Project Car

[The Orphan]

Where all my car guys at?!?!?!!?!?!?!  I currently drive a 2013 lifted jeep Wrangler 4 door and a 2015 Audi A8L.  

Im looking to buy a fun project car but for a really low budget of around $600-$850!

Why such a low price?

• I'm looking to buy a car for this low of a price because I plan on dumping a lot of money into rebuilding the engine, doing turbos, and all of that fun stuff.

Requirements -

• The car must be a MANUAL transmission only!
• Prefer a RWD car for those track days with the friends
• Inexpensive
• Coupe
• US spec (Sorry EU guys but don't want to import a project car, I'm waiting for when I find my dream EU car to import (RS6 )

Thanks guys, (PLEASE KEEP THIS ON TOPIC!)

Edited February 23, 2016 by The Orphan

[SV Paul]

E30

[Sneaky]

Wasn't there a car thread where everyone posted pics of their beautiful rides? Maybe that was old forums. =(

 

Anyway you should totally pimp out a minivan

[Scott]

Just now, Sneaky said:

Wasn't there a car thread where everyone posted pics of their beautiful rides? Maybe that was old forums. =(

Old forums.

[Sneaky]

Just now, Scott said:

Old forums.

Well make a new thread scott jeez. You had one job.

[Scott]

Just now, Sneaky said:

Well make a new thread scott jeez. You had one job.

Someone with a cool car has gotta start it. I drive a fucking civic...

[Sneaky]

Just now, Scott said:

Someone with a cool car has gotta start it. I drive a fucking civic...

I already started it, i will post my minivan so you can feel no shame

[Scott]

As for the OP imma go check out cragislist and see what that kind of budget can get you, never really bought a cheap car. I'll get back to you.

 

[john_gotti]

Wait, you have two cars? And one's an Audi 2015? You must be rolling the dough while I'm over here with my Chevy Colorado 2005...

[Crossfade]

heres a good Project car.. its abit unfinished tho :/ let me know of your thoughts

Edited February 23, 2016 by Judg3M3ntal

[The Orphan]

2 minutes ago, Sneaky said:

I already started it, i will post my minivan so you can feel no shame

god we both made one.  Awkward 

[The Orphan]

Just now, Judg3M3ntal said:

heres a good Project car.. its abit unfinished tho :/ let me know of your thoughts

This is beautiful.  How much did this cost you.  might be out of my budget

[Mr. Berry]

Nissan 240sx. Had one in highschool and loved it. Rwd with lots of power, and I'm sure you can find a relatively cheap one.

[Crossfade]

Just now, The Orphan said:

This is beautiful.  How much did this cost you.  might be out of my budget

set me back around $900 it goes alright tho! good bang for my buck!

[Sneaky]

Just now, The Orphan said:

This is beautiful.  How much did this cost you.  might be out of my budget

Look like some Michelin tires, 4 may be within your budget. Good starting point. 

[The Orphan]

Just now, Mr. Berry said:

Nissan 240sx. Had one in highschool and loved it. Rwd with lots of power, and I'm sure you can find a relatively cheap one.

Been looking at these. I know they are amazing project cars but they are a bit of a pricy project car.  I might have to just say fuck it though for a 240sx.  Haven't stopped looking at them for the past few days.

[Scott]

Just now, The Orphan said:

Been looking at these. I know they are amazing project cars but they are a bit of a pricy project car.  I might have to just say fuck it though for a 240sx.  Haven't stopped looking at them for the past few days.

Atleast in my area the only car you can get for less than $850 is a early 90s civic or accord with 250k+ miles. Of course, it is the bay area. 240sx are amazing and we all know you can afford it... 

[Mr. Berry]

Just now, The Orphan said:

Been looking at these. I know they are amazing project cars but they are a bit of a pricy project car.  I might have to just say fuck it though for a 240sx.  Haven't stopped looking at them for the past few days.

Seriously man, was the first car I owned and probably the best I've ever had. I drove it for 2-3 years and never had a single repair besides routine maintenance like oil changes, etc. I was young and dumb and drove it HARD too. I promise you won't be disappointed. I'll try to find a picture of mine on my other pc. I bought it for 2500, and probably put another 2000 into it for wheels and tires, exhaust, etc.

[The Orphan]

Just now, Scott said:

Atleast in my area the only car you can get for less than $850 is a early 90s civic or accord with 250k+ miles. Of course, it is the bay area. 240sx are amazing and we all know you can afford it... 

Ya I saw a 2005 Golf today on cragislist for around 700 but the whole front bumper was missing.

[The Orphan]

Just now, Mr. Berry said:

Seriously man, was the first car I owned and probably the best I've ever had. I drove it for 2-3 years and never had a single repair besides routine maintenance like oil changes, etc. I was young and dumb and drove it HARD too. I promise you won't be disappointed. I'll try to find a picture of mine on my other pc. I bought it for 2500, and probably put another 2000 into it for wheels and tires, exhaust, etc.

Thinking of it doesn't sound too bad.  The only reason I would say no is because I want to just dump my money into components but I might start to consider this as an option.  Also would love to see your's :

[Mr. Berry]

Found them, pictures aren't the best quality, and I did purchase a little bit nicer wheels later on into my relationship with this car.

[The Orphan]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Berry said:

Found them, pictures aren't the best quality, and I did purchase a little bit nicer wheels later on into my relationship with this car.

Really nice man.  Awesome to see we have some car guys in the Asylum community.  I'm a total Petrol Head.  Everything I do has to do with cars lol.

