forget the k20a2 swap, which car should i get
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forget the k20a2 swap, which car should i get
1994 mazda rx-7
1998 integra type-r
1997 honda prelude
2002 acura rsx type s
2002 subaru wrx
all the cars have between 30-50k miles and all are between $13-17k.....tell me what you would buy
1998 integra type-r
1997 honda prelude
2002 acura rsx type s
2002 subaru wrx
all the cars have between 30-50k miles and all are between $13-17k.....tell me what you would buy
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Rep Power: 0 Go for the WRX. Any RX7 will have the **** beaten out of it by now. In fact, the Type R's most likely will be shredded up by some little 16-yr old brat....
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Rep Power: 0 yeah here's what i'm thinking....prelude is the cheapest out of all of them, rx-7 has the most upfront power, wrx is great low profile, and rsx-s is good all around
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Rep Power: 0 I agree with cambo. The rx-7 is a great project car for taking to the track on weekends and attempting to drift. RSX would be my choice for mods here and there and still keeping it a daily driver. Prelude is too heavy for track/drag compared to other quicker cars imho. Also, you could go all wheel drive with the integra, grab a Honda Tuning mag and a few thousand dollars! But dont listen to me, I just want points =p
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Rep Power: 282 WRX. . . but then, I AM a bit biased. 
Far as modding goes, there are easily just as many modding options now available for the EJ20T as any other engine. Probably even more than the RSX still. And suspension and body mods abound, if you know where to look.
(FYI) I have TONS of websites bookmarked where you can find all this.
Good luck with your decision!
Far as modding goes, there are easily just as many modding options now available for the EJ20T as any other engine. Probably even more than the RSX still. And suspension and body mods abound, if you know where to look.
(FYI) I have TONS of websites bookmarked where you can find all this.
Good luck with your decision!
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A. Integra Type-R - EVERY aftermaket part is out there to build up and get *** LOADS of power out of it.
B.WRX- gotta love AWD, already turbo'd and fast
C.RSX-S- its the new focus of aftermarket companies, soon it will the same as a B16
B.WRX- gotta love AWD, already turbo'd and fast
C.RSX-S- its the new focus of aftermarket companies, soon it will the same as a B16
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Rep Power: 0 RX-7 because considering that all the cars you said have 30-50K miles on it, the RX-7 being 1994 was the less driven and should be well preserved...the WRX would've been the choice but 30-50K on a 2002? If that's not hard driving it's at least daily driven. Also, the RX-7 has a better sportier styling IMO and you don't see it that often anymore, put a nice body kit and repaint that thing and you'll have one of the sweetest cars around.
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Rep Power: 282 Originally posted by civicmorph
RX-7 because considering that all the cars you said have 30-50K miles on it, the RX-7 being 1994 was the less driven and should be well preserved...the WRX would've been the choice but 30-50K on a 2002? If that's not hard driving it's at least daily driven. Also, the RX-7 has a better sportier styling IMO and you don't see it that often anymore, put a nice body kit and repaint that thing and you'll have one of the sweetest cars around.
RX-7 because considering that all the cars you said have 30-50K miles on it, the RX-7 being 1994 was the less driven and should be well preserved...the WRX would've been the choice but 30-50K on a 2002? If that's not hard driving it's at least daily driven. Also, the RX-7 has a better sportier styling IMO and you don't see it that often anymore, put a nice body kit and repaint that thing and you'll have one of the sweetest cars around.
Hard driving? Nah. . . the ONLY thing I'd even venture to worry about on a WRX would be the tranny. And unless it's been raced, it's a non-issue.
Out of curiosity, what's the asking price on the WRX?
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Rep Power: 0 Yes Yuko you are correct, 30K on a car is very low for 2 years, but I was supposing it to be 50K in two years, if it was, then it would be hard driven if not with long travels...nonetheless is not good for a car even though most cars can take it. Either way you look at it, compare the WRX 2002 30K to RX-7 1994 30K, the RX-7 would still be less driven, however I do understand that the RX-7 could be hard driven for that 30K...but I'm saying what if both cars are not? If they aren't and compare it at the same mileage, the RX-7 would be considered better kept in mint condition than a 2002 WRX. Hope this clears up what I mean...my 02 cents
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Rep Power: 0 The 10 year old RX7 would give you more reliability issues. I've always wanted one too, but not anymore. Besides, the interior is starting to look dated.
I am a bit biased towards the RSX-S... since I bought one and love it. Never mind that it carries some class driving an Acura.
The Integra Type-R would be the most fun to toss around, I had a 98 GSR - it handled and stopped completely controllably. It was very stable and easy to push beyond it's limits.
I've started thinking now that my next car is probably going to be AWD. However, I still need to drive a WRX before I can say much about it.
I am a bit biased towards the RSX-S... since I bought one and love it. Never mind that it carries some class driving an Acura.
The Integra Type-R would be the most fun to toss around, I had a 98 GSR - it handled and stopped completely controllably. It was very stable and easy to push beyond it's limits.
I've started thinking now that my next car is probably going to be AWD. However, I still need to drive a WRX before I can say much about it.
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Rep Power: 0 ^^^ well seeing as i'm not even in college yet, a family is no concer whatsoever... but my cousins boyfriend bought a wrx in college and i think he's a senior and he pushes 315 hp. that was impressive i thought
