Buddy and I want to buy a car to tinker around with this winter. Thinking of buying a $1000 car. What's good? old 240sx? ancient mr2? pulsar?

We already each have Corollas that are destined for engine swaps this summer.

 

i saw a high mileage 91( i think) 240sx for $900 in the autotrader for my area...that would be a good base, and you can get good power outta it after an sr20det swap and you build the turbo...

 

How is a Mazda 323? Only $200-300.

 

The hatchback model? or is it a sedan?
regardless...i say go for it, then swap in a KLZE or a BP turbo and your set!

engines:
http://www.osakajdmmotors.com/other/index.html
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Hint hint, notice the sponsor?? im pluggin them!

 

i have one of those :chuckles:

 

balluh h:

 

Rich are you still down to buy an old Crown Vic and play bumper cars?

 

funny u mentioned that..i was just talking to my friend about that on saturday :eek3:

i was saying how it would be cool if i pulled up to one of those viet coffee shops...and everyone inside just bails out :chuckles: either that or ill get shot if they think i'm a narc :thinking:

 

Bahahahahahhaha. I just want to go on a freeway and see how many people slow down and not pass me.

 

We had an 87 Dodge Ram beater truck to do that with. Took down construction signs, construction barrels, green plastic trash cans, a fence. Blew the transmission in it (it was a slushamatic) and sold it to salvage yard for $300. Lotsa fun. :thumbup:

Old car for under $1000? Ever thought of going off the beaten path and picking up a mid-80s Volvo 240? Built like a tank, and can put a tough turbo in it too. Perfect sleeper. Nobody would suspect a thing. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: