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Posted: 5/14/2018 7:56:21 PM EDT

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2016 chevy SS with lsa blower.
Rare but can be found with a manual trans if want it.

The SS is a wolf in sheeps clothing, no one expects a monster 6.2 450+ hp engine in a 4 door sedan add the blower and its over 550hp.
And can easily reach 1k hp with proper mods.
Swap all emblems over to holden and you will have every gear head you pass, eyeballing the car.
The aussies are insane bunch of motorheads and have damn near evey mod you could dream of avalible for the car.

Posted: 5/14/2018 7:59:26 PM EDT

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Can you afford an LS swap?

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I see 2008 bmw m3,m5,m6 for around 20-25k. Are they worth it?

Can you afford an LS swap?

What's that?

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:01:17 PM EDT

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Miatas are so fucking ugly and gay.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:02:10 PM EDT

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I see 2008 bmw m3,m5,m6 for around 20-25k. Are they worth it?

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I'd personally never buy an out of warranty German sports car/sedan. There is a reason they depreciate like a mofo once the warranty is up.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:02:15 PM EDT

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Used Lotus Elise.

Bought my 05 Elise back in 2011 for only $30k, only had 2.5k original miles was garage kept by a woman who had no idea what she got herself into so I kindly took it off her hands

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:02:54 PM EDT

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Fiesta ST then. 2600 lbs.

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I think OP is looking for a lightweight car that responds quickly and effortlessly to steering, braking and acceleration inputs.

2,500 lbs slings around much differently than 3,500 lbs.

Fiesta ST then. 2600 lbs.

Maybe I can put this more plainly. FWD IS THE DEVIL!!!

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:04:19 PM EDT

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2016 chevy SS with lsa blower.
Rare but can be found with a manual trans if want it.

The SS is a wolf in sheeps clothing, no one expects a monster 6.2 450+ hp engine in a 4 door sedan add the blower and its over 550hp.
And can easily reach 1k hp with proper mods.
Swap all emblems over to holden and you will have every gear head you pass, eyeballing the car.
The aussies are insane bunch of motorheads and have damn near evey mod you could dream of avalible for the car.

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Checked a few websites, the few around me were between 33,000 and 45,000... pass.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:04:45 PM EDT

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Stretch just a touch and get the new Mazda MX5. No you wont be leaving long trails of black strips on the pavement but goddamn is that a fun car

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:08:31 PM EDT

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Nothing fancy but a new Ford Fusion Titanium would be right around that price has the Ecoboost turbo and is AWD

I love mine

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How much is an Ecoboost Mustang? I hear they are great handling cars and a Ford tune gets them near 400hp.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:26:09 PM EDT

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How much is an Ecoboost Mustang? I hear they are great handling cars and a Ford tune gets them near 400hp.

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Nothing fancy but a new Ford Fusion Titanium would be right around that price has the Ecoboost turbo and is AWD

I love mine

How much is an Ecoboost Mustang? I hear they are great handling cars and a Ford tune gets them near 400hp.

$25,000 base price they weigh 3,532 to 3,642 lbs depending on options from what I saw.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:51:33 PM EDT

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VW GTI.

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Posted: 5/14/2018 8:54:21 PM EDT

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VW GTI.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:55:52 PM EDT

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Used Lotus Elise.

Bought my 05 Elise back in 2011 for only $30k, only had 2.5k original miles was garage kept by a woman who had no idea what she got herself into so I kindly took it off her hands

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These are a ton of fun if a) You can fit in them and b) live in a place with perfect roads. Holy hell theyre a rough ride on anything but perfect tarmac.

Posted: 5/14/2018 8:57:14 PM EDT

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86/brz, no doubt

If you want to spend more money you can go ham with a super.

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:02:48 PM EDT

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2016 chevy SS with lsa blower.
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Sure if you want to add $15k just for the car based off the op's $25k budget

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:15:46 PM EDT

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These are a ton of fun if a) You can fit in them and b) live in a place with perfect roads. Holy hell theyre a rough ride on anything but perfect tarmac.

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Also, God forbid you damage any of the body panels. They're fiberglass and they're horrifically expensive to replace.

I've heard of Elises getting totaled from panel damage.

