Car Suggestion for $5k

NYSpeed Automotive
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Looks like I definitely need a second car out here in SF, so I’m planning to spend no more than $5k on a DD. Using this car as a stepping stone until I save up enough for either an M35/45 or a 5-Series.

So I’m looking for some recommendations on what to get. Being that I’m on the West Coast, AWD is not truly necessary. I only have 2 requirements - Not FWD and has 4 doors. I would obviously prefer a manual, but wouldn’t rule out a slushbox.

I’ve been thinking maybe a manual E34 525/535 or a 1st gen LS400. Yeah, my choices are kinda on either end of the spectrum, that’s why I’m open to suggestions. I’m also not ruling out an 94+ E class.

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I was going to suggest a turbo volvo 850R but you said no fwds. Which sorta sucks because these cars rule.
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if i was going FWD, I would most likely choose a 94-97 accord, TL or RL.

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Q45? Im not sure if they come with 5 speed.

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Buy 2TurboZs Audi A4 and we’ll drive it out to you :tup:

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i am considering the q45 but they are really hard to find used b/c no one bought them new. last gen A4 is a distinct possibility but i doubt i could find a dependable one within my price range.

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Kyle’s is very clean, 5-speed. It used to be AWDrifters car and he took great care of it.

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Stang?

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J30?

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E30. You can beat the piss out of them and they take it and keep on driving. Classic german styling, cheap maintenance, easy to work on.

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kyle’s a4 is a steal for 5,000. :tup:

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Yeah my A4 is pretty swell…2.8 w/ average miles for the year 96 with 145,000 on it…but no turbo = long life…timing belt and control arms were replaced so it should be good to go. Alot of people are getting 250k out of them with no issues. Let me know :tup:

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buy jacks 3kgt for another thousand dollars

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Lincoln Town Car-97ish range, RWD V8 and cant beat the :pimp: factor of a 5-body trunk :lol:

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People probaly think you’re a limo driver when driving one of those.

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early 90s 3 series

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my first car i drove was my parents’, black on black with tinted out windows. you wear a black suit and sunglasses in that thing and “limo driver” isnt quite the stereotype that comes to mind, but its just as good.