what would you buy

[sean]

I know theres all sorts of different opinions here so I thought this may give some ideas. If you had 10,000 to spend on a car what would you buy. Its a toy. 2 seater or more. This is not something you have to have. Just a toy for you to enjoy. It needs to have heat and wipers and cant be strictly a race car.

[BuckeyeAlex]

I'd put it down on a loan for a yellow '03 Cobra...



But seriously, just a street car or would it occasionally see the drag strip/autocross? First cars that popped into my head with a $10k budget would be a C5 6 spd or an S2000. Both 2 seater rwd nice weather fun cars that handle awesome for back roads and would be cheap as winter hits.

[sean]

I'd put it down on a loan for a yellow '03 Cobra...



But seriously, just a street car or would it occasionally see the drag strip/autocross? First cars that popped into my head with a $10k budget would be a C5 6 spd or an S2000. Both 2 seater rwd nice weather fun cars that handle awesome for back roads and would be cheap as winter hits.

wow... first post. I think you were reading my mind. I am looking for c5 6speed. Unless something else pops up.

[BuckeyeAlex]

They're a lot of fun, before my Cobra I had a cam/full exhaust C5Z. Try to get a '99-up if you can. It's pretty easy to find them with decent miles for $12-13k, and cash talks. I think you'll be able to get one within your budget.

[sean]

whats the difference on the 99 and up and the 97 98. I have to admit as long as its the 97 or up and a 6 speed Im fine with it. I know the early ones didnt have rock guards for the a/c compressor but other than that I have not heard any real negitives. I am trying to stay under 113,000 miles. I have looked at old muscle like 60's mustangs 70's cutlass, and chevelle. bmw m3, lightnings. ( I know nothing about the lightning)

[BuckeyeAlex]

Mainly PCM differences if you're going to mod it or anything. I know for sure the '98 F-body cars are different than the '99-02, but with the Corvettes it may be different. If it's just a driver then a '97-98 is fine. If you haven't looked around yet, Corvetteforum is a great place for classifieds and info on them.

[sean]

been all over corvetteforum but every thing is to far away. I thought about taking a plane ride or having something delivered though. well see. I would really like to keep it at my price. Theres quite a few on c/l but most are automatics in my range. I have driven a few and the auto is fun and has a crazy down shift but not much play room. It seems like your either cruising or punching it and its passing 80. I figuer at least with a gear box I can have fun and keep it under 100.

[cobraman302]

Honestly, the first thing that popped into my head was a F150 lighting. I had one a few years back and it was a ton of fun, and I had a decent truck when needed as well. You could pick up a 99-00 lightning for right around your budget for sure. Ported blower, pulley, intake and exhaust and tune and the truck will run really nice. I'd also consider an older classic stang as well, fun at car shows, and fun tinkering on them over time. Just my opinion.

[sean]

I have also looked into a lightning and older mustang. I dont know a thing about the lightning and have never even been in one. I really would like a stick too. Anyone knows anything about the lightning feel free to educate me.

[BuckeyeAlex]

The Lightnings get terrible gas milage, but it would be a great compromise of a toy and a useful truck for house/car projects. It'd be about as useful as a Corvette in the winter though. I think it'd be a great compliment vehicle to your 5.0 though. The newer you can get, the better. I'm thinking the 99-00 trucks are 360 hp and the 01-04s are 390, but that might not be right. Other than the power differences, I think it's just wheels and headlights that changed throughout the years? I'm sure somebody will correct me, I've never owned one but have been in a few from just a pulley and exhaust to fully built and they run good for what they are.

[leroy93lx]

I just looked through the classifieds on LS1tech and if you wanted to raise your budget to around $16,000 you could have a pretty cool 2001-2002 Vette. I drove my brother in laws 01 M6 convertible some this summer and really liked it. GMC Syclone( if you can find one) or a Turbo Buick would be on my list also in that price range.

[Goober]

Mazdaspeed Miata. Crank up the boost and surprise the shit out of some folks.

