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Old 09-26-05, 09:36 PM
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What can i get for 5 grand

Hey, I'm new to the forums, and was wondering, what i could get for 5 grand. Could i get a good condition non-turbo, or a bad condition turbo. Which would be better? Thanks for the help.
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you could get a nice condition mildly modded t2 for that money, nothing crazy
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A nice honda civic.
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Honda civics suck dick..... I got my 87 NA for free so just look around
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For 5 grand, I would get a good condition either. Why would you even consider spending that much on a bad anything? What is wrong with your thinking? Go buy something besides a rotary, cause if your willing to spend 5 grand on crap, I don't want your problems here.

Think again about what you've said, and try again.

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ok, just to clarify, i meant to ask which would be better an na or a turbo in reliability.
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NA for being reliable.
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For 4 gs i'll sell you my car. I got an 87 turbo II clean. pm me
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IMHO
good condition stock n/a = max 2000.
good condition stock t2 = max 4000.
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See, your revised info has gotten you leads. Bravo, good luck, and sorry for being so harsh, just want the best for all of these cars. And by the way, where in the bay area are you? Im in Vallejo, and just curious. If you want, pm me and I'll give you help, as stupid and new I am, to these masterpieces.

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See, your revised info has gotten you leads. Bravo, good luck, and sorry for being so harsh, just want the best for all of these cars. And by the way, where in the bay area are you? Im in Vallejo, and just curious. If you want, pm me and I'll give you help, as stupid and new I am, to these masterpieces.
I'm from the San Jose area, and btw its cool i worded my first post incorrectly
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Seeing that you are only 15, you should get a nice n/a to start out with and get used to the rx7. That's what I did and they are still fun cars. You don't need to go and mod your car a lot if you don't even have your license yet. Get used to driving and then do some stuff to your car.
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A Honda Civic would be easier on the wallet.
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Indeed. 5 grand can get you a good condition N/A and plenty of parts to work with. wich IMHO is as good as anything with the RX-7's. I bought my 88 base for $800 and its got a few problems but ill have a nearly new Fc in my hands after I put 10 grand into it.....its just a matter of finding the cheap but good car and putting yoru hard earned money to work for you.
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A Honda Civic would be easier on the wallet.
Maybe, but honda civics are as ugly an import and too ricey. The kid has taste if he wants to buy a RX-7. I at one time swore id never own an import....now about to take possesion of my second RX-7 and maybe a supra of teh same year.
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I got my 10AE in near mint condition with 78k original miles for $4k. took me a year to find and had to drive two states up to get it. But definately worth it.

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Lets see.....I paid less than 3K for my near mint 90 GXL......paid $750 for an S4 NA that had Corbeau seats, RB header, RB silencer, and a **** load of other goodies. Blew that motor, got a TII motor, rebuilt, ECU and harness for $1850, and have since added a shitload of goodies for less than $500. So, for around 5K, I guess you can get alot (not counting my luck with the parts car). But seriously, I have less in my S5 with TII swap than most do in a POS with a ghetto swap.

You gotta be patient and jump when the opportunity arises.
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You should get a good condition NA and put the rest in mods. No offence, but you are too young for a turbo. I got a Mustang GT when I was 15 and almost died in a car wreck a year later from drining too fast. Also, its better to start out with an na to get a feel for the car.
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Civcs sucks, most of my friend own civic and they got there car stolen at least once. Well i havent heard story about RX-7 yet. Dont get TII unless you understand how trubo works and maintience of a turbo.
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