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Here's the deal. I'm 17 years old and had my licence for just over a year. I've been driving my dad's 7th gen si (ex) since last november when he got it and before that a 1984 civic hatch . I really want to get my own car soon. Im looking in the 7000 - 14000 range (CDN) so its guna be second hand. I'm interested in what other's opinions are on what would be the best car to look for. My thoughts are a 4th gen prelude. A 93 or 94 SRV (prelude vtec), any year past that the prices seem to jump past 15000. They're pretty rare in B.C. where i live, maybe 5 or 6 in the buysells (of the SRV model inbetween 93 and 94). I think it would be the best choice for my situation... its still 4cyl so fairly good on gas, its a honda so its reliable (this particular car had very good reviews in reliablility, no problems), very good looking car imo, and its got some power h22 190hp stock. I cant think of a car that would be better, please let me know what you would do.

 
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what about an Acura Integra?? It's got alot of potential if you're looking towards modding it and Integras look pretty slick. They're probably pretty good on gas as well. A 1997 or 1998 could probably fit your price range. Plus there are quite a few to choose from here in BC.

Hey, this is kinda trippy but i'm Mike D from BC too.

 
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^yep, basically what mrad55 said. damn when i was 17 i didn't have that money for a car yet..

 
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How bout a 240Sx....or something that isnt overly popular with the modding scene....like um civic's lol

 
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im with mrad.........a teggy would me a good 1st car if you want to get into modding as well as having a 1st car. parts are ez to find and they make EVERYTHING for the integra. but im with civic dude to a 240 would be sick!

 
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Also...if not a teggie there are quite a few 1997 and 1998 Mitsubishi 3000 GT's with less than 70K miles with ASKING prices of between $12,000 & $14,000 USD. The non-turbo 3.0 V-6 has around 220 HP.


That's a whole lot sexier than my grandpa's hand-me-down 1968 Chevy I got as a first car lol

 
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Dont get an SL...3000gt...get the VR4 320hp

 
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I'd say integra, mrad and oso are right on about being able to find ANYTHING for them, so there are limitless possibilities, I've got a few friends with some around here, they're very nice cars.

 
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What kind of driving skills do you have? I grew up difting the rear end of my fourwheelers out around corners so I love rear wheel drive. If you want more economy and more predictible driving in adverse conditions go front wheel drive. For front drive, I recommend the Integra GSR. I had a 98 and it was awesome, it also got around 30mpg. For rear wheel drive look for a good deal on a 93 RX-7. It has great potential for performance. Maintenence will be higher than the more reliable Acura so think about what is imporatant to you.

 
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if you're interested in a 87 300zx black 5-speed, I'm selling one PM me. The body is in perfect original condition, but the engine is new, wheels, suspension, echaust, etc.

 
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i would say the best first car would have to be a 1990-1993 Honda Accord 5-speed 4 door. they look great, fun to drive, are decently quick, are a nice platform to mod, and get AWSOME gas mileage. downside: they're not to cheap to buy.

 
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Thanks, yah tegra would be my second choise. It'd have to be 94 + and the gsr's seem to be around the same price range as a prelude srv... so the prelude has a 2.2 190hp and the gsr tegra has a 1.8 170hp.. Prelude is about 200lbs heavier but also has about 30tq more. The gsr probably gets better mileage so it might be pretty balanced. Any other points?