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Hey guys what's up so I'm in the market for my firs project car any suggestions tryna keep it realitivly cheap


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Search Craigslist.

I'm always on the hunt for...

Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Fiat 850 Spider
Fiat X1-9
Fiat 500
Lancia Beta coupe
VW Carman Ghia
Porsche 914
Volvo P1800
Toyota Celica
Datsun roadster
Datsun 240z
MGB
Mini Cooper
Triumph TR6
Opel GT

Many others. Lots of cheap little up-and-coming classics out there. :-)

How cheap? 1K? 2K? 5k? 10k?

This is my list.

Nissan 300zx, Z31 and Z31
BMW E30 and E36
Miata
Dodge Stealth and its sister
Nissan 240sx
MR2 all years
Early Toyata Celicas
Alfa Romeo Spider
Alfa Romeo 164 and other Misc

I know theres a few more i'm forgetting, i'll get em later.

Ok I should have been more specific cheap as in 2-3k and must be rwd I would love to build a fd but that's kinda out of the question $$$$wise



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Cheap and RWD? Initial cost or lifetime cost? I was going to suggest a Paseo because they are cheap upfront and parts are plentiful.

Cheap upfront cost and high possible hp


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Legacy, wrx, ralliart, or g37.

You're not being reasonable here.

1- Price
2- Reliability
3- Speed

Pick two. If no reliability is needed - Porsche? Old RX7? 93-95 3 Series? What kind of racing is this thing going into here?

I saw a fully race prepped Mazda 323 on sale for $1k CDn. Was very tempting.

Miata /

RWD: any Z car you can afford. any 3 series you can afford. any Porsche you can afford. Any miata


FWD: any GTI you can afford. any cooper S you can afford.


AWD: any Quattro Audi TT you can afford. Any WRX/STI you can afford

Definitely a miata. At least that's what i'm planning on picking up as one. Just a great bang for your buck and so much potential.

I think alot of you guys didn't read I said like 2-3k

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Are you saying 2-3k MAX? That saying including Car + Parts = 2-3k?

If so, I'd say just buy some cheap car and call it a day. If 2-3k is your vehicle price, there are so many options to choose from. Miata, any sx series, fc rx7, mustang, impreza rs, historic muscle cars. A "Project" car should be something you have to build from the bottom, right?

AW-11 MR2. (I would get an 87+ due to better running gear)

Any Miata...they are a blast.

Something that can be really FUN to drive as well is a compact truck...like an S10 or Frontier etc etc...

I have had 2 first generation MR2s....loved them...miss them...

Do Mr2 make decent power with mods

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2-3 plus parts and rwd only a drift project since I will be getting a awd dd


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We just turbo'ed one in our shop. It's a death machine now but it does have a lot of potential.

Jacky

SC300 with a 2JZ-GTE swap :D

Nissan 240sx

I bought an S14 off CL for $2,500 and it's been a pleasure ever since. I DD it and have done a few things here and there to make it better.

Granted I still have a stock KA24DE in it, but I'm doing suspension and brakes first, then on to more fun stuff

Nick C.

I was going to post a big long rant about how the OP looks like it should have been posted on 4chan, but I'll be nice and cut to the chase.

A great first project car that is cheap, reliable and fun is an NA miata, there are so many enthusiasts out there that whatever you want to do somebody has already done it and will offer great advice, anything from V8 swaps to bolt on turbos to welding in a roll cage. Probably the best sports car for the money period.

If you want something reliable and easy to work on so you can learn about cars without getting in trouble a small truck is great like Atropine suggested. I would lean towards Toyota Pickups or Nissan Pickups (D21/Hardbody), pre-96 trucks are really the only ones that fall into your budget, I looked up Nissans and even mid-80's trucks are going for more than your budget.

Around here you can find a MKIII Supra turbo for around $3k. Usually a little more though. Like $3,200-$3,500.