$40k to spend on a car - new or used

HeelsandEers

HeelsandEers

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What do you buy? This includes the price of the car + any modifications. This can either be a daily or a weekend/project/track car.

I already know my answer. I'll post in a little while.
 
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I also wanted to keep the $ threshold to a relatively low amount so there weren't as many "can't miss" new cars.
 
This is easy as that is my current budget. 2 options for me.... 70-72 Datsun 240z. $40k is plenty for the car and full restoration. Also RB26DETT engine swap ~650whp.

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Or....

HAKOSUKA! 72' Skyline.

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Ok.. I'll go.

- AP1 or AP2 S2000. Clean, low mileage, for around $25k.
- GTX (prob 76r) based turbo kit - I'd aim to make about 550 rwhp
- Exhaust
- Clutch
- Hard top
- Misc supporting parts
- The rest of the money would go to a fund for a PPG trans
 
Nix said:
This is easy as that is my current budget. 2 options for me.... 70-72 Datsun 240z. $40k is plenty for the car and full restoration. Also RB26DETT engine swap ~650whp.
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Love those cars. And RBs lol

I wouldn't mind going with a 92ish 240 fastback + full paint/restoration + RB swap

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I was going to say NSX as well. :D

What do you really want though? Import or Domestic? Japanese or European?
 
Or for 30K you can have a turnkey LS1 Miata from Flyin' Miata out in Colorado. Seriously... send them the $$ and you can just go pick it up and drive off!
 
2013 Si Sedan with a bored K24 head to a K26. Bored header collector, higher compression ratio, I/DP/E, ported RBC, ZDX tb, big brake kit, full suspension, sport tires, and uses race gas.
 
HeelsandEers said:
Love those cars. And RBs lol

I wouldn't mind going with a 92ish 240 fastback + full paint/restoration + RB swap

:drooling:
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A good S13 body is impossible to find. It would be a good project, but you'll need a beater to drive while the restoration is in progress.
 
Dar-Dar said:
I was going to say NSX as well. :D

What do you really want though? Import or Domestic? Japanese or European?
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I've never been a domestic guy. Never will.

With that said.. I would seriously consider a 03-04 Cobra. KB 2.6 blower + bolt ons and hello to an easy 600 rwhp.
 
HeelsandEers said:
I've never been a domestic guy. Never will.

With that said.. I would seriously consider a 03-04 Cobra. KB 2.6 blower + bolt ons and hello to an easy 600 rwhp.
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Green Mustang 302 Boss? You'll be Kene's best friend.
 
Dar-Dar said:
A good S13 body is impossible to find. It would be a good project, but you'll need a beater to drive while the restoration is in progress.
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Indeed. Good thing is, you can pick them up dirt cheap and have a lot left over for the restoration. I think it would be tougher finding a RB :giggle:

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Green Mustang 302 Boss? You'll be Kene's best friend.
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:giggle:

If Kene ever gets a Kene Bell blower for his Mustang I will seriously lose it :rotfl:
 
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Try to look for a solid 2nd gen NSX, like the one BlueBatmobile bought for $25k (w/ less than 20k miles). Then get a Comptech SC and exhaust. :drooling:
 
I looked for an nsx for under 45k and had no luck,I thought It would be possible,but nothing,maybe times have changed.that would be my choice, I almost bought a late model vette,but realized it had to be a honda or Acura,nsx would be my only choice in Acura .
 
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