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[Jim Prower]

No, i don't think so.

 

[YSSMAN]

No, the old Preludes only has 4WS. My grandfather almost bought a 4WS Prelude in 1989 to replace his first Prelude, an '86 Si. The handing is improved, but its not outstandingly better. A stock Si would work just fine, but I dont see many around with the exception of my Grandfathers.

 

[MasterGT-R34]

What is 4ws?

 

[Wolfe]

4-wheel steering.

http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/traction/tech_traction_other.htm

 

[MasterGT-R34]

I heard that the SVX is hard to maintain is that true? And if so is their Mods for it?

 

[YSSMAN]

I'm not too up-to-date on the Subaru product line, but I would expect parts to get expensive on a rather rare car like that. Of course, the late '80s SVX was a bit more common than the later (and better looking) '90s models, but the performance figures differed greatly.

As far as high-performance options go, again, I'm not sure... I would presume there are some good ones out there, as the car was rally-bred, but its not an Audi Quattro in that reguard.

If you can find one in good shape, I'd say buy it. They are pretty rare and pretty unique...

 

[Joey D]

What about a Chevy S-10? they're fairly common, plenty of aftermarket stuff, can get OEM replacement parts in any respectable junkyard.

and you can put a small block in, if you like.

I know it's a truck, but it'd be a pretty reliable one. Go for the first-gen models, they're a bit cheaper and easier to work on. Go for a 2wd, too, since they're also a bit more reliable. The V6 has appreciable punch, and doesn't sound like a ricer when uncorked. And, if you want to Drift it, look for the stick, or, even better, pull the stick from a Camaro: Itt'l bolt right up.

S-10's are good but they have a bad tendency to have bad transmission for whatever reason. And if you do look at one make sure it has the 4.3L in it because every other engine sucked. the 2.8L V6 couldn't get out of its own way and the 4 cylinders are just way to under powered.

And yes don't even think about an old 4x4, you'll have to replace a bunch of crap on it if you are only looking at a $1000 vehicle.

 

[graveslids]

They also made one with a part-time "real" 4WD, complete with a limited slip solid rear axle and a low gear for creeping hills. I owned one. It was fun in the snow.

It was an '85. Sold it for $120. It is still on the road.

Not a performace car though. 76 hp CVCC 1.5 L carbed engine.

Oh yeah, and because of the carb, I got like 9 mpg in the winter

I can easily say the seats were the most comfortable that I have ever sat in. In any car.

I can't say anything for the '85, but the '88 I've been driving for the last 3 years has been one of the best cars I've ever owned. Ofcourse it being EFI vs. carb'd probalby helps my mileage from your history. Regardless, I've looked into tuning it some, but really, it's just there to run me to work 40 miles away. All I've done to mine was bump it to 195/50/15's making it handle well enough to truly enjoy some of the less traveled North Georgia back roads. Also given it's a wagon the higher CG further back helps keep the understeer in check.

 

[MasterGT-R34]

Ok what about a Z32. Would insurence be very high?

 

[Jim Prower]

Exceptionally so. those cars didn't sell well, parts are hard to get, and they're fast, so the insurance company will really crack down on a young driver. Not to mention that the ones worth having are out of your price range. if a Z32 is in your price range, be suspicious. it may be more trouble than it's worth.

 

[Rogue Ssv]

a '95 tbird? why?! :? go with the legend or an ae86 corolla or levin for drifting... if u have enough money try a new GTI.

 

[Jim Prower]

a '95 tbird? why?! :? go with the legend or an ae86 corolla or levin for drifting... if u have enough money try a new GTI.

He lives in Wisconsin, not Japan or California!

 

[MasterGT-R34]

True that and also I don't want some tofu ricer car that I've seen that are crapy and are going for $5,000 on Ebay.

 

[ND4SPD]

If you've got a limited budget and want to give drifting a try I'd recommend the 240SX, you can find some here in Canada for under a grand so I'm sure you can find one there for well under a grand. Cheap little car and they're pretty easily modified if I'm not mistaken, plus the little 4 banger gets decent mileage and once you can afford it an SR20DET would make a perfect candidate for an engine swap.

 

[Wolfe]

...Cheap little car...

Not anymore. At least, not as cheap as they're worth. That's the way it goes in the 'states, anyway -- the 240SX is one of the popular "drift cars," so its price has jumped.

Adam -- what made you think you could get a Z32 for $500-1000?? I oughta smack you next time I see ya.

 

[MasterGT-R34]

Hey man I just happened to find on the has minor side front damage. Last time I talked to the guy he said "I Guess I'll let you have it for around $1500. So later on today I'm going to see if he marked down the price.

 

[skip0110]

He lives in Wisconsin, not Japan or California!

Yeah and with the Tbird's long wheelbase you can have some fun and not worry about snap-spinning it.

EDIT: wow, can't type worth a 🤬

 

[MasterGT-R34]

Here's one that I found in the paper's a 1989 Corolla all-trac

 

[Jim Prower]

Now THERE's an interesting find. Pretty much the same AWD system as the Celica GT-FOUR, correct? or am I making a butt out of myself by assuming?

 

[MasterGT-R34]

Don't but could I maybe dropin a 13B-REW,2JZ-GTE, 3S-GTE, 4G63, EJ20, Sr20, Rb26 (wishful thinking) or any other motor you can think of?

 

[Wolfe]

Don't but could I maybe dropin a 13B-REW,2JZ-GTE, 3S-GTE, 4G63, EJ20, Sr20, Rb26 (wishful thinking) or any other motor you can think of?

I hope you're applying the (wishful thinking) tag to pretty much all of those engines...

I bet the 3S-GTE would be a simple swap, because the car most likely comes with a 3S-FE, or something similar.

 

[Jim Prower]

Would the old standby 4A-GE fit, either?