Are the S2k's "fast" though... I know they have a 4cyl. in em, but it's not turbo or anything right? They look like they'd haul ass but I dont know about that.... Leg room may come in to play with a S2k also, im 6'4 and I have long legs.

 

They are fast but not as fast as the V8's and from what I've read it's very fun to drive and has 50/50 weight distribution. I've always wanted one but with the economy, I'm holding myself from getting one. I would suggest to test drive one.

 

91 NA1 (Acura NSX)

 

haha great minds think alike look at my post!

 

what's all this about the fit being slow on the freeway's and what not?

The way people complain about it, it sounds like theres a problem with the car....??

I want a fit or a 2010 VW Golf tdi because they are cheap/good gas/dependable.... and I'd like to put more of my money into other things than a car....such as, new tv * other electronics, motorcycles...etc.

 

well fit's are slow but what do you expect out of 110-120 crank hp......so yeah they're slow but they handle great, great mpg's, and you can fit a house in em.

 

249hp isn't slow. and they have VTAAAAAKKKKKK!!!!
and rwd, it's just a perfect "fun" car. (IMO)

 

mmm i don't think it's 249 hp kyle! i think it's 240! for the ap1 i think it dropped when the ap2 came out!

 

I think he meant 249hp with I/H/E :D j/k

 

I think he want a car that is new or 2-3 years old and not a 2 decade car(almost) :D

 

^lmao.......

 

actually, this is a dyno graph from an ap2 with I/H/E

 

My AP1 was almost like that but I had 149lb of torque. My AP2 is 145lb torque and 204hp and it's stock.... I really cant' believe that's the graph of an AP2 with I/H/E..... well actually I want to correct myself... if you had a spoon exhaust you actually lost hp....haha

 

Had an '85 GTI for 10 years, it was a great, fun, reliable car, and my new Fit is very reminiscent of it, although the GTI had more torque, and a quicker 0 - 60 time.

At some point in the '90's, VW's reliability took a big hit, and a lot of the cars they turned out thru the 90's and into the 00's had a lot of problems.

I believe they've gotten a handle on the reliability issue, but I'm not sure. Test drive a GTI, if you like it, I'd check out Consumer Reports car guides, and any place else that gives reliability reports, and see how they've been rated for the last 5 years or so.

 

$9k - 2001 Subaru Impreza RS Coupe
$11k - STi motor, rims, suspension, and racing seats.

No body mods, keep it a sleeper.

 

^^That better be a low mileage motor. You can get a good bugeye with similar mods for $9k

You listed the 06-07 wrx with great amount of rattles. I'm curious if you've even owned a stock one....Mine sure as hell didn't rattle or squeak when it was stock.

Also...i wouldn't take a dyno sheet for any consideration when buying a car. IMO...s2k's are one of the best handling cars out there with the right amount of "umph"

 

my buddies 02 wagon rattles like a beast, but its fun as hell.


gaby: GREAT LIST

german hot hatches and 250hp awd japanese sedans ftw ;)

 

evo 8...u can get them with 30-50k miles for around 15-17k...throw another 1500-2 grand at em and you have 300-330whp. with a decent driver thats a mid-high 12 second car that has good street manners and gets decent gas mileage.

or if you want a sleeper, i had an 06 tiburon that i supercharged, you can pick them up for 4-6k now and get a used alpine kit for 1500, 2000 with supporting mods (injectors, motor mounts, safc, etc)...i made 263whp at 7psi with my stage 2 setup (smaller pulley and liquid to air cooler). with slicks you could run low 13's and for roll racing (on a closed track of course lol...) you can walk a whole lot of other cars out there...

 

I'm not a used car kinda guy, so I think I would get a Fit lol

 

to add to the list, i'd be looking at a new mkV1 golf or new mazda 3 if i were shopping brand new.