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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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for 30,000 what would be a really fast car im tired of my tc being both my daily and my race car i want both but not one just asking for opinions
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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personally i like the infiniti g35 coupe they may not be the fastest thing out there for the money but i love the styling and everything about it.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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you are getting into Evo prices
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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If you want two cars...just buy two tc's lol. Maybe you should get an rsx type s, or an evo. just my opinion
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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350 or g35 if u want v6 if your going into the 4 get an evo or STI
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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GTO, base model.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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is it juss me or every guy between the ages 20 and 30 that owns a tc lovessss the g35 coupe....im speakin for myself here but ive seen plenty of posts where tc owners praise the g35 coupe
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Zebman
GTO, base model.
A good idea. If you want stupid fast for not too much, I'd look at a well taken care of but used GTO or SVT Mustang Cobra, then boost it.

I apologize if those options are too pricey, I'm ballparking and guessing at used car prices.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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charger r/t!
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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you have 30k and 18yrs old, must be nice


anywho, i would go with the EVO MR! Hands down, that thing is a BEAUTY and a BEAST!

for luxury, i say the g35 coupe or Acura TL type-s
The new 07' Acura TL Type-S is about to come out
3.5L 286HP/256tq
Optional 6spd tranny
Brembo BBK (i think?)
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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ok do you really have 30k or are you just making us droll over the cars we wish we had?
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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Hyundai Elantra.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:43 AM
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Mustang Shelby GT500
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Yanki01
ok do you really have 30k or are you just making us droll over the cars we wish we had?
Truely.

I saved my money since I was a little tike so that I could get a "red Corvette". Well the tC was the closest thing that I could afford and I'm still payin'.

Must be nice.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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Find a decent chasis and body from an older RWD, spend $10,000 or so on a 572 crate motor and find a good tranny. Then make a 100% race car out of it :D It will stomp any car mentioned and will completely fill your urge for a track only car Of course.. it wont be that practical and will probably turn into more money as you build... but hey.. while we are drooling over various cars.. may as well throw in a motor I like

Of course, if you want out of the box performance.. which is probably more practical given what you want... I would look at a GTO. If you really want a real track car to run 1/4 mile... get a RWD with some displacement like that car. You will be better off to start with that way. Not to mention if you start modding.
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No "axle-back" crap on a GTO.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
Hyundai Elantra.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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sorry, no such thing as a $30K race car.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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Always check Ebay first!!
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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find an older v8 for cheap and build it up

stang, camaro, etc etc



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