What fun manual fwd cars are there under 8k?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 03/25/2016 at 16:39 • Filed to: Honda Civic Si

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I am seriously considering selling my truck and getting a commuter car (I feel like I’ve been saying this a lot lately sorry y’all). Anyway the Honda Civic Si FG2 looks very promising. 8k and VTEC yo! Anything else awesome I should consider?

Nibby > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:44

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PatBateman > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:44

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Trick question.

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:44

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I’m biased, but...

Good, lowish mile examples are 4-5k on the high end. New parts are starting to get scarce, but the flip side of that is that they’re starting to become more common in junkyards.

Chasaboo > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:47

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Honda Fit.

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:49

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I could go on.

plak424 > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:49

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Speedtree so you dont need to drive through sand to spin the wheels

djgreenlava > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:50

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As an owner of an FA5 for nearly 6 years I can tell you they are very enjoyable cars with great spirit.

djgreenlava > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/25/2016 at 16:51

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Would you suggest to avoid the SH version?

TheOnelectronic > MultiplaOrgasms 03/25/2016 at 16:52

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Now you’re just being mean

djmt1 > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:52

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Given that I’m an ocean away I’m just prodding at the dark but I have opinions damn it. So anyway I say Mini Cooper S since I’m assuming they as cheap in $ as they are in £ and you get 250 HP+ with very little effort.

SVTyler > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:53

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Might be biased but SVT Focus.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:53

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Ponyota Vibtrix GT/XRS. Over 8k redline, 6 speed manual, Toyota reliability, and relatively cheap.

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:53

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I’m not saying second gen Isuzu Impulse, but second gen Isuzu impulse. They’re a little harder to find, but they’re so goddamn cool.

Handling by Lotus yo!

ceanderson920 > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:53

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Im looking for the same thing but I’m looking for stuff under $1000. More of a beater vibe for me.

Patrick Nichols > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:53

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They’re scarce but c30s are starting to come down in price

DoYouEvenShift > JR1 03/25/2016 at 16:54

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Cobalt SS Turbo, SC is probably cheaper.

Mazda Speed 3

Neon SRT4 if you can find one that isnt trashed.

If your gonna be stuck with fwd at least make it kinda fun, FI!

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > TheOnelectronic 03/25/2016 at 16:54

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You actually get could a 205GTI to the states for about $8k.

TheOnelectronic > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 03/25/2016 at 17:00

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You’ve got a point.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > JR1 03/25/2016 at 17:00

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Drive a Miata backwards

manual one, of course

TheOnelectronic > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/25/2016 at 17:01

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Given that I have never seen one of those before, I’m going to assume they never sold them here in the states. It’s a shame; that front end is actually really cool looking.

Trunk Impaired 318 > JR1 03/25/2016 at 17:12

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Acura RSX Type S

Toyota Celica GT-S

MINI Cooper S

Mazda 3/Mazdaspeed 3

Dodge Neon SRT-4

VW Golf GTI

Chevy Cobalt SS/Saturn Ion Redline

Ford Focus SVT

Bytemite > JR1 03/25/2016 at 17:16

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Hah! Nice trick question fun and fwd!? Contradictory my friend.

But really, why are you limited to just FWD?

interstate366, now In The Industry > djgreenlava 03/25/2016 at 17:17

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Not as definitively as I’d say avoid an automatic 5th gen or a 4WS 4th gen, but in most cases, yeah. The ATTS is difficult to maintain, expensive to fix, and doesn’t play well with mods, but when it craps out it just drives like a base model. When the 4WS on a 4th gen goes out the car becomes a deathtrap, and the autoboxes on 5th gens are prone to failure.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > SVTyler 03/25/2016 at 17:18

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Came to post this.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > SVTyler 03/25/2016 at 17:27

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sobs

I miss mine already. Sold it on Tuesday.

JDMatt > JR1 03/25/2016 at 17:47

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Mazda 3.

Mine’s an auto and I paid more than $8,000, but getting one for under 8k with a stick isn’t hard.

LOREM IPSUM > TheOnelectronic 03/25/2016 at 17:53

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They did though!!

Gamecat235 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/25/2016 at 17:59

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If I ever find one of these...

Wohnson89 > JR1 03/25/2016 at 18:00

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I am very biased, but the 2005-2006 Mini Cooper S is a great car. Here’s mine!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > JR1 03/25/2016 at 18:00

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Acura Legend

Gamecat235 > JR1 03/25/2016 at 18:06

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I didn’t see anyone talking about the Suzuki Swift GTi. 100 HP and weighed nothing (like 1700 lbs). You people with your fancy horsepower and big tires...

