2003 Eclipse GS: manual, on coilovers. 150k mi, $3200
1999 Miata: manual, was supposed to be an auto cross project but previous owner never really got to it. Newly replaced spark plugs, 175k, $4900
1994 del Sol S: automatic, 2 step tune and on lowering springs. Top leaks a little, 220k mi, $4000
2003 Mustang Premium: automatic, new alternator, battery, and brakes. 191k miles, $2000
2008 Eos: automatic, new tires, new motor for the roof but wiring issue needs to be addressed before the top goes down. 117k mi, $5000
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Miata, Spark plugs alone are worth 5k
miata a no brainer if top isnt ripped up, even then 100 bucks gets alot of duct tape
Miata, and if you can stretch the budget maybe ask the previous owner for leftover parts they may have collected for the “project”.
Mudstain 100%
Del Sol
Where’s my 80s volvo 240 wagon. The ultimate summer car clearly
The eclipse is the best value proposition here by far
The DelSol. Feel like you don’t see enough of them anymore.
SAAB
Miata, but if they had a Manual I6 BMW Z3 as an option, I’d take that.
If the Mustang is a 4.6, that’s my choice. Otherwise Miata. Those are the only two RWD options. Normally I would prefer a V6 over a 4 banger, but the V6 Ford put in that generation of Mustang is complete rubbish.
none of those
Miata is not always the answer, but here it’s the only option
Miata just because it’s a manual. Automatics are boooooringgg
If 4.6 then mustang because it’s the only one I can comfortably fit in.
If not then I am waiting until next summer and saving up some more $$$
I will learn manual and then take miata for the summer
Personally I’d go with the car I share a birthday with, the Mustang. Seems like the overall best bet for my 6’1″ frame too.
It’s gotta be the eclipse. Cheapest, so you can spend the rest on weed and manual, so the ride is actually engaging.
I’d rather pedal a fucking BMX these cars are too clapped out shit boxes for my taste
Can i talk the owner of the Eclipse down to $3000 and buy both the Eclipse and the Mustang?
Miata
Is
Always
The
Answer
Miata
Miata if you want a car that’s fun out of the box, Del Sol if you want to manual swap a car. lol.
Eclipse
This is the first one of these posts that seem real. Are you actually going to buy one of these OP?
The Miata is probably your best bet though.
Miata without question
Miata, naturally.
I’m gonna be different and go with the Miata
MIAT
Violence. VW Eos.
Miata Is Always The Answer
Grand Prix GXP
5.3 V8 with 303hp and 323lbft torque. Doesn’t get much more fun than that for $5000