# $30,000

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [March 26, 2008, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193 "2008-03-26T16:14:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Hooked\_on\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/61 "2008-03-27T12:20:40Z")

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> [@1.8tV-Dub](#):
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> 427 stingrays are way more than 30k maybe without a drivetrain and shitty exterior you could find one

9K no motor, tranny, interior is ok and exterior has a little rot on 1/4 panals. no rust underneath

^^ Sunny veiw junkyard or w/e its called. Rt 5 in rotterdam junction. i gothere all the time.

EDIT: All glass is in there. no cracks.

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**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/62 "2008-03-27T12:21:19Z")

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I build my car wicked crazy and buy a bike

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**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/63 "2008-03-27T12:22:58Z")

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> [@kromwell](#):
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> what car would you get, and why?

> [@91 teg b16a1](#):
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> I build my car wicked crazy and buy a bike

:headbang

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/64 "2008-03-27T12:23:19Z")

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Porsche. an 87 930. 3.3 turbo aircooled monster.

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**Author:** ![Hooked\_on\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/65 "2008-03-27T12:27:52Z")

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> [@GranMassaX](#):
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> :headbang

No one these days can follow simple rules. its NOT what do you do with 30K

_ **ITS If you had 30k WHAT CAR would you BUY and WHY** _

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**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/66 "2008-03-27T14:18:47Z")

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hahaha Im an asshole… Not many of us here are good at reading the original post. :lol I fail to follow simple directions

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/67 "2008-03-27T15:50:43Z")

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> [@K20power](#):
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> 30k to spend on a car, not a down payment, not selling your car now and getting more than 30k…:rofl
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> 44k in all or 44k + 30k?

44 total sOn :runaway

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**Author:** ![kromwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kromwell/32/6338_2.png) [@kromwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kromwell)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/68 "2008-03-27T16:00:52Z")

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lol!! sorry for the “broad” directions… I was actually looking for ideas.

My house purchase fell through, so I’m in the market for another car. I sold my 98 Eclipse GSX to get the damn house, so now I’m pissed and have to get something way better.

I’m leaning towards a 93-94 Supra TT… or save a bit and get a 97-98 240sx and swap either an SR20det or RB26dett into it. My options are open, just exploring what would be best for me.

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**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/69 "2008-03-27T16:07:00Z")

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cars are shitty investments.

look for another house.

but if I had all my finances in order, I would probably get a 2008 Ford Edge

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**Author:** ![SlackJ94](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slackj94/32/6325_2.png) [@SlackJ94](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlackJ94)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/70 "2008-03-27T17:34:15Z")

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For 30K? 2008 V6 Accord Coupe

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**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/71 "2008-03-27T18:19:04Z")

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bimmer 1 series plus trade in on my car would be 30k

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**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/72 "2008-03-28T04:41:46Z")

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> [@Code Blue](#):
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> look for another house.

:ponder umm… YEAH!!!

there are a lot of houses out there, go get another one.

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**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/73 "2008-03-28T04:46:48Z")

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If you made the sacrifice already I would look for another house. Cars are not good investments and you will probably end up selling yours again if you really want a house.

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**Author:** ![OhNoPOPO](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ohnopopo/32/6344_2.png) [@OhNoPOPO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OhNoPOPO)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/74 "2008-03-28T06:18:21Z")

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> [@bennyfizzle](#):
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> E36 M3+5k maintenance+15k built turbo motor.

which would dominate all prolly… i was looking at some of the m’s on [bimmerforums.com](http://bimmerforums.com) running like 690whp mid to high 9 1/4’s and only costed them around 10k

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**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/75 "2008-03-28T06:54:48Z")

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> [@luvin2speed](#):
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> which would dominate all prolly… i was looking at some of the m’s on [bimmerforums.com](http://bimmerforums.com) running like 690whp mid to high 9 1/4’s and only costed them around 10k

Link? That sounds like a fib by them.

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**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/76 "2008-03-28T08:28:06Z")

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2005 STi : Built GT40 + Dogbox (27,000 miles / $28k)

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**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/77 "2008-03-28T13:19:09Z")

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99 996 C2 Coupe - Sport Chasis - Factory Aerokit - GT3RS Halo Seats - Exhaust - EPL Tune

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**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/78 "2008-03-28T13:24:32Z")

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$30,000 buys me parts and materials for my kit car. No other car matters to me until that’s completed…

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**Author:** ![stockcarboy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stockcarboy/32/6303_2.png) [@stockcarboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stockcarboy)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/79 "2008-03-28T13:30:13Z")

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the best car under 30k is 350z says car & driver . i dont know about the 350 but i don’t know what els is for under 30k

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**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/30-000/236193/80 "2008-03-28T13:41:02Z")

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> [@stockcarboy](#):
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> the best car under 30k is 350z says car & driver . i the 350 but i don’t know what els is for under 30k

Are you serious? :nono

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