[KzArjun]

Hi guys, new user here, sorry if im doing this wrong...

Anyways, My uncle passed me down his Beater 300zx and (as a student with barely enough money to pay for a project) Im currently Selling/trading it.

Rn i've gotten these 4 offers and was wondering what y'all can tell me bout it?

1 - 96 Integra GSR, 244K, 5 Speed, All highway Kms, with a practically new block (guys put almost brand new parts into it), Rust on rear fender but he's fixing it for me.

2 - 93 3000gt SL, 244K, Auto, Highway/city kms, All it needs is a touch up on the hood. Always had a thing for the GT's.

3 - 03 OZ rally edition Lancer, 200K, 5 speed, all highway, clean AF!

4 - 99 528i BMW, auto, 160K, Cleaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn. Got some ew 20' rims on it tho...

What do you have to say i should take? Wait for more? or what?

Still a new guy, so forgive me if I'm doing this really wrong. XP :D

[tiger_handheld]

How about a 1999 Porsche 911 Turbo?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWnAdB-vkXo


:troll:

[Manic!]

BMW is going to cost you a lot in repairs and maintenance.

[!Yaminashi]

Yeah if you're a student, I would stay away from the BMW.
Better yet, if you can't afford a project, save the money until you're finished school and land your first job.
Then you'll have steady income and won't need to limit your choices as much.

Just saiyan..

[Fafine]

Gsr

[MindBomber]

GSR Integra. It will be the least expensive to operate, maintain, and modify if you so desire, and it will also be one of/the most enjoyable to drive and own for a young man into the car community. If you're on a budget, don't fucking buy the bmw.

[mmmmmic]

is your uncle's name Arash?

[nsx042003]

so your beater 300zx needs work?

I'd say for a student, out of those list of cars....the GSR shines a bit better than the others on your list. but then it needs a new block already? it's only 244k...

I think you should look into a civic/corolla. good on gas, don't break down easy, cheap parts...good for a student.

[BrownBear]

Gsr or Lancer

[BrRsn]

based on the cars on the list i'd recommend an s2000 or subaru brz

[westopher]

Consider a GT3 RS. Its a good investment in your future.
Seriously the GSR sounds like the best choice. Honda's of that generation especially are reliable, the GSR adds some fun factor and mid 90s cars are easy as fuck to work on. Buy some tools and start reading and you will have a great time with it.

[rJZx]

rx7 /thread

[ae101]

keep the 300zx & just take the translink :lawl:

[BrownBear]

based on the cars on the list i'd recommend an s2000 or subaru brz

He's a student and is selling his cause no funds. He doesnt have 15-20k to spend on a used car

[b0unce. [?]]

Get a Cressida and don't look back.

[Reeyal]

If money is tight, I would recommend saving up money instead. Owning a car, even a used one, is pretty expensive. The cost right off the get-go is insurance. There is also the fuel cost as you drive around. The maintenance cost builds up after a while. A good estimate is 50% to 100% of the would be fuel cost that has to be put back into maintenance. For example, if it costs you $50 every two weeks for fuel-ups, be prepared to put in $50 to $100 a month for maintenance (depending on the vehicle). Of course, you may not need to do anything for a few months, but might get hit by a hefty bill when you actually do maintenance. Unless you do your own work, then there's some savings.

If you had to choose from your provided list above, number 1 to 3 are fine. I would stay away from the BMW.

[jaretron]

GSR GSR GSR GSR

Having a Honda as a first car should be a necessity, easy to work on, rewarding to drive, cheap on gas, good resale value, etc...

[GLOW]

the 03 OZ rally edition Lancer is just a regular lancer with rims and trim - nothing rally or sporty about it. just an fyi in case you're expecting more than it is like a ralliart or evo

[Spoon]

If money is tight, I would recommend saving up money instead. Owning a car, even a used one, is pretty expensive. The cost right off the get-go is insurance. There is also the fuel cost as you drive around. The maintenance cost builds up after a while. A good estimate is 50% to 100% of the would be fuel cost that has to be put back into maintenance. For example, if it costs you $50 every two weeks for fuel-ups, be prepared to put in $50 to $100 a month for maintenance (depending on the vehicle). Of course, you may not need to do anything for a few months, but might get hit by a hefty bill when you actually do maintenance. Unless you do your own work, then there's some savings.

Exactly this. Back when I was a student, gas was 0.399 and owning a car was affordable. At current price levels, you'll be working your ass off just to keep the car moving (unless your family's footing the bills).

[nma]

He's a student and is selling his cause no funds. He doesnt have 15-20k to spend on a used car

that's what a student loan is for

[The_AK]

this

1989 Toyota Supra 5 Speed Manual (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/5011897382.html)

[Reeyal]

that's what a student loan is for

Haha, like a boss.:accepted:

[underscore]

The 3000GT and BMW are going to be expensive to have fixed when they need it and are shitty to work on, the Integra will be fairly easy to work on/fix but being a Honda you have to worry about what kinds of shitty mods and DIY's have been done over the years, and I'd be wary that the guy just dumped a bunch of new parts into it but wants to get rid of it.

