Good easily modable used car?

O-cha · 10-22-2008, 12:31 AM

Benn racking my brain trying to think of what to get. I don't drive the crappy 335 anymore and I feel its a bad decision to leave it sitting their with high depreciation.

So I want to trade it in and get something else, I need a backseat just in case and the car has to be reliably modable.

Some examples would be an e46 m3 or an evo, both of which I don't want though lol.

Any ideas.

asdflkijd · 10-22-2008, 01:25 AM

Whats wrong with 335i's.... Supra, 997 Turbo, RS4/5 (S4/5), G35/7

Blake · 10-22-2008, 02:12 AM

get an e46 m3 for cheap and mod the hell out of it. can't go wrong there. parts are readily available.

Saigon · 10-22-2008, 02:57 AM

g35!

im spencer · 10-22-2008, 03:16 AM

sti or an evo is definitely the way to go. little four banger with a turbo, all wheel drive, tuning potential, decent aesthetics, what more can you ask for??

DougLikesBMW · 10-22-2008, 03:16 AM

2001 Audi TT Quattro?

Year's_End · 10-22-2008, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by im spencer

sti or an evo is definitely the way to go. little four banger with a turbo, all wheel drive, tuning potential, decent aesthetics, what more can you ask for??

+1

garyhgaryh · 10-22-2008, 03:23 AM

mk4 supra! (i would say mk3 if you're good at fixing things - head gaskets)...
or GMC Typhoon/Syclone!

im spencer · 10-22-2008, 03:26 AM

Did i mention that they both the sti and an evo have four doors!! and a decent sized trunk to boot.... dam guess im gonna have to get one now.

SpecC · 10-22-2008, 03:33 AM

mr2 aw or sw
silvias, 240sx's here. s13, s14
sti - any version
evo - any version
old imprezas - GC8's are my favorite
civics - yes i know
integras - yes i know
^type r's of those cars are bad ass though
preludes - meh
s2000
e36
e30 (maybe?)

i probably for got a lot of things, but basically anything old and japanese works

snipersix · 10-22-2008, 03:34 AM

07 STi FTW. I'm not a fan of the new design..

nicosusername · 10-22-2008, 05:50 AM

you're the last person i would expect to ask this question..... come on now...

cyba · 10-22-2008, 06:25 AM

get a evo

Spool · 10-22-2008, 07:44 AM

Eh, get a Honda civic or something and join their forum...u act like a 16 year old douche on here most of the time anyways so you'll fit right in....

O-cha · 10-22-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Eh, get a Honda civic or something and join their forum...u act like a 16 year old douche on here most of the time anyways so you'll fit right in....

Don't be butt hurt cuz I told you your ten years to late to be buying a supra.

O-cha · 10-22-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by E92to997

you're the last person i would expect to ask this question..... come on now...

It's actually really hard to come up with something, needs to be able to hit 500hp relatively easily and safely while still being say an 04 or less. And I have to like it... Thats the big problem.

I'll probably just end up with an e36 and put a turbo on it.

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

Whats wrong with 335i's.... S

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

I don't drive the crappy 335 anymore and I feel its a bad decision to leave it sitting there with high depreciation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by im spencer

sti or an evo is definitely the way to go. little four banger with a turbo, all wheel drive, tuning potential, decent aesthetics, what more can you ask for??

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakepilot

get an e46 m3 for cheap and mod the hell out of it. can't go wrong there. parts are readily available.

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Originally Posted by O-cha

Some examples would be an e46 m3 or an evo, both of which I don't want though lol.

I'd quote most of the rest of the posts that conflict directly with what I said but I'm lazy.

Spool · 10-22-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

Don't be butt hurt cuz I told you your ten years to late to be buying a supra.

why am i butt hurt, this is the internet...

10 years technology and able to handle 800hp daily driven is impressive enough for me

why u think i sold my 335i for, and why are you selling yours?

scalbert · 10-22-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

It's actually really hard to come up with something, needs to be able to hit 500hp relatively easily and safely while still being say an 04 or less. And I have to like it... Thats the big problem.

B5 S4
CTS-V with a blower
GTO with a blower

All are easily modded to that level, some more than others with varying reliability.

nmulax · 10-22-2008, 02:41 PM

Not sure if you need a backseat for kids or for throwing a laptop bag and laundry in. If it's the latter, why not a 350Z or 911.

350Z - looks great, lots of aftermarket parts available, and with the 370 on the horizon prices should be falling too.

Find an older 911 and super/turbo that.

RS4.

ae8t6ix · 10-22-2008, 03:27 PM

So your looking for a car with the tuning potential to hit 500hp easily and reliably with a back seat?

