# opinion's wanted: $5k to buy car

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [November 9, 2006, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973 "2006-11-09T16:14:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 18\
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**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/21 "2006-11-10T03:29:57Z")

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-1 for the E30

For $5gs you could pick up an E36,

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**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/22 "2006-11-10T06:08:04Z")

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> [@Penfold](#):
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> I was thinking about a nissan sentra, NX, or 200sx, but I dont really know much at all about them.

[www.sr20forum.com](http://www.sr20forum.com)

You will want to look for;  
1991-1994 Sentra SE-R …B13 chassis  
1991-1993 NX200 (not NX1600)…B13 chassis  
1995-1998 200SX SE-R…B14 cahssis

FWD, w/ LSD. $2000 for a really decent B13 chassis. $1500 in suspension, $300 in brakes, $200 in tires, $100 for a spare set of stock rims= $4100

That leaves you $900 left over to learn how to drive it…

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/23 "2006-11-10T06:21:33Z")

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> [@fairgentleman Z](#):
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> FWD, w/ LSD. $2000 for a really decent B13 chassis. $1500 in suspension, $300 in brakes, $200 in tires, $100 for a spare set of stock rims= $4100
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> That leaves you $900 left over to learn how to drive it…

u forgot the JDM engine swap y0!!! rb!!!

…waiting for you to flame me about how useless hp is

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**Author:** ![StairSRT4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stairsrt4/32/7585_2.png) [@StairSRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StairSRT4)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/24 "2006-11-10T06:42:32Z")

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I think an NX is cool…as long as you can find one in good condition. I think they are pretty rare at this point.

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**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/25 "2006-11-10T06:51:15Z")

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The NX is cool if you want to drive a car thats ugly.

Are looks at all being considered here?

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/26 "2006-11-10T06:53:42Z")

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i kinda like early 90’s sentra 2-dr’s

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**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/27 "2006-11-10T10:48:56Z")

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older zx3 focus???

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**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/28 "2006-11-10T10:56:12Z")

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i would also say e30 (84-91 bmw 3 series) or e36 (92-98 3 series).

i prefer the e30 as its more of a “fun” car, but e36 are more pimp or flashy

heck, buy my e30 for 3k, but $500 into it to make it perfect, then have 1500 to mod

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**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/29 "2006-11-10T11:48:09Z")

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impreza 2.5 rs

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**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2006, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/30 "2006-11-10T12:59:58Z")

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So you want a small fun to drive coupe with leather and a cupholder for $5g’s that’s reasonably reliable? How about…

+1 for E30 or E36 BMW 3 series  
Nobody’s mentioned 94-98 Mustang GT’s (Did any Fox’s come with leather?)

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**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2006, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/31 "2006-11-11T14:51:48Z")

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> [@sureshot007](#):
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> impreza 2.5 rs

you are really in love with subaru’s arnt you?

it seems the BMW’s are winning. I am assuming they are awesome to drive?  
I’m not really to worried about looks.

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**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2006, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/32 "2006-11-11T15:00:43Z")

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> [@fairgentleman Z](#):
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> [www.sr20forum.com](http://www.sr20forum.com)
> 
> You will want to look for;  
> 1991-1994 Sentra SE-R …B13 chassis  
> 1991-1993 NX200 (not NX1600)…B13 chassis  
> 1995-1998 200SX SE-R…B14 cahssis
> 
> FWD, w/ LSD. $2000 for a really decent B13 chassis. $1500 in suspension, $300 in brakes, $200 in tires, $100 for a spare set of stock rims= $4100
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> That leaves you $900 left over to learn how to drive it…

thank you for all this information. i am looking into it now and checking out that forum. I like the idea of these because they are cheap, and I like cheap cars.

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**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2006, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/33 "2006-11-11T15:24:09Z")

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You will also want to check [www.se-r.net](http://www.se-r.net)

I have forgotten that it has a lot of good beginner info.

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**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2006, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/34 "2006-11-11T15:39:39Z")

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thanks, thats a great site, just what i was looking for. The Se-r definitly seems the better option right now. Now I just hope I can sell the Saab in the spring and find an Se-r around here.

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**Author:** ![sureshot007](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot007/32/7345_2.png) [@sureshot007](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot007)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2006, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/35 "2006-11-13T05:04:04Z")

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Be forewarned: BMW = not as cheap is other cars to fix _when_ it breaks.

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**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2006, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/36 "2006-11-13T05:22:01Z")

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[www.sentra.net](http://www.sentra.net)

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**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2006, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/37 "2006-11-13T06:18:28Z")

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> [@BikerFry](#):
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> Nobody’s mentioned 94-98 Mustang GT’s

Most are still higher than $5k I think.

> [@BikerFry](#):
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> (Did any Fox’s come with leather?)

Yup. Mine has leather.

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2006, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opinions-wanted-5k-to-buy-car/19973/38 "2006-11-13T06:27:30Z")

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se-r ftw

i like em…a lot

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