Possibility the Supra may be sold

[CaptainHenreh]

Eh, the GTO would be a good choice if it didn't weigh 3700 lbs.

Well, I mean the supra weights 3210. 500 pounds isn't so bad a trade off when you double the horsepower.

until you throw all that weight into a corner.

*shrugs* Just saying. I challenge anyone to get 400hp newer and cheaper.

[.RJ]

I think thats an answer to a question nobody asked though

[Ryan T]

RJ, you've yet to answer the question, because you know a bike is out of the question for me.

[CaptainHenreh]

I think thats an answer to a question nobody asked though

Not really. If he's looking at a 'Vette, than obviously He's considering a car that weighs more than the car he has now. I mean, a MkIV Turbo weighs 3400 pounds, but nobody here would kick *it* out of bed for eating crackers. It's cheap, it's fast, and yeah, it's 3700 lbs. But Thayer isn't exactly known for rolling Integras at Summit Point, and the street performance per dollar of a GTO isn't something to sneer at. It's not like WRX's handle like God's Own Chariot, either.

Just sayin'.

[Evan]

Ryan I recall talking to you a couple years ago before you bought the poopra that you were interested in a drivers car and something to track/autox.
personally Id say 99+ miata or an s2000.
wrx being the "practical" 3rd choise if you want more than 2 seats.

[.RJ]

RJ, you've yet to answer the question, because you know a bike is out of the question for me.

I am afraid I cannot help you anymore. The darkside has clouded my vision....

Not really. If he's looking at a 'Vette, than obviously He's considering a car that weighs more than the car he has now. I mean, a MkIV Turbo weighs 3400 pounds

Hardtop C5 is under 3200 lbs. And Thayer doesnt have a Turbo Supra... you're playing semantics to make your point.

[Mike]

saab 9-2x? damn i wish i would have bought one when they were dirt cheap new i bet you'd be the only person in your hometown with one!

[.RJ]

personally Id say 99+ miata

Thats not a bad choice. You could pocket the extra cash, or use it to get a cheap truck or beater as well.

I'd like another one as a daily driver/occasional track car.... I'd also like a E46 325 coupe too... or a ITR... or... another bike... or... I have serious issues here.

[Mike]

miata with one of those awesome bugeye front ends? fuuuxor! i've been reading too many old grm issues.

[CaptainHenreh]

Hardtop C5 is under 3200 lbs. And Thayer doesnt have a Turbo Supra... you're playing semantics to make your point.

:roll: I'm not playing semantics, you're being obtuse.

He has "LS1 Camaro" listed as a choice for chrissakes! 3439! And a stick axle! 300 lbs isn't worth an extra 90 horses and an IRS?

[.RJ]

:roll: I'm not playing semantics, you're being obtuse.

He has "LS1 Camaro" listed as a choice for chrissakes! 3439! And a stick axle! 300 lbs isn't worth an extra 90 horses and an IRS?

Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) 3331. the 3400+ lb figure is for an auto trans. We can ass-u-me thayer wont be getting one of those. Again, semantics. The GTO is comparitively a lot heavier than any of the other cars listed (truck aside). Just a statement/purchase consideration.

The camarobird stick axle is also pretty good for autox/track use/spirited driving.

I personally dont like the GTO. I think they made an ugly turd out of it, and there's more to a car than 400hp for under $20k. I'd much rather have a E46 330 coupe.

[Ryan T]

Saab is out, they look like ass.

[Ryan T]

I don't think I'd get a GTO. I could get a LS1 camaro that weighs basically the same or less for 8-9k less and drop some in mods and blow a GTO away. Another thing I don't like about the GTO is that it looks like a grand am.

[CaptainHenreh]

I personally dont like the GTO. I think they made an ugly turd out of it, and there's more to a car than 400hp for under $20k. I'd much rather have a E46 330 coupe.

That's fine, but don't act like I suggested an 89 Corrola or a 95 Probe GT. It's not so bizarre or outlandish of a suggestion as you guys are making it out to be.

[.RJ]

It's not so bizarre or outlandish of a suggestion as you guys are making it out to be.

Your suggestions automatically are subject to increased scrutiny, mr savoir of the busted, rusted, forgotten and never cool to begin with. That should be a bud light commercial.

[CaptainHenreh]

It's not so bizarre or outlandish of a suggestion as you guys are making it out to be.

Your suggestions automatically are subject to increased scrutiny, mr savoir of the busted, rusted, forgotten and never cool to begin with. That should be a bud light commercial.

If I were on *that* kick I'd say something like "Swap a Buick V8 into a TR6!" or something equally retarded.

If I were Thayer, and I had 13 real cash money to spend, I'd buy a POS beater, like a civic hatch or something. I'd graduate college, then buy a truck and a RWD track car. Miata, E30, RX-7, etc. Or I'd buy a 240SX and swap in an SR20DET. (What I should have done ages ago.) Or an RX-7 and something to drive when it's broken.

But I ain't thayer and those ain't my choices. So forgive me for suggesting a 400 horsepower 25mpg six speed coupe with a warranty. But Thayer doesn't like them, so no more GTO talk.

[CaptainHenreh]

Or ooh! A 635CSI! OH yes! With a turbo! So pimp. Import one from Germany and GOGOGO!

SHARK! SHARK! EVERYONE OUTTA THE WADAAAA!!!

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Speaking of sharks, there's always a 928, too. Or a 911. Teh possibilities are endlesssss!

[Andy]

You haven't answered what your intents are. If you don't have an interest in trackdays, that's fine. Help us help you, Thayer.

[Maengelito]

Mikeys mad because his used car has used car problems.

have you ever owned a car this new?

fixed for ya

[.RJ]

But I ain't thayer and those ain't my choices

Right, but for about the same money C5 > GTO, no question. They can be had for $20k and down pretty easily.