Oppo Tools: Awesome Cars Under 10k List

"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi) 03/19/2014 at 19:34 • Filed to: Oppo Tools, Sub 10k list

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Since suggestions are pouring in faster than I can keep up, I am opening this list up to everyone.

Rules:

1. Car must be Awesome. So no Smart cars. I will delete Smart cars.

2. Must be normally attainable for less than $10k in running / driving condition. It does not have to be mint, but it cant be "you can find tons of these without engines for <$10k".

3. If the car is iffy I may ask for proof.

Find the list Here

(You should all be able to edit it now)

Reigntastic > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 19:20

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MK2 MR2 Turbo. RWD, mid-engined, quick, T-Tops. I purchased mine for 6k and put around 4 grand into it so far. Proof:

Racing Archivist > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 19:41

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Subaru Legacy 06-09

CPT Speedbump > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 19:46

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Miata...seriously, why is this not already on the list? Should of been the very first one -.-

CAR_IS_MI > CPT Speedbump 03/19/2014 at 19:48

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I was starting alphabetically then the requests came in like a flood and I stopped and did this instead, so feel free to add it if you haven't yet done so.

CPT Speedbump > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 19:53

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Lol, ok, done done

CAR_IS_MI > Reigntastic 03/19/2014 at 19:58

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Did you add it to the list? GOGOGOGO

CAR_IS_MI > Racing Archivist 03/19/2014 at 19:58

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Add it to the list. GOGOGO

No Prius Needed > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 20:29

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Bmw E36 AMG

CPT Speedbump > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 20:40

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Im not sure who put 240/260/280 Z, but I dont think a 240 or 260 under 10 k would be in the greatest condition.. 280 yeah, but not so sure on 240 and 260

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Reigntastic 03/19/2014 at 21:08

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Nice! I'd be curious to know what one would go for up here in Canada. Some time ago I was looking at first gen MR2s, and they were still going for at least $3k+.

Sn210 > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 21:12

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Added a bunch!

Reigntastic > CAR_IS_MI 03/19/2014 at 21:21

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Yes, I did.

Big Bubba Ray > No Prius Needed 03/19/2014 at 21:52

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AMG?

No Prius Needed > Big Bubba Ray 03/19/2014 at 21:56

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I...I need sleep badly. I don't even know how...

Arben72 > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 00:28

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This is easy. Saab 92x, miatas, cobra mustangs, neon srt 4, bmw m3s, c55 amg, ml55 amg

hethoughtofcars > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 00:35

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Mazda RX-8. Turbocharged rotary power is starting to fall under $10k..

Milky > hethoughtofcars 03/20/2014 at 00:47

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Isn't the RX7 turbocharged and the RX8 not?? But I agree with the RX8 being on the list.

Milky > Sn210 03/20/2014 at 00:50

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Thanks for the Crossfire add!

hethoughtofcars > Milky 03/20/2014 at 01:08

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You're right. My bad. I still want one!

samssun > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 02:26

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How about the B5 S4 (1997-2002, with the TT 2.7 V6)?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 10:30

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Fox body, or SN95. I grew up watching F&F, playing NSF UNderground, and therefor hating Mustangs, but for a cheap fun car they are great.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/20/2014 at 10:34

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proof.

Notch Fox: http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4382672519…

New Edge SN95: http://up.craigslist.org/cto/4345794651…

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 10:37

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Fiero

http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/4340683119…

TheStraightSixKid > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 11:27

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Gen 3, 4, and 5 (maybe) Mustangs

CAR_IS_MI > TheStraightSixKid 03/20/2014 at 11:29

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S197 is still over 10 except maybe a few high mileage v6s

Leadbull > No Prius Needed 03/20/2014 at 13:46

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ATTN: Prius needed to put No Prius Needed to sleep.

multiple wheels for each day of the week > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 13:49

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Jeep Wranglers ... summer is coming

It's a "Porch-uh" > Reigntastic 03/20/2014 at 14:10

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I paid significantly more for my SW20, but that was 15 years ago. Maybe I should buy another one...

Reigntastic > It's a "Porch-uh" 03/20/2014 at 14:22

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Yours probably has a lot lower mileage, but it can't hurt to have more SW20s in your life. There's a lot of forum members with multiple at this point, since they've hit the bottom of their depreciation curve.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Reigntastic 03/20/2014 at 14:32

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Unfortunately, I made the mistake of selling it in 2002... almost got what I paid for it.

Reigntastic > It's a "Porch-uh" 03/20/2014 at 14:34

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Everyone who I've talked to who has sold one regrets it. They can be a bit of a money pit depending on how they're maintained, but once they're in working order they are incredibly reliable.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Reigntastic 03/20/2014 at 14:42

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Mine was great until one of the crank retainer shims fell into the oil pan and the car would stall every time I put in the clutch because it would push the flywheel into the block.

Mine had a HKS turbo, intercooler, intake and exhaust. It was lots of fun. My only complaint was the short wheelbase made it quick to spin when I pushed it, so it wasn't the best track car.

Reigntastic > It's a "Porch-uh" 03/20/2014 at 14:50

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What year was yours? Pre-suspension revision? I would have hated having an issue like that, it would have given me nightmares to troubleshoot it.

It's a "Porch-uh" > Reigntastic 03/20/2014 at 16:11

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'92, so the "old" suspension. It was great up until the limit, and had a pretty high limit, but after that it's snap oversteer.

Luckily I was still living close to my parents at the time, and my dad was able to figure out what was going on (since it made zero sense to me how it was even possible).

Reigntastic > It's a "Porch-uh" 03/20/2014 at 16:20

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Alright. Mine is a '93, I get snap back if I liftoff in the wet, but if I power down it's reliable through corners. I haven't had extended track time with it yet unfortunately, but I'll get to know it better at the limit eventually.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > CAR_IS_MI 03/20/2014 at 20:47

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This is way too much fun. I have a thing for lists.

brakesnow > CAR_IS_MI 03/21/2014 at 10:58

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B6 S4.

Incredible GT/Performance DD. Quite a looker, good old fashioned Stuttgart muscle.

(never mind the gas mileage/maintenance)