If he has a little more he could prob find a good Supra on Autotrader or maybe if your lucky locally. You can sometimes find a really nice non beat up N/A Supra 93+ for around 8-12K. I've seen really nice ones for around 8K. Just throwing that out there as a option.
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LOL I love that! But yes, I agree, not a DD car.
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My buddy owned a 99 spyder went through 3 motors and 2 trannys in a year and his was n/a I hear their good track cars (GS-T,GSX) but don't use them as a DD.
My buddy owned a 99 spyder went through 3 motors and 2 trannys in a year and his was n/a I hear their good track cars (GS-T,GSX) but don't use them as a DD.
LOL I love that! But yes, I agree, not a DD car.
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x2, but they're never local, unfortunately. Speaking of Supras, he could get a mkII or mkIII Supra. Both are good cars. Exclusive, quick, ride like they're on rails. And they look great in my opinion. Maybe not everyone else's favorite car, but I like them.
QUOTE (JuMPiiN @ Jul 12, 2010 - 5:35 PM)
>If he has a little more he could prob find a good Supra on Autotrader or maybe if your lucky locally. You can sometimes find a really nice non beat up N/A Supra 93+ for around 8-12K. I've seen really nice ones for around 8K. Just throwing that out there as a option.
x2, but they're never local, unfortunately. Speaking of Supras, he could get a mkII or mkIII Supra. Both are good cars. Exclusive, quick, ride like they're on rails. And they look great in my opinion. Maybe not everyone else's favorite car, but I like them.
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MKIII's are really nice. One of my favorite cars. I guess I'm just a diehard Toyota person. I love MR2s, Celicas, Supras even Prius ! Lmfao
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02-03 are ok as long as they got some headers.
Just want to loctite the butterfly valves on any year.
175hp/180torque at the crank...factory hellical lsd. chirping the tires all the way till fourth. responds to bolt ons. Fun car. Motor Mount Inserts get the power down. for 7k he can find one considerably under 100k.
4 door. Since it is a sentra insurance is cheap as hell. But the 2.5 liters pack quite a lot of punch.
02-03 are ok as long as they got some headers.
Just want to loctite the butterfly valves on any year.
175hp/180torque at the crank...factory hellical lsd. chirping the tires all the way till fourth. responds to bolt ons. Fun car. Motor Mount Inserts get the power down. for 7k he can find one considerably under 100k.
4 door. Since it is a sentra insurance is cheap as hell. But the 2.5 liters pack quite a lot of punch.
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I have a 01 2.5 rs stock (2dr coupe,) its a quick little car (slow as crap? you have never been in one), handling is great (better then my wrx.) I have put almost 60k on mine in the 4 years I've had it, no issues, regular maintanace only. I would highly recommend, well worth the bucks if you can find one! 4-6 k is not much at all for a reliable car. Not to mention they are amazing in snow.
as for the eclipse, a friend of mine has a mid 90's talon (same thing) fun car, sick car when fixed up but his motor went few months after he got it. There nice but a lot of work to keep it that way.
I would not consider an eclipse for a 1st car, a first car is suppose to be a beater and no thrills cheapo that can take some curbage and bumpage.
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The 2.5rs are pretty expensive (4-6k generally) and slow as crap. For that kinda money I'd look into a S13 or something.
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99-01 impreza 2.5rs
Or a late 90's impreza outback. Throw some pencil beams on the front and a set of mudflaps. Rally machine.
99-01 impreza 2.5rs
Or a late 90's impreza outback. Throw some pencil beams on the front and a set of mudflaps. Rally machine.
The 2.5rs are pretty expensive (4-6k generally) and slow as crap. For that kinda money I'd look into a S13 or something.
I have a 01 2.5 rs stock (2dr coupe,) its a quick little car (slow as crap? you have never been in one), handling is great (better then my wrx.) I have put almost 60k on mine in the 4 years I've had it, no issues, regular maintanace only. I would highly recommend, well worth the bucks if you can find one! 4-6 k is not much at all for a reliable car. Not to mention they are amazing in snow.
as for the eclipse, a friend of mine has a mid 90's talon (same thing) fun car, sick car when fixed up but his motor went few months after he got it. There nice but a lot of work to keep it that way.
