My fiance wants a Z06 Corvette but we can’t afford to buy a new one. He wants to sell his Trans Am. I say he should get a Porsche or an old classic. He wants performance. High performance. What would be the best as far as speed for $35,000 used? He does almost all the work himself as far as modifications.
Forgot to mention he wants 2004 or later Corvette. He says performance on earlier models isn’t good enough. He can’t stand that I’m on Yahoo Answers all the time so I’m trying to prove myself right by getting some good info from you all. LOL!
Also, forgot to mention he’s big on American muscle cars. Not old ones (like me) but newer.
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Anthing at all, as long as it has a big block super charged Chevy engine.That runs on methanol and nitrous…
he can get an o6 gto for less than 35000
maby as low as 24 same engen as corcet same trany to
bigst dif is a small back seat and a mutch smaller price tage
Corvettes are soooo sexy….
If he does his own work, the Z06 is probably the best bet. It’s an awesome speed machine for the money and has an engine that’s not too complicated.
But given the current economy you should think twice. If he’s not rich enough to buy a new sports car then it sounds like he’s stretching things to buy a used one. Is this really the time to do it? I think prices for things like gas guzzling sports cars will come down in the next 6 months so wait a bit and save some money.
He probably doesn’t like Japanese cars, but a Subaru STI he could afford brand new, it would get twice the gas mileage, it would seat more people and carry more cargo, it would have a warranty, and be as fast as a Z06 and is easy to modify. Here’s a video
I would suggest going in a new direction; Kit cars. factory5 racing makes a few different kits that utilize standard parts to make some devastatingly fast and sexy car knock-offs….namely the AC Cobra and the Ferrari Daytona. The Cobra kit is, from what I understand, better than the original, and you can slip whatever engine you want under the hood. Prices on them started at like 10g for a rolling chassis, but I think you can buy turn-keys as well.
Unfortunately, I would suggest staying away from classics. They aren’t as fast as everyone thinks they are, they’re way unsafe, and usually….well….they smell bad. Gear oil, gasoline, and the faint stench of rotting upholstery and mold.
How about a Subaru WRX? You can pick a used one of those up for 25K, and blow 10K on suspension, clutches, turbo accessories, et al.
Or, he could buy a moderately-priced Lexus IS300, and buy his fiancee a big old rock for her finger.
Yea, I said it.
He didn’t write it….he’s not giving the best answer points.
BMW. They have a warranty that is out of this world — better than their new cars. 100,000 miles; 5 years; roadside assistance …
i don’t have enough money
charger or lancer
Well, he’s kind of right. Most ‘vettes before the C5 weren’t all that powerful.
He could get a lot of C5 corvette for that money. Also, 35 grand could put him behind the wheel of a 90s Viper. It would buy an old NSX, too. Or a BMW M3. How about a 20th anniversary Firebird?
You could build a blistering fast Datsun Z or 510 for that kind of money. Or an RX-7 or Supra. Or a Miata for that matter.
2004 Corvette is highly rated.
you can find a nice one for around $30K
or look for
Porsche 911 – 01-02, 04, 07
Boxster 06
BMW M3 -2004
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
300hp. Well Balanced. Stable at high speeds. confident feeling sports car… Easy to make more power…
The Nissan ZX TT is an outstanding value for the money car, offering supercar performance for hatchback money. Its got a really solid engine and drivetrain built to take a lot more power.
nothing is like the roar of quad cam v6 twin turbo engine at 7000 rpm.
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hampered by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.
This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.