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SECURITY Grand Master

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so i've sold my car and now im looking for something around the $20,000 mark.

so far my options are:

- s15 with some mods

- EVO 6.5 (tommi mak)

- EVO 7

- EVO 8

- Supra 2JZ

what else is there?

i want a fast car that has a lot of potential that i could also have fun in on the track as well as do some 1/4 mile runs in.

does anyone else have any insight on any of these cars?

im leaning towards the EVO but im also thinking about getting something RWD to have some fun in. i've been fighting with myself for a while now trying to decide which one to get.

i know there arent any skylines in that list, simply because the only one in my price range is the r34gtt and i dont want that, and the r33 GTR looks exactly like my car.

are there any other cars that i would like that arent in my list?

cheers,

joe

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r32 gtr? perfect for trackdays and 1/4mile.

the Evo's are a sweet car but

R32 GTR's are wallet vaccums!

ill get abused for saying this but.....

have you thought about going down the V8 side of life??? most might not be the best for trackdays but for 1/4mile and just having fun cruising you cant go past a good V8.

VY SS's are going for around $16,000

you can pick up a supercharger kit for an LS1 for just under $5,000 aswell. cheap 400kw.

i think ill delete my account now before the abuse floods in haha.

SECURITY Grand Master

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r32 gtr? perfect for trackdays and 1/4mile.

the Evo's are a sweet car but

yeah an r32 gtr crossed my mined but as someone stated - theyre money pits.

http://firesport.com.au/1999-nissan-silvia...s--ad169166.htm

If I wasn't in the market for an NA then I'd seriously consider buying that for myself :) .

im not a big fan of a re-sprayed car and big wings (mine was resprayed and turned me off, and my car had a shaved wing!)

R32 GTR's are wallet vaccums!

ill get abused for saying this but.....

have you thought about going down the V8 side of life??? most might not be the best for trackdays but for 1/4mile and just having fun cruising you cant go past a good V8.

VY SS's are going for around $16,000

you can pick up a supercharger kit for an LS1 for just under $5,000 aswell. cheap 400kw.

i think ill delete my account now before the abuse floods in haha.

thats going in the complete opposite direction for what i want mate. i want something light and easy to mod.

Sounds like you're in the same position I was 12 months ago. I went with the Evo VII.......and I kept my 33 too.

I do not regret it at all.

yeah im going to look at a few tommi macks over the next few days (EVO 6.5 - apparently they got on the top 10 jap cars of all time). EVO 7 or 8 will be the next in line if i dont like the 6.5.

R1 :P

i've got an R6 already - selling that and getting a gsxr1000.

(OO)SKYLINE(OO) Grand Master

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All those cars you listed are money pits.

It's just a matter of time when parts will need replacing.

All cars listed are great, just depends on what you like driving and the purpose you want to use it for.

For drift work I'd go S15

For circuit I'd go EVO's.

I particularly like the EVO VI TME, I have driven 1 and it quite a fun car, having said that, each EVO improved every time a new 1 was released.

For quarter mile / drag runs = Supra.

Would give you most top end out of all the cars listed.

If you still can't decide, test drive all of them and pick the 1 you think is best and work it up from there.

NXTIME Grand Master

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EVO6.5TMEFTW!

The only thing I 'dislike' about them is they are the last of that particular shape, with the VII's onwards having a much more modern look. But tjhey area fun car and good power can be had easy enough.

But with your $20K budget, that would be the car of choice (unless you want a fully sik rexxie)

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an FD would be a reasonable option too that hasnt been mentioned. Wouldn't an evo 8 be stretching towards the higher end of the 20k range too?

If you are thinking of doing a bit of drifting or any skidpan/texi events go the RWD, it'll still be good on a circuit too. The reverse doesnt really apply as much. I'd say the s15, but thats probably the most expensive car there to insure as well.

SECURITY Grand Master

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Once I get my motor rebuilt properly I'll throw it into a Silvia or r32 for fun. My budget can be stretched for something that is worth it.

The Evo 6.5 is looking good but as mentioned they're a bit on the ugly side.

I'll do some test driving and see how I go. I'll rate them 1-10. I'll make 5 being the same as my skyline and I'll add points if they're over or under. That's probably the best way to do it.

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Hi Joe,

May I suggest Evo 6 or 6.5?

I have been in a friend's Evo 6...and they are very good cars in your price range (Maybe a little bit more).

The look isn't that bad either. I used to hate them as they look like dressed-up Lancer, but performance wise, they are totally different cars.

Good luck.

Munkyb0y Grand Master

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May i suggest an evo 7, coz if you get a 6 and it looks like ass, whats the point? :(

I mean performance aside, the car still has to look nice....right?...right!!?

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maclarenf1 Experienced

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I was looking at a few of the Cars you mentioned a few months ago

really really liked that Evo 8 MR :D , the Evo 6.5 Interior is a HUGE step back for anyone seriously. unless if this is only going to be a Track / drag use car

But end up importing R34 GTR :(

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