[Heinzftw]

So, I know many of you will be saddened to hear this, but owning a 1 for me is definitely a few years away. With graduation about a month away I have opted for a car for graduation. With only being 17 about to turn 18. I know many of the folks in here probably would of guessed I was in my 20's making 6 figures a year. That for me is about 6-8 years away. But enough about me! So I pretty much have a budget of about 5k for a car. As much as I want to I don't think I could afford any BMW to truly enjoy and appreciate it. Right now I am looking a neighbors 1998 Chevy Z28, 1999 Acura CL 3.0 with a manual gearbox, or anything really under 5k. I have driven the Z28 and have fallen in love, but I am afraid of the how do you say "american" in it will have it fall apart within the next 2 years. And as for everyone here not thinking I can drive a stick. I learned how to about 3 years ago on a 1972 Volvo E1800 with a clutch that 20 years old! An automatic is out the question. So any suggestions? THANKS!! :biggrin:

[Oregon]

Would you be interested in a 1971 Buick Skylark sedan?:iono::biggrin:Sorry, it's late, I couldn't help myself.:wink:

[BMW Dreamer]

I would suggest a foreign car like a Honda, Toyota, Subaru. The Z28 will probably be a MONEY PIT. The Acura might be a great car, but they have had alot of tranny problems. A used 2 door Accord with a manual would be more reliable, a little fun and pretty quick.

[atr_hugo]

SVT Focus if you can get one at that price point. A used Miata, which you CAN get at that price point.

[MVF4Rrider]

I'd look for a '85 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE with the 135 hp 80 c.i. 13B rotary. Way fun and enough hp to keep you satisfied. Motors are bullet proof...only 3 moving parts! Car lools good too. Trouble is finding a nice one, but they show up every now and then...

[Crowley]

Originally Posted by Heinzftw

So, I know many of you will be saddened to hear this, but owning a 1 for me is definitely a few years away. With graduation about a month away I have opted for a car for graduation. With only being 17 about to turn 18. I know many of the folks in here probably would of guessed I was in my 20's making 6 figures a year. That for me is about 6-8 years away. But enough about me! So I pretty much have a budget of about 5k for a car. As much as I want to I don't think I could afford any BMW to truly enjoy and appreciate it. Right now I am looking a neighbors 1998 Chevy Z28, 1999 Acura CL 3.0 with a manual gearbox, or anything really under 5k. I have driven the Z28 and have fallen in love, but I am afraid of the how do you say "american" in it will have it fall apart within the next 2 years. And as for everyone here not thinking I can drive a stick. I learned how to about 3 years ago on a 1972 Volvo E1800 with a clutch that 20 years old! An automatic is out the question. So any suggestions? THANKS!! :biggrin:

I don't think you can go wrong w/ the Z28 .. had a 2001 SS .... don't let the badge fool you .. in today's world, most american brands have a lot better quality control. The plus is that there are a LOT of aftermarket parts and shops that will work on this car ..

Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with that choice as long as the car has been kept in good condition ..

thanks,
Crowley

[mtla4]

get a honda(integra gsr,99 civic si ) prelude youll have some fun, cheap to maintain reliable good resale value

[john970]

I would go for an rsx type s, maybe an 02. Probably going to be a little over 5k but I loved mine and it has honda reliability. A civic Si is also an awesome fun to drive car and they are prob. more realistic for 5k (and also very reliable).

[mtla4]

Originally Posted by john970

I would go for an rsx type s, maybe an 02. Probably going to be a little over 5k but I loved mine and it has honda reliability. A civic Si is also an awesome fun to drive car and they are prob. more realistic for 5k (and also very reliable).

Ive had 2... I bought an 03 in 03 than got an a4 missed my rsx-s it so much that I added an 02 to the stabble. Rsx-s are fun

[MVF4Rrider]

Originally Posted by Balls

I'd look for a '85 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE with the 135 hp 80 c.i. 13B rotary. Way fun and enough hp to keep you satisfied. Motors are bullet proof...only 3 moving parts! Car lools good too. Trouble is finding a nice one, but they show up every now and then...

Not the SE, but is 27 years old with under 24,000 original miles!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-...QQcmdZViewItem

[imported_NA]

Integra GSR. Definitely worth it if you can find one that was not modded.

[Heinzftw]

Yeah a Integra would be very nice, but the problem is I live in Northern California. Integra's are stolen like no other around here. There is a women who comes to my work once a week with a real Type-R she purchased new for 23k. She has a gun under her seat to say the least. But at this moment I would say either Z28, Integra LS or GSR. Ok another question! Anyone ever driven or owned a 635i? A neighbor down the street owns one, and it is in amazing condition. Would you buy it?