Performance Car Bargain

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

eh, i get bout 30 on the hiway in mine (97 gtp) as far as handling.. its not fair for me to judge that really (all i have to compare it to is big suv's and such) but it doesnt seem to bad

Well I'll be doing alot of back road driving where handling will be key.... I do like the GTP's... and I even like the looks of the regal and would appreciate the room and comfort but something like a prelude would handle better and it wouldn't be fi...

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/659574812.html

^^ ditch the ricer lights and this would be nice ^^

I dunno... it's going to be a tough choice... I do have a serious boner for the VQ35 but it's still just out of my reach...

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=243097197&dealer_id=94355&car_year=2002&model=&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2000&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&only_price=1&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceASC&address=54481&advanced=y&only_photo=1&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=Automatic&max_price=8000&cardist=226

A little outside of what your posted budget is, but a hell of a deal. I'd definitely try to scrounge up the extra cash. $1-2k extra can get you a lot more car.

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=243097197&dealer_id=94355&car_year=2002&model=&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2000&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&only_price=1&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=NISSAN&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceASC&address=54481&advanced=y&only_photo=1&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=Automatic&max_price=8000&cardist=226
A little outside of what your posted budget is, but a hell of a deal. I'd definitely try to scrounge up the extra cash. $1-2k extra can get you a lot more car.

Don't forget I have access to a dealer so I can get the cars at auction price....

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Don't forget I have access to a dealer so I can get the cars at auction price....

Me too. Nice isn't it? I would definitely go for something like that. The VQ35 has huge aftermarket support, and you can build yourself a nice little sleeper

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Also, if you can find one, look for a 1991-1994 Nissan Sentra SE-R. Has the SR20 motor (no turbo, but definitely an easy engine to upgrade), and has an autocross-minded suspension.

And you can get the full SR20DET turbo engine online for under $3k with ****** and ECU. One of my favorite tuner cars

 

[bumpweLL.nYc 10+ year member]

Gallant vr4 would be naaasty ugly car sleeper for sure

yes it would be but Ill beat that

ultimate sleeper Dodge Omni SHELBY GLHS

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

Also, if you can find one, look for a 1991-1994 Nissan Sentra SE-R. Has the SR20 motor (no turbo, but definitely an easy engine to upgrade), and has an autocross-minded suspension.
And you can get the full SR20DET turbo engine online for under $3k with ****** and ECU. One of my favorite tuner cars

I'm not really into doing engine swaps for my daily driver for now...

 

[CRXBMPN 5,000+ posts]

hey welcome to new england //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

im up here a bit in Maine... where in NH are you?

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

hey welcome to new england //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gifim up here a bit in Maine... where in NH are you?

Milford, about an hour NW of boston...

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

I'm not really into doing engine swaps for my daily driver for now...

You wouldn't need to. It's already a decently quick car with great handling. But if you wanted to boost performance later on, you could get a nice low-mileage engine/******/ecu package for less than what it would cost for a good trubo kit.

If you can find an affordable one in good shape, I would jump on it. They are pretty rare though. I saw one a while back on ebay for under $5 that had been upgraded a lot and was pushing 400hp. Would be driving it right now if I'd had the money

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

You wouldn't need to. It's already a decently quick car with great handling. But if you wanted to boost performance later on, you could get a nice low-mileage engine/******/ecu package for less than what it would cost for a good trubo kit.
If you can find an affordable one in good shape, I would jump on it. They are pretty rare though. I saw one a while back on ebay for under $5 that had been upgraded a lot and was pushing 400hp. Would be driving it right now if I'd had the money

I've looked at SE-R's before but I think they are too small for my current tastes... That goes for some I've already said yes too but for similar money I can get a nicer interior and such...

I will say I'm a big nissan/infiniti fan though... the se-r just isn't the right fit for now...

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

Speaking of SE-R's

http://nh.craigslist.org/car/626815281.html

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Speaking of SE-R's
http://nh.craigslist.org/car/626815281.html

I like those, but I really don't think the newer SE-Rs are as performance eminded as the old ones. The 91-94s are very unassuming little coupes and have a lot of potential.

I do get your point though. The original SE-Rs were definitely more performance-minded than comfort-minded

 

[Hintzyboy 5,000+ posts]

Like this one. Me likey.

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

I like those, but I really don't think the newer SE-Rs are as performance eminded as the old ones. The 91-94s are very unassuming little coupes and have a lot of potential.
I do get your point though. The original SE-Rs were definitely more performance-minded than comfort-minded

yah, I'm 6'1" 290lbs so larger cars get preference