Personally I'd go for the Lancer if you want something more practical and less fucked with, the Integra if you're able to do your own work on it and it hasn't been messed with too much.

[yray]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/98-00_Toyota_Corolla_LE.jpg

[The_AK]

In all fairness the 528i will be an undepowered sloth when paired with an automatic

[Jaffray]

Go for the GSR. Best choice for you currently, cheap to maintain and cheap on gas and so on

[freakshow]

Don't take any of those..
I think the GSR is the best bet also, but why limit yourself to that particular one that's being offered? Sell the car, get the cash and take your time..

[KzArjun]

is your uncle's name Arash?

Nope, Sundeep.

[KzArjun]

Yeah if you're a student, I would stay away from the BMW.
Better yet, if you can't afford a project, save the money until you're finished school and land your first job.
Then you'll have steady income and won't need to limit your choices as much.

Just saiyan..

True that. I already got myself a steady job atm. so im looking for a good car out of the 4 choices to be able to Mod out, but also still use as a daily. appreciate the advice tho!

[KzArjun]

so your beater 300zx needs work?

I'd say for a student, out of those list of cars....the GSR shines a bit better than the others on your list. but then it needs a new block already? it's only 244k...

I think you should look into a civic/corolla. good on gas, don't break down easy, cheap parts...good for a student.7

Nah doesnt need a new block. He's replaced alot of the parts in the block so its practically a new block. Yeah the 300zx needs work, don't have the time or the money..or even more important the experience to work on that complex of a car.

[KzArjun]

If money is tight, I would recommend saving up money instead. Owning a car, even a used one, is pretty expensive. The cost right off the get-go is insurance. There is also the fuel cost as you drive around. The maintenance cost builds up after a while. A good estimate is 50% to 100% of the would be fuel cost that has to be put back into maintenance. For example, if it costs you $50 every two weeks for fuel-ups, be prepared to put in $50 to $100 a month for maintenance (depending on the vehicle). Of course, you may not need to do anything for a few months, but might get hit by a hefty bill when you actually do maintenance. Unless you do your own work, then there's some savings.

If you had to choose from your provided list above, number 1 to 3 are fine. I would stay away from the BMW.

I totally get where your coming from. Luckily for me, cars are in the fam. Bro has had 3 projects in the past, Dad owns a garage. I got maintenance set since basically my brother would teach me the ropes. Gas will infact be the one thing but with Honda/Acuras being as cheap as they are on gas i think ill be able to get around.

[Phil@rise]

how beater is this 300zx?

[asian_XL]

Surrey, brown, and purple tinted Accord. THIS!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8413673119_987ec9235e.jpg

[multicartual]

1983 302 Mustang (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5008509420.html)


For $4500ish this would be a great car. Super cheap to fix, fun as fuck, and reliable!

[Lomac]

Sell him your E36... :troll:

[dragondragon99]

;8633922']Get a Cressida and don't look back.
vroom vroom

[Zyx]

Ive owned about 30 cars in my life so far
and if its your first car... GSR Integra or the BMW
they say its expensive to maintain a BMW however its not when its an older BMW...

[KzArjun]

SOOOOOooo..I guess these offers are no longer. I got 3 brand spanking new offers now.

1 - 97 EK Hatch, Stanced, and Modded. Body is stock, but suspension, drivetrain and engine is clean and done up. she is a beauty meeting up with him thurs.

2 - 93 3000gt 5speed. SHE IS CLEAN OMG. Im planning a meet with this guy.

3 - 1.8L El. Modded. She looks aight, but the thing is that im more looking to that EK hatch.

[Manic!]

EK hatch for the win. I just sold mine after having it for over 1o years, the car was awesome. The EL is just a civic with fancy trim.

[Lomac]

1.8 EL? :confused: I'm assuming it's a swap since no EL came with a 1.8L. That said, I currently own an EL (1g) and it's nothing to write home about. It's a good, reliable vehicle but that's about it. It starts, it drives, it stops. No excitement, no fizz, no nothing.

I'm a sucker for a well modified EK, but I'm always wary of other people's modification jobs. I know some people do a great job on their cars, but there are too many examples out there of corners cut, questionable parts and things untouched that should have been fixed.

That 3000gt, though... :drool: Too bad it's not a VR4.

[swfk]

Either Hondas will have way better aftermarket support. Cheap to build, maintain, and way more choices.

[ilovebacon]

have u consider a bike?

[underscore]

Seriously, don't even look at a 3000GT as a first car. They can be great cars but they're very labour intensive to work on since everything is so cramped.