[sean]

there are c5 six speed cars out there for my budget but I dont have the time to make a trip somewhere this week. May end up paying someone to go get something for me. Theres a few 3 hours or so away right now.

[sean]

Mazdaspeed Miata. Crank up the boost and surprise the shit out of some folks.

lol. We have an orange on here on the lot.

[evil8]

LS1 swap coupe.

[cobraman302]

I will play devils advocate here....why the hell did you get rid of a cheaper nice driver Mach 1 that apparently drove and looked like a sub 100k mile car just to maybe go get a vette or some other toy? What was it about the Mach 1 that bored you or that you didn't like? You wants seem to be all over the place. 2 seater vette, lower mileage 99-01 cobra, lightning, I mean these are all on opposite spectrums. Just trying to help you figure out what you really want, I mean $10k is a lot to drop on a "toy" if you don't have a specific want. I personally see no use in two 2 door sports cars. I'd buy a truck lol.

[orangedemon331]

Probably couldn't buy one for 10,000 but could come close to building one if you had the car already! Coyote swapped Fox!

[sean]

I will play devils advocate here....why the hell did you get rid of a cheaper nice driver Mach 1 that apparently drove and looked like a sub 100k mile car just to maybe go get a vette or some other toy? What was it about the Mach 1 that bored you or that you didn't like? You wants seem to be all over the place. 2 seater vette, lower mileage 99-01 cobra, lightning, I mean these are all on opposite spectrums. Just trying to help you figure out what you really want, I mean $10k is a lot to drop on a "toy" if you don't have a specific want. I personally see no use in two 2 door sports cars. I'd buy a truck lol.

the mach had 166,xxx miles and I didnt want to have something that in 10,000 miles would be pretty much worthless. It was a fun car but I like to have things that if need be I can sell pretty fast for a decent dollar amount. I came up with 10,000 in a matter of days and I like to be able to do that incase something comes up. I am really leaning toward a c5 and have a few really good leads on some. I have had so many cars I am pretty much just bored with everything in my range. I have been playing in the vettes here at work and I like them and have always wanted the c5. I have never been in a lightning though. I am not looking for a usefull car either. Just a toy. Something will catch my eye and be the right car or truck and I will buy it. Thats why I wanted all your opinions on what you have had, old or newer that you had fun with.

[Goober]

lol. We have an orange on here on the lot.

Must be an '05, I'd snag it. Orange is a 2005 only color and they built 1428 TOTAL MSM's in '05, only 394 in Lava Orange.

[sean]

I dont think I could spend that much on a miata and still keep whats left of my man card.... I mean theres not much left as it is.

[Goober]

/me hates the Miata is for queers and chicks stereotype. Light car, drop in a big motor... perfect hot rod formula!

[sean]

I get it and I have had a bunch of them. I also have had a blast driving them too. Great cars that you can beat the hell out of and they will still run forever. but..... I have a hard time thinking do I want a 97 and up vette or a 05 orange miata....

[Goober]

LOL, well when you put it THAT way...

[Blkcobra01]

I would want a C5 I've never driven one but I'm sure there fun. I've driven a 01 L there fun would come in handy if your moving stuff ever build your 5.0 and want to tow it there fun, just me I'd rather have a C5 gl with your choice.

[sean]

thank you. I drove a 2003 corvette that was an automatic home from work last night just to make sure I didnt want an automatic..... I dont want an automatic. It was ok but the down shifts were either weak or out of control. Highway was nice when you hit it but lower speeds was very weak. It was a nice carf and ran as it should.

[Yellow98Cobra]

Supercharge the 5.0. And put the left over on a DD

[97dustang]

I would put 10k down on an NSX

[97dustang]

or an FD rx7

[sean]

I dont want any payments. there are no 93 and up rx7 out there for my range that I have found.

[sean]

Supercharge the 5.0. And put the left over on a DD

If I didnt have any payments on the 11 gt I would def drop a bit into it. Im just keeping that one a daily driver credit builder for now.

[2Kblacksleeper]

6.0 gto? Ram air trans am?

[sean]

6.0 gto? Ram air trans am?

