90's Japanese Sportscoupes. - Page 2

Mopar68 · Jul 20, 2005, 5:57 PM

What about a Mk.III Supra? How about an FC RX-7? In my opinion, these are all really cliche choices. But if I had to choose, go for the Prelude. Nice and safe and pretty fast.

Brettzilla · Jul 20, 2005, 6:02 PM

Well if you're going to buy, look for the value. I'd be more concerned with the test drive then with figures and what not. They're all good cars, it comes down to which one feels the best for you, simply put.

Kirstyn · Jul 20, 2005, 6:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mopar68

What about a Mk.III Supra? How about an FC RX-7? In my opinion, these are all really cliche choices. But if I had to choose, go for the Prelude. Nice and safe and pretty fast.

Airbags, Backseats. Read the topic, noob.

Also, I'd rather have a newer car than an older one. Because, well, I don't care if it's a Toyota or a Alfa, a 19yo car is going to have problems.

Brettzilla · Jul 20, 2005, 6:26 PM

Are you only looking at those specific Japanese cars? A buddy of mine bought an early nighties 3 series BMW for cheap and he loves it. It drives great and has everything your looking for. Just thought i'd throw that out.

TwinTurboBliss · Jul 20, 2005, 6:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zeyk

the (stock)300zx has more potential compared to others
next is the vr-4
and if u can
try for the 93' z model
it is the fastest compared to all the z models

No Z is faster than another. All years were about the same.

Just remember one thing Kris....sports cars are only reliable if they are well taken care of. My NA has 122K miles on it and runs good.

Kirstyn · Jul 20, 2005, 6:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brettzilla

Are you only looking at those specific Japanese cars? A buddy of mine bought an early nighties 3 series BMW for cheap and he loves it. It drives great and has everything your looking for. Just thought i'd throw that out.

The only problem is, expensive repairs.

Brettzilla · Jul 20, 2005, 6:40 PM

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The only problem is, expensive repairs.

True true, especialy if you go to a dealership. I think he had a fuel injector problem with it and it was a little pricey, but not overly huge. He did a bunch of work when he first got it but it was worth it.

I know this sounds lame but with gas prices the way they are, would you consider fuel economy or whether it takes regular or premium?

Kirstyn · Jul 20, 2005, 6:43 PM

Fuel Economy doesn't matter thaaat much to me, so long as it's not absoluetly horrible.

TwinTurboBliss · Jul 20, 2005, 6:43 PM

I just replaced 2 injectors in my NA and did the 120K maintence and it was about $800 in parts......I did all the work myself.

Brettzilla · Jul 20, 2005, 6:45 PM

yeah i thought so. I know i'm glad i'm not feeding my car premium though, it was just a thought. Is insurence the same for all of your choices?

Kirstyn · Jul 20, 2005, 6:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurboBliss

Just remember one thing Kris....sports cars are only reliable if they are well taken care of. My NA has 122K miles on it and runs good.

Yeah, and unfortunately, it's not possible to go too in depth into checking that out at purchase. The RX-7 is a prime example. It's imperative that it's taken well care of. I saw one on Ebay (No, I'd never buy from ebay), that's turbo'es went at 44k miles. And was several thousand to replace them.

Kirstyn · Jul 20, 2005, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brettzilla

yeah i thought so. I know i'm glad i'm not feeding my car premium though, it was just a thought. Is insurence the same for all of your choices?

The only ones with horrific rates are the 3000GT and RX7. The 300ZX isn't too bad either...thank god I'm not looking at the turbo.

Brettzilla · Jul 20, 2005, 6:51 PM

lol, no kidding. In that case my recomendation still goes for the Eclipse.

igaboj · Jul 20, 2005, 7:28 PM

What about a white 5 speed, V6 camaro with light body damage?

Ghalos · Jul 20, 2005, 8:19 PM

Ahahaha...nice Igaboj...

How about a 240SX?

Tons of potential, cheap, easy to run, reliable as hell, and some company in Texas, don't ask-I don't remember the name, is renowned for their power upgrades.

Miata? Lots of potential, and well, you can get away with less sexual comments than I could in it. Though, I carry weapons with me all the time, still, it's a roadster, RWD, light, can be powerful with enough money. It's not going to kill your insurance in any way too.

Jul 20, 2005, 5:57 PM	#16
Mopar68 The anti-hippie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westfield, New Jersey Posts: 7,488	What about a Mk.III Supra? How about an FC RX-7? In my opinion, these are all really cliche choices. But if I had to choose, go for the Prelude. Nice and safe and pretty fast. __________________ "....give it everything you've got cause it'll throw you back more than you could ever imagine." -WP

Jul 20, 2005, 6:43 PM	#24
TwinTurboBliss Street King Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mile high city Posts: 1,596	I just replaced 2 injectors in my NA and did the 120K maintence and it was about $800 in parts......I did all the work myself. __________________ Blondes are like supra's, over hyped.

Jul 20, 2005, 7:28 PM	#29
igaboj Forum Guru Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Golden State Posts: 3,599	What about a white 5 speed, V6 camaro with light body damage? __________________ It's pronounced "Eye-Guh-Boe-Jay"

Jul 20, 2005, 8:19 PM	#30
Ghalos SCF Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 12,604	Ahahaha...nice Igaboj... How about a 240SX? Tons of potential, cheap, easy to run, reliable as hell, and some company in Texas, don't ask-I don't remember the name, is renowned for their power upgrades. Miata? Lots of potential, and well, you can get away with less sexual comments than I could in it. Though, I carry weapons with me all the time, still, it's a roadster, RWD, light, can be powerful with enough money. It's not going to kill your insurance in any way too. __________________ "I couldn't fire someone today and it made me sick, firing people is a perk of my job!"

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Jul 20, 2005, 6:02 PM	#17
Brettzilla "Experienced" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 698	Well if you're going to buy, look for the value. I'd be more concerned with the test drive then with figures and what not. They're all good cars, it comes down to which one feels the best for you, simply put.

Jul 20, 2005, 6:26 PM	#19
Brettzilla "Experienced" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 698	Are you only looking at those specific Japanese cars? A buddy of mine bought an early nighties 3 series BMW for cheap and he loves it. It drives great and has everything your looking for. Just thought i'd throw that out.

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Kirstyn Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Just Outside Reality Posts: 7,101	Fuel Economy doesn't matter thaaat much to me, so long as it's not absoluetly horrible.

Jul 20, 2005, 6:45 PM	#25
Brettzilla "Experienced" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 698	yeah i thought so. I know i'm glad i'm not feeding my car premium though, it was just a thought. Is insurence the same for all of your choices?

Jul 20, 2005, 6:51 PM	#28
Brettzilla "Experienced" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 698	lol, no kidding. In that case my recomendation still goes for the Eclipse.

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