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Old 08-15-2010, 11:36 AM
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Miata is really a killer deal in terms of fun per dollar.. The Greddy turbo kit doesn't add a whole ton of power but IIRC it's crazy cheap for a turbo kit. Like, $1200 or something.

I had a '91 Miata with coilovers and sticky tires and that car was a blast. Way more tossable than my S2k. Sure, it was slow, but it never bothered me when I was driving that car. Ironically, my SC'ed S2000's lack of torque bothers me more than my ~100HP Miata's lack of power ever did.
Old 08-15-2010, 12:27 PM
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I've been in the same boat for a while now, all I gotta say is good luck.
Old 08-15-2010, 02:17 PM
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2000 Celica GT-S. Really cheap on gas, super light at 2500 pounds, good brakes.

For 6K you could surely find an early 90s turbo'd Miata. That's hard to beat.
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Find an early Miata and stuff a 4.6 or 5.0 Ford motor in it.
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Old 08-15-2010, 04:24 PM
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Miata

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Bike. Just picked up a Kawi 650R a couple months ago and it's been a blast. You can get a bike like that brand new for $6k out the door easy, probably less.
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I don't drive/nor want to drive bikes. A turboed miata sounds fun how fast is it in terms of a stock S2000
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My Miata only runs 5psi and it is definately fun. It's not FAST but it is quick and you don't get the feeling it's slow like a stock miata does. Also, the turbo that comes with the Greddy kit is the best part of the kit and it is good for 250 WHP with supporting mods (Exhaust, Intercooler, Injectors, and a tune).
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