Fast car for $4000? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

scoobydugan · 08-13-2003, 11:18 AM

Anyone know any cars that are pretty fast that i could get for $4000??? Any suggestions welcome

Halx · 08-13-2003, 11:36 AM

Find a recently divorced lady who was able to snag her ex-husband's car in the settlement. I'm sure she'd love to part with it for cheap just to piss him off.

scoobydugan · 08-13-2003, 01:41 PM

hahahaha, good idea...i actually just drove by a 1990 300zx for $4000...if i can sell my car for that I'm gonna go for it

FastShark85 · 08-13-2003, 01:56 PM

Check eBay for older Porsche 944's. They sometimes go this low because they need TLC. It's more the labor costs than the parts that make those cars expensive. If you can do the work yourself, it's not too expensive.

Or, go to THIS WEB SITE and ask actual owners what they think.

Ashton · 08-13-2003, 03:20 PM

A Z28 Camaro or a Trans Am...... Plenty of bang for your buck!

CamaroRS1967 · 08-13-2003, 04:54 PM

I got a car that's fast for $4500....$3500 without the rims...heh

Let me know if you're interested. (Seriously)
I'll just say that my car would be able to burn a lot of everyone elses here.

badflsh · 08-13-2003, 07:08 PM

Also keep an eye out for merker xr4ti, mustang svo (probably wont see one of these) or thunderbird turbocoups. All use the ford 2.3 turbo and range from around 175 hp to just over 200. However they can be fairly easily modified for quite a bit more power without spending much money (see www.turboford.org). Often times these cars can be found for well under 1000 (except the svo) and the stock shortblocks easily hold up 350+ hp.

merkerguitars · 08-13-2003, 07:49 PM

Buy an early 80's 5.0 mustang for about $500 that needs engine work and dump $1k in work.......very fast.

Curving_Edge · 08-13-2003, 08:04 PM

2nd gen Mazda RX7 Turbo II
3Rd Gen Toyota Supra turbo

easy to modify, fast enough, fun to drive

Stare At The Sun · 08-13-2003, 08:06 PM

90-94 Turbo charged Eclipse talon or laser, 200 HP with AWD for about 2500 dollars, then about 1500 in mods, you'll be good to go. They are really fun cars

Peryn · 08-13-2003, 08:23 PM

i second the 2nd gen RX7 turboII. Very nic bang for the buck. Plus you got the rotary, so its plenty unique. and a blast to drive.

FastShark85 · 08-13-2003, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by merkerguitars
Buy an early 80's 5.0 mustang for about $500 that needs engine work and dump $1k in work.......very fast.

It might be fast in a straight line, but the 80's Mustangs were boxy and butt ugly.

scoobydugan · 08-13-2003, 09:45 PM

pretty good ideas so far...any one know anything about the 1991 300zx that i should know? it looks to be in perfect shape....94k miles, automatic

0001 · 08-13-2003, 09:53 PM

I've heard dubious things about the 1991 300ZX electrical system. Apparently it was fixed for 1992 though.

Don't take my word for it though, check it out. I could be wrong.

Spyder_Venom · 08-14-2003, 05:34 AM

I second the vote for a cheap 1G DSM....

Wait a second, I first (behind Aston) the idea of a LT1 Camaro/Firebird

TM875 · 08-14-2003, 10:30 AM

Any early 90's Nissan Z car or Pontiac (preferably Grand Prix or Trans AM). Friend of mine has a '92 Prix, stock, and he's beat many newer cars with more hp. Remember, before '96ish, the emission requirements were much more lax. This means more speed for each pony.

iwishiwascool · 08-14-2003, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by UnlikedOne
90-94 Turbo charged Eclipse talon or laser, 200 HP with AWD for about 2500 dollars, then about 1500 in mods, you'll be good to go. They are really fun cars

+2

for 4g you will run 12s

tfin · 08-14-2003, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CamaroRS1967
I got a car that's fast for $4500....$3500 without the rims...heh

Let me know if you're interested. (Seriously)
I'll just say that my car would be able to burn a lot of everyone elses here.

What car is that????

I will third or fourth the 1st gen dsm.

Stare At The Sun · 08-14-2003, 10:20 PM

^ Yay, good to know dsm's get love here.

http://www.dsmtalk.com is a good site for lots of info, they have tons of links there, and very cool people.

just make sure you get the 5spd, bigger turbo/injectors than the automatic versions

CamaroRS1967 · 08-15-2003, 12:17 PM

tfin, it is a hot rod Chevy pickup equipped with a built 400 Smallblock. Then again, he's looking for a car not a hot rod.

tfin · 08-15-2003, 08:07 PM

what year? I am looking for a chevy truck soon. I want a 71 or a 68-72 truck. Sorry sort of a minor thread hijack.

scoobydugan · 08-15-2003, 10:45 PM

Thanks for all of the idea's guys.....I have to learn how to drive stick first hehe if i wanna get a manual

MSD · 08-15-2003, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peryn
Plus you got the rotary, so its plenty unique. and a blast to drive.

