Looking for a whip

hey guys, i need some suggestions.

im looking for something with RWD, 5 speed manual, rear seats, decent amount of trunk space
i have about 3 grand to spend now but i can get more
just looking for some input since im kind of new to this stuff

i dont really want anything pre-90's

Since I take it you are wanting a Jap-mobile... Your options vary pretty wide. The ones in bold are my personal favorites. If you have any questions on certain cars, why I like them so much, etc. Just ask, I have a lot of experience with Asian cars.

1. Mitsubishi Eclipse (GST or GSX only, also its FWD)
2. Nissan 180SX
3. Nissan 240SX Silvia
4. Toyota Corolla AE86
5. Toyota MK3 Supra
6. Toyota MR2 Turbo
7. Mazda RX-7
8. Mazda Miata MX-5

i think my favorite ones have to be the 240sx silvia and the rx-7

You really cant go wrong with a 240sx. parts are pretty cheap and easy to get.
The rx-7 is an awesome car. i really want one personally. a FC3s, or an FD3s. basically the older one and the newer ones

only downside is finding a good one used, since its a rotary some people dont know how to do some good maintenance on them. but if you have the money, MazdaTrix can basically build you a brand new one. it costs money but rotarys are one of my favs.

dont forget a Lexus sc300 or sc400, you dont see them as often as a 240 so its something to consider. you can easily swap a 2jz into it, aka supra engine.

but thats the good thing in loving to be a car enthusiast, pick the one you like and love, and build it from there. its your money and you should make it the way you want it =)

i like the sc300 ill probably snag one of those for cheap and swap out engine and trans

thanks Joel, I forgot about those. yeah the Lexus SC series is sick, theres a car club down in the 818 with nothing but SC400's. those things are quick.

yeah i really love those too.

but i really want to find a nice is300 rolling shell. or something beat up that i can put back together.. 2jz anyone?

JDM under 3k

ur options are imense,

Perhaps more prefrence would assist in your desicion making

rwd rear seats and under 3k there are plenty

BUT
Check out cressidas
cHeck out MR2s
sc
sx
zx
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mk2/3 supra
ae86
200sx 180sx 240sx 300zx ect

I like to get out the box, is this daily? project? Track only? weekend warrior?

Taylor he has already decided on a Lexus SC300 with a 2jz swap.

Oh, i didnt think it was final, but the sc300 with a 2jz will be super sick.

just curious what the application would be still, daily? weekend car? track car?

Displacement wrote:

Oh, i didnt think it was final, but the sc300 with a 2jz will be super sick.

just curious what the application would be still, daily? weekend car? track car?

daily project