Oppo What Would You Buy For $15k?

by "Milky" (jordanmielke)
Published 03/31/2017 at 10:54

Tags: Used Sports Car ; Soarer ; SC ; Lexus ; Toyota
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I might soon be making a dumb purchase. Or, so people have told me. Just for fun, tell me what you’d get for roughly the same price.

Last one used to be my baby.

Replies (59)

"jariten1781" (jariten1781)
03/31/2017 at 11:02, STARS: 1

You can get well maintained, low mileage Boxster Ss for 15k these days. Either one of those or a ~2009 Z4 coupe if I needed a roof.

"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
03/31/2017 at 11:03, STARS: 0

Won’t tell you what you can get (a lot obviously lol) but I can test drive it for you if you want, film it and stuff.... JDM-Expo is not too far from me and I know the owner fairly well. Actually you should read about their cars in a bit :)

"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
03/31/2017 at 11:05, STARS: 0

Oh shit it’s you haha, answered too fast and didn’t realize you were the one posting haha. Did you test drive it? Is it good?

"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
03/31/2017 at 11:11, STARS: 1

Fiesta ST. Or MR2 Spyder + imported hard top + either 2ZZ or Honda K-swap.

"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
03/31/2017 at 11:16, STARS: 0

I’d get something like a 996, Boxster, m3, 128i, with the outside chance of a WRX(not really sports car but I’ve always liked them...).

A smart person would get an S2000 or Corvette assuming they didn’t need a rear seat, not sure what if they needed a rear seat, GTO or M3?

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:19, STARS: 0

Haha yea same person. New York is too far to go look, without being able to just buy it. Currently thinking I’ll take a flight later next week.

"Viggen" (viggen37)
03/31/2017 at 11:21, STARS: 0

996, Boxster, Z4, AMG, Saabs, XJ Cherokee and a lot of parts. Yeah any of that sort.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 0

I’d love a Z4. Maintaining one scares me though, esp. since I have a long commute and take road trips constantly.

"djmt1" (djmt1)
03/31/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 0

The same but as a 4 door.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/31/2017 at 11:24, STARS: 0

Thats not even a question.

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
03/31/2017 at 11:24, STARS: 0

E39 M5 https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/6034402165.html

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:25, STARS: 0

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
03/31/2017 at 11:26, STARS: 0

If I was allowed a toy car, I’d probably scoop up this 96k mile 2007 Porsche Cayman for $15,000, assuming it isn’t trashed. It’s even in my area, but I’d prefer to get an S.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/6049976753.html

“Porcshe” Cayman

Edit: I just noticed it’s a rebuilt title, never mind. I’d pay more for a cleaner car, and an S. So, if I’m capped at $15k for a toy I’d likely get C5 Corvette, as others have said.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:27, STARS: 1

I wish the last MR2 was a little more practical. It’d be really appealing package that way.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:29, STARS: 0

One of my roommates keeps saying Corvette and a co-worker keeps saying S2000. I know they’re great but the struggle to hipster is real.

"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97)
03/31/2017 at 11:29, STARS: 0

For 15k, I would pick up either a nice C5 or a 996. If you want 4 doors, a nice 1st gen CTS-V is also in the price range.

"MPA" (MPA)
03/31/2017 at 11:30, STARS: 0

For $15k, I’ve been looking at old, cheap 911s after watching those Apollo911 videos.

For $15k, you can probably get a FiST

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
03/31/2017 at 11:31, STARS: 0

Maybe try for a 2008-2010 Audi S5

"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
03/31/2017 at 11:32, STARS: 0

I can probably get two clean AW11s for that. I’ll go with those.

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/31/2017 at 11:34, STARS: 0

Oh, that’s easy. I’ve been looking at this.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Jaguar-XK-Series-Dallas-d288_L33702#listing=167530901

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:34, STARS: 1

But hey, its nice you like your car that much.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:37, STARS: 0

I can get behind that.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/31/2017 at 11:38, STARS: 0

It mostly a manual NISMO RS I look for, but they are rare as fuck.

"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
03/31/2017 at 11:38, STARS: 0

I’d probably want to get an FRS. Although I really could use something more practical to go along with my Miata. So maybe like an ‘04-’05 WRX hatch. Probably could get a really nice one for that kind of money.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:38, STARS: 0

No pics and repair bills are scary.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 0

I know its not why you buy a Corvette, but ooooff.

"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
03/31/2017 at 11:46, STARS: 0

Ya no pics is sketchy, there was another one for like 12,500 for a while that had pics but it’s not up anymore. I’ve heard the M5 is more reliable than the e39 540i though.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
03/31/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0

im building my ls swap rx7 for way less than 15k. so that plus lots of goodies

"KFN" (kfn)
03/31/2017 at 11:59, STARS: 0

This: http://www.collingsfoundation.org/aircrafts/f-4d-phantom/

"sony1492" (sony1492)
03/31/2017 at 12:14, STARS: 0

Nissan Z, Corvette, gto?, Lexus isf?, Infiniti g, Subaru sti, ooooooor my sc400 for $2800 and have enough to bring it up to par...

"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
03/31/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 0

‘08 350Z because I miss mine more than I thought I would.

