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Old May 19, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Default Re: Whats a good beginner car?

whatever you do, just get a RWD car. Much funner than a FWD car.
Old May 19, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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Default Re: Whats a good beginner car?

I also vote for 89-94 manual 240SX. Cheap, RWD, good on gas, decent power stock, since they've gotten popular the aftermarket is as damn near as large as the Honda. Also you dont have to worry about swapping it for big power down the road, the KA24(D)E are both great engines for turbo, or some bolt-ons and enjoy learning how to really drive. They're not bad on insurance either, it's a win-win situation with it.





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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Get somin RWD... learn early. Old 240sx.. cheap insurance too.

RWD>FWD
Old May 19, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Buy the cheapest thing you can find that will run, spend a little ensuring it will stay running, then save the rest for your next vehicle because no matter what you get, you will get something else.
Old May 19, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MAD_DOHC
Buy the cheapest thing you can find that will run, spend a little ensuring it will stay running, then save the rest for your next vehicle because no matter what you get, you will get something else.
This guy speaks the truth.
Old May 19, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Default Re: Whats a good beginner car?

Originally Posted by WillSol
Get somin RWD... learn early. Old 240sx.. cheap insurance too.

RWD>FWD
This seldom ever happens but..... +1

Though FWD is safer, RWD is waaaay more fun.
Old May 19, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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hyundai accent.
Old May 19, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Jetta 2.0 for gas mileage VR = for fun and stuff.
Old May 19, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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Default Re: Whats a good beginner car?

a 240 (any year) would be good

you can put so many diff motors in
-sr20
-rb20,25,26
-LT1, LS1 ect.


I's sorry but I don't think many people would call you a ricer if you rolled up in a 240 w/ an LT1 in it!!!!!!
Old May 19, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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No, but they might call you dumb.



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