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Hi all,

Unfortunately recently my r34 was written-off.

So now I am in the market for another turbo car but want to spend around 10-15K.

Any suggestion?

I would like to get peoples ideas on this to help me choose a car. Thanks

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you probably don't want another skyline, so if you're after something punchy i'd say the best value 'sport' car in that price range would be a mildly modified 200sx.. you can get s15's now for 15-16k... newer and better on fuel than the skylines :) or if you're happy with an older model, there's plenty of s14 series 2's under $15k.

what about a 300zx tt they go pretty hard

Yeah, pretty big power from factory. For $15k you'd get a really good one. Probably forged rebuild with 300rwkw :)

Even mine came with a new engine and I only payed $8k.

Only downside is all the jokes that people make about them :( And they actually are kinda unreliable and a bitch to work on.

Another suggestion (even though I'll probably get flamed for it) is an MR2 turbo. Get a 94+ with the GEN3 turbo engine. They go surprisingly quick!! Great handling and heaps of traction thanks to the mid-rear layout. Nice and reliable too.

If you want to go down that route let me know and I can point you towards some nice ones. $15k would get you a really good one!

Edited by jezza boii
For 15k your could get a tt supra if you shop smart..

I sold my NA Supra for that price :D I don't reckon you could get a decent TT for that price. I've seen some mint ones sell for 30k - 40k+

i dont get it :D ..i was being serious..my mates got one and i reckon its pretty good minus the tight engine bay

oh, i thought you were being sarcastic was well played.

For 15k your could get a tt supra if you shop smart..

please show me where id grab one for that

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