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Valenciawatchrepair · 27 January 2018, 12:01 PM

I'm probably in the very bottom of the income bracket here at TRF. But, I still share some of the joys that many of you do. That said, what would you guys recommend on the used market for a fun, sporty, performance, etc car?

Lets say under $10,000 USD?

I always like the idea of finding those hidden gems that may be a little tired, but are worth the trouble. I've owned a '98 Z28 myself years ago, but a lot of those 4th Gen F-bodies have seen better days.

glenn_herwig · 27 January 2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

I'm probably in the very bottom of the income bracket here at TRF. But, I still share some of the joys that many of you do. That said, what would you guys recommend on the used market for a fun, sporty, performance, etc car?

Lets say under $10,000 USD?

I always like the idea of finding those hidden gems that may be a little tired, but are worth the trouble. I've owned a '98 Z28 myself years ago, but a lot of those 4th Gen F-bodies have seen better days.

I drive a 2013 Lexus IS 250 and really like it. It’s the older body style. Probably could find one of them used.

Hound Dog · 27 January 2018, 12:07 PM

GTI!!!

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Hpozzuoli · 27 January 2018, 01:02 PM

C3 or C4 corvette. Plenty of them around. Usually found in most gas stations with a for sale sign.

Laszlo · 27 January 2018, 01:21 PM

You can't go wrong with a GTI. They are very special cars.

Danny83 · 27 January 2018, 01:23 PM

Hyundai Sonata or Nissan Altima 2013 and up. If your budget had to be 10k and below.

HogwldFLTR · 27 January 2018, 01:34 PM

BMW Z4 Roadster or used Mini Cooper Sport. Almost forgot Porsche Boxter.

s14roller · 27 January 2018, 01:58 PM

I would be looking at a s2000 or an E36 or E46 M3. I had an E46 M3 as a daily driver for over 155K miles and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned (and was rock solid reliable to boot).

breitlings · 27 January 2018, 02:10 PM

if you like offroading a d2 with center locker. then build it out.

SaddleSC · 27 January 2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hound Dog

GTI!!!

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

You can't go wrong with a GTI. They are very special cars.

X3 the GTI is one of the most fun cars I have ever owned. Solid build, great handling, the practicality of a hatchback and great gas mileage to boot. I much prefer driving it to my wife's Lexus SC430:)

Gharddog03 · 27 January 2018, 02:50 PM

Pass on the 4 wheels and get on 2. 1000cc Honda, Kawi, Suki, ect...

Laszlo · 27 January 2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

X3 the GTI is one of the most fun cars I have ever owned. Solid build, great handling, the practicality of a hatchback and great gas mileage to boot. I much prefer driving it to my wife's Lexus SC430:)

DLRIDES · 27 January 2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

I'm probably in the very bottom of the income bracket here at TRF. But, I still share some of the joys that many of you do. That said, what would you guys recommend on the used market for a fun, sporty, performance, etc car?

Lets say under $10,000 USD?

I always like the idea of finding those hidden gems that may be a little tired, but are worth the trouble. I've owned a '98 Z28 myself years ago, but a lot of those 4th Gen F-bodies have seen better days.

Fun, sporty, performance is very subjective ..................

IF reliability is primary :
Under 10k FORGET any European car unless your three best friends are a rollback driver, euro mechanic, and a loan officer ! The maintenance costs will not justify the purchase. Use any maintenance/reliability rating site to confirm my statement.

Google “Best Sports Car Under 10k”, then google reliability rating for each, they will mostly be Japanese.

Mazda Miata
Mustang GT
Nissan 350Z
Corvette C4 (possibly)
Infiniti G37 (possibly)

TheVTCGuy · 27 January 2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Hyundai Sonata or Nissan Altima 2013 and up. If your budget had to be 10k and below.

Listen to this man, he knows his car sales

SearChart · 27 January 2018, 03:31 PM

Toyota Yaris.

Oh wait, sporty. Porsche 924.

bayerische · 27 January 2018, 04:40 PM

Watch “Hoovies Garage” on YouTube.

Kingair · 27 January 2018, 05:30 PM

928 . . .

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BristolCavendish · 27 January 2018, 06:05 PM

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IF reliability is primary :
Under 10k FORGET any European car unless your three best friends are a rollback driver, euro mechanic, and a loan officer ! The maintenance costs will not justify the purchase. Use any maintenance/reliability rating site to confirm my statement.

The words of a wise man. Except for something like the long-extinct (and somewhat boring) Volvo 240, most used European cars with 75K+ miles will be costly to maintain over the long haul.

