Your biggest CHEAP car lust, logic be damned

Go!

Mine: (feel free to laugh)

MX3 GS V6.

Seriously.

That 1.8 litre V6 is one of the most fun motors i've EVER driven. I wouldn't have thought that you could have that much fun in a car that weighs slightly too much, and with only 130hp. But the motor, combined with a PERFECT transmission, with an extremely stiff chassis (FWD? Don't even care, it's awesome), and a brilliant interior, funky looks, etc etc etc.... I want one. BAD.

How about you guys?

MGB GT

Ford Escort Wagon

I want to get a Pinto, drive it until the 2.3 dies, and swap in a Zetec.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: MGB GT

I guess "CHEAP" is a relative term.

Festiva with Aspire brakes and suspension and Mazda B6 motor.

Fox Mustang 2.3 turbo.

phaze1todd wrote:

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: MGB GT

I guess "CHEAP" is a relative term. Festiva with Aspire brakes and suspension and Mazda B6 motor.

Under $10k for a clean example that runs well seems like I should be able to find one that isn't and doesn't for a lot closer to free. Am I mistaken?

Oh yeah...

Also:

Isuzu Stylus XS.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:

phaze1todd wrote:

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: MGB GT

I guess "CHEAP" is a relative term. Festiva with Aspire brakes and suspension and Mazda B6 motor.

Under $10k for a clean example that runs well seems like I should be able to find one that isn't and doesn't for a lot closer to free. Am I mistaken?

Yes. BGTs are expensive even in rough shape. Closer to free is closer to impossible unless you want to do A LOT of work, and value your time at $0

Olds Achieva SCX W41...Yes Plz.

I kind of want a Fiero for some reason. I see early notchbacks going for 3-digit prices periodically even here in Europe but I'd hold out for a later "fastback" with the revised front end. And then I'd do a 3.8SC swap. Can't get much cheaper than the GM parts bin right?

TVR 2500M. Tubular frame, fiberglass body, 1900 lbs, all independent suspension, 4 hweel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering....

I sold this 10k original mile example for $8000, and project cars can be found for next to nothing. And the frame is easily strong enough to handle a V-8. I'm puzzled why more people don't see the incredible value in these cars.

In reply to Maroon92:

I've got a W41 engine on the shelf, and you can probably find a free Achieva somewhere. Make your own!

Either a Miata or a clapped-out dori-dori S13 hatch.

Escort GT

Saturn SC2, first gen. Sorry

• turbo miata
• northstar fiero
• alfa GTV -- probably outside the scope of this thread :-(

Mk1 MR2 T-Top ('87-'89)

I just sated my 900 Aero desire, with the cheapest one I could find . Gonna see how that pans out as a daily driver.

Next on the list is an FC RX7. The list varies all the time, though.

bravenrace, that TVR was a bargain!

I've always wanted to flog a Fiat X1/9. And a shifter kart.

This is a no brainer....

MK1 MR2

Do I have to do this?

AMC Gremlin, TR7, Subaru Justy (AWD), Plymouth Cricket (it varies between these 4).

R5

V8 Pinto wagon

2.3 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe painted all NASCAR.

Luke wrote: bravenrace, that TVR was a bargain!

Actually no, that's pretty much what they go for, and that's my point. Believe me, if I could have gotten more for it, I would have! I have another one for sale for about the same price if anyone is interested.