# Whats the best bang for the buck performance car...... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 11, 2010, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050 "2010-05-11T08:32:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/1 "2010-05-11T08:32:13Z")
under 30k??? Thinking about unloading the cobra & am not real sure whats out there. Any ideas guys? Realistic budget would be around 25. ---
**Author:** ![h0twh3els](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/h0twh3els/32/6615_2.png) [@h0twh3els](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/h0twh3els)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/2 "2010-05-11T08:35:29Z")
New or used Wayne??? Maybe an Evo??? 99-2000 C5 Vette??? Of course I would say Mustang… Lol ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/3 "2010-05-11T08:35:56Z")
New/used? 1/4 mile or track? Stock or to be modded? Typical or unique? At all practical or weekend toy? ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/4 "2010-05-11T08:38:07Z")
used, 1/4 mile but driveable anywhere. nothing stays stock at my house, would like something a little different, weekend toy. ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/5 "2010-05-11T08:38:49Z")
03-04 cobra, …wait… ---
**Author:** ![h0twh3els](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/h0twh3els/32/6615_2.png) [@h0twh3els](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/h0twh3els)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/6 "2010-05-11T08:38:54Z")
> [@Wayne64SS"](#): > > used, 1/4 mile but driveable anywhere. nothing stays stock at my house, would like something a little different, weekend toy. 1987 S10, with a SBC… LOL It’s so hard to tell Wayne, you’ve had a billion different rides… Import or Domestic? ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/7 "2010-05-11T08:39:04Z")
-C5Z -03-04 Cobra (srsly) -Poopra -Some big motor-\> little car swap (2JZ, LS1, 1UZ, VH45, SR20, etc in a e30, s13, s14, NA, NB, etc) -F-Body -Powerlab GT35r 350z -B5 S4 -“older” MB AMG/V12 model (e55 AMG, 03-06 CL600/S600, etc) -S54 M Coupe -e46 M3 A lot of different kinds of cars can be had for 25k. All depends on what you want in terms of comfort. A stupid fast Honda or Foxbody could be had or a ballin’ ass S600 that with a tune (granted, a 6,000 tune) can trap 123. Plentyyyy of options. ---
**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:** [May 11, 2010, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/8 "2010-05-11T08:39:30Z")
Smart Car w/ Hayabusa V8. ---
**Author:** ![99FRC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99frc/32/6335_2.png) [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/9 "2010-05-11T08:44:27Z")
RWD - C5 Z06 or Regular C6 with mid miles AWD - Evo 8-9 ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/10 "2010-05-11T08:45:52Z")
thing is, i know corvettes and am unfortunately all to familiar with their issues. limited power production on stock motor and EVERYONE has one. evo… srsly considering. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/11 "2010-05-11T08:47:45Z")
i dunno on the evo… also a ton of them around… anyone know where i can find a white w/ blue stripe GT500 clear title for around 25??? ---
**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 11, 2010, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/12 "2010-05-11T08:48:52Z")
Bang for your buck you can’t beat the EVO. You can get them for like 16K now. 19K for a really clean one. Few K in mods and your in 11s, 10s. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/13 "2010-05-11T08:51:47Z")
> [@Real websites](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/real-websites/31829/10): > > Smart Car w/ Hayabusa V8. YES. Smart car can be had for $5000. Busa motor $1500 Motor inards $1500 GT2876 $1200 other crap $2000 Power to weight ratio killer $Priceless ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/14 "2010-05-11T08:52:10Z")
Turbo S2000 ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/15 "2010-05-11T08:53:46Z")
god i fucking hate smart cars. ---
**Author:** ![99FRC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99frc/32/6335_2.png) [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/16 "2010-05-11T08:53:58Z")
> [@\*OFFICIAL\* Buffalo Sabres 2007 Off-Season Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-2007-off-season-thread/30906/289): > > i dunno on the evo… also a ton of them around… Ok you asked for best bang for the buck. Not best bang for the buck but also rare. If rarety is an issue, you could find a high mileage Supra for that price, BMW M3, RX7, etc ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/17 "2010-05-11T08:55:44Z")
LSx RX7s go for low to mid 20s (clean). ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/18 "2010-05-11T08:55:48Z")
Hot rod time kiid. get a nice chevelle roller. late LS swap, turbo, big disk brakes all around, slammed out on sick ass 19 front 20 rears. ---
**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 11, 2010, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/19 "2010-05-11T08:58:43Z")
> [@\*OFFICIAL\* Buffalo Sabres 2007 Off-Season Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-2007-off-season-thread/30906/290): > > Ok you asked for best bang for the buck. Not best bang for the buck but also rare. > > If rarety is an issue, you could find a high mileage Supra for that price, BMW M3, RX7, etc for 25K it be a pretty high mileage questionable TT 6speed car. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050/20 "2010-05-11T09:01:06Z")
I would also not be buying a car with a super involved swap (LSx RX7) for 25k [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-performance-car/252050.md?page=2)