Top 10 300HP cars under $10K (used ofcourse!)

manishk123 · 14th January 2010, 12:33

Here's an interesting article I just came across -

Winding Road | List: Top Ten 300 Horsepower Cars for Under $10,000

A better bet than hunting for those hard to maintain classics I think.

ph03n!x · 14th January 2010, 14:28

Wish this is in India - I would have gotten the Corvette with eyes closed.

No, wait the GS400.

Nah, the XJR is the right one

Oops! The 300ZX

Its gotta be the Camaro!

...

...

What the heck, I'd wanna get all of 'em!

suhaas307 · 14th January 2010, 15:10

The E36 BMW M3 should have made it to this list without a doubt! I'm surprised as to why it didn't! It's a fantastic sports car that looks great! And if the 850i could have made it to the list with a price tag in the late $9000, I'm sure the E36 M3 would've been a hot favourite!

Sure, the E36 makes only 286 horsepower but I think that's good enough! And it's rear-wheel drive! It would be amazing!

The presence of the Lexus GS400 and the Jaguar XJR isn't right me thinks! If I had to make a list, I'd include the E36 M3, an R32/R33 (That roughly makes 300) Nissan Skyline GT-R, A Mercedes Benz W202 C36/C43 AMG (3.6 Straight-6, 24V 280hp/4.2 V8, 24V 305 hp) or even a 4th generation Ford Mustang GT V8 (which falls slightly short of the 300 hp mark though) instead of the Lexus, Jag or even the Ford SVT Lightning!

ph03n!x · 14th January 2010, 16:07

@Suhaas - I guess whoever compiled this list was looking at 300BHP AND $10k as the key criteria. We have our own list of cars - and in mine the Mustang tops!

suhaas307 · 14th January 2010, 18:20

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

@Suhaas - I guess whoever compiled this list was looking at 300BHP AND $10k as the key criteria. We have our own list of cars - and in mine the Mustang tops!

Ph03n!x,

I was aware of the 300 horsepower + $10k criteria my friend! That's precisely why my list consists of cars that make 300 horses and fall in the list of cars that are available for under $10k in the used car market.

The E36 M3 makes just about 300 and would cost $10k for sure where as the C36/C43 Merc AMGs (280hp-310hp) would also fall under that price point. I'm sure the Mustang would too!

Sudan_NFS · 15th January 2010, 02:21

I would go for corvette,1988 porsche 928 and BMW 850i

I am suprised to look at this 1988 porsche 928 which has still a high value where has others seems to be >1996.porsche has some real value.

spiff · 17th January 2010, 20:45

get a 3000gt, its fast, great enthusiast community and looks way better than any 90s car ( for the price )

brraj · 18th January 2010, 11:42

Have seen a 300bhp Skoda RS.
Car cost - 5lakhs
Mods - 3lakhs

suhaas307 · 18th January 2010, 12:31

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Originally Posted by brraj

Have seen a 300bhp Skoda RS.
Car cost - 5lakhs
Mods - 3lakhs

Are you talking about that Indian Octavia RS peted to 300? In that case, the car used to cost 15 lakhs (Showroom) and would cost around 6 lakhs in the used car market. As for the mods, for 3 lakhs, you'd probably get only the exhaust system and the intake system for that price!

dipen · 18th January 2010, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiff

get a 3000gt, its fast, great enthusiast community and looks way better than any 90s car ( for the price )

Any word on your 3000GT

brraj · 18th January 2010, 14:22

Yes, I am talking about the Indian Octavia RS but not talking about peted RS.
I guess you have to meet akshay (v1p3r) who has done the mods and all under 3lakhs for a 300bhp RS. He has also clocked a 13.xx for a 1/4 mile in Hyderabad drag.

suhaas307 · 18th January 2010, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by suhaas307

Are you talking about that Indian Octavia RS peted to 300? In that case, the car used to cost 15 lakhs (Showroom) and would cost around 6 lakhs in the used car market. As for the mods, for 3 lakhs, you'd probably get only the exhaust system and the intake system for that price!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brraj

Yes, I am talking about the Indian Octavia RS but not talking about peted RS.
I guess you have to meet akshay (v1p3r) who has done the mods and all under 3lakhs for a 300bhp RS. He has also clocked a 13.xx for a 1/4 mile in Hyderabad drag.

