fastest car for ~ 20- 23k

[snut]

Any one have any ideas for a new or used car for around 20k? I was looking at a WRX but thats more around 24 without taxes, reg and all that nice stuff?

 

[imported_vr6]

used Integra Type-Rs could be had from anywhere between 17-20k, the last generation 2.5rs is also a good buy, could be had just under 20k.

I would go for the 2.5rs, just for the beauty of all wheel drive

 

[Imported]

Used? I'd probably get myself a Supra or RX-7..

 

[snut]

can i add a turbo to the 2.5 rs?

 

[vi edit]

Used will get you a very nice 2 year old Mustang Cobra or Camaro SS, or Firebird w/ the Ram Air Package. Might even be able to find a late gen corvette in that range.

Though I'd go with the Fbody/Mustang for insurance reasons and a practicality standpoint. If you are into trucks, you could get a 99'ish Lightning SVT.

 

[Beau]

Ferrari 308 GTSi

An older vette, mustang...

 

[Xenon14]

Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (240 hp supercharged). In 2001 my friend bought a 2000 used GTP for $19,000 with tax and it had under 500 miles on it.

 

[vi edit]

One other suggestion - previous gen BMW M3's.

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: snut
Any one have any ideas for a new or used car for around 20k? I was looking at a WRX but thats more around 24 without taxes, reg and all that nice stuff?

RSX?

 

[Beau]

Nissan 300ZX

 

[GasX]

Fastest car?

Either but a $5000 old 5.0 mustang and invest $15000 in upgrades or click here

 

[Demon-Xanth]

If you're into some torque and insist that it's a new car, order up a 4.7+5 speed Dakota. Not as fast as the Mustangs or F bodies, but a tad bit faster than alot of the rice in the quarter. (ie: Acura RSX) Upto about 1/8th mile they can keep close to Mustangs but the game changes from a torque game to power after that. (I held about 2-3 car lengths until the 1/8th when I was lined up against a Cobra when it started to pull away). The reason I went for mine instead of a Firebird was the costs for my area made the 'bird $5k over budget and the insurance would KILL me, the Dakota is classified as a compact truck.

If you don't mind used, you can't beat the muscle cars.

 

[Viper GTS]

Raw speed for that price range is definitely a Z28/SS Camaro.

Viper GTS

 

[GasX]

Oooohhh, sexy....

 

[vi edit]

Mmmm...Roush stage III.

Stealership around here had a silver Stage III convertable. Major poon factor going on with that car

 

[GasX]

How much you want to bet that the high bidder (roushfan16) is willing to go higher...

 

[diskop]

Nissan 350Z

 

[Colt45]

find a 60's chevy truck. (or maybe a ElCamino or Impala or chevelle or camaro, etc.)

add 350 or 454 (depending how much room & effort you have) + blower + 9" rearend + big rims in the back

add paintjob

add stereo

add whatever

have alot of money left.

 

[vi edit]

Oh, The Stage III that I saw was stickered at $47,000, so I'm pretty sure this auction is going to go a little bit higher

 

[UberDave]

A 2003 Matrix XRS will put you in the 15.9s on the 1/4 mile... STOCK for 20k

just a thought.

 

[vi edit]

For a new suggestion - Look for a VW GTi 337, or for a bit cheaper, the new 24V VR6 GTi's.

Either of those cars will bitch slap that anemic Matrix.

 

[hoihtah]

if you want something new and fast...
i'd say wrx.

if used is okay..
go get yourself a muscle car then mod it.

there's no better way to get the power you want for the money.

 

[Dark4ng3l]

Originally posted by: diskop
Nissan 350Z

as much as I love the z it's over 20k and it's not the fastest car in that range(but definately the nicest though...)

 

[gogeeta13]

Get a S14

 

[SuperSix]

Low mileage modded Buick Grand National...

Check some for sale on the link in my sig..