If I didnt have the mustang a gto would be a good choice. I Have looked at the camaro ss and trans am and dont really care for it for some reason. I wish I did. Theres some nice ones out there.

Had a few good suggestions that I didnt think of too. A datsun scarab, rat rods

HAvent been able to find a 6.0 gto either.

[cobraman302]

ok, I will tell what what I would do with the money. I am indecisive, I like may cars...and I have a hard time deciding on what to put my money towards at times as well. So I understand where you are coming from.

First of all, you have the car I want to get in the next year...a new edge 5.0 (but I will for sure throw a blower on it for weekend fun). So you have step one complete.

I always will have a non mustang daily, whether its a truck, or a sporty sedan..as long as its not a complete gas hog (18-20mpg approx.).

With the extra cash, I would go one of several ways. One options would be to get a classic car to cruise in. I have always been a fan of the 60's mustangs, and also the late 60's F100's. You can get a NICE 66-69 F100 v8 4 speed manual truck for that coin. The mustang, may be a little harder in that price range.

Also, I would really think about getting a SUPER NICE stock low mileage fox body. Those ALWAYS fetch a good price, and sell quick if you want/need to. Most people are not a fan of fox bodies because they get the old rusty ragged out on their last leg ones and they get a bad rap. The clean, garaged, well kept, low mileage ones can be extremely nice.

Third option, for some reason I love the Mazdaspeed 6's. They are getting cheap, ton of aftermarket for them, manual AWD turb and a LOT less maintenance and $$$ than Audi's and other import AWD's. I really had a hard time getting the Sport Fusion over a Mazdaspeed6.

Ok, I am done. I like this game though.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Ask BKStang on here about 97-98 C5's lol.

[BuckeyeAlex]

I retract my previous suggestions.

Buy up as many easy flips as you can over winter, then have about $15k to play with in the spring and have a lot better options. If you look in the right places, that'll get you a C5 Z06 or Terminator.

[sean]

lol you act like I will have whatever I buy by spring..... My car add will set in and it will be for sale soon enough.

Cobraman302 I appreciate the input. It is fun. Not knowing what I want and looking for the right deal that just grabs me. Cutlass to corvette. lol Who knows. Theres a frc c5 in georgia I really like.

[97dustang]

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3341751426.html
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3388373788.html < project
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3375656716.html
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3366909210.html
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/3330731851.html

[97dustang]

or buy my mustang project

[sean]

I looked at those too. The wrx is cool but not really me. I wouldnt mind having one as a winter car. I really like the 350z. I have been looking at that for a few days now. Waiting to see if it sells or sits and I can get a "winter" price.

[redfirepearlgt]

I'd put another ten grand with it and by a terminator 03,04.

PS: Seems this question keeps comng up Sean...LOL! Just razzing you about trading cars/bikes some people change socks. HEE-HEE-HAW!!!!!!

[Gearhead]

I'd put another ten grand with it and by a terminator 03,04.


I agree on this, although you can find decent 03/04 Cobra's for around 15-18k...possibly even less in certain parts of the country.

[Maximus]

Add $5k or so to it and buy Jimmys Cobra!:bigthumb

[cobraman302]

I agree on this, although you can find decent 03/04 Cobra's for around 15-18k...possibly even less in certain parts of the country.

But what's the purpose when he has a better platform now with the new 5.0?? Both cars would serve the same exact purpose IMO. At that point you might as well just put the $10k in a coffee can and burn it.

[mad max]

Theres an 03 convertible in north carolina for 12,500 on cars.com . A beautiful whippled on ebay in albany ky in sonic blue , with no reserve . Its only at 9100 right now.

[Gearhead]

But what's the purpose when he has a better platform now with the new 5.0?? Both cars would serve the same exact purpose IMO. At that point you might as well just put the $10k in a coffee can and burn it.

I thought his new 5.0 was his daily driver and he was just looking for something to build and have fun, play around with ??

[redfirepearlgt]

I thought his new 5.0 was his daily driver and he was just looking for something to build and have fun, play around with ??

uh...what he said...