We're going terribly OT here but just to clear a few things out, I never said that you cannot mod an RS and squeeze out 300 horses from it for just 3 lakhs.

If one were to consult Pete's for the mods, you'd probably get only a few mods like a larger Intercooler and an Exhaust system and possibly, a Stage I Remap. Which would definitely not yield 300 horses.

And yes, I know Akshay.

P.S. A 300 bhp Octavia has nothing to do with this topic. This thread talks about 300 horsepower cars that can be acquired for under $10k which would roughly be 4.5-5 lakhs.

brraj · 18th January 2010, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by suhaas307

A 300 bhp Octavia has nothing to do with this topic. This thread talks about 300 horsepower cars that can be acquired for under $10k which would roughly be 4.5-5 lakhs.

I know

but was just mentioning the possible cars in indian market though its a bit expensive.

14th January 2010, 12:33	#1
manishk123 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 555 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	Top 10 300HP cars under $10K (used ofcourse!) Here's an interesting article I just came across - Winding Road \| List: Top Ten 300 Horsepower Cars for Under $10,000 A better bet than hunting for those hard to maintain classics I think.
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ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,602 Thanked: 6,158 Times	Wish this is in India - I would have gotten the Corvette with eyes closed. No, wait the GS400. Nah, the XJR is the right one Oops! The 300ZX Its gotta be the Camaro! ... ... What the heck, I'd wanna get all of 'em!
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14th January 2010, 15:10	#3
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9,145 Thanked: 14,508 Times	The E36 BMW M3 should have made it to this list without a doubt! I'm surprised as to why it didn't! It's a fantastic sports car that looks great! And if the 850i could have made it to the list with a price tag in the late $9000, I'm sure the E36 M3 would've been a hot favourite! Sure, the E36 makes only 286 horsepower but I think that's good enough! And it's rear-wheel drive! It would be amazing! The presence of the Lexus GS400 and the Jaguar XJR isn't right me thinks! If I had to make a list, I'd include the E36 M3, an R32/R33 (That roughly makes 300) Nissan Skyline GT-R, A Mercedes Benz W202 C36/C43 AMG (3.6 Straight-6, 24V 280hp/4.2 V8, 24V 305 hp) or even a 4th generation Ford Mustang GT V8 (which falls slightly short of the 300 hp mark though) instead of the Lexus, Jag or even the Ford SVT Lightning! Last edited by suhaas307 : 14th January 2010 at 15:12.
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14th January 2010, 16:07	#4
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,602 Thanked: 6,158 Times	@Suhaas - I guess whoever compiled this list was looking at 300BHP AND $10k as the key criteria. We have our own list of cars - and in mine the Mustang tops!
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15th January 2010, 02:21	#6
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	I would go for corvette,1988 porsche 928 and BMW 850i I am suprised to look at this 1988 porsche 928 which has still a high value where has others seems to be >1996.porsche has some real value.
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17th January 2010, 20:45	#7
spiff BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 157 Thanked: 8 Times	get a 3000gt, its fast, great enthusiast community and looks way better than any 90s car ( for the price )
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18th January 2010, 11:42	#8
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 926 Thanked: 1,316 Times	Have seen a 300bhp Skoda RS. Car cost - 5lakhs Mods - 3lakhs
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18th January 2010, 14:22	#11
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 926 Thanked: 1,316 Times	Yes, I am talking about the Indian Octavia RS but not talking about peted RS. I guess you have to meet akshay (v1p3r) who has done the mods and all under 3lakhs for a 300bhp RS. He has also clocked a 13.xx for a 1/4 mile in Hyderabad drag.
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