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180sxmaniac · 07-25-2013, 09:04 PM

2002 marked the end of all the great/fun Japanese cars. I was born in 90 so clearly I missed out on being able to purchase a new fun affordable car. Just curious tho if it were 1999 again and you had your shot at any brand new car from the 90s what would it be (USDM only)?

Rx7FD or MitsuVR4 for me

imotion s14 · 07-25-2013, 09:07 PM

FT86 is pretty fun.

fuck I was 21 in 2002.

Getting old sucks..

xoxide · 07-25-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by imotion s14

FT86 is pretty fun.

Hmm.... I dont recall FT86's being produced in 1999. o_O

imotion s14 · 07-25-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxide

Hmm.... I dont recall FT86's being produced in 1999. o_O

OP said he "missed out" because he was playing Pokemon during recess in 1999 because all fun "affordable" cars had ceased to be in 2002.. which is 100% wrong.

Example? FT86 etc.

180sxmaniac · 07-25-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by imotion s14

OP said he "missed out" because he was playing Pokemon during recess in 1999 because all fun "affordable" cars had ceased to be in 2002.. which is 100% wrong.

Example? FT86 etc.

How many Japanese FR layout cars after 2002 could compete(price,performance,potential,appeal) with all the legendary jap fr cars from the 90s? Only one comes to mind S2k. Yes in 99 I was a 4th grader playing Pokemon Yellow Edition and my gameboy color was teal green to be exact.

imotion s14 · 07-25-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 180sxmaniac

How many Japanese FR layout cars after 2002 could compete(price,performance,potential,appeal) with all the legendary jap fr cars from the 90s? Only one comes to mind S2k. Yes in 99 I was a 4th grader playing Pokemon Yellow Edition and my gameboy color was teal green to be exact.

Did these cars just vanished into thin air after 2002?

simmode1 · 07-25-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 180sxmaniac

How many Japanese FR layout cars after 2002 could compete(price,performance,potential,appeal) with all the legendary jap fr cars from the 90s? Only one comes to mind S2k.

WTF... RX8, 350Z, G35 coupe and Miata. If you don't wanna restrict yourself to just FR's, theres MR2 Spyder, WRX & EVO.

I think you're focused solely on the turbocharged element of the 90's FR's. I don't blame you. But the millennial offerings were still comparable in stock performance and were cheaper, in most cases after you account for inflation.

But for the original question, if it were 1999, I'd be shopping for a lightly used MR2 turbo just like I am right now.

Corbic · 07-26-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 180sxmaniac

How many Japanese FR layout cars after 2002 could compete(price,performance,potential,appeal) with all the legendary jap fr cars from the 90s? Only one comes to mind S2k. Yes in 99 I was a 4th grader playing Pokemon Yellow Edition and my gameboy color was teal green to be exact.

Uh... are you stupid?

The 350Z and RX-8 both matched their 90's counterparts in stock-form and cost well under half what either of those cars cost new - they also get better fuel economy and are easier to maintain.

Corbic · 07-26-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by imotion s14

OP said he "missed out" because he was playing Pokemon during recess in 1999 because all fun "affordable" cars had ceased to be in 2002.. which is 100% wrong.

Example? FT86 etc.

WRX, STi, Evo, SRT-4, Ford Focus ST, Ford Focus SVT, Turbo Cobalt, RSX, RX-8, 350Z, Mustang S197, 2nd Gen Tacoma, Lancer Ralliart, CTS, GTO, Cayman, E46 M3, C6, TT, 03 Cobra.... honestly, I could go own for an hour...

What the fuck was actually "fun" and readily available in the 90's for the US market?

Our 240sx had an ass thumping 150hp, only a handful of Honda's had B-series motors, the Japanese Super Cars were still stupid fucking expensive... and that was about it.

OMFG 220HP V8 MUSTANG!! Watch out yo, my V-TAKE 115hp SOHC Honda just kicked in!!

You had DSMs and they are built from garbage. Awesome Engine, Awesome Styling - Chrysler 90's build quality 100%

*brndck* · 07-25-2013, 09:20 PM

Nsx. /thread.

KiLLeR2001 · 07-25-2013, 09:32 PM

post-89 - S13
pre-89 - S30

Very easy decision for me.

drift freaq · 07-26-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

post-89 - S13
pre-89 - S30

Very easy decision for me.

