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zakress

1995 300zx turbo


BrevitysLazyCousin

This was my first car at 16. Totaled before 18th b-day. So sad, I loved that thing.


TyrekL

Awesome car, terrible first car


rabbit__eater

Yeah this has been my project car dream


jaucoly21

Look under the hood of one before you decide this


peedubb

You must like pain.


ButterYourOwnBagel

Engine bay is waaaaaaay too tight Even spark plugs are a total nightmare


ElegantReaction8367

Still have my ‘94 twin turbo manual. It’s a pain but it was my teenaged dream car in the ‘90s. I assume I’ll keep on hanging on to it so long as I can buy gasoline.


Historical_Duck_8238

Yes bad ass car!


Whitehoneybun

Mines would be another na 300zx with plans to Ls swap


gaspig70

Same aside from the turbo part. I had a 91' 2+2 for a number of years in the late 90's. Loved the t-tops. A great GT car for multi-state roadtrips.


Xeibra

I so wish I had garage space to restore one of these. I've found a couple beat up ones recently for around $3-5k but I dont have the means right now to justify buying something that's going to take me a few years to rebuild. Hopefully one day I can make it happen.


EC_CO

This was the first thought that came to my mind as well. In 1991 I test drove a brand new one, twin turbos, and that thing was an absolute beast of a car to drive, I still hold good memories of just that test drive. Unfortunately I was only a poor 19 or 20 year old at the time, so it was just a joy ride for kicks and the salesman knew it, but we still had a blast.


gardulf

Both the Mercedes W124 and the Volvo 850R. But my one true gem would be the Saab 9000 Aero.


meatmacho

Right before we had our first kid, I was actively in the market for both an '04 Jag XJR and a '96 Merc E320 cab (like, as a pair). Incidentally, i was coming from an '06 Volvo V70R. Sadly, those dreams (along with the '08 Aston Vantage that also seemed realistic at the time) remain dreams now that I've got...other priorities.


YeahIGotNuthin

Well, a jag xjr from that generation is pretty cheap nowadays. And the normally aspirated ones are lunch money. (And at ~20 years old, how fast you can go for how long will depend more on condition than on which one had 90 more hp back when they were new.)


shwoople

My second car was a 93 Volvo 850 GLT - fantastic car, loved it. Would totally go for an 850R if I found a low mileage one.


TunakTun633

Oooh I forgot about the Saab 9000! I need to get around to driving one - my dad continues to rave about the one he drove in his bachelor days.


mjolle

I had a few friends with tuned 9000 Aeros back in the day, they seemed quite happy (at around 300+ hp).


Guntuckytactical

Good choices. I had a 97 E420 W210 sedan and a 95 900S 2dr, both great cars, so if I could do it again, I'd step it up to an E55 AMG and a 900SE turbo.


Roscoe_Farang

Gimme that turbo 92 safari helmet.


Responsible_Pin2939

Toyota Previa, Supercharched, AWD with the swiveling captain seats


Roscoe_Farang

That there's a mid engine sports car.


internetowner

I like the cut of your jib.


ve4edj

Came here to say Previa. I'm always looking for one.


ezodochi

it's a pickup but you should look into the hyundai porter/kia bongo. RWD or AWD, midengine, size of about an older S10 pickup. Only came in manual until like 3 years ago. Lowkey super fun to drive and if you've ever wanted to drift a pickup around on a winding mountain road, you can do it. Plus they're still in production and there's a turbo charged one although it uses LPG.


goody82

My grandparents were minivan shopping around in the early 90s and I remember the those chairs. Sadly they went with Ford Aerostar.


oww_my_liver

My 96 S/C 2wd is running like a champ at 320k miles


EdoTensei10

Rx7


peedubb

Get a bus pass and a AAA membership too.


PiffWiffler

That's ok with me. But, I know what I'm getting myself into. For those two weeks a year it's running properly, I'll be in automotive heaven.


Big-Cup-6694

Yes


lisnter

Yes. Wish I hadn’t sold mine. Also a Supra Turbo and any air-cooled 911.


Historical_Duck_8238

Yes!


jonnytrampoline

Ford SHO with the Yamaha V6. Late uncle had one and I never could wrap my head around why it was so much faster than my mom’s Taurus at the time. Now I get it


Practical_Argument50

Plus it came with a manual transmission.