[Mr. Berry]

Just now, The Orphan said:

Really nice man.  Awesome to see we have some car guys in the Asylum community.  I'm a total Petrol Head.  Everything I do has to do with cars lol.

Thank you

Same here, however I've moved on to diesel trucks at this point in my life. Currently driving a 2010 Ram 3500 with a 6.7l Cummins

[The Orphan]

Just now, Mr. Berry said:

Thank you

Same here, however I've moved on to diesel trucks at this point in my life. Currently driving a 2010 Ram 3500 with a 6.7l Cummins

Nice.  I respect truck guys since I drive a jeep.  Check out the TV show on discovery Diesel Brothers if you haven't already!

[Buckwalter]

No advice here. Just as a former jeep owner, how many major repairs have you done in the past year?

[The Orphan]

6 hours ago, Buckwalter said:

No advice here. Just as a former jeep owner, how many major repairs have you done in the past year?

0.  Have never had an issue with my Jeep.

[Buckwalter]

6 minutes ago, The Orphan said:

0.  Have never had an issue with my Jeep.

I had an 06 TJ for 6 years. Did a fair amount of rock crawling and what not with it. Excellent cars and a lot of fun, but it felt like something broke every other month. 

Maybe it was just mine. 

[The Orphan]

17 minutes ago, Buckwalter said:

I had an 06 TJ for 6 years. Did a fair amount of rock crawling and what not with it. Excellent cars and a lot of fun, but it felt like something broke every other month. 

Maybe it was just mine. 

I have a JKU so I don't know too much about TJ.  But great car all around non the less

[JonSnow]

Do the typical fox body mustangs. You can do pretty much whatever you want to them.

[The Orphan]

20 minutes ago, JonSnow said:

Do the typical fox body mustangs. You can do pretty much whatever you want to them.

Not a big fan of mustangs tho

[Reavantos]

You ok with AWD? 2.5rs's can be found for reasonable prices

[The Orphan]

48 minutes ago, Reavantos said:

You ok with AWD? 2.5rs's can be found for reasonable prices

I don't mind a awd but I do really want a car that I can bring to drift events with my friends.  Very nice suggestion tho.  Is this your's?

[JonSnow]

1 hour ago, The Orphan said:

Not a big fan of mustangs tho

I like your style. I despise mustangs.

[JonSnow]

Also if you

27 minutes ago, The Orphan said:

I don't mind a awd but I do really want a car that I can bring to drift events with my friends.  Very nice suggestion tho.  Is this your's?

If you are looking for drift builds check out corolla coupes or a Miata. Miatas have 50/50 weight distribution and they have a lot of mods for drift builds.

[Reavantos]

43 minutes ago, The Orphan said:

I don't mind a awd but I do really want a car that I can bring to drift events with my friends.  Very nice suggestion tho.  Is this your's?

No, i have a 04 STI. but this was cheaper, look for a mitsubishi startion / chrysler conquest!

 

 

[The Orphan]

1 hour ago, JonSnow said:

I like your style. I despise mustangs.

The thing is I like being able to make a turn and not spin out at 10mph.

[Bersabee]

15 hours ago, The Orphan said:

Where all my car guys at?!?!?!!?!?!?!  I currently drive a 2013 lifted jeep Wrangler 4 door and a 2015 Audi A8L.  

Im looking to buy a fun project car but for a really low budget of around $600-$850!

Why such a low price?

• I'm looking to buy a car for this low of a price because I plan on dumping a lot of money into rebuilding the engine, doing turbos, and all of that fun stuff.

Requirements -

• The car must be a MANUAL transmission only!
• Prefer a RWD car for those track days with the friends
• Inexpensive
• Coupe
• US spec (Sorry EU guys but don't want to import a project car, I'm waiting for when I find my dream EU car to import (RS6 )

Thanks guys, (PLEASE KEEP THIS ON TOPIC!)

Try a Datsun 240z. They look sick pumped out. The only problem is its a little more than you price range

[Clint Beastwood]

240sx are great for what you want to do.  These guys built a great "Missle" in this video.  Cheaply.

 

Not sure if you have looked at them but Mazda MX-5 "Miata" has perfect 50/50 weight distribution and a easy to mod platform.  Early to mid 90's models would be a good place to look.

 

When I explored the idea, I went with the 90-93 Mustang Fox Body platform.  Good torque, easy to find aftermarket and you wont look like every other drift fanboy.  

 

240sx's have been a popular purchase for every "Yolo-swag" teenager in my area.  I nearly bought one with an SR20DET- but he literally had 16-18 year old kids gawking at his car every where he went- and I didnt want that attention...

[The Orphan]

7 hours ago, Clint Beastwood said:

240sx are great for what you want to do.  These guys built a great "Missle" in this video.  Cheaply.

 

Not sure if you have looked at them but Mazda MX-5 "Miata" has perfect 50/50 weight distribution and a easy to mod platform.  Early to mid 90's models would be a good place to look.

 

When I explored the idea, I went with the 90-93 Mustang Fox Body platform.  Good torque, easy to find aftermarket and you wont look like every other drift fanboy.  

 

240sx's have been a popular purchase for every "Yolo-swag" teenager in my area.  I nearly bought one with an SR20DET- but he literally had 16-18 year old kids gawking at his car every where he went- and I didnt want that attention...

Ya I love miatas but the thing is most miatas for sale in my area have already been tuned and I really want to tune the car my self

[The Orphan]

For all my car guys that helped me out I ended up going and getting a 1997 Tiburon.  They guy was selling for dirt cheap since he was to lazy to replace the injectors himself.  Ill post some pictures when I pick her up either tomorrow or the next day!