Which car to get before a car like an Evo/STI??
Mar 17, 2005, 03:37 PM
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Which car to get before a car like an Evo/STI??
My friend is 20, hes actually going to be getting an STI, but I like the people on here oh so much more then the STI forums. So I would like to ask you guys, he's looking to buy an old used car to learn to drive stick better on, but he doesnt want a little whimp like an old civic or something he wants something with SOME power so he can actually get a feel of having a stiffer clutch and a harder to drive car.
He is looking to spend around 6k, he isnt looking for anything nice at all he doesnt care if it has 180,000 miles on it, just aslong as it runs and has a pretty powerful engine.
I've heard about like the 1988-1990 Audi S4, but havent been able to find anything. I was telling him to look at like old v8 mustangs, 3000gt non vr4's ( vr4s too expensive), and also like 240sx's...
Am I leading him in the wrong direction or am I doing any good??
If you guys could recommend some cars, and if possible the year(s) that he should look for?
He is looking to spend around 6k, he isnt looking for anything nice at all he doesnt care if it has 180,000 miles on it, just aslong as it runs and has a pretty powerful engine.
I've heard about like the 1988-1990 Audi S4, but havent been able to find anything. I was telling him to look at like old v8 mustangs, 3000gt non vr4's ( vr4s too expensive), and also like 240sx's...
Am I leading him in the wrong direction or am I doing any good??
If you guys could recommend some cars, and if possible the year(s) that he should look for?
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Mar 17, 2005, 03:45 PM
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i personally think any 'ol beater will do in terms of getting ur friend to learn the basics of a manual tranny. the evo, IMO, is pretty easy to drive stick in....with easy clutch take up. try learning on a BMW Z3 when u just turn 16...that was fun! if he only plans to buy this car in preparation of learning stick well enough so that he doesn't harm wutever he plans on buying (STi/EVO), then he should just buy something really cheap. no need to get a fast, expensive car to learn on.
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Originally Posted by ronitlancer
How about an Integra GSR, are those any good?
Mar 17, 2005, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO8 WHOA
old talon would be great, turbocharged 4g63, best to learn on if you want somthing with some get up to it and somthing cheap
Mar 17, 2005, 03:50 PM
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Why doesn't he just forget about buying something else? I drove only a handful of my freinds' cars the week before I bought my Evo and within another week of owning it I was perfect. He just needs confidence. He'll get used to the stiff clutch really quick too.
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Originally Posted by TurboWill
I say look for an 98/99 2.5rs. Get used of the AWD. You can find one with high miles for 6K.
Good call l
