Car advice

[V-meister]

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!

[zymotic]

2002-2003 Subaru Impreza RX

[Guilty]

skyline r33 gts-t

[zymotic]

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."

[franks]

MKIV Supra SZ

[Tosh]

nice one Franky... read the first post again

[Tosh]

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

[franks]

f00k!

no imports hey.

oh well...........i have nothing more to add to this thread

[b0neR]

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?).

[pentae]

Definately a 2001 model mx-5.

[sewid]

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.

[Elithrar]

SP23 Mazda 3 (new, $28k), possibly an Accord Euro if you can stretch it a couple of thousand.

[pentae]

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.

[lwells]

SP20? Ha? How bout a nice new Mazda3 SP23?

LW.

[Silver-Arrowz]

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.

[Kor'axis]

How about some commodore? More roomy than coupes and also has heaps of balls

[V-meister]

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!