I want to spend <$7,000 on a RWD car with a manual transmission and <100,000 miles. I need it both as a daily driver and something i can modify over time. (No motorcycles because i can only afford 1 vehicle and it snows here in NJ)
Are any of these considered good deals?
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5488338007.html
>1999 Ford Mustang
>76,000 miles
>$4,200
http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/5467858274.html
>2002 Mazda Miata
>99,950 miles
>$5,000
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5494356804.html
>1999 Mazda Miata
>90,347 miles
>$5,800
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5473846281.html
>1992 Mazda Miata
>59,577 miles
>$5,995
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5442222054.html
>1999 Chevrolet Camaro
>82,000 miles
>$6,900
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/ctd/5481162292.html
>2006 Ford Mustang
>88,554 miles
>$6,986
>>14688006
Wait until winter and buy a miata. You're gonna pay a premium since it's almost spring.
>>14688006
92 miata is the best car out of the 6, but isn't worth that price
basically what this guy said
>>14688037
Do you want a convertible?
>>14688006
2005+ Mustangs are entering that territory too.
>>14688045
Doesn't matter, it just has to be affordable to service and modify. Which is why I'm looking at MX5s instead of BMW Z3s.
miatas have absolutely staggering mod potential, like a comically huge aftermarket and legions of mostly helpful fans all over the place.
do that end, $5000 for a flyin' miata 2 kit gets you literally everything to need for a turbo build and an incredibly detailed diy guide and lots of customer support from flyin miata, the end result being 250whp which in a 2200lb car is FAST. on top of the miata's excellent driver engagement and toss-ability, it's just about as much damn fun as you can get for the price
also, don't spend more than 3 grand a miata, honestly, maybe 4 if it's exceptionally clean or low miles
>>14688056
also also if you have some experience with turbo setups or you're willing to do the research, 3 grand will be more than enough for an equally excellent turbo setup based around MegaSquirt and a lightly used turbo you can rebuild yourself in a few hours
>>14688006
Jump on that Camaro. It has an LS1 and a T56 transmission. Both sell for about $2500 each, out of the car, assuming the LS1 has the harness with it. The T56 with an $800-$1000 rebuild kit can handle up to 1000 HP/lb-ft of torque, it's pretty much the strongest stick shift that ever came in a car. The LS1 is also famous for making crazy power for little money.
The only downside is the engine is about halfway back under the windshield. Pain in the ass to work on.
The Camaro won't handle for shit stock, and it isn't all that fast compared to current models, but there's enough aftermarket out there to fix both if you're willing to spend enough.
>>14688053
Yeah, I've noticed that a lot of V6 mustangs are cheaper than Miatas.
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5472420436.html
>>14688056
>>14688037
>>14688042
Thanks for the heads up about the MX5 prices. I was also looking for a cheaper 240sx, but there aren't any without rust around here.
>>14688116
>v6 mustang
don't
your modding potential is almost zero
Are there any AWD Japanese cars for around 7K?
I wish the Evo wasn't so expensive..
>>14688196
Use your 7k as a down payment on a legacy gt. Stickshift, awd, manual transmission <20k