[sean]

Theres an 03 convertible in north carolina for 12,500 on cars.com . A beautiful whippled on ebay in albany ky in sonic blue , with no reserve . Its only at 9100 right now.

I got pretty excited when I saw the 03 blue terminator until I read the add. Thats not the car for me. The 2011 I have now is just my fun d/d. Im just looking for a turn key fun car. One with street manners but still loud enough to piss off the neighbors. A toy with heat and wipers and I can get in and go whenever I want.

[KB1]

Ariel Atom......if $$$ was no object;)

[sean]

it is... its 10,000.... lol and I dont know what that is

[jktruckin06]

Ariel Atom......if $$$ was no object;)

get a street legal rail buggy?

[sean]

get a street legal rail buggy?

lol.no....... cold in the winter.

[jktruckin06]

this is true, but you would spend less than the full 10k, then could spend the rest on kick ass cold weather gear haha

[sean]

lol.... im gonna go ahead and not do that

[97dustang]

I dont think anyone has mentioned helicopter yet, its got heat and wipers, and for 10k you could find one that needs some TLC lol

[sean]

lol... I just wreck it

[sean]

who knows anything about the 350z?

[97dustang]

what do you want to know?

[MWoods26]

who knows anything about the 350z?

I know about a silver colored one in Mason that tries everytime he sees me. He didnt learn his lesson the first time I put bus lengths on him down Western Row road.:D

[mad max]

^ maybe he keeps hoping you will miss a couple of gears . LOL

[sean]

lol. I have driven one but it was raining. Felt pretty strong. Drove the 370z at work too but thats way out of the price range. Not sure how i feel about the 350z. seems like it gets v8 mpg and would get bored with it a month later.

[k062693w]

My $.02


Buy a $3-4,000 DD and start Modding the F#$K out of the 5.0 !!!

[sean]

as a d/d I am happy with the 11 gt the way it is. I am using that car as a means to build credit. I should be great credit in about a year and at that point I will prob trade it in on a newer mustang. Im in this one great so I will have equity built up. I have to keep it stockish so I dont have any issues trading it in.

[mad max]

Trade in your 11 , why not just sell it ?

[sean]

Trade in your 11 , why not just sell it ?

when I do trades at work I usually get a buy bid so I get the price they are selling for minus about 500. Thats what I did with the 2012 mazdaspeed3 I had. But if theres more money I would sell out right.

[mad max]

I understand that . Working the system , the only way to get ahead it seems these days.

[sean]

It helps. It really just keeps me from dealing with cl dummies. I like cl for some stuff but a car in that prove range just opens up the idiot can and they all come out.

[sean]

the mustang now has a carmine red c5 buddy in the garage with it.

[redfirepearlgt]

Mustang - "So you're the new guy on the block. Where ya from?"
C5 - [arrogant annoyed voice tone] "Good grief, a Coyote. Don't you guys ever go away?"
Mustang - [Sarcastic tone] "Well it's not like you're some 67 Stingray. Most guys buy you when they go gray and turn 50"
C5 - "That's because they are more sophisticated at that age and demand more"
Mustang - "No that's because their weiner doesn't work as well"
C5 - "SAYS WHO?"
Mustang - [teeth clenched] "Says me..."
C5 - [snotty voice tone] "Really........well?"
C5 - [The C5 raises his hood to look intimidating]
Mustang - [windshield washer fluid shoots from the Mustang and hits the C5 on its CAI]
Mustang - "Take that you elitist pish-posh grandpa hauler!! Lets line 'em up right now!!!"
C5 - [yuppie voice tone] "Well I never...!!"
Mustang - "Virgin huh? Come on grandpa, lets see what you got!!!"
C5 - [uppity voice tone] "You've got a lot of nerve, dare I say - 'SIR'."
Mustang - "You bet I do, and I can still get an erection. Come on tough boy, lets run!!!"
C5 - "Well uh...ummm...Oh I just remembered I have a HS homecoming parade I have to be at"
Mustang - "Oh a pedifile huh? What's a matter? Chicken?"
C5 - "Alright tough guy, just one more remark like that and I'll have to rev at you"
Mustang - Watcha gonna do, fart on me? Let's line 'em up. Let's see what you got!!"
C5 - "That's the last straw you asked for it..."

