Pocket Rockets v2.0

[Tony_SS]

I'm still in the market for a fun, compact driver. Requirements:



Any year, make or model, foreign or domestic.
2-door hatchback
FWD
4/5spd
Would like to keep the value around $3k or under.
Must have a back seat.

Any new idea's?

[silver69camaro]

I'd do a BMW 318i but that's RWD. Cheap and fun.

[Nessumsar]

I said it once, and I'll say it again: Crx

[Scott Parkhurst]

ya - CRX or Accord are hard to argue with...

[Tony_SS]

I would like a backseat just in case, for the kiddos. Otherwise I like the CRX.

What about a Nissan NX? I want a Suzuki Swift GT but they're hard to find.

[mc84_zz4]

Saturn ION?

[Mr. Hinge]

I love my little Kona Focus...

[Tony_SS]

What about RX-7's?

[Tony_SS]

I love my little Kona Focus...

I'd do a Focus.. whats their performance model.. SVT? I want something that's pretty quick and agile.

[Takid455]

dodge dayton Pacifica or shelby Z.

[Nessumsar]

83-87 Toyota Corolla, or more commonly known as the Ae86. They get great milage, and have a TON of aftermarket support.

Or a crx... lol

[jocko124]

Toyota Corolla FX-16

[DanP454]

I like 1970-1974 Celicas (ra21) I found a couple on craiglist for 1300 or so and the styling is cool.

[Tony_SS]

These are great...

[ill steez]

why do you prefer fwd?? i've owned one fwd car in my life, and i swore i'd never own another, haha.

i'd go with either the 318, ae86, or a mid 80s to early 90s porsche, like a 944 or 928. i'm pretty sure you can get pretty much any of those in the 3k range.

[megaladon6]

how important is major power?
there's the VW GTi and subaru/WRX for hatchbacks.

[Rick Dorion]

I've always thought a Fiesta Shogun would be cool.

[nowukno]

Tony look into the BMW 2002 those things are sweet.Or even an Datsun 510,I know those arent in your year range but are fun little cars

[Tony_SS]

FWD or RWD, either one is OK, depends on the deal or the car. Major power isn't important.. but if its going to be FWD it has to be quick.. I do like the Datsun 510's.. older, but still cool.

I'm still hell bent on a Suzuki Swift GT. I had one in college and it was an auto and I always wanted a stick. I have a line on 2 different ones.. so looks like I'll be bringing one of those home. 1700 lbs, 5spd 100hp, 4 wheel disc brakes and 39mpg! That's lots of fun per dollar.

[twosaturns]

why do you prefer fwd?? i've owned one fwd car in my life, and i swore i'd never own another, haha.

lots of fun FWDs, it's just a different performance than a RWD. I've had a couple of GTI's, an '86 and an '87, both 8valves, and they were always a hoot to drive.
I had a saturn SC1 w/ a twin cam swap, and that was a fun quick little car. although hardly any aftermarket support, they are fun and reliable stock; IMO the gear ratios were just about perfectly spaced. 124hp and 2200lbs is a good combo.
me personally, I'm waiting until later this year for the US intro of the Mazda2.