Opinions...?

**Koniig** · 10-12-2010

I have an 07 GXP as my signature may suggest. Problem is (long story) I can't really do much to it. Now I really want some kind of cheap, older, manual, (preferably JDM and RWD rx7, mr2, 240sx, etc...

) car that I can learn on.

Just need some ideas on cars that would fall under this category for under $2000. I say so cheap because I would love to find a deal like CMURDAx got on his eclipse. I looked on Chicago Craigslist but can't think of specific cars to put in as a keywords and there are simply too many.

Thanks for the help guys

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 10-12-2010

find an older eclipse/talon
an older prelude si
older honda hatch si

**Koniig** · 10-12-2010

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS turbo

What do you think?

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 10-12-2010

could be fun to play with id lowball the **** out of it though

**Koniig** · 10-12-2010

That's all I'm looking for tbh lol.

What should I go on it like 1k?

**blueguy** · 10-12-2010

I'd say 1K...or find a roller early to mid 80's RX7 and put a 350 in it with a big snail...and run 9's with the proper tire/suspension on teh cheap...turbo V8 power in a car that weighs what...2500 lbs? Win. Or...240SX and put a LS1 in it...epic drift machine with sechsee exhaust notes.

**Koniig** · 10-12-2010

I have been looking for rx7's. Doesn't seem to be much in the Chicago area (that are worth my time at least). And I love 240s but once again, not much going on here.

**DaytonaGTP** · 10-12-2010

if u want to travel to indiana i know of a 77 porsche 924 4 speed for 500 bucks. it has a ****ty motor but like blue said you can put a sbc in one of those. also i know u dont want fwd but i also know of a 500 dollar probe gt 5speed on the indianapolis craigslist. those are actually light cars with a good platform imo.

**blueguy** · 10-12-2010

Or an old Datsun...I want to do a 240SX or a old 260/280Z and put a 383 in it...with a procharger...just like that crazy fek on youtube who gets sideways in every damned gear...I love it.

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 10-12-2010

yea Ive seen a few older datsun.nissans on cl lately A few were very clean for under 1200

**Slowpoke** · 10-12-2010

1g turbo eclipse/talon
S14 240SX (SR swap)
87-93 5.0 Mustang
Honda EG Civic Hatch, swaps are like a buffet. k20,b16,b20.....do your research and take your pick.

In no particular order.

**Koniig** · 10-12-2010

So what I'm seeing is that an eclipse/talon/laser turbo deal is pretty solid huh?

And like I said love older nissans, but it really is hard finding a clean 240 with towers and frame not rusted to ****.

One more thing, civics? Never really gave them any consideration..

Why do you guys say civics? Just because they are easy to learn on?

**TorqueAutoMotiv** · 10-12-2010

easy to work on easy to mod
I say early 90's preludes or hactback si's because on the street racing scene hatchbacks were hard to beat

plus engine swaps are pretty comon and easy