# Suggestions for a good summer car **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 26, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780 "2010-04-26T20:14:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/41 "2010-04-27T14:14:14Z")
So the consensus is, the smartest way to spend $15k is to find a $150 Toyota Tercel and put and transverse rear mounted LS1 in it and other mods with the remaining $14,850. And you thought posing this question to this forum was a waste of time. ---
**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/42 "2010-04-27T17:01:46Z")
> [@Boxersix"](#): > > Their variant of M96 motors have issues. RMS issues, intermediate shaft bearing issues. Cylinders like to d-chunk. To fix first two requires engine removal. Not fixing, or at least checking to see if bad, can result in needing ~8K engine core + labor to swap. D-chunking is possible on any M96 motor other than M96.7(GT2/3, Turbo), and common enough in the earlier year cars that alot of them were replaced with new factory cores. > > If shopping for one, seriously inquire about service work to check RMS/INT bearing. Ask for receipts. Int bearings should be replaced regardless with the LN Engineering kit(I know Rick, good stuff). Just have to remove engine to do it(does not need to be torn apart) > > You have been informed on the M96 woes :tongue > > Otherwise a very good car. > > 968 are alot of fun. Good torque from the 3.0 four banger, six speed a good gearbox too. Can be made into a serious barn burner with some money. Google 968 Firehawk, or 968 RS/RS Turbo(one of the most rare P-cars ever). I’m always looking out for a lapis blue or cobalt blue on grey '94… In the little research I have done, I’ve found a good deal of comments about the IMS and RMS. I also see the LN Engineering kit is the bees knees to fix this setup. However paying you to R&R a rear engine Porsche motor adds a bit to the purchase price. Maybe I can stumble into one that has been done or find a steal. 996 is def not one of the better looking 911s but it is about the best 911 technology that I can afford, so I’m still tinkering with the idea. Would you hate me if I got a 986 Boxster for a few months? > [@fs: paxton blower for lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-paxton-blower-for-lt1/31454/2): > > So the consensus is, the smartest way to spend $15k is to find a $150 Toyota Tercel and put and transverse rear mounted LS1 in it and other mods with the remaining $14,850. And you thought posing this question to this forum was a waste of time. Hahahah you kill me. I have been peacefully ignoring those suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![aldog1330](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/aldog1330/32/6517_2.png) [@aldog1330](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/aldog1330)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/43 "2010-04-28T05:19:00Z")
If you are interested in a 350Z, depending on your price range I know of one that will be available in the next month or two. ---
**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/44 "2010-04-28T05:21:19Z")
> [@chris beniot and family found dead](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chris-beniot-and-family-found-dead/31463/28): > > If you are interested in a 350Z, depending on your price range I know of one that will be available in the next month or two. details pls ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/45 "2010-04-28T05:35:49Z")
> [@fs: paxton blower for lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-paxton-blower-for-lt1/31454/2): > > So the consensus is, the smartest way to spend $15k is to find a $150 Toyota Tercel and put and transverse rear mounted LS1 in it and other mods with the remaining $14,850. And you thought posing this question to this forum was a waste of time. :rofl That’s about right. ---
**Author:** ![aldog1330](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/aldog1330/32/6517_2.png) [@aldog1330](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/aldog1330)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/46 "2010-04-28T05:43:27Z")
> [@CONTEST: the most "myspace" girl](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/contest-the-most-myspace-girl/10072/324): > > details pls pm sent, book written ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/47 "2010-04-28T06:10:53Z")
350zs take a decent amount of cash to be considered fun because they have a number of systems that hamper having fun on a stock platform ---
**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/48 "2010-05-03T19:40:53Z")
> [@The infamous punch](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-infamous-punch/31049/48): > > 350zs take a decent amount of cash to be considered fun because they have a number of systems that hamper having fun on a stock platform go on… ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/49 "2010-05-03T19:52:43Z")
Imo, 350Z’s just do not perform compared to alot of the other cars in the same price range. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/50 "2010-05-03T20:02:00Z")
minty E36 M3 do it you know you want to ---
**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:** [May 3, 2010, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/51 "2010-05-03T20:15:21Z")
94 Mustang GT with LT1 swap and DSM paint job ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/52 "2010-05-03T20:31:23Z")
Dis motha fucka… ---
**Author:** ![cazwrx187](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cazwrx187/32/6388_2.png) [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/53 "2010-05-03T21:06:14Z")
98 Subaru 2.5rs coupe with full drivetrain swap from 04 sti (300hp, brembo’s, 6spd etc) and moderate amount of suspension and brake mods. PM me, I know where you can get a good example for 13.5K ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/54 "2010-05-04T04:36:53Z")
14k :rofl :rofl ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/55 "2010-05-04T06:36:08Z")
> [@Flying Spur Pics Inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/flying-spur-pics-inside/31628/11): > > 14k :rofl :rofl Tryin’ to lose as little $$ as possible on it brah ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/56 "2010-05-04T06:49:03Z")
14k. Holy jesus ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/57 "2010-05-04T06:54:34Z")
Civic SI 99-00. ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/58 "2010-05-04T06:55:18Z")
Supra ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/59 "2010-05-04T06:57:30Z")
GT55 Supra. on 89 Oct. ---
**Author:** ![g60](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e36b37/32.png) [@g60](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/g60)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2010, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780/60 "2010-05-04T07:05:31Z")
> [@Boxersix"](#): > > Their variant of M96 motors have issues. RMS issues, intermediate shaft bearing issues. Cylinders like to d-chunk. To fix first two requires engine removal. Not fixing, or at least checking to see if bad, can result in needing ~8K engine core + labor to swap. D-chunking is possible on any M96 motor other than M96.7(GT2/3, Turbo), and common enough in the earlier year cars that alot of them were replaced with new factory cores. > > If shopping for one, seriously inquire about service work to check RMS/INT bearing. Ask for receipts. Int bearings should be replaced regardless with the LN Engineering kit(I know Rick, good stuff). Just have to remove engine to do it(does not need to be torn apart) > > You have been informed on the M96 woes :tongue > > Otherwise a very good car. Good info on the 996 here. I was seriously contemplating one this summer. Incredible car for the money IMO. The aero package makes these cars a real head turner. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suggestions-for-a-good-summer-car/251780.md?page=4)