You'll pay extra not only for the OEM parts but for the mechanic with the European accent performing the labor.

rootbeer7 · 27 January 2018, 06:20 PM

This is the best fun. Ferrari flappy-paddle gearbox, 160bhp, 140mph and amazing noise!!!

SearChart · 27 January 2018, 10:12 PM

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928 . . .

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A 928 under 10k is a big POS, I'd not buy that.

Kingair · 27 January 2018, 10:13 PM

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A 928 under 10k is a big POS, I'd not buy that.

In Europe for sure . . .

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SearChart · 27 January 2018, 10:15 PM

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In Europe for sure . . .

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The only decent Porsche you can have over here for under €10k is a 924. The 944 is a little more expensive and the 928 starts between 15-20k for OK examples.

Cheaper in the US?

Kingair · 27 January 2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

The only decent Porsche you can have over here for under €10k is a 924. The 944 is a little more expensive and the 928 starts between 15-20k for OK examples.

Cheaper in the US?

Purchase price wouldn't be the problem

But if something goes wrong . . .

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SearChart · 27 January 2018, 10:18 PM

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Purchase price wouldn't be the problem

But if something goes wrong . . .

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Yep, maintaining an old Porsche ain't cheap

brandrea · 27 January 2018, 10:18 PM

Under 10k ....

Car pices here in Canada would say: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, something of that sort. A good reliable car that you can pound mileage into without expensive repair costs. I’d steer clear of high mileage Porsche etc

Kingair · 27 January 2018, 10:23 PM

Why not do the American 'thing'

Lease one and $ 00.00 down

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Pix · 27 January 2018, 11:38 PM

Mazda Miata, top down reliable fun!

GB-man · 27 January 2018, 11:50 PM

I had a ford fiesta from enterprise once and had a blast driving it. I assume GTIs are awesome but would not buy one used.

goin camping · 28 January 2018, 03:07 AM

Two seat drop top fun would be a Mazda Miata, Porsche Boxster, Vette baby!

Hardtop joy would be Vette, late model Z28 w/gear box, Mustangs. A lot of Mustang choices for the buck.

Have fun and good luck.

The GMT Master · 28 January 2018, 03:08 AM

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I had a ford fiesta from enterprise once and had a blast driving it. I assume GTIs are awesome but would not buy one used.

If it's a Fiesta, it has to be an ST. Great fun, always puts a smile on my face!

27 January 2018, 12:01 PM	#1
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	Budget car choice of TRF?? I'm probably in the very bottom of the income bracket here at TRF. But, I still share some of the joys that many of you do. That said, what would you guys recommend on the used market for a fun, sporty, performance, etc car? Lets say under $10,000 USD? I always like the idea of finding those hidden gems that may be a little tired, but are worth the trouble. I've owned a '98 Z28 myself years ago, but a lot of those 4th Gen F-bodies have seen better days.

27 January 2018, 01:21 PM	#5
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	You can't go wrong with a GTI. They are very special cars. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

27 January 2018, 01:34 PM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	BMW Z4 Roadster or used Mini Cooper Sport. Almost forgot Porsche Boxter. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Watch “Hoovies Garage” on YouTube. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	I had a ford fiesta from enterprise once and had a blast driving it. I assume GTIs are awesome but would not buy one used. __________________

27 January 2018, 12:07 PM	#3
Hound Dog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9	GTI!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

27 January 2018, 01:02 PM	#4
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	C3 or C4 corvette. Plenty of them around. Usually found in most gas stations with a for sale sign.

27 January 2018, 01:23 PM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Hyundai Sonata or Nissan Altima 2013 and up. If your budget had to be 10k and below.

27 January 2018, 01:58 PM	#8
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I would be looking at a s2000 or an E36 or E46 M3. I had an E46 M3 as a daily driver for over 155K miles and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned (and was rock solid reliable to boot).

27 January 2018, 02:10 PM	#9
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	if you like offroading a d2 with center locker. then build it out.

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Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Pass on the 4 wheels and get on 2. 1000cc Honda, Kawi, Suki, ect...

27 January 2018, 05:30 PM	#17
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	928 . . . Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

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brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Under 10k .... Car pices here in Canada would say: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, something of that sort. A good reliable car that you can pound mileage into without expensive repair costs. I’d steer clear of high mileage Porsche etc

27 January 2018, 10:23 PM	#26
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Why not do the American 'thing' Lease one and $ 00.00 down Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

27 January 2018, 11:38 PM	#27
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Mazda Miata, top down reliable fun!

28 January 2018, 03:07 AM	#29
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	Two seat drop top fun would be a Mazda Miata, Porsche Boxster, Vette baby! Hardtop joy would be Vette, late model Z28 w/gear box, Mustangs. A lot of Mustang choices for the buck. Have fun and good luck.

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