Done and done!! LOL

S14kouki_10 · 07-25-2013, 09:56 PM

mkiv supra.. the best car ever

Corbic · 07-26-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by S14kouki_10

mkiv supra.. the best car ever

Then why don't you have one now?

Felipe · 07-25-2013, 10:09 PM

Brand new 1998 black on black S14 kouki manual with all the bells snd whistles....lsd ect.

jesse_s13 · 07-25-2013, 10:27 PM

Freaking Toyota Supra TT!

tac 1 · 07-25-2013, 10:34 PM

Anthracite, 6 speed, Targa top TT supra

nujabe · 07-25-2013, 10:44 PM

fd rx7 in silver

jevus · 07-25-2013, 11:46 PM

850 manual twin turbo

VROOOM · 07-26-2013, 07:30 AM

this is what i was driving in 1999. LOL

S13GG · 07-26-2013, 09:08 AM

^nice quote, but all imports that took a boat ride have 4 corner hooks....

in 1999, i bought my first S13, a 1992

but the question was any new 90's car, so FD or NSX...
or any dollar amount, still have to be the F40...

zombiewolf513 · 07-26-2013, 09:47 AM

manicmechanic · 07-26-2013, 09:57 AM

Im in with the targa TT supra but agree that there have been some fun cars since 2002 I think its more of a direction change than an extinction level event.

Bmxer300zx · 07-26-2013, 03:00 PM

TTZ32
Miss my old z32 soo bad even though the TT conversion was a nightmare its a awesome car. I may even pickup a N/A as a daily soon haha.

blksylv · 07-26-2013, 03:24 PM

jade green or rsp mkiv supra

7x13 · 07-26-2013, 03:34 PM

Subaru Impreza GC8 STi Type R Version V or a 22B

180sxmaniac · 07-28-2013, 06:36 PM

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Subaru Impreza GC8 STi Type R Version V or a 22B

22b's are legendary but they weren't released in North America

EnemyS15 · 07-26-2013, 04:05 PM

Supra TT or Rx-7

spooled240 · 07-26-2013, 05:08 PM

I love my I6's so I'd have to go with the '99 R34 GT-R

AXV · 07-26-2013, 05:09 PM

NSX for me. Can't beat MR handling.

07-25-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
180sxmaniac Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Socal/Atl Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What car would you be driving if it was 1999? 2002 marked the end of all the great/fun Japanese cars. I was born in 90 so clearly I missed out on being able to purchase a new fun affordable car. Just curious tho if it were 1999 again and you had your shot at any brand new car from the 90s what would it be (USDM only)? Rx7FD or MitsuVR4 for me Last edited by 180sxmaniac; 07-25-2013 at 10:49 PM..

07-25-2013, 09:32 PM	#11
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	post-89 - S13 pre-89 - S30 Very easy decision for me. __________________

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Felipe Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: No pues wow Posts: 2,965 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Brand new 1998 black on black S14 kouki manual with all the bells snd whistles....lsd ect. __________________ Late Night Crew #1

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jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Freaking Toyota Supra TT! __________________

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imotion s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 43 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	FT86 is pretty fun. fuck I was 21 in 2002. Getting old sucks..

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S14kouki_10 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TX Age: 33 Posts: 658 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	mkiv supra.. the best car ever

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tac 1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Anthracite, 6 speed, Targa top TT supra

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07-26-2013, 09:08 AM	#21
S13GG Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wasaga Ontario Age: 42 Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^nice quote, but all imports that took a boat ride have 4 corner hooks.... in 1999, i bought my first S13, a 1992 but the question was any new 90's car, so FD or NSX... or any dollar amount, still have to be the F40...

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manicmechanic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NY Age: 45 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im in with the targa TT supra but agree that there have been some fun cars since 2002 I think its more of a direction change than an extinction level event.

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Bmxer300zx Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: N.Y Age: 38 Posts: 239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TTZ32 Miss my old z32 soo bad even though the TT conversion was a nightmare its a awesome car. I may even pickup a N/A as a daily soon haha.

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7x13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 90280 SoCal Age: 34 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru Impreza GC8 STi Type R Version V or a 22B

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EnemyS15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,677 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Supra TT or Rx-7

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spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,203 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I love my I6's so I'd have to go with the '99 R34 GT-R

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AXV Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	NSX for me. Can't beat MR handling.