So I'm thinking about trading the bike for a sports car....

ZUKIMON · 08-08-2009, 01:02 AM

Yeah, I know..... I love the 929 a lot, but I rarely get to ride it anymore. I'm also wanting to get back into something fast with 4 wheels and most likely a turbo that I can run in the rain/cold/heat/whatever. Now assuming that you were in my situation and were pretty well set on trading your bike, what would you want?

I really dig the older RX-7's with the 13B turbo'd. Had an '87 a few years back and let it go as I think the apex seals were bad. I should have fixed the car as it was in killer shape and really didn't have anything else wrong with it. I want to make sure that whatever I get has some sort of rear seats for my daughters (in case I need to pick them up from school or something) and to keep insurance costs down a little bit. What else is there other than the played out Civics? (Not that I am against having another quality Honda product.) I just want something reliable and quick. Talons/Eclipse is high on the list too.

azoomm · 08-08-2009, 01:09 AM

Mini Cooper S... but then, that's what I did

derf · 08-08-2009, 01:12 AM

Get a CRX, with a little work thay can be made into a beast. Also most subarus, the 2.5 rs comes to mind.

ZUKIMON · 08-08-2009, 01:42 AM

No Mini for me. I like 'em, but I don't dig 'em.

I like the CRX but it's getting ever so hard to find one nearby in any kind of good condition. I also don't like that there's not much room in them. I've been leaning on the Subaru fence for some time now. It's hard not to when Ken Block makes 'em look so damn good!

Mrs. Colleen · 08-08-2009, 01:53 AM

Miata FTW.

karl_1052 · 08-08-2009, 07:55 AM

Reliability will automatically exclude the talon/eclipse's

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azoomm · 08-08-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ZUKIMON

No Mini for me. I like 'em, but I don't dig 'em.

I like the CRX but it's getting ever so hard to find one nearby in any kind of good condition. I also don't like that there's not much room in them. I've been leaning on the Subaru fence for some time now. It's hard not to when Ken Block makes 'em look so damn good!

I only proposed it because of my own experience with them.

CRX is ok - but only if you mod the crap out of them. And, there is no room in them

I'd say Miata or Mini for the return - very little money into them for a great performing vehicle. Though, Miata has no room in them for more than two people and a stick of gum. Maybe I should ask what you want it for? Street, track, other??

Talon's are pieces of crap. Subarus are nice - but, you need to go with a WRX to make it worth your while...

JoJoYZF · 08-08-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I only proposed it because of my own experience with them.

CRX is ok - but only if you mod the crap out of them. And, there is no room in them

I'd say Miata or Mini for the return - very little money into them for a great performing vehicle. Though, Miata has no room in them for more than two people and a stick of gum. Maybe I should ask what you want it for? Street, track, other??

Talon's are pieces of crap. Subarus are nice - but, you need to go with a WRX to make it worth your while...

But Miatas dont have rear seats which he wanted.

Talons are crap. Eclipses are ok but once you start adding power they become very unreliable. The only Mitsubishi that can handle power is the evo. WRXs are awesome cars except for the transmissions. I was looking at these too but the 5 speed in them cant handle any power either. To stand up to any abuse youd have to swap in a 6 speed from the STi.

pauldun170 · 08-08-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

But Miatas dont have rear seats which he wanted.

Talons are crap. Eclipses are ok but once you start adding power they become very unreliable. The only Mitsubishi that can handle power is the evo. WRXs are awesome cars except for the transmissions. I was looking at these too but the 5 speed in them cant handle any power either. To stand up to any abuse youd have to swap in a 6 speed from the STi.

Talon is a rebadged Eclipse.

The WRX tranny can't handle over 285HP. STI tranny has heavier duty internals.

Homeslice · 08-08-2009, 11:14 AM

Also need to know your price range (I assume under $10K?), and how much time you're willing to spend fixing it.

I'd go 300ZX TT, assuming you could actually find one in good shape for a good price. Doubt it.

Get a 2nd-gen Integra.........Why? Because they're better-looking and less played-out than the 3rd Gens. A black one looks sick lowered on dark bronze rims.

Or get a Prelude.

08-08-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	So I'm thinking about trading the bike for a sports car.... Yeah, I know..... I love the 929 a lot, but I rarely get to ride it anymore. I'm also wanting to get back into something fast with 4 wheels and most likely a turbo that I can run in the rain/cold/heat/whatever. Now assuming that you were in my situation and were pretty well set on trading your bike, what would you want? I really dig the older RX-7's with the 13B turbo'd. Had an '87 a few years back and let it go as I think the apex seals were bad. I should have fixed the car as it was in killer shape and really didn't have anything else wrong with it. I want to make sure that whatever I get has some sort of rear seats for my daughters (in case I need to pick them up from school or something) and to keep insurance costs down a little bit. What else is there other than the played out Civics? (Not that I am against having another quality Honda product.) I just want something reliable and quick. Talons/Eclipse is high on the list too. __________________ Dirty Harry said there's nothing wrong with a little shooting, as long as the right people get shot.

08-08-2009, 01:09 AM	#2
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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Get a CRX, with a little work thay can be made into a beast. Also most subarus, the 2.5 rs comes to mind. __________________

08-08-2009, 01:42 AM	#4
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	No Mini for me. I like 'em, but I don't dig 'em. I like the CRX but it's getting ever so hard to find one nearby in any kind of good condition. I also don't like that there's not much room in them. I've been leaning on the Subaru fence for some time now. It's hard not to when Ken Block makes 'em look so damn good! __________________ Dirty Harry said there's nothing wrong with a little shooting, as long as the right people get shot.

08-08-2009, 07:55 AM	#6
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08-08-2009, 11:14 AM	#10
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Also need to know your price range (I assume under $10K?), and how much time you're willing to spend fixing it. I'd go 300ZX TT, assuming you could actually find one in good shape for a good price. Doubt it. Get a 2nd-gen Integra.........Why? Because they're better-looking and less played-out than the 3rd Gens. A black one looks sick lowered on dark bronze rims. Or get a Prelude. Last edited by Homeslice; 08-08-2009 at 11:56 AM..