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Socom · 09-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Ok so I am 16 and am currently looking around for my first car

I am going to be a little picky but not too bad, and I live in MD as a fyi. I would like it to be 2 doors, manual (4-6 speed), and to be faster than a 96 mustang gt running a 6psi supercharger (not too hard to do, but i wanna smoke my friends stupid car for teh lolz)

I was looking at Nissan 300zx TT, they aren't too expensive on ebay.
Also was looking at older camaros, 87 Monte Carlo SS, one of my fav cars and miatas.

Budget is max 8k, I don't wanna hurt the bank too bad.
So, go at it

*GDP* · 09-10-2009, 08:48 PM

What is your budget range?

Socom · 09-10-2009, 08:50 PM

Edited OP, forgot budget

**Mike** · 09-10-2009, 09:01 PM

I wouldn't spend more than 5k for a first car. Early 2000s/late 90s Olds or chevy or ford should do you, or a 90s Honda/Toyota.

I thought that Camaro was yours..

Bear · 09-10-2009, 09:08 PM

if your looking to spend the entire 8k id get a 98-02 ls1 camaro/firebird.

*Retrospekt* · 09-10-2009, 09:27 PM

First car (inexperienced driver) + "I wanna race my friend" + 8 grand = lots of pain and crying later.

Trying to be a hotshot will just get you in deep crap, if you know what I mean.

Buy yourself a fuel efficient reliable car and be done with it.

cluffenstein · 09-10-2009, 09:44 PM

Yeah.. your first car turns into a bumper car normally...

*GDP* · 09-10-2009, 10:17 PM

In no way am I being negitive towards you but, for 8k you are not going to beat a supercharged V8. However that is not to say you cant find a nice car for that price. Infact I would remind you of the old saying "if you cant beat them, join them"

You can get a nice 99-04 Mustang GT for that price. However as you might tell I am biased heh.

There are also a lot of nice imports you could get.

endo · 09-10-2009, 10:22 PM

2nd gen camaro they are sexy.

The Free Man · 09-10-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by endo

2nd gen camaro they are sexy.

I'd have to agree, particularly the 79 - 81 years. (Well, and the 70s split bumper.) The only problem with them however is that from the factory the engines were weakened by all the smog junk. However it's not too common to find a second gen Camaro which still has the original engine.

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Socom Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 34 Rep: 10	Suggest me a first car. Ok so I am 16 and am currently looking around for my first car I am going to be a little picky but not too bad, and I live in MD as a fyi. I would like it to be 2 doors, manual (4-6 speed), and to be faster than a 96 mustang gt running a 6psi supercharger (not too hard to do, but i wanna smoke my friends stupid car for teh lolz) I was looking at Nissan 300zx TT, they aren't too expensive on ebay. Also was looking at older camaros, 87 Monte Carlo SS, one of my fav cars and miatas. Budget is max 8k, I don't wanna hurt the bank too bad. So, go at it __________________ My Rides: 1969 Camaro Z/28 2004 Silverado Z/71 Last edited by Socom; 09-10-2009 at 08:49 PM.

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GDP Retired Director Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 518 Rep: 20	What is your budget range? __________________ Please follow the rules, you may find them HERE

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Socom Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 34 Rep: 10	Edited OP, forgot budget __________________ My Rides: 1969 Camaro Z/28 2004 Silverado Z/71

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Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7,603 Rep: 153	I wouldn't spend more than 5k for a first car. Early 2000s/late 90s Olds or chevy or ford should do you, or a 90s Honda/Toyota. I thought that Camaro was yours.. __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM 2009 Pontiac G8 GT - 6.0L, 6AT - 95k miles \| 1994 Chevy Blazer K5 - 350, 5MT - 140k miles \| 2006 Mazda 3 S sedan - 2.3L, 5MT - 130k miles Wife's Car: 2013 Chevy Volt - 70k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750 \| 1985 Honda Sabre 700

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GDP Retired Director Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 518 Rep: 20	In no way am I being negitive towards you but, for 8k you are not going to beat a supercharged V8. However that is not to say you cant find a nice car for that price. Infact I would remind you of the old saying "if you cant beat them, join them" You can get a nice 99-04 Mustang GT for that price. However as you might tell I am biased heh. There are also a lot of nice imports you could get. __________________ Please follow the rules, you may find them HERE

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09-10-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
Bear Low Lyfe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fl Posts: 190 Rep: 40	if your looking to spend the entire 8k id get a 98-02 ls1 camaro/firebird.

09-10-2009, 09:27 PM	#6
Retrospekt Retired Staff Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 599 Rep: 67	First car (inexperienced driver) + "I wanna race my friend" + 8 grand = lots of pain and crying later. Trying to be a hotshot will just get you in deep crap, if you know what I mean. Buy yourself a fuel efficient reliable car and be done with it.

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endo Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: omaha nebraska Posts: 696 Rep: 24	2nd gen camaro they are sexy. __________________ 2012 Dodge Ram 5.7 extended cab 4" lift Endo's 357 ish Build