yea.. my car got stolen and insurance gave me about $6,000 to spend. some of the options i've been considering so far are:
nissan 240sx (with the intent of doing an sr20det swap)
mitsubishi eclipse gsx/gst
nissan maxima (low 15sec quarter mile??)
civic with a swap??

i have a chance to try something different....
but should i just get another gsr?

has anyone driven another car they would recommend over a gsr (that i have a chance of getting)

i want something more/less the same speed and the same amount of pleasure to drive.

post your options please and help me out, any advice is appreciated

 

240 turbo...

 

civic w/ swap
or integra again

 

for some reason i've been liking the GSXs
but with the first gen motor in it

 

.. e30 M3, haha yeah that would be "equal"

 

My GSR got stolen and I am countering with a 91 civic hatch. It's a nice project, light car, tons of potential. Very cheap ride too.

 

240 w/ det is bandwagon
mitsu has had reliablility probs...

my vote goes to civic with a swap y0!!

 

Heres the deal
I went from a 1997 5spd maxima to a 1991 240sx sr swapped, to a 1990 eclipse GSX. If you want Rear wheel drive tire spinning fun then get the 240, if you want a chill car that has some big ***** get the maxima, if you want a car to work on all day but spank WRX's and most things honda then get the DSM(eclipse GSX). Don't get me wrong i got mad love for the DSM but as a daily driver i can't really reccomend. Right now i have a DA with a B16 its fun but i am gonna boost it because i am starting to miss the DSM i need some boost in my life.

 

GSX would be a good choice..if u cant find an eclipse gsx try for the awd turbo talon or laser..same car anyway

swap hatch or coupe civic would be sweet too

dont know where u are located and if they have any available supras in ur area but it would be good too

 

yea.. i am relunctant with the gsx bcuz of the alledged crankwalk problems...
240 sr swap... how was maintenance with this one?
97 maxima... is the speed comparable with a gsr?

 

if u want somethin reliable stick to honda, get a gsx or gst if ur gonna baby ur car. 240sx...mmmm.....i seem to like the car with the sr swap, aggressive car with nice handling.

 

I heard there were some big problems with the 97' Maxima, it's also a heavy and bigger car over the Teg. So, your going from a small sport coupe to a midsize sedan. The 240 were nice during the years they were out, but again I've heard lots of problems with Nissan in general in the early years.

I like the sugguestion of the Supra. I've always loved that car (any year). IMO, I would stick with a Teg. I love them and they have excellent reliability history, granted the one you buy you get it inspected by your mechanic. Either way, stick with Honda, you can't go wrong.

 

Can't go wrong with a 92-93 Integra GSR. Just a suggestion. Good Luck with whatever you pick.

 

sr20 if you want speed... its faster than all the others u listed however itll cost u like 3 gs
to swap the turbo in

 

Whatever you do...stay away from the Eclipse

 

get a clean hatch for around 1500-2000 and swap in a gsr, or type R motor in weith the rest of the money.... and if u have anything left invest in some security..

 

if u go outside of honda u will miss it horribly...

 

start off with a new hat

 

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LMFAO

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This is probably the best suggestion yet. Civic VX + Type R engine/tranny = "The Sleeper" not to mention, due to the fact that your car was stolen your rates are now going to be higher. Something to think about...

 

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^ $3000 to swap the turbo in?

I would recommend another Integra or any kind of Honda. If you want a faster 240, think outside the box besides the common SR20 swap. You can go KA-T or even do an RB25DET swap (Rear Wheel Drive Skyline Motor). I don't really have much input on the Maxima. My bother loves the Eclipse GST/GSX, but I told him don't get it just for daily driving. I don't hate on DSMs, but they have so many problems for a Japanese car. Still, stick with an Honda.

 

id say the 240. Some rear wheel drive action would be nice, but if your looking at an eclipse id say get a gs and just drop a turbo in it. The n/a eclipses have a higher compression ratio. plus for the cost of putting a turbo in, youd be paying around the same price as you would for a gsr/gsx. But thats just what i would do. Good luck

 

mx5 with an f20

 

mazda miata with a 5.0liter ford engine

 

Civic hatch with swap would get my vote

 

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240 sr swap... how was maintenance with this one?
97 maxima... is the speed comparable with a gsr?</TD></TR></TABLE>

crankwalk was only an issue on 2nd gens