first car

[parellel]

hey all been looking around for a manual around 3000 to spend and I know this won't get me a lot and I don't want a toyota (unless it's a hilux which is hard to find under 3k), don't wany a VL OR VK ETCCCC, have considered a xr6 but not my style.. anyway I seem to have come down to

VW golf
numerous 88-94 model hondas such as prelude, civic, interga

i'd love a clean white crx but they are obviously out of my price range.

cheers

[bummy]

its always good to stick to honda in the end hey...

civic ftw!

3000 can definitely buy you an ed 88-90 model civic...

for eg 91-95 model civic...shop around and you might find a bargain! but i doubt you will get a 94+ model...if you do then its a good buy!

good luck with the car hunting!

[Chuckz]

EF civic would be my first choice or EG civic

[parellel]

i'd really appreciate if you guys could help me find one..

- manual
- area is 4053 brisbane

best i could find is http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=6707066&postcode=4053&__Qpb=true&__Nf=p_GeoLocation_String|GCLT%20-27.39644%2c152.9909%2027.6&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&Cr=0&__N=1216%201282%204294965322%20441&distance=25&silo=1011&PriceTo=441&seot=0&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=3&__sid=11F0E857E538

from what I have heard eds are crap compared to a similar priced intergra..

edit: sorry if this isn't allowed to link to another forum but here are some cars i'm considering if i can't find a honda..

there is a crx here but over my price..

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=377381&st=0&gopid=1283477227&#entry1283477227

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=368894

http://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=350414

they are out of my price a fair bit but i might be able to stretch.

[muzukashi]

i'd go for an EG
it be the most worth for your budget but we all have different personal preferences :)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Considered a first generation integra?

Hell of alot of fun, mods can be had and PLENTY of power for a first car :p

[Diz44zy]

I wud suggest not buyin an AE86, their value is based more on a cult intial D thing than actual value for money. You would be able to pic up an alright S13 for 3-5K but be careful when buying a silvia as most have been trashed to the shithouse ans wud last 5mins. If u hav 4k i'd take the crx u posted the link to. Its in mint cond and making good power for what it is.

[4age8u]

go save 5-6 for an eg..

[I heart the SSS]

I paid 4k and got my car, and it's in stupid museum-worthy quality.

Old owner, the guy slapped a years sticker rego on before i drove away, has a perfect service history from day one including the original paper from when he bought the car. Also belts / waterpump / major service done.

Might of been a fluke since all these cars are ****ed, but it's amazing to drive, doesn't need to be that modded, great on petrol, and easily one of Australia's most understated small cars. Believe me. If you can find a nice one, get it.

Piece of Australian motorsport history in too.

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3158/cimg0041copydh2.jpg