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sileighty956 · 02-20-2016, 01:26 AM

Hey guys/gals it's been forever since I've been on here. Use to have a sick 511hp sileighty that I sold and moved on. Been driving trucks since.

Currently in the market for something fun ( doesn't have to be new ). I just want to stay between 18k-20k.

I have been looking at the FRS / BRZ but want to see what suggestions you guys have. Now of course if I did get a FRS / BRZ I would find one that is turbo'd or supercharged as I find the 200hp won't do it for me.

Lots of cars for this price range from domestic to foreign.

derass · 02-20-2016, 01:35 AM

BMW 335 among many others

JF_OverBoosted · 02-20-2016, 02:03 AM

Genesis 2.0 Turbo

Corbic · 02-20-2016, 08:11 AM

Mustang GT or Terminator

future · 02-20-2016, 08:37 AM

Fiesta ST for a fun daily

SoundEfx · 02-20-2016, 09:13 AM

Do you have a preference in terms of FWD, RWD, AWD?

Used STi, Evo, Pontiac GTO, E46 M3 BMW.

Help us help you....

hobbs · 02-20-2016, 10:02 AM

If I was looking to spend that cash I would be looking into a B5 S4 or a S2000, but again at this point in my life I much rather spend the cash on some block time in a 172.

heychris · 02-20-2016, 02:51 PM

For 18-20k you could pick up lotsa fun cars...depends on what you are looking to get into...like SoundEfx said.....

sent from knee deep in snow

zeitgeist · 02-20-2016, 07:01 PM

Clearly everyone has different tastes so you'll need to be more specific

JoshuaLogan · 02-20-2016, 08:38 PM

AP2 S2000, FD RX7, Corvette (C6? Not sure what kind of price they're going for), Evo IX. Wouldn't consider much of anything else.

A used BRZ/FR-S isn't a bad choice. You'll get less for your money though since it's a fairly new car still. Not sure if you could find one with forced induction for $20k though.

future · 02-20-2016, 09:58 PM

04 Cobra, end thread

Or a Z33 like me. No regrets here

HyperTek · 02-21-2016, 05:59 AM

FFR 818C
http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/

simmode1 · 02-23-2016, 05:43 AM

Personally, I'd spend $20k between 2 cars. $10k for a 2005+ 4.0L 6mt Frontier crew cab for daily duty and a Z32tt with breather mods for 400hp+ fun.

SimpleS14 · 02-23-2016, 07:10 AM

Focus ST

Well rounded car.

Zenki270 · 02-23-2016, 11:17 AM

Honestly a 335i or X-Drive would be the best all-around car you can buy, in my opinion. Just get a CPO'd one. 300hp easily upgradable.

future · 02-23-2016, 11:25 AM

Mustang for a little more

02-20-2016, 01:26 AM	#1
sileighty956 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laredo Tx Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking to buy a car.. What would you get for 20k? Hey guys/gals it's been forever since I've been on here. Use to have a sick 511hp sileighty that I sold and moved on. Been driving trucks since. Currently in the market for something fun ( doesn't have to be new ). I just want to stay between 18k-20k. I have been looking at the FRS / BRZ but want to see what suggestions you guys have. Now of course if I did get a FRS / BRZ I would find one that is turbo'd or supercharged as I find the 200hp won't do it for me. Lots of cars for this price range from domestic to foreign.

02-20-2016, 02:03 AM	#3
JF_OverBoosted Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Planet Namek, SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 163 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Genesis 2.0 Turbo __________________

02-20-2016, 09:13 AM	#6
SoundEfx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WA Posts: 1,250 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Do you have a preference in terms of FWD, RWD, AWD? Used STi, Evo, Pontiac GTO, E46 M3 BMW. Help us help you.... __________________

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HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	FFR 818C http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ __________________ Keep it Classy

02-23-2016, 05:43 AM	#13
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Personally, I'd spend $20k between 2 cars. $10k for a 2005+ 4.0L 6mt Frontier crew cab for daily duty and a Z32tt with breather mods for 400hp+ fun. __________________ "Simplicity is the key to brilliance." - Bruce Lee

02-20-2016, 01:35 AM	#2
derass Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BMW 335 among many others

02-20-2016, 08:11 AM	#4
Corbic Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Age: 40 Posts: 8,225 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Mustang GT or Terminator

02-20-2016, 10:02 AM	#7
hobbs Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Under a rock Posts: 2,264 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	If I was looking to spend that cash I would be looking into a B5 S4 or a S2000, but again at this point in my life I much rather spend the cash on some block time in a 172.

02-20-2016, 02:51 PM	#8
heychris Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SkiTown USA Posts: 760 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	For 18-20k you could pick up lotsa fun cars...depends on what you are looking to get into...like SoundEfx said..... sent from knee deep in snow

02-20-2016, 07:01 PM	#9
zeitgeist Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cross Country Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Clearly everyone has different tastes so you'll need to be more specific

02-20-2016, 08:38 PM	#10
JoshuaLogan Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 36 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	AP2 S2000, FD RX7, Corvette (C6? Not sure what kind of price they're going for), Evo IX. Wouldn't consider much of anything else. A used BRZ/FR-S isn't a bad choice. You'll get less for your money though since it's a fairly new car still. Not sure if you could find one with forced induction for $20k though.

02-23-2016, 07:10 AM	#14
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 40 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Focus ST Well rounded car. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

02-23-2016, 11:17 AM	#15
Zenki270 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Montreal Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honestly a 335i or X-Drive would be the best all-around car you can buy, in my opinion. Just get a CPO'd one. 300hp easily upgradable.