How about an MR2?
Thanks.
Randy Eickhoff ICQ = 7489134
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MR2's: 91T 51k, 89SC 108k, 85NA>SC project
For Sale: MR2: 85NA 147k, Celica: 92 All-Trac 124k
various parts - MR2's: 85/86NA & 88SC
> my first choice would have been an RX7, however since you dont like those,
> Toyota Supra, Nissan 300ZX, Nissan 240SX, Early Toyota Celicas, some 80's
> Corollas (rwd). Isuzu Impulse 1 gen, the list is endless.
> Bill Schmidt 84 RX7
>
> >>> <Mr53CSP@aol.com> 03/12/01 10:18AM >>>
> Currently, i have a '90 Honda CRX HF for the autocrossing duty and will be
> running it every so often on a road track. I'm looking for a seperate road
> racing car though (since alignment settings and suspension settings will
be
> different)...Here's my requirements (sorry if they are really specific):
>
> 1. No domestic vehicles. I like being the underdog.
> 2. Cost of the vehicle is less than $5K.
> 3. I'd prefer RWD, but, i could settle for FWD if all else fails.
Definitely
> no AWD (nothing against AWD).
> 4. No rx7s (i had one...)
> 5. parts should be somewhat cheap (including engines)
> Overall, something inexpensive, looks somewhat modern, and relatively easy
to
> work on.
>
> What I've had in mind was an older Corolla or Celica that was RWD. I'm
sure
> the engine can be replaced or rebuilt for pretty cheap. Parts on it could
be
> found in any junkyard.
> A 240z would be a nice too, but, i think power would be a problem (i don't
> know of too many strong 240z's).
>
> then, i'm thinking about if i ever want to go professional...the Corolla
or
> 240z won't be eligible models (in some of the venues i wish to enter in.
(ie.
> USTCC, NASA, etc)
>
> So, I've toyed with the idea of an EG Civic (92-95) hatchback. They are
> outrageously nimble and stay close to the CRX handling that i'm use to.
Power
> might be a problem in the straights though. Plus i have a lot of
experience
> working on them.
>
> I haven't really looked in the direction of European cars...just because
they
> are quite costly and parts can be expensive. And i have very little
knowledge
> regarding them...
>
>
> So, my question is...what other cars are out there that i'm just not
looking
> at that are excellent cars to work with?!
>
> -Kam
> Las Vegas Region
> '90 CRX HF (53 CSP)
> 2K Maxima
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