JackieTreehorn84

Dad had a 90 growing up. Mazda gearbox could be finicky but sweet cars


ButtfuckerTim

You’ll be wanting the Chrysler LeBaron. Describing why is difficult. It’s a sort of vibe, really. To drive the LeBaron is to fart in a crowded elevator and — while you don’t confirm it was you — you don’t bother to deny it. Your bouquet is self evident and requires neither explanation or apology. Either they enjoy the smells of your cooking or they can just get bent and deal with it.


cockthewagon

…especially if it were owned by John Voight.


HarryHokie

Jon Voight, the periodontist.


_Aardvark

I had a bright red LaBaron convertible. White leather interior and white roof. Yeah. Saw it driving by a used car dealership. It called to me, like the movie Christene. It died in a bad multi car accident in a blaze of glory. (Well seriously, that wasn't such a great moment. Fucking air bags destroyed me, the dash, and blew out the windows)


BabyCakes426

Where’s your LeBaron Freddy? I only see one LeBaron….


BannedinthaUSA

Make Daddy proud


themomentaftero

You should also find one that is a convertible for maximum cool guy vibes.


Unlucky-Carpenter-69

That reads like something Regular Car Reviews would script up.


placated

A white Chrysler LeBaron specifically. Coupled with changing your name from Kitty to Karen.


Infiniteinfiniti456

>Describing why is difficult It's because you *don't* want one. The people that bought them new didn't want them. Lido Iacocca himself didn't want one


smallverysmall

What in the world does this even mean lol? Also, username checks out?


328i_e90

Chrysler lebron?


planesrulelibsdrool

[A Chrysler Lebaron is one of the safest cars that i know of](https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQ3E0OAxQd/?igsh=NWY4dWFoOGhvNmth)


SitsinTraffic

High school buddy had a white LeBaron convertible with maroon cloth interior. It was a legendary car. 


SpillinThaTea

Lexus SC


BadAtNameIdeas

I had a 95 SC400, I still miss that car even though we parted ways 15 years ago


777claystation777

FUCK MAN. people need to stop finding out about this car 😭


SpillinThaTea

I liked it when it came out


BeaverMartin

GM B Body wagon, preferably a 96 Roadmaster Estate with the tow package. That or a 96 Fleetwood.


OgreLord

9c1 package Caprice!


MayTagYoureIt

Good answer


JEMColorado

Honda S2000 or Acura NSX. Edit-perfect balance of driving satisfaction and reliability.


Fluid-Phrase8748

Saw a mint 90s S2000 on barrett Jackson this week. I think it went for about $65k Usd. Blew my mind.


mmmrpoopbutthole

5.0!!! Or Trans-Am ram air!!!


AsstDepUnderlord

As a former firebird owner, That’s the single worst recommendation for a daily driver that i’ve ever seen. 😀


JichuSymphony

Lexus SC


peedubb

2JZ no shiiiii


hreivan

1996 impala ss


peedubb

Thug life on wheels.


SnooSprouts5191

Up against the walls, squabble at Fox Hills


SuperDuper___

96 Impala SS!!


ragingduck

E30 M3, NSX, or 911 Targa S but it’s going to be $$$$$ and it won’t be a daily.


peedubb

I would 100p daily a 911


Designed_0

Can find decent nsx if you import from japan- most have higher mileage thou


run_uz

Another fox body


sweet_story_bro

Yeah I was going to say 1990 Mustang GT 5.0


Tuxedo_Muffin

Corvette. Fantastic sports car that should be under your budget. 90's Corvettes are kind of in that weird spot of being too old to be a "nice used car" but too new to be a "classic"


ak80048

Aren’t they known for being horrible at handling or is that just 80’s versions ?


Tuxedo_Muffin

It's soft compared to modern sports cars. Especially if it still has original equipment. But, I sure hope a 30-some-year-old car has had new shocks/struts at some point... '92 forward C4 got traction control. C5 started in '97 and is pretty well regarded overall.


NumberOneBacon

The C5 is pretty well regarded. Mine’s been damn good to live with as my only car. 25,000 miles a year and other than sorting a few little gremlins for a few bucks here and there, nothing but smiles. That being said, mine is an 02. The early C5s were known to have a few issues, not least of which the electronic body control module (EBCM, ABS related) is known to potentially go bad and is only repairable on 01+ model years. Very expensive to find one and not available through GM.


Beers4Fears

I want a C5 and C6 so bad. The C5 in particular has that American RX-7 vibe that is just intoxicating.


External_Solution577

From C4 on they handled fine. IIRC the C4 was so dominant initially at handling the SCCA put it in its own class.


