Competitive Cars in Autocross
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Competitive Cars in Autocross
If all goes as I've planned, I'll be looking for a new (used) car in the next few months. Obviously, I'm looking for something that can be competitive in its class in autocross. I've had a good idea of what I want for a while, but thought I'd hit you guys with this question well in advance of my purchase. What car would you get provided these few conditions?
This will be my only car, driven daily.
Rear wheel drive.
$22K or less.
Prefer coupe, non-convertible.
Less than four years old.
This will be my only car, driven daily.
Rear wheel drive.
$22K or less.
Prefer coupe, non-convertible.
Less than four years old.
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E46 300Ci
Lexus IS300
Mustang (Bullit or Mach1 being the better choices)
Camaro
That's about it that fills your needs. The top 2 run in DS, and the bottom 2 are in FS. The IS300 will more than likely be the easiest on tires, which WILL become a concern if you're at all serious.
Lexus IS300
Mustang (Bullit or Mach1 being the better choices)
Camaro
That's about it that fills your needs. The top 2 run in DS, and the bottom 2 are in FS. The IS300 will more than likely be the easiest on tires, which WILL become a concern if you're at all serious.
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I think Cobras get lumped into AS, at least the 03 cobras, and you cant get one for under 22k yet either. I would do the Bullit over the Mach 1. Im pretty sure it has a better factory suspension aka slightly stiffer than the Mach 1. And if warranty is a concern you are better off getting an 04 Mach 1 or 04 GT. Anything else is too old and wont have one unless for some crazy reason you can find a low mile 02 Camaro.
The previous gen Mustang you can get dirt now since they are moving them out for the new generation. You can pick up a 98-00 Z28 camaro really damn cheap, probably 10k or under easy.
I love my mustang, but the Camaro has a better setup to start with from the factory.
The previous gen Mustang you can get dirt now since they are moving them out for the new generation. You can pick up a 98-00 Z28 camaro really damn cheap, probably 10k or under easy.
I love my mustang, but the Camaro has a better setup to start with from the factory.
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Any other suggestions? It's a bit strange that nobody has mentioned the 350Z or the RX-8, the two cars I've thought about the most.
The BMW 330Ci is nice, but it seems marginal in the HP : Weight ratio. From a performance perspective only, I never thought it was much more than 1 step (maybe 2) better than my 6 - with the edge going to it because of balance and RWD. Is it really comptetive in its class? Same story with the IS300. I very much like both these cars, so don't think I'm disrespecting them.
I never would've considered a muscle car like the Mustang until the first event of the year in Brooksville. That guy with the gold 98 Camaro showed what a good driver can do with American power - and presumably some good tires!
What do you think about the 350Z and RX-8?
The BMW 330Ci is nice, but it seems marginal in the HP : Weight ratio. From a performance perspective only, I never thought it was much more than 1 step (maybe 2) better than my 6 - with the edge going to it because of balance and RWD. Is it really comptetive in its class? Same story with the IS300. I very much like both these cars, so don't think I'm disrespecting them.
I never would've considered a muscle car like the Mustang until the first event of the year in Brooksville. That guy with the gold 98 Camaro showed what a good driver can do with American power - and presumably some good tires!
What do you think about the 350Z and RX-8?
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Originally Posted by Rosko
Any other suggestions? It's a bit strange that nobody has mentioned the 350Z or the RX-8, the two cars I've thought about the most.
What do you think about the 350Z and RX-8?
What do you think about the 350Z and RX-8?
I don't think either is within your budget. Beyond that, you said you wanted to be competative.
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Originally Posted by PseudoRealityX
the Mach1 is faster than the Bullit. And Cobras are a terrible choice, as are SS Camaros.
What so bad about the SS though? Or does that get bumped to AS with the S2000s?
Honestly, pickup a Miata or a Neon for real cheap and make that your auto-x car.
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I don't think either is within your budget. Beyond that, you said you wanted to be competative
By the way, you'd be surprised what 22k will buy. I hope these long links work, but if they don't, all these cars are 22k or under.
RX-8
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...en&cardist=106
350Z
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=34
Impreza WRX
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=65
Boxster
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=55
