Fastest car under $20k, $25k, $30k, and $35k

[ElFenix]

under 20K?

supercharged 650 hp f-body

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: rootaxs

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Define fast.

0-60, 1/4, passing speed acceleration? There's different types of "fast". AWD cars typically launch better and have 0-60 times but will typically be slower in 1/4 speeds.

I would probably say:

Under 20k = SRT-4
Under 25k(ok 25,250) = Mustang GT
Under 30K = Probably the Mustang still
Under 35k = WRX Sti

0-60 time.

That would then be "What's the quickest", not "fastest".

Ah, looks like my question's already been answered.

Welp:

Edmunds.com
motorTrend.com
carAndDriver.com

Take it easy, gentlemen.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly

Originally posted by: mooncancook
under 20k: beatup STi or Evo
under 25k: used STi or Evo
Under 30k: used STi or Evo
Under 35k: new STi or Evo

I disagree. A new SRT4 will school a beatup STi

You're high on crack.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: BouZouki
Why do people always look at 0-60 times?

0-100 FTW.

I'd say 30-60 would be a more practical indicator of how a car will accelerate in everyday use...

 

[b0mbrman]

Welp, looks like budget isn't MSRP, so you need to define it.

There was a story about an extremely fast Camaro floating around the web that was made up of $10k worth of parts...

Yup...$10k worth of parts and thousands of man-hours worth of labor...

 

[Toastedlightly]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Toastedlightly

Originally posted by: mooncancook
under 20k: beatup STi or Evo
under 25k: used STi or Evo
Under 30k: used STi or Evo
Under 35k: new STi or Evo

I disagree. A new SRT4 will school a beatup STi

You're high on crack.

Well, I'd figure what a "beat up" STi is. Turbo in need of repair/replacement, maybe some bad IC hoses. You have to define what "beat up" is.

Also, why not get a beat up SRT4 then drop extra cashola into the car and win!

 

[acole1]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: AdamK47 3DS
All GTO

:thumbsup:

QFT

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Ariel Atom.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Canai

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: JohnCU
name the fastest car for each of these budgets, go!

Please please please can we make this fastest around a track rather than fastest 0-60?

and by track make it one lane dirt road in teh forest

Ah, yes, because we frequently find ourselves tearing through one lane dirt roads in the forest as quickly as we can, and rarely accelerate from 0-60 on normal streets...

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: Canai

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: JohnCU
name the fastest car for each of these budgets, go!

Please please please can we make this fastest around a track rather than fastest 0-60?

and by track make it one lane dirt road in teh forest

Ah, yes, because we frequently find ourselves tearing through one lane dirt roads in the forest as quickly as we can, and rarely accelerate from 0-60 on normal streets...

...and we never turn left or right

 

[overst33r]

under 20k: used srt4
under 25k: mazda ms3
Under 30k: GTO
Under 35k: Evo/Sti

 

[LS20]

0-60 depends on how a car is launched and gearing
0-100, or 1/4th mile is a better metric

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: cobalt
Under 20k - E36 M3

is the 1998 m3 reliable? is $18k good for a convertible m3 with 42k miles on it?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
under 20K?

supercharged 650 hp f-body

Only if the OP doesn't care about gas....

EDIT And interior quality. F-bodies are cheap and fast, but I wanted a decent quality car other than the powertrain, thus didn't get an f-body

 

[Tom]

For new cars you can actually buy for these prices..

under 20k..Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged.
under 25k Mustang GT, or maybe Mazdaspeed3.
under 30k Pontiac GTO
under 35k GTO or STI.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Tom
For new cars you can actually buy for these prices..

under 20k..Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged.
under 25k Mustang GT, or maybe Mazdaspeed3.
under 30k Pontiac GTO
under 35k GTO or STI.

Mustang GT for under $25K? That might be pushing it, and with no options. But point taken nonetheless

 

[wasssup]

Good thread, kind of reaffirms the fact that the WRX is the car to buy.

Only thing holding me back is their crappy resale value...have you seen the going rate for a 4 year old WRX? It's going for like $10-12k. Problem is, it's hard to find one that hasn't been modded (modders usually return the car back to stock when they sell it, so it's hard to tell if it's been modded in its past or not).

Blah. $25k for a new WRX is just crazy though.

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: ElFenix
under 20K?

supercharged 650 hp f-body

Only if the OP doesn't care about gas....

EDIT And interior quality. F-bodies are cheap and fast, but I wanted a decent quality car other than the powertrain, thus didn't get an f-body

Not true. Buy a lincoln Mk VII.

Same chassis driveline, but with a fancy interior.

Also much prettier on the outside.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: JS80

Originally posted by: cobalt
Under 20k - E36 M3

is the 1998 m3 reliable? is $18k good for a convertible m3 with 42k miles on it?

anyone?

 

[zerocool84]

REMEMBER THIS IS FOR NEW CARS.

I wish I could represent my SRT-4 but I cant.


under 20k Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged
under 25k Mustang GT
under 30k Evo RS
under 35k Evo MR or STI

Mazdaspeed 3 doesnt live up to the hype when they are hitting low 14's and Mustangs are hitting mid 13's

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: LordMorpheus

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: ElFenix
under 20K?

supercharged 650 hp f-body

Only if the OP doesn't care about gas....

EDIT And interior quality. F-bodies are cheap and fast, but I wanted a decent quality car other than the powertrain, thus didn't get an f-body

Not true. Buy a lincoln Mk VII.

Same chassis driveline, but with a fancy interior.

Also much prettier on the outside.

Same chassis/driveline as what? Not the F-Body. And while I agree they are sleek and nice, they can't take a turn worth a sh!t.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
REMEMBER THIS IS FOR NEW CARS.

I wish I could represent my SRT-4 but I cant.


under 20k Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged
under 25k Mustang GT
under 30k Evo RS INSURANCE!!!
under 35k Evo MR or STI INSURANCE!!!

Mazdaspeed 3 doesnt live up to the hype when they are hitting low 14's and Mustangs are hitting mid 13's

See my highlighted edits above

Mazdaspeed3 is a four-door hatch, Mustang GT is a coupe. I wouldn't put them in the same category

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: wasssup
Good thread, kind of reaffirms the fact that the WRX is the car to buy.

Only thing holding me back is their crappy resale value...have you seen the going rate for a 4 year old WRX? It's going for like $10-12k. Problem is, it's hard to find one that hasn't been modded (modders usually return the car back to stock when they sell it, so it's hard to tell if it's been modded in its past or not).

Blah. $25k for a new WRX is just crazy though.

$25K for a new WRX is fine, esp the Limited, but insurance is KILLER on all Impreza's.

Get a Legacy GT if you want that, around $26K OTD. Doesn't handle as well out of the box, but 250HP!

EDIT Resale on the WRX's must be crappy 'cuz of how they are beat to death. Resale on Legacy's is pretty good

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: mariok2006
under 20k: used srt4
under 25k: mazda ms3
Under 30k: GTO
Under 35k: Evo/Sti

You have to stick with new because if we go by used, Corvette would be faster than any of the above and you can get high mileage used C5 Z06 for under 20k.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: mariok2006
under 20k: used srt4
under 25k: mazda ms3
Under 30k: GTO
Under 35k: Evo/Sti

You have to stick with new because if we go by used, Corvette would be faster than any of the above and you can get high mileage used C5 Z06 for under 20k.

Um, no. No ZO6 is under $20K. And I don't think you can get ANY C5 Vette for under $20K. Please don't open your mouth if you don't know what you're talking about.