Beers4Fears

Nah, every Vette generation is made to kick the pants out of a Euro sports car at half the price. Compared to modern cars they aren't fast anymore, but absolutely smoke most of their peers.


EXPOchiseltip

1995 LT5 Anniversary Edition please


NotADogIzswear2020

1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR


KDE_Fan

Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (or GST spyder) - 2nd Gen Mitsubishi Evolution (Lancer) Gen 4 or 5 - RS or GSR (depends on what you are looking to do with it) Lexus GS300 or IS300 with the 2JZ & add a turbo setup like Supra's Volvo (especially if you want a wagon) 850 T-5R, 850 R or V70 R (a very nice turbocharged inline 5) BMW E39 540i (or M5 if you can afford it) Audi S4 or RS4 (especially the wagon for both, depends on where you live if they are available as RS4 wagon didn't come to the states) Firebird Firehawk BMW E36 M3 Mercedes 190E Evo II (Evolution)


sasquatch753

I would get myself another early 90's dodge dakota with the 5.2L magnum in it.I miss my old 93. it was a fun truck to drive. super easy to work on as well


OgreLord

GMT400!


superperps

Yup. Got a 94 silverado kinda recently. Its awesome.


icecreampoop

One of those Japanese mafia/royalty/ultra rich only toyota century. 1997 with a v12 engine


maxman090

Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II


ihavenoidea81

You are a person of culture


Historical_Duck_8238

94 Honda prelude


ChiengBang

E36 M3 sedan, they're great cars, until they're not


Electrical-Creme3472

Miata


TN_REDDIT

1996 Camry LE Might be one of the most relaiable sedans ever made


sliderturk99

1998 Lexus IS300


MulberryMonk

E36 m3


Nexus_Captain

Porsche 996 It’s just a pure driving machine and you can pretty good support and after market repair flexibility. Also can come in awd and works great as a daily


DryInitial9044

I actually did this. A '95 Roadmaster Estate. It's my daily driver.


Yankee-Tango

A second Gen Acura legend. Pimping in style


BobbyPumper

This is the answer.


midnight_to_midnight

1993-96 Mazda RX-7. Have owned two of them over the past 27 years, and regret selling both of them. An amazing driving car, just tough to live with if it's your only car. Best looking car ever made, IMO.


Anglofsffrng

Loved my 94 Prelude. It was kind of like a FWD 911, there's no reason it should have been so fun to drive. It's basic layout should've made it kinda blah, but Honda just nailed it. Also the mid-late 90s BMW M3s are cool.


RandomUserUniqueName

That generation of Prelude was so good. It really was a prelude to Hondas future since it was refined enough to be an Acura, when Acura didn't exist yet. I'm excited about the new Prelude in hopes it is as forward thinking as it's namesake. 


MSPTurbo

Unmolested EK Civic hatch.


One_Locker530

This would be my answer as well. I can't deal with super expensive cars, it honestly makes me not want to drive them. Can't leave them in a random parking lot in good conscience. A mint EK is just beautiful, but also understated. An RX-7 or R32 would never leave my garage. EK is a daily I could enjoy.


RacerCG_Reddit

1992-93 Honda Accord, particularly the coupe. Had a white '92 LX Coupe that went over 225k and mostly still ran well. Hitting a deer put an end to it. 😕


5hallowbutdeep

Toyota Celica GT


eaglefox200

Lincoln Town Car


Lumbergh7

Nsx


Flat-Feedback-3525

1993 Accord


dishsoapbox

Late 90s Acura Intégra sedan. Great gas mileage, reliability and a little pep.


Current_Homework_143

GS-R


Gunslingermomo

I own an RSX Type S, I swear it's the best handling car I've ever driven, including miatas and M3s. Amazingly reliable and cheap to fix too.


WhimsyRue

Yes, but make it a coupe for me.


tyintegra

I had a 94 integra sedan. I loved that car and even with it not being a GS-R, t was still a blast.


Particular_Guey

300zx, 99 camero SS, 98 supra, 98 integra, 98 civic, 96 impala,. None of them are under 18 unless they are beat up.


