Whats a good firt car for me?

Question

I am a car enthusist im always around cars, me and my da have a lotus elise that we race,i aot of work on that car soi now how cars run and what the pieces parts do? im willing to spend 25,000 or a little bit more on my car, some cars i have decided on is a mistubishi lanver evo, volvo s60R, or a ferrari 360 modena, lol jking about the ferrari. please tell me some other good cars that are fast, but have a good saftey rating, doesnt break down, good 0 to 60, and good control.

Answer 1

You could get a lot of car for $25,000. Here's a brief list of reliable, quick cars in your budget range.

Audi S4 - Fast, All-Wheel Drive, fairly reliable, cheapest among the German sport sedans and one of most balanced. You should be able to find a mid-to-late 1990s model in your budget.

BMW 318TI - Reliable, fun hatchback, and one of few that's Rear-Wheel Drive instead of Front-Wheel Drive for better handling.

BMW 530I Sport - Midsize, sporty, driver's car. Again, you should be able to find a well-maintained example from the 1990s in your price range.

Ford Mustang GT and SVT - Semi reliable, but good tradeoff for V-8 power and (on the SVT) good handling. Watch for cars that have been thrashed, though.

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning - Reliable sport truck with loads of power and torque, plus it's the only sporty vehicle able to carry all your junk.

Mercury Grand Marquis Marauder - Very powerful, wide stance for good handling, plus a nice interior and fairly good reliability.

Toyota MR-2 GTS - Called the poor-man's Ferrari since it's fairly cheap, very reliable, fast, and has a Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive layout with seating for two. Think of it as the previous version of your father's Lotus (which isn't all that far off, considering the Lotus Elise uses a Toyota motor). Go for a 1990s model, not the newer, fixed-headlight, roadster-only one (it only has 138 horsepower).

Any of the older, Japanese sportscars from the late 1980s and up (with the exception of the Mitsubishi 3000GT and Mazda RX-7, which weren't reliable) would work good for you. This includes the following:

Honda S2000
Nissan 300ZX and 350Z
Mazda RX-8 and Speed MX-5 Miata
Toyota Celica GT-Four and Supra.

They're fast, handle well, aren't too hard to live with (if you only need to take one friend along), and even get decent gas mileage.

The All-Wheel Drive rallye-inspired cars are a good bet too, like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Subaru Impreza WRX and Impreza WRX-STI, and Volkswagen Golf R32. They've got excellent acceleration and handling, plus decent safety and good reliability, though you'd have to look for a used model at least four years old.

Lastly, if you're a good mechanic, I still recommend a used, semi-compact or midsize muscle car from before the 1990s, despite somewhat shaky reliability. Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the cars were made to be worked on, so if something does break, the parts are cheap and easy to install, and in many cases, you can fix it yourself. They've got excellent power, and the smaller ones have good handling in addition to excellent acceleration. Among the standouts of this crowd (mainly meaning lower price due to high sales when new) include the following:

AMC Javelin
Buick Riviera (1964-1966 model)
Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette
Dodge Charger and Demon
Ford Mustang (pre 1970 and post 1978) and Torino
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Plymouth Duster, GTX, Road Runner, and Satellite
Pontiac Firebird and GTO

Plus, you just can't beat the cool factor for a big, rumbling, American V-8 and enough steel protecting you to reinforce five modern cars, and, unlike the sportscars of the 1980s and up, their value only increases with time.

Well, that's about as simple as I can get with a price range of $25,000.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.

Answer 2

First, learn how to proofread. Anyway. For $25,000 the world is your oyster. I'd recommend taking a few drivers courses (not the lame ones, actual racing courses) they run around $3000. With that said, look at Subaru WRX, 350Z, etc. If you want to put a little effort into it you could get an early 90's Rx7 twin turbo, 300zx twin turbo, or porsche 944 turbo. All of these (especially the last two) could be had well below your budget, leaving you plenty of cash to put towards engine and/or suspension modifications.

Answer 3

The best car to have is one you can pay cash for and still have enough left for insurance, etc, and be able to make it financially for the other more important things in life. This is not the answer you are seeking, but it might help others who have similar questions in life. A car and being seen in it is not a staus symbol of saying you have arrived.

Still, have fun with whatever you pick. And keep in mind that when you are behind a wheel driving, that you can affect lives. Wish my brother was still living today, but alas, his friend was high and drunk and now he is dead. She will never forget it, I am sure.

Answer 4

how about a 1961 corvair