know.
If you havent guessed I would like a car that can drag race, but is not neccessary. And any info or experiences you can share on any
of these great cars would be appreciated in helping me decide. I also will test drive them all before purchasing (of coarse) except
maybe the skyline.
I will also be posting this in forums for each of these specific cars as to get as many non biased opinions and info from those that
own them.
(no offence to domestics, I just want a import right now) And I picked out some that I know of that I like, but would like
some other opinions on what I should do.
Here goes.
Acura NSX:
PRO - Sweet looking car, mid mount engine, great track car and from what I see and hear can be a formitable drag racer.
Also is a very rare car to see, and is a car that is humble as well are the drivers, and I like that. Good quality car
all around.
CON - Have to buy a old one, in the 1991-1994 range. Not that bad tho because they last a long time and the owners care
for them so they look new. Expensive as they would cost $30k if not a little more, and difficult to find. All modifications
are very expensive for this car as well.
Toyota Supra:
PRO - From what I hear this car has some real potential in any kind of race, track or drag. Has good acceleration and a killer
top end. Not to bad on price for a MKIV (93-98?), around $20k for a twin turbo one. Leaves money for modding.
CON - Seems to be turning into the new civic, see quite a bit of them around which I dont like. and the style to me isnt
the sweetest ive ever seen, but still nice none the less. From what I hear its only a good racer if you have deep pockets, and im
not to sure on how reliable this car is. Also the fast and furious scene.
Suburu WRX STI:
PRO - Basically the best 4 banger out there for drag. Can get a brand new one for about $32k. AWD. Good drag racer, lower insurance.
CON - 4 doors. Other styling like body kits ect doesnt seem to available. huge hood scoop. 4 doors (I really dont like that heh)
and 4 banger engine, but its quite powerfull for being one. Think it needs quite a bit of modding for 12 seconds drag.
Honda S2000:
PRO - Small 2 seater that I have to climb into. Pretty beefy 4 banger when in its powerband. Can get a new one in my price
range. Love the style of it. Convertable if I want.
CON - Not a good drag racer because of low torque (has to be in powerband). Fast and furious Scene, not sure of this cars real
racing potential.
Nissan Skyline GT-R:
PRO - Has real potential for racing. AWD. Neat LCD with sensors like G-force. Very rare in the states. Right side driver.
CON - Right side driver (yes its good and bad) very fast and furious scene. Hard to get a hold of because it probably
would need to be imported. Lots of converting to do on it (emissions in some states, KMH speedo to MPH, ect) Gotta get
used to shifting with your left hand. Not sure if this car is even in the $30k range, and if so its a older 1991ish. Also
heard you need deep pockets to make it have the potential like with a supra. Squarey body isnt the coolest thing but the blue
color ones are beautiful none the less.
Nissan 350z:
PRO - Can get a pretty new one. Hear its got some potential for racing. Sleek look.
CON - Many people have them, getting a bit fast and furiousy.
(I do not know much about the 350z so help me out on some info here)
Well those are the cars I can come up with, please keep in mind I have NOT researched all of these cars before posting the
information I have here, and a lot of this is what I *HEAR* about the car, so if it is not true please let me know.
If you havent guessed I would like a car that can drag race, but is not neccessary. And any info or experiences you can share on any
of these great cars would be appreciated in helping me decide. I also will test drive them all before purchasing (of coarse) except
maybe the skyline.
I will also be posting this in forums for each of these specific cars as to get as many non biased opinions and info from those that
own them.