12mike12

alright guys i need a little help... i am looking to purchase a car for a show/race project....i dont have a huge budget and i am young so insurance and gas milage comes into play. heres what i have though are reasonable... tell me what u think and if there is any i missed you think would work then tell me


94-97 Honda Accord

Honda prelude 93-95 or a 97-99

Acura integra 94-98

Chevrolet Cavalier 95-99

thanks in advance

1cam8valves

Be different! Nobody wants to see another riced out POS from your list. . .

sky_kid

Exacly, you get one of those cars, and you know whose going to care?

nobody,

Maybe you should think about a wagon? I'm being serious here.

midnighter

All of those cars are horrible on insurance. Cavalier being the worst, Integra is like the 2nd worst. E.g. Costs more to insure my RS than it did my Mustang. No one can tell you what you want as a show/race project though.. you have to have an affinity to a certain type of vehicle. If you like Hondas, go ahead.. no matter what project you do it will be really expensive.

shuller1458

yeahh.... that is sooo unique....

and "show and race" don't mix. You want show: pick any car that hasn't been modifyed before (or least modifyed) such as wagons, minivans, GEO's, and so on, I am not joking, if done properly they WILL catch eyes, that's what a show cars must do.

If you want race: what kind a race? Choose a car according to the race type. Most type of races include cars that are RWD, some AWD (rallies).

IS300

Show/race car at 17? Hmm either McDonalds has raised their minimum wage to $20/h or your parents will be paying for all your expensies.

I doubt you'll be able to afford insurance for any of those cars, if you do have part time job, let alone mod them to something that someone else will actually give a second thought about.

Like it was said before, it's been done so many times that when I see one of those on the road I'm like "not another one"

I just don't think it's worth it, buy something thats reliable that will last you for the next few years untill you can afford to buy a half decent ride.

12mike12

hey guys... ya i know they arent the most original choices.... but im 17 and cant afford much... thats why i put the any another suggestions there for you guys to help me out b/c i know u know more than i do.... my dad has a company car so my insurance is not that bad considering the insurance company only thinks we have 2 vehicles... but even still.... yea i want a rear wheel drive car but to do that i either have to get an older car or a real expensive new one... so thats my delema

any serious suggestions... would be awsome... and i really dont want to do up a wagon or something... what i meant by show... is it still has to look nice on the street...

rabbitman

iTrader: (3)

Everyone is gonna laugh again, but I've got a mint '84 rabbit with 2l 16v turbo. Cost including engine, about 15,000. NOT FOR SALE!!! fastest 1/4 is 12.36 sec. Do something different. There is a sweet 1976 Civic in the classifieds on this site. Check it out.

1cam8valves

Exactly, thats what gets a real enthusiasts attention!

Build it for performance. . .and keep it clean!

shuller1458

ok, you still didn't answered to our question. Do you want this car for racing? WHAT TYPE of racing?

Nastyzed

Get a beretta z26 3.1 not a bad looking car and will otuperform most of you list.

rabbitman

iTrader: (3)

Yeah with a standalone, t3, fmic, 75lb injectors, 2.5"exhaust etc. It would be an awesome car.

Project_D

why not get a old talon or look at some 240's i hear they are ok on gas and insurance pornasours on here has a 240 and used to go to mah school ask him about insurace and yah 240's are rwd.....if yu want a honda or acura do soemtin a little diffrent like a ef sedan or 4dr g2 integra

G.A.T EXPORTER

Ill set you up with something nice if you feel like getting serious.

12mike12

ok guy any racing i do will be drag.... and yes i want to do something original but i dont have the funds to do this thats why i was thinking about a car with a huge aftermarket which is easy to get my hands on... i looked into a talon or eclipse and i really like those... and all the 240's i looked at have tons of kilomoters and i dont know if i want to buy a car with that high of milage