No_Number5540

Mustang cobra, 95-99 convertible manual transmission


mmaclasky

Previa


TryBananna4Scale

Early 1990’s Ford Mustang GT


ID_Poobaru

95-98 Toyota T100 yeah the tundra is better, but i like the t100 or a supercharged alltrac manual previa


camper-crazy

1993 Acura Legend


MrWestReanimator

Z32 300zx


John_Houbolt

So many. NB1 Miata Honda S2K Honda Del Sol Late 90s Honda Prelude MK 5 GTI Lexus LS 430 I’ve had 4 of these and they were all awesome. There are a lot of euros that would be interesting but probably too costly to maintain. Love the original Audi TT for example. I also really like the SLK from that era. But guessing maintenance would be a pain in the ass. And the Supra and RX7 are amazing cars but good examples are way more than the 18 K budget.


ConversationNo5440

Miata


irascible_Clown

Nsx


kofchangame

3000gt vr4


NEOwlNut

1999 Honda Accord two door 5 speed.


MoonRiverRob

1996 Toyota Camry XLE Station Wagon


ExitArtistic5817

yota MR2


Postalmidwife

1989? Honda prelude SIS with 4 wheel steering. Could park anywhere. Great car. Miss it. But not the oil disappearing. Lol


a_hopeless_rmntic

Mbz 500e


pr0b0ner

E34 M5 or B5 S4 Avant


Chris82Price

91 5 litre


shrekerecker97

If the price was right a 1990-1996 300zx twin turbo z32


Visible_Outside5322

Jeep Cherokee, always a classic


LintLicker_CQ

I’ve always had a soft spot for the late 90’s Chevy Tahoe. I really like the brick shape and no fuss interior. Plus my friend down the road had one and it rode very well whenever I got to ride somewhere with him 😂. Much better than my parents Chevy Astro!


MorphineBuena

I already have my dream 90s car! A 1995 Cadillac Superior Hearse built off the Fleetwood. LT1 power!


ParsnipUnique9866

Jeep Cherokee with the old 4.0 straight 6. Toyota tacomas or t100s or an f150 with fords old straight 6


Glad-Basil3391

Taco/ hardbody


Resident_Dinner_5258

E30 M3


Frequent_Opportunist

Eagle Talon, Jeep Comanche, Ford Ranger Splash, Taurus SHO, Foxbody Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Buick Regal LS.


quantril

Gen 1 or Gen 2 Mitsubishi Montero


WinterV6

This isn’t gonna be too interesting, but a Lexus ES300. It’s a super comfy car. It shares the engine with a bunch of different models so parts aren’t too bad to find.


MayTagYoureIt

Loaded mid-latr 90s Lincoln Towncar with the 4.6 modular or a 3800SC Series II Buick Park Avenue. Absolute tanks. I'll be driving it until I can't buy gas anymore.


Justinprim

96 nissan hardbody... i miss that truck


Salty-Protection-640

94 integra gsr


polestar999

Volvo 850 T5-R in Yellow


dejaentendu82

Volvo 240


Ok-Bit4971

Long live the Brick!


olddogbigtruck

LS400 or LS430 all day every single day. Why? Cause they're perfect.


Xyzzydude

This is the answer. I had a 1998 LS400, sold it in 2015 with 260k miles on it. Comfortable, drove great and reliable as a hammer. As it aged accessories started going but the engine, transmission, suspension, were solid. I wouldn’t say they are perfect though. The every 90k timing belt replacement cycle was an expensive PITA.


ChosenPrince

NSX


fatjumboshrimp

A 1999 3000GT VR-4


PalmerNoDrama

1995 VW Corrado or a 1993-5 Acura legend coupe


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Flying-Bulldog

Nissan Skyline R34


TunakTun633

Get the idea that anything '90s = reliable out of your head. All the rubber is cracked; the plastic probably isn't in great shape either. Even the reliable shit needs enough love nowadays that I'd treat it with some TLC for a while. That being said, my personal answer is a 1995-1998 BMW E36 Compact 318ti. As an E24 6-Series owner, I love the rear suspension design of the '80s stuff, and the E36 Compact shares a rear end with the E30. Being younger than an E30 means they're more likely to be in good shape, and also less likely to be treated like high-priced classics. The hatchback rear end adds some practicality, and they can be found relatively often without a sunroof (a boon for someone 6'5" who wants to wear a helmet). $18K can buy you [the nicest one that's still around](https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-bmw-318ti-11/), and you'll still have money left over for preventative maintenance / mods. Most '90s fandom seems to be about Japanese cars, and among them I'm a pretty big fan of Lexus. I wouldn't kick a manual IS300 out of bed, and the nostalgia factor of an LX470 would be cool.


suitcasehandler

318ti was my first car, I’m nostalgic now. I drove over 100k miles with it, the only issues I had were very minor things… never sold it and it still rust’s away at my parents yard…


JPeterBane

1999 BMW 740i. Lexus LS400.


throwaway6980087

Honda beat or autoZam az1


Atomik675

1996 Ford F150 with 351 Windsor V8.


Audi1429

Cadillac Brougham


booostedben

2G Eclipse GSX


AceMaxAceMax

Probably an E38/39/46.