The scene closes as fenders fly and horns blare.

One big happy family... what a contrast Sean. LOL!

[mustang_gt88]

Mustang - "So you're the new guy on the block. Where ya from?"
C5 - [arrogant annoyed voice tone] "Good grief, a Coyote. Don't you guys ever go away?"
Mustang - [Sarcastic tone] "Well it's not like you're some 67 Stingray. Most guys buy you when they go gray and turn 50"
C5 - "That's because they are more sophisticated at that age and demand more"
Mustang - "No that's because their weiner doesn't work as well"
C5 - "SAYS WHO?"
Mustang - [teeth clenched] "Says me..."
C5 - [snotty voice tone] "Really........well?"
C5 - [The C5 raises his hood to look intimidating]
Mustang - [windshield washer fluid shoots from the Mustang and hits the C5 on its CAI]
Mustang - "Take that you elitist pish-posh grandpa hauler!! Lets line 'em up right now!!!"
C5 - [yuppie voice tone] "Well I never...!!"
Mustang - "Virgin huh? Come on grandpa, lets see what you got!!!"
C5 - [uppity voice tone] "You've got a lot of nerve,.......dare I say - SIR."
Mustang - "You bet I do, and I still can get an erection also. Come on tough boy, lets run!!!"
C5 - "Well uh...ummm...Oh I just remembered I have a HS homecoming parade I have to be at"
Mustang - "Oh a pedifile huh? What's a matter chicken?"
C5 - "Alright tough guy, just one more remark like that and I'll have to rev at you"
Mustang - Watcha gonna do, fart on me? Let's line 'em up. Let's see what you got!!"
C5 - "That's the last straw you asked for it..."

The scene closes as fenders fly and horns blare.

One big happy family... what a contrast Sean. LOL!

nice one lmao

[blown96cobra]

Mustang - "So you're the new guy on the block. Where ya from?"
C5 - [arrogant annoyed voice tone] "Good grief, a Coyote. Don't you guys ever go away?"
Mustang - [Sarcastic tone] "Well it's not like you're some 67 Stingray. Most guys buy you when they go gray and turn 50"
C5 - "That's because they are more sophisticated at that age and demand more"
Mustang - "No that's because their weiner doesn't work as well"
C5 - "SAYS WHO?"
Mustang - [teeth clenched] "Says me..."
C5 - [snotty voice tone] "Really........well?"
C5 - [The C5 raises his hood to look intimidating]
Mustang - [windshield washer fluid shoots from the Mustang and hits the C5 on its CAI]
Mustang - "Take that you elitist pish-posh grandpa hauler!! Lets line 'em up right now!!!"
C5 - [yuppie voice tone] "Well I never...!!"
Mustang - "Virgin huh? Come on grandpa, lets see what you got!!!"
C5 - [uppity voice tone] "You've got a lot of nerve, dare I say - 'SIR'."
Mustang - "You bet I do, and I can still get an erection. Come on tough boy, lets run!!!"
C5 - "Well uh...ummm...Oh I just remembered I have a HS homecoming parade I have to be at"
Mustang - "Oh a pedifile huh? What's a matter? Chicken?"
C5 - "Alright tough guy, just one more remark like that and I'll have to rev at you"
Mustang - Watcha gonna do, fart on me? Let's line 'em up. Let's see what you got!!"
C5 - "That's the last straw you asked for it..."

The scene closes as fenders fly and horns blare.

One big happy family... what a contrast Sean. LOL!


:lol: that's hillarious

[sean]

lol yes it is quite the contrast.. Its a nice one though. Die hard ford and chevy fans hate me.

[furiouslyfaster]

"No that's because their weiner doesn't work as well"

Classic!

[sean]

By the way. 4 pages of help and some great comments. Thank you guys. Even the devils advocate was extremely helpful. Thanks rich.

[BuckeyeAlex]

It's always more fun to spend another man's money. Lol