Kyle's new project

[Rock Taco]

So some us were having a discussion this weekend about what Kyle's next project car should be. So I thought I would start a post to get some input from others. So here is some of the criteria. Kyle please correct me if I am mistaken.

something sporty
Rear wheel drive or all wheel drive
Less than 10k prefer 6-7k
something fun to drive but still a good DD.
Needs to get better than 20mpg and capable of long road trips(comfortable and dependable)
Manual Transmission (per Steve)

Here are a few that have been tossed out. (The exact models pictured may not be under that 10k price point.)

Mazda Miata

Mazda RX3

Datsun 510

Nissan 300z

Nissan 240sx

Subaru WRX or the like.

VW Golf GTI or TDI

So lets see some of your ideas. If you know if any throw them out here as well.

 

[Rock Taco]

Here are a couple more since our discussion.

Datsun 1600 or 2000

70's BMW 2002

 

[Cascadia]

I vote the 510 or 240.

 

[Caleb]

GTIs are super fun, but I doubt he'd find something worthwhile in that body style in the price range. I like that 510 and the RX3. I wouldn't want them for a daily driver but for a project car they'd be fun.

 

[ttora4runner]

What no Supra or MR2

 

[blznnp]

I would also go with the 510 or 240. I have wanted to build both of those, especially the 510

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Datsun

 

[Rock Taco]

One I forgot that was mentioned was the early 90's Toyota MR2

 

[Rock Taco]

I vote the 510 or 240.

2 of my favorites for sure

 

[Rock Taco]

What no Supra.

A supra was mentioned but my personal preference is the late 80's ones.

 

[benjy]

2002's have always had a soft spot for me.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Most of those make me excited. Having owned 5 Miatas I can tell you they are easy to find, very reliable, easy to double the hp, and you won't cry if it gets a bit beat up because body panels are easy to get. Did I mention easy to double the hp, if you haven't ever driven a very balanced 2300lb car with 230-250whp you really need to. Not to mention most folks will not try to race you at every light like they would in most of the other cars you listed.

 

[rholbrook]

LS in a 240

 

[benjy]

Not to mention most folks will not try to race you at every light like they would in most of the other cars you listed.

Meh, heard that often when I bought my STi. Only happened once in 2 years.

 

[sabatoa1]

You all are forgetting about the RX7. It is a beautiful car with endless potential with the rotary!!!

 

[Cascadia]

Except there's not one for 10 k or less. And will be way over 10k once it's modded.

I also love the mr2 and plan on owning one someday for fun.

Our '03 Audi TT was probably our favorite car we've owned with the awd, 6 speed manual and stock 225 hp. We will have one of these back in our garage someday also.

 

[193kyle]

Thanks guys! Some great ideas for sure. I really like the 510s but that might be a little too much of a project right now, and probably not a great dd. Keep the suggestions coming.

 

[193kyle]

Forgot to mention: I want something fun to drive but still a good DD. Needs to get better than 20mpg and capable of long road trips(comfortable and dependable).

 

[sixstringsteve]

A porsche boxter or and older air-cooled 911 could be fun.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I also think a BMW E30 would be a fantastic car. RWD, bulletproof engines, and cheap. They have a near 50/50 weight distribution, and tons of aftermarket.