12-08-2011
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis
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Sports car for around 10k
My friend is looking for a fun/fast sports car for around $10k cash. He is not a mechanic, so modding is not an option. Also, he has never had a sports car so no need for 600hp, something "Quick" would suffice. Just something that looks cool and is fun to drive.
Suggestions??
My suggestions were WRX, 350z, s2000, mr2 and rsx.
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Austin, Minnesota
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
Is it a daily driver or just an extra fun car?
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
Mostly a fun car. He lives and works downtown, so no need to commute and he has not owned a car for 4 years. He lives with his GF who has a daily they tend to share.
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12-08-2011
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
S2000.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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12-08-2011
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
S2000
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
S2000
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
LOL, why no 350z out of curiosity?
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Austin, Minnesota
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
If its just a fun car a 350Z is a good option, they can be had for ~$12k. The 89-99 MR2's are great looking but harder to find for cheap. I've always been a fan of the Scion tC, or possible find a good deal on an older boxster?
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
I'm going to play Devil's advocate and suggest a Toyota MR-S. You can find them very clean for 10k has an unbreakable 1zz engine, fantastic brakes and very fun to drive around at 2200 lbs. Did I mention 35 MPG HWY?
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MN
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
S2000. Once you drive one, you understand why people love them. Then you add a turbo and they are even better 
350z is OK. But I'd much rather have an s2k. |
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12-08-2011
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
I've got a E36 M3 Convertible that I'd sell for less than that.
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Minneapolis
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
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Originally Posted by Goat Blower
I've got a E36 M3 Convertible that I'd sell for less than that.
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Any mods? How much? I will let him know and see if hes interested. |
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12-10-2011
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aka Goodbye
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
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Any mods? How much? I will let him know and see if hes interested.
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Has a nice catback, and I have a carbon fiber intake that's not installed, otherwise all stock. It's triple black, it's even got factory nav which apparently is rarer than rare according to the techs at BMW of Minnetonka, they've never seen one. I'd sell it for $7500, it'll be $9500 this spring.
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N17r0U$ br4D
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
I've been looking at s2k's lately and they are hard to find with lower miles for 10k. But they seem like the most fun car for the money if 10k is the limit.
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
S2K with Vortech SQ setup
Or if he's 35 or older he could get a c4 vette 
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
I have seen some c5s go for 10k
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12-09-2011
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
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Or if he's 35 or older he could get a c4 vette
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I have seen some c5s go for 10k
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Haha I was just going to say a higher mileage c5 or a c4, but joking. I assume your friend will probably want something a bit newer.
I also vote S2000, I have never driven one but had some rides and they seem like fun cars for the money. |
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12-08-2011
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Minnesota
Drives: 97 Eclipse GST spyder(Project car), 95 Corolla(DD), 91 MR2 turbo(Fun car)
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
S2k because they handle amazing and they pull hard factory!
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12-09-2011
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: St. Paul
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
What about a Mazdaspeed Miata? They're fun little cars, hard to find though.
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12-09-2011
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Re: Sports car for around 10k
350z's/G35's drive like shit. That's my opinion after driving one.
S2000's are ok but good luck finding a "good" one (02+) in MN for $10k. Screw the WRX.
I guess he could look into Mazdaspeed Miatas?
All cars suck though.
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