Not to mention the sound of it running when you tune it right. I love hearing the zing of a rotary starting.

h2g2Fan · 08-15-2003, 11:00 PM

I'm giving everyone who posted in this thread a speeding ticket.

lakefire · 08-16-2003, 08:30 PM

an '87 buick t-type.

brush · 08-16-2003, 10:42 PM

Want some speed for your dollar, cheapest 10.5 second 1/4 mile you'll find is a sportbike.

Stare At The Sun · 08-17-2003, 09:29 PM

^this is true, however, put that last 1000 down on a funeral..

Early H · 08-18-2003, 11:27 AM

Id buy a late 80's early 90's IROC carmaro, fast car and is easy on the wallet

3x0 · 08-18-2003, 12:42 PM

i'd buy renault clio williams or valver... but i guess it's kinda rare in america

hahaha · 08-18-2003, 01:29 PM

I'll go with the 1st gen DSM, but make sure you get AWD. www.buschurracing.com is great with the money youve got left over.

castex · 08-18-2003, 01:54 PM

Buy an old jag XJS. Very stylish.

iwishiwascool · 08-18-2003, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UnlikedOne
^ Yay, good to know dsm's get love here.

http://www.dsmtalk.com is a good site for lots of info, they have tons of links there, and very cool people.

just make sure you get the 5spd, bigger turbo/injectors than the automatic versions

95 AWD talon, 1g motor. 14b turbo...
12.9 @ 103

telekinetic2 · 08-18-2003, 08:27 PM

MR2's are stylish (my ride hehe) but late 80's Z28 or MKIII Supra Turbo's are hard to touch in a straight line for the money. Of course, there are quite a few 1G DSM's that are available for less than 2 grand, which leaves plenty for go-fast goodies...although I'd avoid the all-wheel drive versions...the front wheel drive versions are just as fast in the quarter, and, in an older car, will be much cheaper to work on.

tfin · 08-18-2003, 08:34 PM

But the AWD is so handy when you have to move you car in a college town and you have no shovel. I got snowed in under a 4 foot drift and just got it, warmd it up, took it to 6k rpm and droped the clutch. I was out of that drift in about 2 seconds. But it is a PITA to work on.

telekinetic2 · 08-18-2003, 08:47 PM

yeah, silly me, i forgot about snow...I live in AZ where it rains maybe ten-fifteen days a year, and never snows. AWD is definitely an advantage in incliment weather.

tfin · 08-18-2003, 09:27 PM

You probably have some decent dirt roads to go rally driving on. Another great use for awd.

evo626 · 08-19-2003, 09:11 AM

1st gen DSM, 2nd gen FC3S rx7 turboII, 1st gen MX6 turbo.
All of these cars are turbo and cheap to get ahold of.
As for american mucsle a fox body mustang, any v8 fbody.
evo

FastShark85 · 08-19-2003, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by h2g2Fan
I'm giving everyone who posted in this thread a speeding ticket.

You'll have to catch me first, and I guarantee there will be turns involved.

146519 · 08-20-2003, 01:55 PM

Old Volvo 240 turbo with intercooler

Ramega · 08-20-2003, 03:28 PM

Find an old BMW 3.0 CSi. Wicked cool.

08-13-2003, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	Fast car for $4000? Anyone know any cars that are pretty fast that i could get for $4000??? Any suggestions welcome

08-13-2003, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	Find a recently divorced lady who was able to snag her ex-husband's car in the settlement. I'm sure she'd love to part with it for cheap just to piss him off. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

08-13-2003, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
FastShark85 Psycho Location: In the garage, under the car.	Check eBay for older Porsche 944's. They sometimes go this low because they need TLC. It's more the labor costs than the parts that make those cars expensive. If you can do the work yourself, it's not too expensive. Or, go to THIS WEB SITE and ask actual owners what they think. Last edited by FastShark85; 08-13-2003 at 01:59 PM..

08-13-2003, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Buy an early 80's 5.0 mustang for about $500 that needs engine work and dump $1k in work.......very fast. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

08-13-2003, 08:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	i second the 2nd gen RX7 turboII. Very nic bang for the buck. Plus you got the rotary, so its plenty unique. and a blast to drive. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.

08-13-2003, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	hahahaha, good idea...i actually just drove by a 1990 300zx for $4000...if i can sell my car for that I'm gonna go for it

08-13-2003, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	A Z28 Camaro or a Trans Am...... Plenty of bang for your buck!

08-13-2003, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
CamaroRS1967 Insane	I got a car that's fast for $4500....$3500 without the rims...heh Let me know if you're interested. (Seriously) I'll just say that my car would be able to burn a lot of everyone elses here.

08-13-2003, 07:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
badflsh Tilted Location: Oregon	Also keep an eye out for merker xr4ti, mustang svo (probably wont see one of these) or thunderbird turbocoups. All use the ford 2.3 turbo and range from around 175 hp to just over 200. However they can be fairly easily modified for quite a bit more power without spending much money (see www.turboford.org). Often times these cars can be found for well under 1000 (except the svo) and the stock shortblocks easily hold up 350+ hp.