I would not consider an eclipse for a 1st car, a first car is suppose to be a beater and no thrills cheapo that can take some curbage and bumpage.
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He could prob get a SRT4. I have a friend here selling his it has well over 400hp. Just a few bolt ons. And some upgraded things it's a beast in my opinion.
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dude
i drive my room mates 2.5 to work and back almost every day
it has more horses and a bigger engine then my gt celi but with the drive train loss
it is almost exactly the same in terms off acceleration and top speed
in first and second gear i can tear up the streets but after that its a slug
and callin a person an idiot just makes u look bad
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You're an idiot. Have you ever had a 2.5rs? Ever driven one? Know anything about them other than a quick google search on power numbers? Know anything about the aftermarket for them? How about the demographic that owns them?
They are pretty quick - awd, lightweight, good body design - "exclusive". and if you want to bump the power you buy a wrx clip for 2k and drop it in. The interior is plug and play with a wrx or sti. They have an incredible sound, they're reliable.
The op never said he was looking for high hp super street racer, nor did he say he wanted a junky fanboy nissan.
If your friend wants something quick that no one will have I suggest a 5sp 97-99 subaru legacy 2.5gt. Same thing as the 2.5rs, but with leather and other luxuries.
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The 2.5rs are pretty expensive (4-6k generally) and slow as crap. For that kinda money I'd look into a S13 or something.
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jul 11, 2010 - 2:23 AM)
>99-01 impreza 2.5rs
Or a late 90's impreza outback. Throw some pencil beams on the front and a set of mudflaps. Rally machine.
Or a late 90's impreza outback. Throw some pencil beams on the front and a set of mudflaps. Rally machine.
The 2.5rs are pretty expensive (4-6k generally) and slow as crap. For that kinda money I'd look into a S13 or something.
You're an idiot. Have you ever had a 2.5rs? Ever driven one? Know anything about them other than a quick google search on power numbers? Know anything about the aftermarket for them? How about the demographic that owns them?
They are pretty quick - awd, lightweight, good body design - "exclusive". and if you want to bump the power you buy a wrx clip for 2k and drop it in. The interior is plug and play with a wrx or sti. They have an incredible sound, they're reliable.
The op never said he was looking for high hp super street racer, nor did he say he wanted a junky fanboy nissan.
If your friend wants something quick that no one will have I suggest a 5sp 97-99 subaru legacy 2.5gt. Same thing as the 2.5rs, but with leather and other luxuries.
dude
i drive my room mates 2.5 to work and back almost every day
it has more horses and a bigger engine then my gt celi but with the drive train loss
it is almost exactly the same in terms off acceleration and top speed
in first and second gear i can tear up the streets but after that its a slug
and callin a person an idiot just makes u look bad
Manny's gonna kick all of your a****s! Calling people idiots and such. 
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The most important thing to notice in each of those cars is the mileage. None are low mileage, but each is a good car under $7,000. And I didn't even include any Honda products. Now, granted, each one of those cars is an example only. Just to show what a quick search can yield. Just to show that there are cars with a certain degree of exclusivity under $7,000 that will still allow some fun. None are particularly close to you, but I'm just saying that good cars can be found, and they don't have to be an Eclipse. For cheap, reliable fun, your friend simply can't beat a Honda. A Civic Si or Integra Type R would be a better choice for him than most of the cars I just listed.
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The most important thing to notice in each of those cars is the mileage. None are low mileage, but each is a good car under $7,000. And I didn't even include any Honda products. Now, granted, each one of those cars is an example only. Just to show what a quick search can yield. Just to show that there are cars with a certain degree of exclusivity under $7,000 that will still allow some fun. None are particularly close to you, but I'm just saying that good cars can be found, and they don't have to be an Eclipse. For cheap, reliable fun, your friend simply can't beat a Honda. A Civic Si or Integra Type R would be a better choice for him than most of the cars I just listed.
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That Porche, MR2, and the Supra are so sickk... Get one of those.
MR2's look amazing