Options for sports cars. Mustang? BMW? Other choices?

[gwl9dta4]

The only Jap cars worth the metal they were made of are the Supra twin turbos. Other than that - bang for your buck - a V8 mustang is a much better choice. My 1990GT runs 12's with only about $1500 in mods.

Much, Much, Much more to a sports car than straight line acceleration. That type of thinking is why the US can's make a good sportscar. Yu must have finesse, styling,elegance,handling, and Power.


The new WRX STI will run mid to low 12,s on 4 cylinders out of the box

 

[frorider6]

I'm definetly keeping the BMW in mind. I just want to be able to afford to eat after I buy it.

As far as the other suggestions, they are really good ones and thanks for them. But I'm going to be looking for something new. Also, how much of a back seat does the Supra and 300ZX have? Keep this phrase in mind (and god help me for thinking/saying it), "baby seat".

 

[frorider6]

The new WRX STI will run mid to low 12,s on 4 cylinders out of the box

But it's ugly. Plain looking at best.

 

[Freak Show]

Lexus IS300?
I think they run in the low 30's. My dream car as of now.

 

[havoc]

Fro, just go cheap and get a base model Ferrari. peace

 

[chrisoh]

Everyone and their pet dogs have a mustang, go with a Firebird TA or formula, or Maxda RX-7 or a Supra

 

[Testoterone Tom]

Hey!! Joining the sports car pack? Pick up a USED one. Make sure it's got all it's papers (maintanace and such) and do an on-line title check. Don't forget to drop by www.kbb.com for car values and as for your choice of car.....

A mid 90's vette is an excellant choice.

My personal favorite would be a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. A 95 or 96. Those are the best model years. 4WD, 320HP. All options interior, 4W steering. You can pick one up for about $22,000. The best part is, 90% of the VR4's out there are in cherry condition. The other 10% have been totalled out . Did I mention they can be tuned up to almost 1000HP? It's also a REAL head turner. I get the looks all the time in my base model.

Both of these cars have a great fan-base, and are FAST. Hell I whoop-a$$ all the time in my base model. I couldn't imagine the speed I'd get from a VR4( I've been 130mph in my car ) or the accelleration. Just my 2 cents.

 

[thefacelessballer]

get a cobra.. 2003 cobra will have 390hp.. ive driven a cobra.. truely an experiance

how can you go wrong.. also if your considering a bmw.. why not look at a saleen s281 or a roucvh mustang....



if all esle fails.. get the 4.6L mustang

 

[VicTusDeuS]

He needs something with a back sat so a vette is out. A true sports carhas only 2 seats. A Wrx may be fast but its a box on wheels. Can't pick up the honnies in that. I wanted an RX7 But I have a MX6...Much Cheaper...

I would go for a firebird convt. Ge the 6 cylinder r speed. You cant beat the looks but the 6 will save you money on insurance. With a few mods that 225HP 6 can bring you over 300Hp..Not bad for a 6 eh?? thats non turbo..Add some sort of forced induction to it and you'll pass most 8's. Get the convertible since its something that would be more fun for the family to enjoy. They have good pickup and can be made faster....Again you cannot beat the looks on a firebird. Plus adding a body kit and a new hood will make it look even more badd ass. Or go for the formla..Hurry up, these car will become extinct within a few years.

 

[supersizeme]

give us a price range here, fro. so far we have rear wheel drive and a v8.