08-13-2003, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Curving_Edge Upright Location: Kansas	2nd gen Mazda RX7 Turbo II 3Rd Gen Toyota Supra turbo easy to modify, fast enough, fun to drive

08-13-2003, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	90-94 Turbo charged Eclipse talon or laser, 200 HP with AWD for about 2500 dollars, then about 1500 in mods, you'll be good to go. They are really fun cars

08-13-2003, 09:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	pretty good ideas so far...any one know anything about the 1991 300zx that i should know? it looks to be in perfect shape....94k miles, automatic

08-13-2003, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
0001 Crazy Location: Canadeh!	I've heard dubious things about the 1991 300ZX electrical system. Apparently it was fixed for 1992 though. Don't take my word for it though, check it out. I could be wrong.

08-14-2003, 05:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
Spyder_Venom Psycho Location: MN	I second the vote for a cheap 1G DSM.... Wait a second, I first (behind Aston) the idea of a LT1 Camaro/Firebird __________________ The local track whore

08-14-2003, 10:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
TM875 Addict Location: Amish-land, PA	Any early 90's Nissan Z car or Pontiac (preferably Grand Prix or Trans AM). Friend of mine has a '92 Prix, stock, and he's beat many newer cars with more hp. Remember, before '96ish, the emission requirements were much more lax. This means more speed for each pony. __________________ "I've made only one mistake in my life. But I made it over and over and over. That was saying 'yes' when I meant 'no'. Forgive me."

08-16-2003, 08:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
lakefire Tilted Location: souf carolina	an '87 buick t-type. __________________ .lakefire

08-14-2003, 10:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	^ Yay, good to know dsm's get love here. http://www.dsmtalk.com is a good site for lots of info, they have tons of links there, and very cool people. just make sure you get the 5spd, bigger turbo/injectors than the automatic versions

08-15-2003, 12:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
CamaroRS1967 Insane	tfin, it is a hot rod Chevy pickup equipped with a built 400 Smallblock. Then again, he's looking for a car not a hot rod.

08-15-2003, 08:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
tfin Insane Location: At the Casino	what year? I am looking for a chevy truck soon. I want a 71 or a 68-72 truck. Sorry sort of a minor thread hijack. __________________ Did I mention that I can't spell or type? Oh yeah, check out my car www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=275916

08-15-2003, 10:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	Thanks for all of the idea's guys.....I have to learn how to drive stick first hehe if i wanna get a manual

08-15-2003, 11:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
h2g2Fan Loser Location: University of Maryland at College Park	I'm giving everyone who posted in this thread a speeding ticket.

08-16-2003, 10:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
brush Upright	Want some speed for your dollar, cheapest 10.5 second 1/4 mile you'll find is a sportbike.

08-17-2003, 09:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	^this is true, however, put that last 1000 down on a funeral..

08-18-2003, 11:27 AM	#28 (permalink)
Early H Upright Location: USA	Id buy a late 80's early 90's IROC carmaro, fast car and is easy on the wallet

08-18-2003, 12:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
3x0 Insane	i'd buy renault clio williams or valver... but i guess it's kinda rare in america

08-18-2003, 01:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
hahaha Insane	I'll go with the 1st gen DSM, but make sure you get AWD. www.buschurracing.com is great with the money youve got left over.

08-18-2003, 01:54 PM	#31 (permalink)
castex Psycho Location: france	Buy an old jag XJS. Very stylish.

08-18-2003, 08:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
telekinetic2 Loser	MR2's are stylish (my ride hehe) but late 80's Z28 or MKIII Supra Turbo's are hard to touch in a straight line for the money. Of course, there are quite a few 1G DSM's that are available for less than 2 grand, which leaves plenty for go-fast goodies...although I'd avoid the all-wheel drive versions...the front wheel drive versions are just as fast in the quarter, and, in an older car, will be much cheaper to work on.

08-18-2003, 08:34 PM	#34 (permalink)
tfin Insane Location: At the Casino	But the AWD is so handy when you have to move you car in a college town and you have no shovel. I got snowed in under a 4 foot drift and just got it, warmd it up, took it to 6k rpm and droped the clutch. I was out of that drift in about 2 seconds. But it is a PITA to work on. __________________ Did I mention that I can't spell or type? Oh yeah, check out my car www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=275916

08-18-2003, 08:47 PM	#35 (permalink)
telekinetic2 Loser	yeah, silly me, i forgot about snow...I live in AZ where it rains maybe ten-fifteen days a year, and never snows. AWD is definitely an advantage in incliment weather.

08-18-2003, 09:27 PM	#36 (permalink)
tfin Insane Location: At the Casino	You probably have some decent dirt roads to go rally driving on. Another great use for awd. __________________ Did I mention that I can't spell or type? Oh yeah, check out my car www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=275916

08-19-2003, 09:11 AM	#37 (permalink)
evo626 Upright	1st gen DSM, 2nd gen FC3S rx7 turboII, 1st gen MX6 turbo. All of these cars are turbo and cheap to get ahold of. As for american mucsle a fox body mustang, any v8 fbody. evo

08-20-2003, 01:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
146519 Crazy	Old Volvo 240 turbo with intercooler

08-20-2003, 03:28 PM	#40 (permalink)
Ramega Crazy	Find an old BMW 3.0 CSi. Wicked cool.