Posted: 5/14/2018 9:48:17 PM EDT

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My 2010 Camaro SS with BMR 1.25 drop springs / performance alignment / BMR big sway bar set is brutal out in the wild...no more understeer.

LS3 car, so it's a manual...

Can be had on Auto trader in mid teens for sure..$900 for suspension mods & 2k for ZL1 tire and wheel package...bam you're done!!!

I wouldn't stress about high mileage cars...save more mod money.

E90 /E92 BMW 330I & 335it's were awesome

Cowpunk

Posted: 5/14/2018 10:15:56 PM EDT

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Also, God forbid you damage any of the body panels. They're fiberglass and they're horrifically expensive to replace.

I've heard of Elises getting totaled from panel damage.

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These are a ton of fun if a) You can fit in them and b) live in a place with perfect roads. Holy hell theyre a rough ride on anything but perfect tarmac.

Also, God forbid you damage any of the body panels. They're fiberglass and they're horrifically expensive to replace.

I've heard of Elises getting totaled from panel damage.

True to all of the above, exotic cars tend to give exotic problems

But nothing drives/handles quite like them at the price range and they are an absolute head turner wherever you go. I've had no issues in the years I've owned mine.. reliable engine with descent power and surprisingly great gas mileage.

Posted: 5/14/2018 10:45:47 PM EDT

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No, no I don't.

My wife has the family vehicle.

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My wife does too...loves her 4Runner. But the rear nearly unusable back seats leave room for stuff, and with the seats folded down I fit my pelican 1750 cans in there no problem.

Posted: 5/14/2018 10:55:57 PM EDT

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Ecoboost Mustang with performance package (black wheels, Brembo style brakes, GT suspension).

320hp rear wheel drive manual, the wife has one and it is very fun to drive.

One in my AO for $23k

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Quoted as I am seconding a ecoboost Stang.... feed that pony on corn (e85) switch out the pump and tune and you’re in for something good. Put in a cold air intake and you’re over 400 ponies wild.

Posted: 5/14/2018 10:58:26 PM EDT

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dodge charger

Posted: 5/14/2018 11:03:15 PM EDT

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Quoted as I am seconding a ecoboost Stang.... feed that pony on corn (e85) switch out the pump and tune and you’re in for something good. Put in a cold air intake and you’re over 400 ponies wild.

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Ecoboost Mustang with performance package (black wheels, Brembo style brakes, GT suspension).

320hp rear wheel drive manual, the wife has one and it is very fun to drive.

One in my AO for $23k

https://www.wadeford.com/vehicle-details/2018-ford-mustang-ecoboost-smyrna-ga-id-22179088

Quoted as I am seconding a ecoboost Stang.... feed that pony on corn (e85) switch out the pump and tune and you’re in for something good. Put in a cold air intake and you’re over 400 ponies wild.

Do they still require catch cans for the blow by (to keep the intake valves reasonably clean)?

Posted: 5/15/2018 12:40:44 AM EDT

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PplxyZAbDEY
Cheaper than most would think
Going to be a classic
I believe one of the last BMW's to not have electric steering
135 gets better gas mileage than NA 128

Posted: 5/15/2018 5:23:07 AM EDT

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Miata.net is recommending me a "NB" 99-05 since I prefer analog for the purpose of daily I will track some. Really surprised the 2017 model is 115lb lighter than the 05, newer vehicles tend to get heavier thanks to added tech and .gov B'S. The older ones have a higher redline too, though they make a few hp less and less torque. Probably the difference in compression, the old engine was 10:1, the newer 2017 is 13:1 which...i don't know how they get away with on 91octane, seems that's high even for 93octane.

The best part though is there are still some low mileage 04-05s on the market and well below my budget...so that leave lots of room for tires and upgrades once I start tracking the car

though unlike the Talon, I'm going to be more careful not to make the daily ride quality harsh.

Posted: 5/15/2018 6:49:15 AM EDT

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My wife does too...loves her 4Runner. But the rear nearly unusable back seats leave room for stuff, and with the seats folded down I fit my pelican 1750 cans in there no problem.

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Yep. I basically never use the rear seats on my FR-S, but there’s a ton of room for stuff with them folded flat.

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