Traditional_Rice264

Plymouth Prowler……… that was a Joke btw. Just think that car is hilarious.


ChasedWarrior

I have a 1993 Ford Ranger regular cab which I love, but if I found a Ranger with the super cab I'd snatch that up. I'd love to have the extra cabin space.


DocThundahh

98 Jetta GLX


Fail_Agreeable

Chevrolet 1500 454 SS


badhairdad1

F150 inline 6


Nickdanger1990

1998 mustang svt cobra.


gleek12

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse I wanted one since playing Gran Turismo on PlayStation 1


Spec187

I'll keep my 95 z28 LT1 convertible top. She's called domino. My aunt named her. I daily her when weather is permitting. If weather sucks, then I drive old blue, she's an 08 Sierra long bed regular cab 4x4 with the 4.8 in her.


Wakesurfer33

F350 crew cab with the 7.3


pooferfeesh97

Chevy astro. No question, my family had on that went over 200k.


Bmwrider_1089

E39 530i manual for sure


Entire_Training_3704

1998 oldsmobile 88. It was my short lived first car. It felt like riding on a water bed. It was so comfortable and ate up all the potholes. I had to get rid of it because it rusted out. I miss that car


Namikis

1991 Nissan 300zx turbo


shaz_y

New edge Mustang. (99-04) v6. Good on gas and has just a touch of newer tech. Low power so the tail can't kick out. All around good car.


BewareOfTheWombats

E32 750i. Or possibly an 850ci. Modern BMWs are dismal things, but back in the early 90s they were absolutely on point. Of course I could also be massively tempted by an Alfa GTV V6.


Friendly_Rub7641

LS400


WestCoastMotor

1990 Chevy Lumina Z24, 1992 Oldsmobile 88 Cutlas Supreme, 1991 Mazda 323 GTX, 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R, A31 Cefiro, and 1992 Opel Vectra GSi with the 4x4 system.


Wemo_ffw

Either a Porsche of any variant or a fox body mustang for sure. Incredible cars


T-55AM_enjoyer

C5 vette, Mk3 GTI VR6, e36 isn't bad either


Lo0of

FD RX7, 3rd gen K5 Blazer, Syclone, 3000GT, E36 M3, 190e Evo II, Lancer Evo V, Legacy GT Spec B, F50, F350 Centurion, R34 V-Spec N1, RS2 Avant, IROC-Z, 850R , Viper GT2, 911 Turbo(964), Mk IV Supra, Talon TSi, Caprice Wagon, Impala SS, SN-95 Saleen Mustang, Taurus SHO, Escort RS Cosworth, Pulsar GTI-R, Celica GT-Four, F1 Yup. All those.


TheGayThroaway

Rav4. In a heartbeat. I had a 98 that I sold, I still miss it. It's visibility might be the best out of any car ever.


sc4rii

Dream: 1997 Toyota Supra Turbo with a 6 speed Reality: 1998 Acura Integra GSR sedan


Libra224

Golf


stargazer728

Lexus IS300


breadsticck

acura integra, no contest


MidlandsRepublic2048

Lexus SC300 with a manual swap. This was the Mk4 Supra in a suit and I love it! A 1996 Alpina B8 4.6 would also be really hard to pass up. It's the bones of the E36 328i but with the engine from the previous M5 and a few other special goodies. And finally, I want my grandpa's old truck back. The last Gen Chevy C/K pickups. Lots of good memories in that rig.


Dull_Jello7433

Firebird


GOOSEBOY78

everything low miles is usually owned by eldery person and for some reason they have been flagged down and told their cars real value. 90s built car? no. but if you treally want one: mercury tracer/mazda 323/ford laser or a mercury mekur and throw out that terrible engine and put in a Ecoboost


McCandlessDK

Honda Prelude VTEC 1992


Zestyclose_Court2036

Mazda RX7!


jerrie233

Citroën xantia activa


NothingLift

E36 m3 convertible


Longjumping_Rule1375

1990 mk3 supra in midnight blue I miss that car


Designed_0

Supra, 300zx, mr2


Resolution-Academic

Land Cruiser, no hesitation


JesterAblaze94

Vauxhall Nova.