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

[darthripley]

go for an AW11 - Supercharged if you can find it.
otherwise the AW11 is head & shoulders above a SW20 as far as handling goes.
i know someone with an Exige & he still misses his AW11 & it was N/A.

you can find a N/A AW11 for under $4k easy, possibly a S/C but there are so many options for engine swaps.
not only that there is about 100% more interior room in an AW11 vs. a Miata.

SW20's for the most part are overpriced for condition imho.

i wouldn't get the Scooby unless you want a tranny made of glass & tinfoil.