WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?

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Chief1402
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Car: 1996 Nissan 240sx Converted to 5 speed, kouki front/rear, jdm front end. :)
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Ok guys, so I used to have a s14 240sx, did a lot to it, pretty much everything but a motor swap.. saved enough money and decided to get a 2015 camaro ss.. bought that, sold the 240 to my parents, and now since I've had the camaro for a while and I don't wanna void my warranty, I am in the market for a 2nd vehicle. Now here's the thing, I'm struggling with making my mind up because each car has its own pros and cons.. let me know what you guys think, I've got a list of my cars I'm interested in below.

I know everyone has a different opinion but I'm trying to think logically, would I really want to drive the supra regularly if I've paid 20k for one plus whatever I throw in it? Or would it just become a garage queen.. who knows?

I live in North alabama, I don't know very many people with imports here, I don't drift (but would like to learn one day). IF I'm putting this much time, money, and effort into a car I want people to comment on it when I drive it lol, when I had the 240 people did it sometimes but most people didn't even know what they were looking at.

1. Mkiv supra - this is my favorite car ever since I was little, you can do a lot to them and they can handle almost anything you throw at them, but they're expensive. Also with it appreciating in value Im sure it's not a good idea to drive it too often.

2. Fd rx7 - another favorite growing up, but not as cool as the supra.. great potential, but reliability is what worries me.. not as expensive as a supra..I'm sure maintenance costs make up the difference though..

3. Another 240sx - could just fully build a 240, drive it like I stole it all the time and not feel bad about it. But it's not nearly as cool as the supra or rx7..


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centralcoaster33
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Car: 1997 Nissan 240SX #5
Location: Central Coast, CA

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I like all three of those cars. Due to lifestyle and budget, I can only afford the 240sx's. An FD would be my choice if I won the lottery. Seriously, more than a Ferrari and next to an Aston Martin. Anyway, advice is cheap and opinions abound. Why not tell us if you're single, married, with children, with parents, etc. Also, what is your income/ career looking like? Full time employed, student, multiple part time, maybe you're a mechanic with access to shop goodies? Are you renting or paying off your mortgage?

All of these cars cost time and money. So I think cheapest to most expensive is
240sx
Supra
RX7

Also, if your nice car is the Camaro SS and it's not meeting your needs, then you likely want a fun thrasher/ beater, IMHO, and I recommend cheaper cars for those purposes.

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PapaSmurf2k3
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Car: 2017 Corvette, 2018 Focus ST, 1993 240sx truck KA Turbo.
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You could always buy my miata too.
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centralcoaster33
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Car: 1997 Nissan 240SX #5
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Oh, yes, a Miata is a great idea. Lot's of aftermarket support. Lot's of grassroots racing support. Lot's of club support. Lot's of Miata's laying around, so lot's of choices in used cars makes this an affordable option.


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