Top 5 performance cars under 20k

[Craizie]

what transmissions were in each car?

and I cant even lie, i am shopping for a c5 z06 and another bronco :/

Unsure which the 335I had - I know it was auto. I had the M6.

Also it should be noted we ran from about 20MPH which was definitely not in the 335I's powerband for those upgraded turbos.

[naynay]

what transmissions were in each car?

and I cant even lie, i am shopping for a c5 z06 and another bronco :/

[Craizie]

just sold a 335i BMW for $7500.

put down 300/350 and would walk the dog on LS1 C5s from a highway roll. super easy to make 400+ on stock turbos, and handles like every other BMW.

My cousin had a 335I that supposedly put down 400RWHP. It was like he was standing still when we would go from a roll in my 425RWHP GT. Nice car's though.

[naynay]

just sold a 335i BMW for $7500.

put down 300/350 and would walk the dog on LS1 C5s from a highway roll. super easy to make 400+ on stock turbos, and handles like every other BMW.

[BMCSean]

15-17 mustang gt.

[abecx]

You can get an LS powered rx7 for that range.

[ram57ta]

Thanks man, I was more curious then anything.

It looks like a nice car. I've debated over the years about getting a TTA and letting the Buick go...it would be the best of both worlds....great motor with incredible potential...and a competent chassis that actually handles like a sports car. The Buick is absolutely a somewhat modern 60's musclecar...it has power...in excess...but the suspension is not up to the task even when the motor was stock. It can run rings around just about any 60's musclecar..the brakes work good.....for a 60's era comparison...but an 89 TTA is an entire leap forward in chassis. Sure...it rattles and squeaks...that solid rear axle won't hold a candle to a modern IRS setup...but it will go around a track very fast...and when that boost hits....its like being strapped to a rocket. And that's stock.

[Jose]

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5956977888.html

Its in Denver. Wish I could offer to go look at it for you this upcoming weekend when I'm in Pagosa Springs...but that's a long way of mountain driving in winter conditions. I could probably find out thru the Turbo Buick grapevine I'm in a few things or have someone else check it out. Unless you just want to go to Denver.

Thanks man, I was more curious then anything.

[ram57ta]

Shoot me the link to the 89 TTA, I'd like to check it out.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5956977888.html

Its in Denver. Wish I could offer to go look at it for you this upcoming weekend when I'm in Pagosa Springs...but that's a long way of mountain driving in winter conditions. I could probably find out thru the Turbo Buick grapevine I'm in a few things or have someone else check it out. Unless you just want to go to Denver.

[HarrisonTX]

Me too. I think its the big displacement and high compression NA motor. Such a throwback to better times.

I was sold when I drove Alexs. They're falling in price, and In about a year I'll find that cherry garage kept, old man driven, vette. With a fucking 427.

Check out Bane427 on IG. I cant look at that car enough.

[Jose]

Spend some time on the GN/T Type boards and Facebook pages and you can find some amazing deals if you're patient. Just yesterday someone posted a pretty nice 89 Turbo Trans Am for $16k. They handle extremely well compared to a Buick, and they have that wonderful turbo V6 making even more power than it did in the Buick due to better heads.

Shoot me the link to the 89 TTA, I'd like to check it out.

[Torinoman]

C6Z is my goal for early 2018. I just can't get over them

Me too. I think its the big displacement and high compression NA motor. Such a throwback to better times.

[ram57ta]

LOL! Have you converted yours to 16v so it runs right and the windows roll up?

Stock versus stock it was low 15s to high 14s for the Camaro, and mid-high 14s for the GN. That's pretty close.

I'm not knocking the GN as "a car" and I'm well aware it's desirable. But I will say it has no business on a list of performance cars under 20k.

My windows and sunroof operate just fine stock. I began converting all the lights to LED last year to prevent the housings and lenses from melting but I've never had any voltage issues. My car ran 14.0 at 99mph on a 97 degree day 100% bone stock at Ennis in 2000...only ones that ran low 15's were either hotair 84-85 cars or the drivers had no clue how to launch (same as the LS1 drivers who run low 14's in their Camaro's or Trans Ams).

[46Tbird]

LOL! Have you converted yours to 16v so it runs right and the windows roll up?

Stock versus stock it was low 15s to high 14s for the Camaro, and mid-high 14s for the GN. That's pretty close.

I'm not knocking the GN as "a car" and I'm well aware it's desirable. But I will say it has no business on a list of performance cars under 20k.

[ram57ta]

I think Grand Nationals were the most interesting cars built in the automotive dark ages, but I am still puzzled why they became highly sought after "dream cars." They sound like an old tractor and suffer terribly from '80s GM-itis - God awful wiring, saggy doors, with interiors, suspension, and brakes built to take grandma to church. Slowly. Buick slapped a turbo and EFI on it to make it a gnats hair quicker than a 305 Camaro, painted it black, and everyone slobbers over them. They are cool looking but they aren't that fun to drive. They can be wonderful cars if you rip everything out and start over.

They were built with suspension just like most other cars designed and built in the late 60's to late 70's. I've never had an issue with the brakes stopping my car...minus ABS the car stops pretty damn good. I can also assure you they are more than "a gnats hair" quicker than a 305 Camaro, more comfortable, real back seats, get better mileage, much better visibility with no huge blind spots and they have a REAL trunk. They are easy to live with as a daily provided someone doesn't steal it. You're just a hater