Mazda B2200
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Dec. 26, 2010 1:07 p.m. pres589 HalfDork
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Dec. 26, 2010 1:07 p.m. grimmelshanks HalfDork
^i like this guys plan
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Dec. 26, 2010 1:56 p.m. m4ff3w SuperDork
Alfa Milano Peugeot 505 Turbo Volvo 740 Turbo Merkur XR4ti
I guess my definition of sporty is different than that of the average bear.
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Dec. 26, 2010 3:39 p.m. dj Reader
z31 and z32 300zx but a z32 would definitely not run for $800 though. Miata is always the answer here but either a FB or FC RX7 can't lose! Older rwd toyotas like the AE86, cressida, corolla, celica, mr2, or supra. More heavy options are mustangs, xr4ti, or camaros. That's all I'd probably consider but a 3,500 weight limit opens up a lot of doors that I don't want.
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Dec. 26, 2010 4:18 p.m. Travis_K Dork
Yeah, a Milano would fit the requirements. If anyone wants one, Im done with mine, as soon as I finish swapping the motor mounts its for sale.
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Dec. 26, 2010 5:19 p.m. pres589 HalfDork
See a B2200 is pretty easy to find in the $800 range in non-junk status. Meanwhile an $800 FC RX7? Sounds scary. Z32? SCARY. You get the idea.
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Dec. 26, 2010 6:17 p.m. Keith SuperDork
Most $800 cars are scary. It's the nature of the beast.
Alex, if you're bragging that Nissans weigh 3500 lbs or less and can be bought for $800 in non-running condition - well, there are a lot of cars in that club. Some weigh a thousand pounds less easily. Not sure what the meaning of your post was, but I'm sorry every one of us misunderstood it.
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Dec. 26, 2010 7:19 p.m. MadScientistMatt Dork
My Dodge Dart would fit the original criteria too - it was a $500 car to start with, and weighs well under 3000 lbs.
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Dec. 27, 2010 9:54 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork
it's not RWD.. but my Saab 900 only cost me $300... I paid more than that for the tyres I put on it
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Dec. 27, 2010 10:00 a.m. mndsm Dork
Yah know, if it doesn't need to run, then it doesn't need a motor, and damn near anything short of a Caddy will fit in that range..... and even Cadillacs are fun. Just depends on your definition of fun.
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Dec. 27, 2010 11:13 a.m. Rustspecs13 Reader
Keith- I was just seeing what else was out there, and I just threw out some random numbers.
I figured some one would have mentioned SC300's, as my friend has a SC400 and hes selling it for like $1400. I think its extremely cheap, but it has 220K and its not perfect. So maybe a blown motor one could be had for a grand or under.
I don't think 3500lbs is light, but I was thinking of larger cars in the 4000lb range that I don't want to touch.
My 240 is in the 2500lb range, and thats about what I want to be at.
I should just buckle down and build a 7 already...Ive been really wanting too for a year or two now.
~Alex
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Dec. 27, 2010 1:32 p.m. internetautomart SuperDork
3500 lbs is more than my minivan weighs alex
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Dec. 28, 2010 4:40 p.m. DEATHTRAP New Reader
My 81Corolla weighs in at 2460lbs. with an old school small block chevy, with a cage...and it is a 4 door. I ended up setting the motor back a bit and it weighed 1380lbs in the front and 1240 in the rear. Any mildly built motor will scream in a 2500lb car!
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Dec. 28, 2010 5:08 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
I wish I could build a Seven. The Laws in NJ make it all but impossible.. unless you build one (from a kit, you cannot build your own chassis) with a modern engine that can pass today's emissions requirements
