What car would you pick for a new project under - $5000

rukick · Post by **rukick** » December 30th, 2004, 2:14 pm

I have my mx3 project but I can never work on it because it's my daily driver too. I want to start another project that can sit in the garage until I want to show it off. I have around $4500 to buy a car. I want a car with 180 hp or more stock, or a car with less hp and lots of aftermarket performance parts available. I would also like the car to have a back seat because my 6-year-old likes to go driving with me and it’s not as safe in the front. I was thinking maybe an older Toyota Celica gt-s, 2nd generation rx-7, or an older Mustang. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what kind of car to get?

By the way, I don't really like Honda's and I don't want another MX-3. Thanks for any help you can give!

fry_81 · Post by **fry_81** » December 30th, 2004, 2:33 pm

later model nissan 240sx or supra would be fun projects.

babyblueMX3 · Post by **babyblueMX3** » December 30th, 2004, 6:58 pm

I have to agree with fry on this one..get the later model of the 240sx

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » December 30th, 2004, 7:07 pm

there's lots of cars that you can get for $4800 as a project, you didn't give many factors as to what kind of car you're looking for though. Muscle car, import, etc. Daily driver, race track only, show car.... As for myself I know that next 5K that id buy next project for would be challenger, cuda, 93+ rx-7, 63 impala SS. Those are my choices though that Id spend that kind of money on

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » December 30th, 2004, 8:30 pm

I want to do a 323.

get one for $1500
get BP engine $600
get turbo $500
get turbo parts $1000
etc.......

custom seats (sit lower in car), chop the top, roll cage.

or I was kinda interested in the 1991 mazda protege all-wheel drive I saw in the trader..............

or build a challenger or cuda with my dad........
lots of options.......

mxmaz · Post by **mxmaz** » December 30th, 2004, 10:55 pm

Get a v6 mx6 and turbo it. Or a turbo talon or eclipse

papa roached · Post by **papa roached** » December 30th, 2004, 11:21 pm

track ya down a 323 GT-X, cars are usually cheap, rebuild the B6T or swap in a lowe miles one or see about a BPT, then its all happy

mmmmmmmm, AWD goodness

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » December 31st, 2004, 2:38 am

1st gen Eagle talon TsI AWD. My pops had one and after the mx is done that'll be my next project. That was one sweet ride IMO

bubbaflaat · Post by **bubbaflaat** » December 31st, 2004, 3:06 am

Definatly would be like a first gen 240sx fastback, or a first gen talon/eclipse AWD. I used to have a talon AWD TSi but couldn't afford it at the time so then came my mx-3.

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » December 31st, 2004, 3:41 am

eclipse, 3000GT, 240sx, protege

rukick · Post by **rukick** » December 31st, 2004, 9:20 am

Thanks for all the suggestions. I like the idea of a 240sx project. I got on auto trader and it looks like I could get a good one for around $5000. The 323 or protege would be fun too. My goal for my next project is pure speed. Right now I am thinking 240sx, 323, protege, or 2nd gen rx-7.

nope-mx3 · Post by **nope-mx3** » December 31st, 2004, 10:22 am

Get a 1985 or something Toyota Corolla GT (AE86)
Pretty cheap, loads of parts available, and build yourself the ultimate drifting car

I would love to have one of those

nope-mx3

Nallboy · Post by **Nallboy** » December 31st, 2004, 11:56 am

240sx fastback all the way! lots of potential there and so many ways to do it... can you say...GS-R!

bubbaflaat · Post by **bubbaflaat** » December 31st, 2004, 5:38 pm

A early year 240sx fastback that is in good condition should be ALOT less than $5000. That is quite steep unless it has alot of stuff done to it.

azn_kai · Post by **azn_kai** » December 31st, 2004, 6:49 pm

yap 240sx good car. i wanted to buy one here in canada only $3500 with leather seats and power everything but didnt have the money.