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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!

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

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

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

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.......

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

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

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

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.

eclipse, 3000GT, 240sx, protege

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.

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

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

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.

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.