I’d find stock wheels for it though. Maybe. Probably.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:06, STARS: 1

But you know its a JLR product. I’d have to get a carmax Doug demouro warranty.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:09, STARS: 0

The AW11 oppo fans really are AW11 fans on oppo.

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/31/2017 at 13:09, STARS: 1

Yeah, I know. But, this has been a want of mine since I was young; so, it’s hard to not drool.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:10, STARS: 0

Why can’t the rotary engine be more reliable? It really right up street, something a bit weird that makes great noises for a good deal.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:11, STARS: 0

15 thousand not 15 million.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:12, STARS: 0

Not that I’m actually serious, but your car is a manual right? I need my next car to be one.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:14, STARS: 0

Yea I don’t want to be the one doing all the 100k mile maintenance on an Audi. Gorgeous though.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:15, STARS: 1

Its wild that 10 year older WRXs are close to the same price as used FRS. Subie tax is real.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:16, STARS: 0

I don’t know what it is but 350Zs don’t tickle my fancy. Then again I bought a Crossfire so what do I know.

"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
03/31/2017 at 13:23, STARS: 0

Most performance cars have some kind of stereotype or cliche attached to them. The S2000 is loved by almost everyone, looks good, isn’t depreciating any more, reliable, high revving.

"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
03/31/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 0

The Subie tax is even more apparent if you compare FRS to BRZ prices. They are carbon copies of each other, literally just different badges. And yet there are clear gaps in pricing on similar conditioned cars.

"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
03/31/2017 at 13:28, STARS: 0

I’ve always loved Z’s and Nissans in general. The thing that I find most people get turned off by it how big of a small 2 seater it is - particularly in comparison to Z’s of the past. Never bothered me though. I always found it incredibly enjoyable to drive and look it, even with absolutely 0 modern luxuries (even by 2008 standards).

I liked the idea behind the Crossfire, but feel like Chrysler failed when it came to styling and execution.

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
03/31/2017 at 13:30, STARS: 0

Yes, I have to say I considered one as a daily before I went more practical, and the interior was (and is) a big turn-off.

Also, I heard too many stories about daily driven C5 ‘vettes scraping on every driveway.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:35, STARS: 0

Gotta be honest if I was going to get one, it’d be the BRZ. I think the front looks better and Subaru makes the damn thing. IIRC they made more FRSs too. Supply and demand I guess.

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
03/31/2017 at 13:46, STARS: 0

Thats why styling is subjective, I love how the Crossfire looks just like the sketch. I do wish Nismo Zs didn’t command such a premium for not much more performance though. I think it gives the car a bit more of a “special” look.

"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
03/31/2017 at 13:50, STARS: 0

Everybody already mentioned c5 and GTO which would be my obvious choices but a more lowkey option:

Terminator cobra is the forgotten muscle car of the early 2000s and with almost 400hp to boot. Every other iteration of this body style is utterly uninspiring and tired to me but damn these are monsters. If you want to go another route id recommend a nice rig for like $10k with $5k left for lift wheels and tires. Signs point to a 4th gen 4runner v8:

"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
03/31/2017 at 13:53, STARS: 0

That annoyed/annoys me too because you’re basically getting the same car performance-wise with just some different body parts that, honestly, make it look much better and certainly don’t cost that much more. It’s all in just having the word Nismo officially on your car.

I think the Crossfire was very close to being a good looking car, there are definitely some style/design aspects I like. I think it may have been just the general styling of all Chryslers from that era that I didn’t like which turned me off from it. The fact that the Crossfire turned out just like the sketch though, that is a major positive since it never happens.

"6cyl" (6cyl)
03/31/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 0

z3 coupe/Clown Shoe?

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/6060987301.html

"sony1492" (sony1492)
03/31/2017 at 14:16, STARS: 0

Yeah mines a manual

"6cyl" (6cyl)
03/31/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 0

Or this one: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/6045459157.html

"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
03/31/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 0

1952 moris - $500 ....... for a body donor...... and for the driveline donor we have............

1970 chevelle - $12900 (Leander)

would need to spend a little bit of time cutting down the frame, but could definitely have it moving for the $15k 

"KFN" (kfn)
03/31/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 0

$12,500 gets you a 40 minute ride. You will even have change leftover!

"Discerning" (discerning2003c5z)
03/31/2017 at 22:06, STARS: 0

Not a bad choice.

I’d either go with one of those or an MK3 supra with the 1JZ.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
04/01/2017 at 03:23, STARS: 1

i know i wish it was. I bought mine without a motor tho so i knew exactly that i was going to swap it

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/01/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 0

Ha, such a bargain!

"Milky" (jordanmielke)
04/01/2017 at 13:34, STARS: 0

I almost bought an RX8 instead of the Crossfire. 100,000 miles later I’m glad I didn’t. But I still commit to owning one someday.

"for Michigan" (formichigan)
04/01/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 0

Not quite. The BRZ has a significantly different interior, especially on the Limited. You don’t just pay more because it’s better looking and a Subaru.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
04/01/2017 at 17:19, STARS: 0

the Renesis had some issues that can be fixed but i really like the 13b. But FD rx7's are so dang expensive