Almost getting there for another car, Don't trip, not ditching my Celica Options

[Random_Stranger]

Guys, I need ideas here. I need a RWD or AWD car. Well not need, but really want, for a next project car while I find help, gather extra funds (might not really be an issue), and undergo GT4 conversion or at the worst case scenario, the engine swap.

The exterior is on it's way and I shall have that on soon enough. But aside from that, the real issue of topic. What car to get.

Looking for something under $4k and staying away from FWD/FF cars. So far, what I have been seeing out there the choices are Nissan 240sx (I loved my old one), Toyota MR2 (AW or SW), Mazda RX7 FC, Toyota Corolla SR5 or GT-S, Mitsubishi GSX, or there is a 1995 Subaru Impreza I could pick up right now for $1500 assuming it is not automatic and not FWD.

What do you suggest? Or is there something else better? I am dying to get another car now, because I don't want to wait until winter break to have my clutch repaired (under warranty, why not?).

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Oct 14, 2008 - 11:43 PM

[808celica]

Miata. old school celica supra. old school Z.

[Random_Stranger]

Miata. old school celica supra. old school Z.

You know what? I was considering the Miata. But for what people ask for, I honestly don't think they are worth it. I don't even think what KBB lists the celica at is worth it, except for reliability (which is probably why so high). And there is an old school z I was considering too. The 280, right? I was really really considering. I just realized I have to wait until early 2009 though. Because getting my new hood and bumper is going to need painting. Unless it would be cheaper to just paint the whole car (because it needs a solid color, this metal flake or pearl crap isn't going to cut it and I didn't paint it, I got it like that).

But I want to have an idea before I just rush into getting something and not considered all options. I am looking for something with potential that I may fall in love with, but not so much in mods, especially not the exterior (the thought of owning some cars really tempts me). A 280z would be great stock.

I am not going to lie, I want to learn how to drift. Not because I want to be a bad@$$, not because I love watching initial D (which is why I would personally avoid the corolla unless I got it for $1k), not because I want to be a pro driver/drifter, but because it seems really fun.