1. 500 whp or 500 hp on the fly?
2. 500 hp = unreliable
3. 500 hp = why bother with a back seat

On a realistic note, why do you need 500whp? Is this a track car or is this just a power figure you want? If your looking for that kind of power with reliability pick up a Vette or the new skyline. Even though they don't hit the figure you're looking for, you should be able to with little mods. Basically, the less horsepower you start with the amount of tuning required to reach your target will make the car unreliable. I'd suggest starting with a base vehicle that's already rated close to 400hp, squeezing the last 100 should be cake. Good luck.

O-cha · 10-22-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ae8t6ix

So your looking for a car with the tuning potential to hit 500hp easily and reliably with a back seat?

1. 500 whp or 500 hp on the fly?
2. 500 hp = unreliable
3. 500 hp = why bother with a back seat

On a realistic note, why do you need 500whp? Is this a track car or is this just a power figure you want? If your looking for that kind of power with reliability pick up a Vette or the new skyline. Even though they don't hit the figure you're looking for, you should be able to with little mods. Basically, the less horsepower you start with the amount of tuning required to reach your target will make the car unreliable. I'd suggest starting with a base vehicle that's already rated close to 400hp, squeezing the last 100 should be cake. Good luck.

Jesus people read so selectively, if your not intelligent enough to read I really don't think I want your recommendation.

It's a car I need that can sit most of the time and not depreciate but still entertain me (hence the 500hp, yes that's what it takes.) while I'm working on the zed or carrying people/wheels/stuff that wont fit in the zed.

ae8t6ix · 10-22-2008, 06:55 PM

"Benn racking my brain trying to think of what to get. I don't drive the crappy 335 anymore and I feel its a bad decision to leave it sitting their with high depreciation.

So I want to trade it in and get something else, I need a backseat just in case and the car has to be reliably modable.

Some examples would be an e46 m3 or an evo, both of which I don't want though lol.

Any ideas."

I'm apologize for being such an unintelligent e90 member posting a response to help a fellow member who turns out has no clue of what he's requested. By the way all vehicles will depreciate. Good luck Douche.

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Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	get an e46 m3 for cheap and mod the hell out of it. can't go wrong there. parts are readily available.
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im spencer Back in the f80 57 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	sti or an evo is definitely the way to go. little four banger with a turbo, all wheel drive, tuning potential, decent aesthetics, what more can you ask for?? __________________ 2003 SS S2000 2016 MW F80 2018 BMW X3 X-Drive
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garyhgaryh Major 78 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Supercharged e30 M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa cruz iTrader: (4)	mk4 supra! (i would say mk3 if you're good at fixing things - head gaskets)... or GMC Typhoon/Syclone!
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im spencer Back in the f80 57 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Did i mention that they both the sti and an evo have four doors!! and a decent sized trunk to boot.... dam guess im gonna have to get one now. __________________ 2003 SS S2000 2016 MW F80 2018 BMW X3 X-Drive
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 305 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	mr2 aw or sw silvias, 240sx's here. s13, s14 sti - any version evo - any version old imprezas - GC8's are my favorite civics - yes i know integras - yes i know ^type r's of those cars are bad ass though preludes - meh s2000 e36 e30 (maybe?) i probably for got a lot of things, but basically anything old and japanese works
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Spool ****** 591 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Eh, get a Honda civic or something and join their forum...u act like a 16 year old douche on here most of the time anyways so you'll fit right in.... __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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nmulax Brigadier General 391 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Not sure if you need a backseat for kids or for throwing a laptop bag and laundry in. If it's the latter, why not a 350Z or 911. 350Z - looks great, lots of aftermarket parts available, and with the 370 on the horizon prices should be falling too. Find an older 911 and super/turbo that. RS4. __________________
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ae8t6ix Friends don't let friends apex early 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 1985 Corolla GT-s [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	So your looking for a car with the tuning potential to hit 500hp easily and reliably with a back seat? 1. 500 whp or 500 hp on the fly? 2. 500 hp = unreliable 3. 500 hp = why bother with a back seat On a realistic note, why do you need 500whp? Is this a track car or is this just a power figure you want? If your looking for that kind of power with reliability pick up a Vette or the new skyline. Even though they don't hit the figure you're looking for, you should be able to with little mods. Basically, the less horsepower you start with the amount of tuning required to reach your target will make the car unreliable. I'd suggest starting with a base vehicle that's already rated close to 400hp, squeezing the last 100 should be cake. Good luck.
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ae8t6ix Friends don't let friends apex early 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 1985 Corolla GT-s [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	"Benn racking my brain trying to think of what to get. I don't drive the crappy 335 anymore and I feel its a bad decision to leave it sitting their with high depreciation. So I want to trade it in and get something else, I need a backseat just in case and the car has to be reliably modable. Some examples would be an e46 m3 or an evo, both of which I don't want though lol. Any ideas." I'm apologize for being such an unintelligent e90 member posting a response to help a fellow member who turns out has no clue of what he's requested. By the way all vehicles will depreciate. Good luck Douche.
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