what to do with $8000.00?
10-22-2003, 06:33 PM
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what to do with $8000.00?
i had a 2000 integra ls coupe. sold that and got a vw gti 1.8t. i just sold the gti, and after paying off the loan i'm left with $8000.00 ca$h to buy a new ride. question is, what to get with $8000.00 definitely going to get another integra, but don't know whether to get another ls or go for the gs-r this time. keep in mind, i need something reliable and i'm paying cash ($8000 max; no financing). i definitely would like a gs-r, but the question is whether i can get a decent 1996-1998 gs-r in this range. for $8000 what are my best options?
10-22-2003, 06:45 PM
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Re: (P1mpSlap)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mini cooper with Type R swap and CF shell</TD></TR></TABLE>
Damn, beat me to it.
In that case, electric scooter running 300 shot...
Or a GSR :D
Damn, beat me to it.
In that case, electric scooter running 300 shot...
Or a GSR :D
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10-22-2003, 06:48 PM
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Re: what to do with $8000.00? (btdewitt)
get an eclipse GSX or talon tsi AWD and put some mods on it with what you got left. Youll have a 12-13 sec turbo awd car that can handle 450 HP on STOCK internals
10-22-2003, 06:48 PM
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get an automatic 4 door RS 
then you can save money by using a coffee can for a muffler to give it your badass look to it!
dont forget the wing made of alluminum foil and to save weight opt for using duct tape as a harness in stead of screws...YOULL BE RICIN IN NO TIME MAN!
or you could get the sexiest car on the planet, GS-R
then you can save money by using a coffee can for a muffler to give it your badass look to it!
dont forget the wing made of alluminum foil and to save weight opt for using duct tape as a harness in stead of screws...YOULL BE RICIN IN NO TIME MAN!
or you could get the sexiest car on the planet, GS-R
10-22-2003, 06:58 PM
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like i said before; i'm definitely getting another integra, just a matter of whether to get a gs-r which for 8 grand will probably have higher miles and be older, or to get a newer ls with lower miles for the same price. for 8 grand what year / mileage of a gsr and ls should i be able to get. is there anything to watch out for when buying either of these cars?
10-22-2003, 07:01 PM
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Re: (94BlackCivicEX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94BlackCivicEX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Damn, beat me to it.
In that case, electric scooter running 300 shot...
Or a GSR :D</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
I think it was a Nitro scooter, though.
Damn, beat me to it.
In that case, electric scooter running 300 shot...
Or a GSR :D</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol
I think it was a Nitro scooter, though.
10-22-2003, 09:03 PM
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Re: what to do with $8000.00? (Hasboro)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hasboro »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get an eclipse GSX or talon tsi AWD and put some mods on it with what you got left. Youll have a 12-13 sec turbo awd car that can handle 450 HP on STOCK internals</TD></TR></TABLE>
You must have missed when he said reliable
Ahem... crank walk, trannies, etc... I'd get an LS and use the leftover cash to start saving for a turbo setup, but thats just me, a GSR would be more fun while its NA and if you plan to stay NA.
You must have missed when he said reliable
Ahem... crank walk, trannies, etc... I'd get an LS and use the leftover cash to start saving for a turbo setup, but thats just me, a GSR would be more fun while its NA and if you plan to stay NA.
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Re: (snoballgsr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by snoballgsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Cheap Civic and invest the rest of the money in a S and P index fund!! 11percent intrest on avg. save now spend later.</TD></TR></TABLE>
best thing i've read all day here
best thing i've read all day here
10-23-2003, 02:29 AM
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barring from the bandwagon... the truth is, the GSR has a high redline and as you would expect, any 95-99 GSR on the road woudl have been beaten by now.
Personally, i'd go for a LS as you'd have a better chance that the car wasnt beaten or worn by some child driver. you did say you wanted something reliable.
my two cents
Personally, i'd go for a LS as you'd have a better chance that the car wasnt beaten or worn by some child driver. you did say you wanted something reliable.
my two cents
10-23-2003, 02:49 AM
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Re: (IntEGNYC)
any Integra except for the GSR or TYPE-R? Why? to tell you the truth, insurance rates for those two models may eat your funds down the road.
get another LS, find a decent B18C (jdmgsr) and swap it in. sure you'll have to cough up some money for smog tests and what not, but you'll have the power of a GSR in an LS chassy . Oh...insurance will be inexpensive.
if that doesn't convince you...95 GSR...0BD1 0wnz. OR->any OBDII and make sure you convert it to 0BD1.
0.02 for u mang---GOOD LUCK!
NRG
get another LS, find a decent B18C (jdmgsr) and swap it in. sure you'll have to cough up some money for smog tests and what not, but you'll have the power of a GSR in an LS chassy
. Oh...insurance will be inexpensive.if that doesn't convince you...95 GSR...0BD1 0wnz. OR->any OBDII and make sure you convert it to 0BD1.
0.02 for u mang---GOOD LUCK!
NRG
10-23-2003, 08:48 AM
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Re: what to do with $8000.00? (btdewitt)
Nothing against DSM cars, but if you get a Talon or Eclipse for 8K, prepare to enjoy it from the lovely view of your driveway as you prep the internals and swap out the tranny so it doesn't **** the bed in the 1st 10K. I think DSM'ers are notorious for having pretty deep bank books, you could have a lot more reliable ride on a lot less fat paycheck. I'd go GSR, but that's just me lol!