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For 2k - 3k, get a S13 240sx. I would suggest posting on Freshalloy and other 240sx oriented forums if you have not already done so. Also, don't get a 5k car that is an auto. You'll end up spending money just to convert it to manual tranny. Not worth the price of doing so. Stick w/ cars around the 2 - 3k range.
Certain cars are popular because of its cost. A 240sx is cheap. So is the FC RX-7, ad the AE86.
Cars like the 350Z, IS300, and the MKIV Supra are not modified extensively for drift because they are expensive cars. For a twin turbo MKIV, prices are at least $20k.
FD RX-7s are not seen all that much in the drift scene because there aren't that many of them in the first place. A lot of owners are hesitant to tear up these cars, as they are rare. They are also expensive cars to fix. Parts are expensive.
3000GTs are big cars, but they are the slowest among the Japanese "Supercars". I don't expect to see this car at the track ever! I honestly don't know if they would make a good drift car.
The SC300 can be acquired from the minimum price of $5k. But that is a MINIMUM price. Then comes the hard part of finding one w/ manual tranny. You can do a conversion, but that costs $$$. This will put you over your budget.
Stick w/ the 240sx. Also you may want to look at a FC RX-7 or a AE86. But these cars are for those who aren't afraid to work on the cars themselves (my opinion).
Take your time and find the right car. It took me months to find my car. Some people have taken them over one year to find the right one.
Certain cars are popular because of its cost. A 240sx is cheap. So is the FC RX-7, ad the AE86.
Cars like the 350Z, IS300, and the MKIV Supra are not modified extensively for drift because they are expensive cars. For a twin turbo MKIV, prices are at least $20k.
FD RX-7s are not seen all that much in the drift scene because there aren't that many of them in the first place. A lot of owners are hesitant to tear up these cars, as they are rare. They are also expensive cars to fix. Parts are expensive.
3000GTs are big cars, but they are the slowest among the Japanese "Supercars". I don't expect to see this car at the track ever! I honestly don't know if they would make a good drift car.
The SC300 can be acquired from the minimum price of $5k. But that is a MINIMUM price. Then comes the hard part of finding one w/ manual tranny. You can do a conversion, but that costs $$$. This will put you over your budget.
Stick w/ the 240sx. Also you may want to look at a FC RX-7 or a AE86. But these cars are for those who aren't afraid to work on the cars themselves (my opinion).
Take your time and find the right car. It took me months to find my car. Some people have taken them over one year to find the right one.
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