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Old 01-21-2008, 12:32 PM   #1
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Default What TURBO car would you recommend for under 15k ?

As much as I love my GTP... I would like to further research my options for owning a DD Turbo car.

Would I be better $$$ wise adding a turbo to a N/A car?

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Default Re: What TURBO would you recommend for under 15k ?

IMO: yes, it would add a lot of power. but 15k? thats a lot of money......you could piece together a kit for around 2k, or a full kit for 4-5k.
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Default Re: What TURBO would you recommend for under 15k ?

i think hes talking about a new car.
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Default Re: What TURBO car would you recommend for under 15k ?

Yea, It wouldnt let me edit the title in my first post

I am actually looking for a car maybe stock-turboed... that I can use as a DD but take to the track occasionally.
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Default Re: What TURBO would you recommend for under 15k ?

Well if your interested in staying with a GM car. The new Cobalts will be turbo'd good dd there!

And I also just noted that you said under 15k. SRT-4, VW has a couple to choose from. There havent been many american cars that were turbo'd by the big 3.
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Default Re: What TURBO would you recommend for under 15k ?

you could try to find an old T-type, or GN. they can be had for arond there of far less.
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Yea, It wouldnt let me edit the title in my first post
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Default Re: What TURBO car would you recommend for under 15k ?

Thanks everyone!


The only problem is im 6'5" and dont know if I can stuff myself in a cobalt.
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The only problem is im 6'5" and dont know if I can stuff myself in a cobalt.
I have a friend who is 6'11" and he can drive one more comfortably than he could a lumina
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Default Re: What TURBO car would you recommend for under 15k ?

SR20det swaped 240sx, my bro has one and they are reliable(if you don't mod em too much) and also can be had for less than 5K and get decent gas mileage 20+
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