400+whp .. What would you buy ?

Qmax03 · 07-01-2009, 09:23 PM

Lets say you wanted a car, you could throw some bolt-on on's and achieve 400ish WHP...

The car has to be M/T
Look nice, be classy
and Fun to drive...

What would you get besides the 335i.

And for all the 335i Owners if you were to move on to another car for more fun what would it be ?

Once again its gatta nice, with leather and all... no Evo/Sti crap.

And youve get $30K to spend, and it can be USED...

Suggestions ?

galahad05 · 07-01-2009, 09:24 PM

M5?

ilidon · 07-01-2009, 09:40 PM

if i have 30k i would go for a used m6.

I335 · 07-01-2009, 10:04 PM

Vette

roozie2001 · 07-01-2009, 10:06 PM

used m5.

SpaceGhost · 07-01-2009, 10:07 PM

2005 Corvette Coupes can be had for $30k. Fast? Yes. Stylish? Yes. Classy? Matter of opinion.

2005-2006 Pontiac GTO Fast? Yes. Stylish? Uck! Classy? Just like a mullet.

2000-2002 Audi S4s can be had for much less than $30k. The remaining funds would go towards mods to get it to the 400hp mark. Sketchy reliability but it could be done.

Then there's the mythical unmolested mid-90s Supra Turbo. I've heard they exist but I've never seen one in real life. Most of them have had some seriously bad plastic surgery and/or shadetree mechanic work.

Seriously though, I'd love to get a good example of a turbo'd E36 M3.

asian010 · 07-01-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qmax03

Lets say you wanted a car, you could throw some bolt-on on's and achieve 400ish WHP...

The car has to be M/T
Look nice, be classy
and Fun to drive...

What would you get besides the 335i.

And for all the 335i Owners if you were to move on to another car for more fun what would it be ?

Once again its gatta nice, with leather and all... no Evo/Sti crap.

And youve get $30K to spend, and it can be USED...

Suggestions ?

in all honesty i would get a sti but since u said no evo or sti... il pick up a s2k.

TurboSid · 07-01-2009, 10:14 PM

yea evo ftw for 30k. turbo s2k would be second place.

i guess asian010 and i think alike

NiVeDh · 07-01-2009, 10:15 PM

135i

X1 Trojan · 07-01-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilidon

if i have 30k i would go for a used m6.

for $30k? that's gotta be a beat up m6 lol

I vote for a used M5 if you can find a nice condition one

fdsasdasdf · 07-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Probably an Impreza WRX STI modded up. It's doable; you can find an '05 for about $25k and maybe $5k in mods can get it up there. Subarus are great.

Bartman619 · 07-01-2009, 11:21 PM

vette Z06...no mods or bolt ons needed.

Craig@SupremePower · 07-01-2009, 11:23 PM

E39 M5 or a Vette..

polok with a 328 · 07-01-2009, 11:26 PM

i guess an m5 but a used evo for 20g and 10g in mods you will be close to he 500hp range, thats what id be rollin in

DenverJayhawk · 07-01-2009, 11:30 PM

Easy. If 4 doors, then a G8. Two doors, Vette.

bmwmike335 · 07-01-2009, 11:47 PM

gt500 !!!!!!!

golfinz · 07-01-2009, 11:56 PM

c5 z06. They are selling for DIRT cheap....on the vette forums, you can buy built/boosted 700rwhp monsters for 30k. Stock c5z's with 50k miles are going for 21-24k...add 7k for a blower and you have a 600rwhp race car

Are you looking for yourself of just a question? If you wanna know about vettes, pm me, I just sold mine and miss it very much...it was such a blast to drive

335Abuser · 07-02-2009, 05:32 AM

Im gonna get a Viper next...they are down to about 35k for 03-05s...500hp and sub 12 sec times on the 1/4!

JoeyBananaz18 · 07-02-2009, 05:37 AM

e39 M5. i decided before a finished reading the OP.

SpmnE9zero · 07-02-2009, 07:34 AM

01 911 Turbo's going for about 29000.00 at the block!
If you cant find one of those or dont have contact at auction, go for the C5 Zo6!

Potty_Pants · 07-02-2009, 07:44 AM

The car has to be M/T
Look nice, be classy
and Fun to drive...

why exclude a car just because it cant reach 400whp with bolt ons... and for the record I'm sure this car could reach 400whp but wouldnt be reliable without engine work.... but then again why would you want to have 400whp on this car ?

If you want a MT, classy car, and one thats fun to drive this will fit the bill...

Lotus.

recommendation though... test drive, get in and out many times to ensure you will be able to live with it for awhile.

gl

ppp

SpmnE9zero · 07-02-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

The car has to be M/T
Look nice, be classy
and Fun to drive...

why exclude a car just because it cant reach 400whp with bolt ons... and for the record I'm sure this car could reach 400whp but wouldnt be reliable without engine work.... but then again why would you want to have 400whp on this car ?

If you want a MT, classy car, and one thats fun to drive this will fit the bill...

Lotus.

recommendation though... test drive, get in and out many times to ensure you will be able to live with it for awhile.

gl

ppp

Not sure I understand your post at all, op is asking for something specific that includes an attainable 400whp, if he has to install bolt ons to get there he will.
Lotus!? what, the Exige S? I get that they are a really fun car but they are only like 240bhp, I know they are like 2077lbs cw, but they are base at $65,000.00.
Doesn't fit the criteria.
Not trying to bust your balls but just doesn't work.

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Potty_Pants Colonel 70 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	The car has to be M/T Look nice, be classy and Fun to drive... why exclude a car just because it cant reach 400whp with bolt ons... and for the record I'm sure this car could reach 400whp but wouldnt be reliable without engine work.... but then again why would you want to have 400whp on this car ? If you want a MT, classy car, and one thats fun to drive this will fit the bill... Lotus. recommendation though... test drive, get in and out many times to ensure you will be able to live with it for awhile. gl ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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