What's cheap, fast, fun, and some-what reliable?

[Cobalt]

Haven't saved up enough for what I really want but need a car soon. Willing to spend up to $9K, help me out!

 

[Pacfanweb]

Motorcycle?

 

[Cobalt]

Ok... Not fast, "quick" or tuneable... Need a car, can't drive a motorcycle in Chicago all year.

 

[TimeKeeper]

I think reliability should be your priority when purchasing used car, no?
Many people selling their car because there are some problems and there ought to be something need to be replaced soon?

Honda? Acura? Toyota? They seems to be top choice.
One of my colleague sold his 2001 Acura TL for 10K recently. That car seems very fast also!

 

[Erock]

go toyota or honda. my 2 cents.

 

[Vette73]

IDK... a Cobalt maybe?

 

[T2urtle]

a SRT4 with about 100k, should fall right into that 9k area.

mk4 gti, in that area. 99 civic SI, RSX non- type S,

your in chicago, you wanna buy my turbo 98 200sx SER for 5k. its all your asking but its VERY reliable as well.

 

[ayabe]

Get a bug eye shaggin' wagon. (Subaru WRX Wagon)

You should be able to get get a 2003 for around 10-12K.

 

[MetalMat]

Mustang?

 

[overst33r]

Z28/SS Camaro or Trans Am. Bang for the buck is unbeatable, and can get close to 30mpg if you drive like a granny...

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: MetalMat
Mustang?

 

[Vetterin]

Should be able to find a good condition 02-03 Subaru Legacy GT which a real fun car and great for Chicago winters.

 

[thedarkwolf]

miata

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: MetalMat
Mustang?

Yeah, you could probably get a used Mustang GT for $9k. Just make sure it isn't thrashed.

 

[nonameo]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
miata

QFMFT, from a miata owner. Get it.

edit: the miata has a very strong internet community!

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: nonameo

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
miata

QFMFT, from a miata owner. Get it.

edit: the miata has a very strong internet community!

I'd have suggested a Miata too, but it is far from fast...

 

[ayabe]

I like Miata's but it's not very practical or "safe" as a daily driver in the snow.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: nonameo

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
miata

QFMFT, from a miata owner. Get it.

edit: the miata has a very strong internet community!

I'd have suggested a Miata too, but it is far from fast...

Its fast around the turns . Mines been turbo charged which helps with the straight line problem. They really aren't bad in the snow either. The 50/50 weight distribution helps a lot there. Just need some good snow tires.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: mariok2006
Z28/SS Camaro or Trans Am. Bang for the buck is unbeatable, and can get close to 30mpg if you drive like a granny...

Yep. The Mustang is another good one, but doesn't get as good gas mileage.

 

[imported_K3N]

Acura RSX.

I saw a 2002 type s on craigslist for around 9k.

 

[amdhunter]

Jetta GLi, 1.8T, or something with a turbo.
I am loving having a turbo car. It just has a feel to it that I can't explain right.

 

[Gibson486]

If i were you, i'd just get a corolla or civic.

 

[DarkThinker]

Originally posted by: K3N
Acura RSX.

I saw a 2002 type s on craigslist for around 9k.

Yes, How about a used RSX? I too see every now and then a 2002 RSX type-s going for less than $10k on Ebay. Not a bad deal IMO for a used Type-s

Or maybe an Accord Coupe?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Vetterin
Should be able to find a good condition 02-03 Subaru Legacy GT which a real fun car and great for Chicago winters.

The 02-03's weigh more than the pre-2000 models with the same power. Get a 97-99 or 2005+ Legacy GT if you want fun to drive - and a stick is a MUST.

Skip the Mustang, get an F-body if you're going that route.

Used RSX....eh.....more fun to drive than most in that category I guess.

IMO...find a 97-99 Legacy GT 5-speed sedan, spend $5K or less on that, re-do the suspension and give the engine a tune-up. Those things will run well over 200K miles.

 

[imported_Shivetya]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
miata

Wholly agree. I owned a 2000 Miata for five years, great car.