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1G DSM for about $2000 and 1/2 of the rest for mods and the other half for repairs. You will be fast, but swaring the whole time.
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Originally posted by Pete D:
Infiniti G20
Subaru 2.5RS
Volvo S70 t5
The 2.5L boxer engine is pretty much a dog in anything besides the impreza/2.5RS. I drove a 2003 2.5TS towards the end of the summer and with the stick shift it moved well enough.
i was gonna say volvo 850 T5-R but the S70 T5 is close enough.
1994 Volvo 850 Turbo
1992 Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8 E4OD
1998 Contour GL 2.5 CD4E
2001 Montero Sport Limited 3.5 Auto
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I was looking in the price range a little above that and I ended up with the Mazdaspeed Protege. You can get them in your price range with a few more miles but no leather or sunroof (unless it is aftermarket) on any of them.
Beaten - 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege 29K <- broken hearted
Daily/Weekend Beater - 1990 miata 138K - AutoX every weekend = Adult driven on weekends
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99-01 Volvo C70 Coupe. Sold mine awhile back for 10 grand. Would love to have it back some day.
You can get them in a 5 speed, in the late 98-99 models, but are hard to find, and most were the converts. Volvo reliability, safety, comfort, and features are hard to pass up. Car was fun as hell to drive, too. Can get them with GOOD miles (50-60K) for less than 13 grand.
Funky fresh, lol.. 05 Scion tC could be had used with little miles. There was one in autotrader last week with 12000 miles, fairly base, but if you check out the tC's base equipemnt, you'd be shocked (panioramic roof, awesome CD, etc) nfor 11,900. Most people lease these cars, so finding a used one is a bit scarce.
Ofcoarse the FSVT is another option in that price range, too.
Another good option is a used SRT-4, if you want "GO-fastness". Used in good condition with no mods can be had around 11-14 grand.
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CAI, Stainless Cat Back, Vector Tune, Strut Brace, Eibach Pro Kit, Custom Made Projector Headlights, 4300K, 20% Tint
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oh yeah...used army surplus hummer?
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Originally posted by The EX- Striped SVT:
Why not a 5 door FSVT, seems like the natrual way to go IMO  The Scooby is nice, but can they be had for that price though 
I would have to agree with this guy. Seems like a 5dr. FSVT wouldn't be too expensive, would be a 6 speed, but I don't know about the leather. Here is a good example; 2004 Focus SVT 5 door, 19K mi; $13,500.
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Sorry for the long link, and I hope you find the car you are looking for.
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My car lacks the esteem, respect and styling of an SVT... I have a fever and the only perscription is more SVT-ness.
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98-00 Contour SVT, minus current owner.
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Originally posted by 98 SE:
Must have a standard transmission, four doors (or five with hatch), power locks and windows, and decent winter handling. Can't be a Ford or Mercury
This thread needs more learn to read
"Bros before Hoes" <-- More men need this mentality.
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what about a mazda protege MP3 or mazdaspeed? not ford designed, great handlers (though you will need to buy a set of winter tires, i'd highly recomend not running around in snow in thier stock sets) can be had for fairly cheap and there are enough mods out there to keep you somewhat happy.
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A Focus seems to fufill his requirement, but it clearly says no FORD products unless they are just something Ford owns like Mazda or Volvo.
I understand that, and I respect it. We all should, so lets not turn this into a "what is wrong with buying a Ford car" thread. I'm not saying that anybody has, I'm just saying lets not so this thread is useful.
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Originally posted by Pete D:
This thread needs more learn to read
Sorry; reading isn't stressed in engineering. 
My car lacks the esteem, respect and styling of an SVT... I have a fever and the only perscription is more SVT-ness.
Need:
SVT E0 or E1 wheels
SE Side skirts
98-00 Contour SVT, minus current owner.
http://www.myspace.com/35700273
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