Top 5 performance cars under 20k

[Ratt]

Here ya go
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5995755186.html

Dang. Last time I checked, the 1999 Acrtic White FRC was a really hard to find, especially in clean condition!

[HarrisonTX]

Here ya go

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5995755186.html

[Craizie]

Post info and pics. I might be able to help you find a home for it.

Word. Ill go through my folder when I get home for the parts list.

[BLAKE]

Or you could buy my ??mile 390whp turbocharged 240sx for 6k.

Post info and pics. I might be able to help you find a home for it.

[Craizie]

Or you could buy my ??mile 390whp turbocharged 240sx for 6k.

[BLAKE]

Or you could buy my 63K mile, 442RWHP supercharged 05 GT convertible for $14K.

[BLAKE]

It depends on how you measure "performance car", but you can get some nice classic cars for under 20. For instance, if a 65-68 Mustang coupe tickles your fancy, you can get something basically done with lots of engine and suspension upgrades, and often modern(ish) transmissions like the T-5 in my '66.

It won't out-corner most of the things on your list, but it'd be super fun and beat a lot of them in a straight line.

Probably not good daily driver material, but neither is a GN or ZR-1.

Edit: Exhibit A. Asking $15K

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5999527423.html

[AnthonyS]

The Rx7 and 944 aren't about power to me. I'm going to shoot for 300 to the tires reliably and enjoy it autocrossing and on road courses. I'm getting old. If I want to go insane I could sell all my cars and finance a hellcat or ZR1 or Shelby.... honestly I prefer having multiple cars, cheaper cars (not worried about boo boos), and way cheaper insurance.

If I ever sell all my cars it will be to acquire a Ferrari or high end 911 GTx or turbo.

[4king]

Contrary to what svo says I've yet to see a 2 rotor make more than 480whp in person. I had a 2000ss with a built motor and rpm 3 cam back in 08 and beat one from a 45 roll a few times without having to hit the bottle. Also beat a 3 rotor on a single turbo setup.

[LaserSVT]

I always had a soft spot for the 944 Turbo but for the cash I think an RX7 FC Turbo II (89-91) is twice the car for much less money. Looks almost the same but has better parts support, easier/cheaper to make power and they handle better. Just make sure its tuned well and you dont ever have any knock and they are very stout engines. Just keep them cool and run high octane fuel and you usually have a solid car. All 7 RX7s I had never broke down.

[AnthonyS]

I can make an Audi station wagon faste than a 335 if I want to go that route.

I'm thinking more along the lines of something that is cool to have in the garage, quick, fun etc. baby seats, IDGAF. If (insert name of ultra hit young starlet here) we're dying to have my seed, it ain't happening. I'm done with kids and baby seats. I'm going to have 5 cool cars someday or one Ferrari...... or two Porsches.

I'm working on picking up a 944 turbo right now. About 90% sure it will happen.

And my revised list is. ZR-1, 944 turbo, 93-5 RX7 turbo, 68-72 Corvette, and lastly c5 or C6 Z06. I think that also represents some of the coolest engines ever made. Money no object the list would change.

[Captain Crawfish]

Heads cam intake ls1 trans am don't forget the exhaust

[Murph Tang]

Terminator vote here.

Only a couple years made, few mods for more fun and make a killer whine.

BMWs are wonderful cars until they break.

[Ratt]

No BMW short of an M car is eligible for this list. Why? Because no matter how fast you can make a 335, it's still basic mundane transportation typically driven by jackasses named Brad with synthetic wives named Buffy.

Unlike the 335 the turbo T/A mentioned is actually a unique and cool car. The C5 Z06s with factory hardtop, titanium exhaust also cool. A 335 with two baby seats and 1000 hp will never be cool.

I don't disagree with you when you say the TTA and the C5 Z06 are cool, but I DO disagree that a "mundane" 335, two baby seats, and 1000 HP isn't cool. IMHO, people underestimate the 335, and it makes a great sleeper in Dallas, where there are a shit ton of the running around.

[AnthonyS]

No BMW short of an M car is eligible for this list. Why? Because no matter how fast you can make a 335, it's still basic mundane transportation typically driven by jackasses named Brad with synthetic wives named Buffy.

Unlike the 335 the turbo T/A mentioned is actually a unique and cool car. The C5 Z06s with factory hardtop, titanium exhaust also cool. A 335 with two baby seats and 1000 hp will never be cool.