SVTyler > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/25/2016 at 18:13

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Yeah I took of pic of it when I drove by the new owner’s house a few days ago. It couldn’t understand why you had forsaken it:

Seriously though, even with the NP that’s a quick sale, congrats. Gain any scammer/idiot stories from the whole thing?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/25/2016 at 18:17

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Parts/service for those tends to be difficult and expensive these days.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 03/25/2016 at 18:20

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It’s a damn shame.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > SVTyler 03/25/2016 at 19:04

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No issues. A few emails, all seemed legit. Easy sale.

Just wish I could have kept it.

JR1 > PatBateman 03/25/2016 at 20:25

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Truth

JR1 > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/25/2016 at 20:25

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They look great too

JR1 > Chasaboo 03/25/2016 at 20:27

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Fun?

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 03/25/2016 at 20:28

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I'm only I was in Europe

JR1 > plak424 03/25/2016 at 20:30

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Ohh this is a good pick

JR1 > djgreenlava 03/25/2016 at 20:41

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Good to know. Does the four door weight much more than the two door?

JR1 > djmt1 03/25/2016 at 20:43

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I love a good Mini Cooper. They might be a bit more here stateside though

JR1 > SVTyler 03/25/2016 at 20:43

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I didn't even know they sold these in the US

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 03/25/2016 at 20:44

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Going to have to look that up. Never heard of it

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/25/2016 at 20:45

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These are awesome but like Santa I don't think they actually exist

JR1 > ceanderson920 03/25/2016 at 20:46

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That is a beater vibe right there

JR1 > DoYouEvenShift 03/25/2016 at 20:47

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All three of those are on my mind as well. But the Civic is NA yo!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 03/25/2016 at 20:49

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Lol, it’s Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe combined. The XRS first generation models had the 2ZZ-GE which made Honda’s VTEC lift seem civil. It also makes an alright noise.

JR1 > Bytemite 03/25/2016 at 20:51

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Not limited just window shopping options

JR1 > Wohnson89 03/25/2016 at 20:52

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That does look great too with the extra headlights

JR1 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/25/2016 at 20:53

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Damn those look sharp

JR1 > Gamecat235 03/25/2016 at 20:56

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Never would have considered that option. I always forget about Suzuki

DoYouEvenShift > JR1 03/25/2016 at 21:05

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Nothing against the Civic, gotta love the boost though.

MultiplaOrgasms > JR1 03/25/2016 at 21:18

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Quoi?

Bytemite > JR1 03/25/2016 at 21:19

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Well if you’re considering a civic because of vtec, you have to look for a 00-01 Celica GT-S. Redline at 8300 rpm with a valve lift that kicks you right in your nuts so sweet at 7200 rpm. This was toyota beating Honda at their own game. Also, the 6 speed manual is super short. So combine fast, high revving hard vtec kick in with aggressively geared 6 speeds. You have ridiculous amount of fun just trying to time your shifts just right.

Liam Farrell > Wohnson89 03/25/2016 at 21:35

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I like rally headlight pods!

JR1 > MultiplaOrgasms 03/25/2016 at 21:52

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Switch I'm with if

JR1 > Bytemite 03/25/2016 at 21:53

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Hmm I didn't know that good to know

SVTyler > JR1 03/26/2016 at 13:56

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They did for a few years, 02-04. Interestingly Lamborghini sold more Gallardos here than Ford sold SVTF’s (14,022 vs. 14,003).

JR1 > SVTyler 03/26/2016 at 23:05

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How much horsepower do these have?

SVTyler > JR1 03/26/2016 at 23:24

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Only 170, but the car weighs about 2700lbs so it’s not like it feels underpowered or anything. If anything it feels faster because of the engine’s torque curve (85% available at 2200rpm and basically flat til 7000).

KirkyV > MultiplaOrgasms 03/27/2016 at 09:08

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I’ll be keeping that airborne 306 for later appreciation.

djgreenlava > JR1 03/27/2016 at 23:54

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It’s under 60 pounds and the weight balance is closer to 50/50. It’s very practical too. I was able to fit two sets of 18" wheels with tires mounted and a passenger.

JR1 > djgreenlava 03/28/2016 at 07:44

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So basically the two door is just a little sleeker is all

Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge > JR1 03/28/2016 at 13:52

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Can confirm. I drove an ‘06 S hardtop, and that thing was a blast! Might be less reliable than a Civic SI, but definitely worth looking into.