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It really is. I think now is the time to get one as well. I just can't see these dropping in price any longer (below 30k) and they will appreciate in value sooner than later.
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An awesome car especially if it's a z51 car. I'm seriously tempted to finance a c6 z06 at 35..... might be the best bargain right now. I sort of really like the ugliness of the c5 more though. I probably need to drive both back to back after driving my ZR to the dealer.Originally posted by A_A_G View PostC6 ls2
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I know of a super nice 93ZR-1 for sale for 24 with 13k miles on it. Buy mine for 17, and I will gladly move up. It's white with red interior and is nearly flawless all oem. I've seen this car in person and have some underhood pics I took for reference.
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Sadly you are incorrect. A pristine less than 20k mile 91 ZR-1 just sold for 22.5. You can find really good ones for 15-18, but there are turds out there too. Z06s are barely over 20 right now. Nice 944 turbos can be had at 10-15. Buick GNs are probably the hardest to find in decent shape. Lots of nice low mileage terminators at 20 too especially verts.Originally posted by BP View PostI think you'd have a hard time finding any of those in decent shape for under $20.
I'm not into modding my cars much anymore. Most of these cars are fast enough stock to be quite fun except maybe the P car.
My ZR will stop mods after some intake porting. I may do headers too. It is already chipped with an aftermarket cat back and soon will have custom wheels. With all of that done I would have about 22.5 in it.
Really considering the Z06 next maybe the P944 or an FD3 turbo RX7. I think I can wait longer on a terminator. I'm thinking of collecting 5 moderately cool cars from my lifetime to leave to the kids and enjoy /tinker on when I'm old. I will probably buy one every 24 months or so.
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Mazda Speed3s are only FWD but are quite the bang for the buck. When my RS6 was only making 400 awhp I did have one surprise me by only JUST being able to pull on him from a 40 roll and since then he has gained quite a bit more HP with a simple tune.
First gen ZR1s are pretty neat but an 03/04 Cobra will absolutely annihilate one with $600 in mods.
GN T-Types are not bad but the tech is old and while they can be fast they handle like poo and the prices are soaring on them.
C5 Z06 is a bargain though and easy to make stupid power out of.
I have owned a few 944s and while the turbo can be made to be fast the trans is the weak point and they are still very expensive to repair.
Any LS F body is great bang for the buck as there is lots you can do.
Terminators are another great bang for the buck.
Mazda Speed3 and Speed6 have a lot of ability and are cheap and fairly cheap to repair/maintain.
Mercedes E55s make stupid power and are cheap but they have so many regular issues its annoying.
Audi RS6 is also great bang for the buck but you hit a wall at 650 awhp till you do a 6 speed conversion. Again though, brakes and timing belts are expensive.
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I think you'd have a hard time finding any of those in decent shape for under $20k.
However the 350/370Z and G35/G37s are all going to be under that. So would the Hyundai Genesis along with the BRZ/FRS cars. Higher mileage SHOs and the Lincoln version are usually under that price now. There are also a bunch of 10-11 SS Camaros under $20k.
If you want something flashier and aren't scared of losing your shirt when it breaks a CLK or SLK Mercedes would be close to that with some mileage. BMW Z4s are getting pretty cheap too.
I've seen a few Ecoboost Mustangs under $20k lately as well.
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Top 5 performance cars under 20k
I already have one on my list. I'm always looking for new affordable cool car ideas. Here are my 5, what say you guys?
1) 90-92 corvette ZR-1 the 93-95s just cost more
2) Buick GN /t type
3) terminator cobra
4) c5 z06
5) could be a lot of cars but at 10ki really like the p 944 turbo and to have one Porsche. Used M3s could be here too or WRX,etc.
Opinions?
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