Fun, Cheap, RELIABLE car

[EclipseTurbno93]

Hey guys, so I'm starting to think about selling the eclipse in the summer because I'm sick and tired of fixing it every six months. However I don't have too much in the way of cash, and I'm hoping to get something that is reliable, but not as boring as dirt for under 5 grand. Any Ideas are welcome! I'm just in the contemplation stage here, so don't bother craigslisting or anything haha. Thanks!

[CaptainHenreh]

First answer, miata

Second, e30

There are no other answers.

[Sully]

E30 only cheap if you dont obsess about fixing it and drive it into the ground.....oh wait, thats all used cars. Anything for under $5k and reliable and cheap will only last but so long.

One of my most fun was the 240 sx before i cared about checking things. If the car started and moved, i was good to go. The steering wheel did come off once but luckily i was not moving.

[Goodspeed]

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[Senor_Taylor]

Maybe a car that is abundant?
I think it's imperative it's light
A car that's RWD should be high on the list.
Two seats will make it feel more sporty.
A select few cars fit these criteria

[EclipseTurbno93]

Oh so clever Taylor haha. The only thing that worries me about the Miata is when I have to carry a ton of shit around. It's just so teeny

[*insertusernamehere*]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee thirrrttttyyyyyyyyy nothing else to be said. Lemme know if you want help finding one.

[Goodspeed]

Oh so clever Taylor haha. The only thing that worries me about the Miata is when I have to carry a ton of shit around. It's just so teeny

I wish I took more pictures of all the crap I crammed in mine. If you're a single guy, it's more than enough room. Just have to be a bit creative.

[Senor_Taylor]

Oh so clever Taylor haha. The only thing that worries me about the Miata is when I have to carry a ton of shit around. It's just so teeny

Then a 240z, 300z, 350z, E36 (Cheap? Heh...), MR2, GTO/Stealth. Honestly, F Body Camaros and Firebirds aren't that unreliable. You can find old Fox Bodies on the cheap, Older GTI, Mini Cooper, SN95, RSX, Integra,

[*insertusernamehere*]

Older GTI, Mini Cooper,

You will run your bank account dry. Run very far.


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[Senor_Taylor]

Older GTI, Mini Cooper,

You will run your bank account dry. Run very far.


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Says the guy saying to get an E36 or an E30. Y'all are crazy.

[*insertusernamehere*]

?!!!!??!? An e30 is going to be a whole lot cheaper than an old gti or a fucking mini cooper. You cant even buy a decent MCS with 5grand... Why would you even recommend that?


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[Senor_Taylor]

?!!!!??!? An e30 is going to be a whole lot cheaper than an old gti or a fucking mini cooper. You cant even buy a decent MCS with 5grand... Why would you even recommend that?


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Those weren't the best suggestions, but not my only ones.

[ibjeepin95]

I know it doesn't sound "fun", but what about a civic, more specifically an EK? Super reliable, cheap and easy to work on, an EX model has a VTEC head, and they enjoy high revs. And if you don't mind going closer to the 5k mark, you could possibly get a hold of a 2000 Si with a B16 with 160 hp.

[ibjeepin95]

And of course there is a ton of aftermarket support.

[EclipseTurbno93]

You're probably making a good point, I just can't see myself in a Honda for some reason though haha

[Senor_Taylor]

Civic would be #1 on my list if I didn't want RWD

[Riice Cooker]

You can get a 2000-2004 wrx for under 5k. Reliability might be a problem and miles will be higher then who knows what. But they are fun

And look into a focus svt fun little things too

[ibjeepin95]

Integra is another one. Swap in a GSR trans and you will have a fun, quick little car.

[EclipseTurbno93]

Wrx would be awesome but yeah reliability is what I'm worried about. The lowest miles I could afford would be like 130k