Jump to content

What car to get?


crazy_ugly_coyote

Recommended Posts

Alright Im torn between 2 cars. I eventually want to get into TT and possibly after that a race group. Ive been auto X'ing for a few years and have just started HDPE. My current car is a 4cyl 2001 Eclipse and now I need something that pack a little more punch.

 

The two cars Im torn between is either a brand new MazdaSpeed 3 or a used Evo IX. Both are aprox the same amount (about $23K ish). Does anyone here have any experience with these two cars? Ive been fooling around with both turbo and non turbo mitsubishi's for a years now as well as AWD and FWD cars.

 

Or is there even another car I should consider? I need it to have a good after market support as well as be fairly simple to work on. The only thing that kinda scares me on the Evo is the MIVEC which I have no experience with.... but Im always up for a challenge.

 

Oh if you do suggest a different car it has to either be a 4 door or have enough room in the rear to keep 4 tires, jack, and tool box.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

well with that budget pick up a used porsche 944 turbo. or build up a 944 spec or cup car. simple to work on as far as post 70's car goes. cheap, realitivly with the exception of a few parts. and theres more support for them then you might think. i love my 924 S. basically a 944 in 924 body.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

well with that budget pick up a used porsche 944 turbo. or build up a 944 spec or cup car. simple to work on as far as post 70's car goes. cheap, realitivly with the exception of a few parts. and theres more support for them then you might think. i love my 924 S. basically a 944 in 924 body.

 

Yeah but I cant fit all my stuff in there. Besides Im kinda biased towards a newer car because of the computer aspect and warranty. I forgot to mention it will be a daily driver for a while till Im actually ready to run a race group which could be years from now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Truck - 8,000

Trailer - 2,000

Miata - 10,000

 

....and 3,000 leftover.

 

At least this is close to what I paid.

 

Be sure and checkout MazdaSpeed support if you go with the Speed 3.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Try an 04/05 GTO. Quick, cheaper than an EVO, plenty of room for your things, and pretty nice handling.

 

If not that, go for a Porsche 944. CHEAP, quick, fast around turns.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

porsche 944 turbo. keep the interior in it. 300 hp is easy and its a VERY usefull daily driver due to its large cargo area. my dad used my car to bring home A LOT of stuff from his hardware store one night.... about 800lbs worth in a 924 S. same size cargo area. take a look next time you see one up close. its quite large back there.... sorry to keep on the porsche thing but hey, i love them for a reason. but i do have a 2002 Ford Focust SVT for sale if it interests you. 180 hp, 6 speed, 2750 lbs and its a hatchback.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...