Hi all, long time 7th gen fan here. In the next few months I was going to purchase one, throw some money into it and make a fun and fast project car out of it. But just these two days I saw pics of an upcoming Miata based car called the Kabura (specs here). I wasn't considering getting a new car, but the pics of this thing really made my jaws drop. So.. the question is, get an older car I can make a project out of, or hold off hoping that they'll actually make this Kabura car. Opinions?? Thanks.

Here's a couple pics of this car that's put me in this dilemma.

 

I'm guessin' this will actually be the chassis/body for the next RX-7 and use the 1.3 liter rotary, which is just as small as a small-four banger engine.

if so, better have LOTS of money, because RX cars ain't cheap...

that said, I'd definitely go for a new RX-7. I had an old one, but jeezis could that thing handle.

actually, almost all the new mazdas handle pretty good.

 

Well, first, welcome to the forum.

Second, since you joined a Honda Civic forum, it sounds like you may be leaning toward the Civic.

Third, the pics don't work.

Fourth, the older car will probably keep you out of debt and therefore leave you with more money to mod.

and 5th and most importantly, get a 5th gen. they pwn.

 

It all depends on your budget. For 15K a civic iwll be untouchable on the street. 2

 

Sorry here are pics.. and here are SPECS

Thanks for all the quick replies!

 

I'm definitely thinkin' new RX-7 chassis after lookin' at those huge wheels and small stubby dimensions.

 

looks like a cross between an RX8 and a crossfire.... No sir, I don't like it


Like pcupo said, get a cheap civic and invest as much into it as you can, and you'll be more than satisfied.

 

i dont like it... as a fellow 7th gen owner. go for it. turbo that ho!