View Poll Results: Which sub-$20k car should I buy for track/daily?
Used BRZ/FRS
10
43.48%
E36 M3
0
0%
E46 M3
4
17.39%
E46 330i ZHP
0
0%
Something else
9
39.13%
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What daily/track car should I buy?
02-05-2017, 02:37 PM
#12
Since you really can't be bothered to watch for 9 minutes...
My criteria for a new daily/track car with emphasis on the track side:
1) Under $20k new or used
2) RWD highly preferred
3) Manual transmission
4) Backseat preferred
5) Not a Miata, e.g. has at least 200hp
6) Reliable and reasonably cheap to maintain
I realize it will be hard to fit all 6 criteria, but I'm open to suggestions for any car that fits 4 or more!
My criteria for a new daily/track car with emphasis on the track side:
1) Under $20k new or used
2) RWD highly preferred
3) Manual transmission
4) Backseat preferred
5) Not a Miata, e.g. has at least 200hp
6) Reliable and reasonably cheap to maintain
I realize it will be hard to fit all 6 criteria, but I'm open to suggestions for any car that fits 4 or more!
4 or more, change your price point. Really simple. That list is a joke if you want a real track car. You want it all.
2018 Mustang GT track pack
used GTR
old STI
two cars, one track and one road. Is another option
02-06-2017, 08:02 AM
#14
Your sig says you have a S2000 and a NSX, why don't you use one of those as a track car and get a cheap 4 seat daily?
02-06-2017, 08:05 AM
#15
I needed to pickup a car to DD for a year down in Boston and I had similar criteria. I also didn't want anything older than 2010, as I didn't want to spend much on maintenance. I went with a '15 FRS. Despite the somewhat boring engine, the car is a blast. Already have coilovers, wheels, and an exhaust ordered.
It's no replacement for either my STI or S2000, but a decent DD that is somewhat of a mixture of the two.
It's no replacement for either my STI or S2000, but a decent DD that is somewhat of a mixture of the two.
02-06-2017, 08:14 AM
#17
SW20
02-06-2017, 08:14 AM
#18
1) Used BRZ/FRS
2) E36 M3
3) E46 330
4) c5 zo6 (hard find - need to travel for it) - no back seat.
Not much else. I wouldn't want to daily anything pre-2000 these days, and actually, now that I have a newer car, I wouldn't want to daily anything pre-2010. Track cars are different stories where pre-2006 and earlier is better...
2) E36 M3
3) E46 330
4) c5 zo6 (hard find - need to travel for it) - no back seat.
Not much else. I wouldn't want to daily anything pre-2000 these days, and actually, now that I have a newer car, I wouldn't want to daily anything pre-2010. Track cars are different stories where pre-2006 and earlier is better...
The S2000 obviously meets 5 out of 6, how important are back seats? Other than that a used BMW (pick your poison) will meet 5 out of 6 as well, but not really known for reliability or cheap maintenance. The new era Mustang, with the IRS, can be quite the performer, to my knowledge they are fairly reliable, and have a huge aftermarket. Cheap to maintain, all engines have 300+ horsepower. Same can be said for the latest generation Camaro. Can't really think of anything else...
2015+ Mustang GT and previous gen Camaro 1LE are good options but on the pricier side. I would also feel much more comfortable tracking a cheaper car.
Meets all the requirements except RWD, but I'm stubborn about RWD + manual.
Never considered the 968, will keep an eye out!
Last edited by Zygrene; 02-06-2017 at 08:25 AM.
02-06-2017, 08:23 AM
#19
no need to be offended. 9minutes to say all that is chatty.
4 or more, change your price point. Really simple. That list is a joke if you want a real track car. You want it all.
2018 Mustang GT track pack
used GTR
old STI
two cars, one track and one road. Is another option
4 or more, change your price point. Really simple. That list is a joke if you want a real track car. You want it all.
2018 Mustang GT track pack
used GTR
old STI
two cars, one track and one road. Is another option
I needed to pickup a car to DD for a year down in Boston and I had similar criteria. I also didn't want anything older than 2010, as I didn't want to spend much on maintenance. I went with a '15 FRS. Despite the somewhat boring engine, the car is a blast. Already have coilovers, wheels, and an exhaust ordered.
It's no replacement for either my STI or S2000, but a decent DD that is somewhat of a mixture of the two.
It's no replacement for either my STI or S2000, but a decent DD that is somewhat of a mixture of the two.
Fun car but too impractical.
02-06-2017, 11:25 AM
#20
See my previous comment regarding the Evo. As for S2000, besides not having a backseat it would be risky to park outside my house. Theft/vandalism has always been a major issue in my neighborhood.
I don't see how my list is a joke. There are quite a few cars that meet 4 or more of the criteria. For example, a well maintained E36 M3. A used GTR doesn't even meet 4.
My sig hasn't been updated in a few months. I no longer have the S2000, only NSX. The NSX is too risky to track 5-6 times a year so I'm looking for something cheaper.
Used FRS/BRZ is definitely high on the list but I'm trying to weigh the pros/cons between that and E36 M3, besides the $6-7k price difference.
Fun car but too impractical.
I don't see how my list is a joke. There are quite a few cars that meet 4 or more of the criteria. For example, a well maintained E36 M3. A used GTR doesn't even meet 4.
My sig hasn't been updated in a few months. I no longer have the S2000, only NSX. The NSX is too risky to track 5-6 times a year so I'm looking for something cheaper.
Used FRS/BRZ is definitely high on the list but I'm trying to weigh the pros/cons between that and E36 M3, besides the $6-7k price difference.
Fun car but too impractical.