V-meister Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Hi guys, This isn't about a skyline, but I thought I'd get some advice as I know everyone on here is an enthusiast. I was just wondering what car you guys reckon would be good for less than $30k? I was thinking a used 2001 MX-5 6 spd or a used SP20 (if I wanted to spend less than 25k) Any thoughts on these cars? Any other suggestions are welcome too. I don't want to pay the insurance on a turbo and I can't get finance for an import so unfortunately it's locally delivered cars only and probably used as you can't anything decent for 30k new. Thanks in advance! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zymotic Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza RX Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilty Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 skyline r33 gts-t Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zymotic Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 skyline r33 gts-t "I don't want to pay the insurance on a turbo and I can't get finance for an import so unfortunately it's locally delivered cars only and probably used as you can't anything decent for 30k new." Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
franks Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 MKIV Supra SZ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 nice one Franky... read the first post again Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 from the 2 you've mentioned dude I'd probably be inclined to go for the SP20 but also look at Liberty's and Impreza RX's or even VTEC Honda's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
franks Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 f00k! no imports hey. oh well...........i have nothing more to add to this thread Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0neR Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I'd have to say an impreza aswell, maybe an RS, one down from the WRX. Otherwise an SP20 would go alright, maybe an Integra Type-R (DC2, they were locally delivered werent they?). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pentae Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Definately a 2001 model mx-5. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Why cant you get finance for an import? A used car is a used car to banks. At least that's what my experience is. Get a SR20DE siliva or 180sx. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elithrar Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 SP23 Mazda 3 (new, $28k), possibly an Accord Euro if you can stretch it a couple of thousand. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pentae Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 sewid: he's just not trying hard enough to get finance and if you shop around hard for insurance you can find reasonable insurance as well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwells Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 SP20? Ha? How bout a nice new Mazda3 SP23? LW. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-842932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver-Arrowz Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 MX5. Front engine/RWD. Excellent balanced car and nothing beats an open top. But it really lacks space so I hope you don't have too many friends that need a lift. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-843823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'axis Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 How about some commodore? More roomy than coupes and also has heaps of balls Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-843905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-meister Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 Hey guys, Thanks for the opinions! I can get finance for an import but not with a residual (which is what I'd like) and I'd prefer a 2001 model car at least. I used to have an S15 but sold it as I needed to save my money to invest and I'm not looking at getting another car. The S15 was great but the insurance was still 3k (good price though) and at this stage I'd really like a car that is economical to own in terms of price, petrol and insurance. It's taking a lot of discipline but if i stick to my guns i should be able to afford a car that I really want in no time. Like a 350Z maybe The reason I said SP20 is that I can pick one up for around 22k even and insure it cheaply. The MX-5 will cost a few k more but it seems like more fun. It's not practical but all my friends have their own cars and I don't often drive heaps of ppl around. I'll have a think about it as I'm not buying until June. Thanks for your opinions! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/41044-car-advice/#findComment-845350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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