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Feb. 7, 2012 11:25 a.m. AutoXR HalfDork

RandyS wrote:

E36 M3 Sedan is the answer

Well maintained examples under $8k. Junk that needs everything under $5k.

Back seat - check,

Easy on tires and brakes (2950 lbs) - check,

Fast 5.3 sec 0-60. 50/50 weight distr. - check,

Lots of aftermarket support and easy to fix. - check

Track ready (big brakes, 7* caster, over engineered suspension duty, agile steering, supports big tires) - check

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2830937662.html

The e36 m3 CSL was 2950 - the North American cars were closer to 3400# My Estoril Blue 97 coupe was 3280lb on DG Motorsports scales in oakville.

It's been a while since I had mone, but I believe the sedan was 85# heavier then that...long way from 2950!
Feb. 7, 2012 11:32 a.m. nderwater SuperDork

I like the M3 idea, but for the record a USA-spec E36 M3 isn't hitting 60 in 5.3 seconds without new heads, a turbo, or a shot of nitrus.

dyintorace wrote:

Keep the Caddy and I'll sell you my turbo Miata track car pretty darn cheap (and I'm in FL too!). It's a blast to drive out on the track.

I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering - how cheap is 'pretty darn cheap'?
Feb. 7, 2012 12:15 p.m. dyintorace SuperDork

nderwater wrote:

I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering - how cheap is 'pretty darn cheap'?

For this crowd? I'd probably sell it here for $3500, which would include both sets of race wheels and tires I have (13" with Hoosiers and 15" with Toyos). Full turbo set up, Megasquirt, 1.8 diff swapped in, brand new(!) Hard Dog roll bar with vinyl wrap, race seat, rewebbed harnesses on both sides, etc.
Feb. 7, 2012 12:18 p.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork

dyintorace wrote:

nderwater wrote:

I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering - how cheap is 'pretty darn cheap'?

For this crowd? I'd probably sell it here for $3500, which would include both sets of race wheels and tires I have (13" with Hoosiers and 15" with Toyos). Full turbo set up, Megasquirt, 1.8 diff swapped in, brand new(!) Hard Dog roll bar with vinyl wrap, race seat, rewebbed harnesses on both sides, etc.

Do you have a hard top for it too?
Feb. 7, 2012 12:25 p.m. dyintorace SuperDork

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:

dyintorace wrote:

nderwater wrote:

I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering - how cheap is 'pretty darn cheap'?

For this crowd? I'd probably sell it here for $3500, which would include both sets of race wheels and tires I have (13" with Hoosiers and 15" with Toyos). Full turbo set up, Megasquirt, 1.8 diff swapped in, brand new(!) Hard Dog roll bar with vinyl wrap, race seat, rewebbed harnesses on both sides, etc.

Do you have a hard top for it too?

Unfortunately not. In fact, there is no top period.
Feb. 7, 2012 12:25 p.m. nderwater SuperDork

OP: DTR's Miata is a hell of a deal. It would even be a great platform for ChumpCar or Lemons.
Feb. 7, 2012 9:58 p.m. ls1fiero Reader

Beer.
Feb. 7, 2012 10:07 p.m. ProDarwin SuperDork

A WRX would meet the OP's requirements pretty well.