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    RWD & AWD around the 1985-1999 timeframe? Rally or cheap sports car

    I'm having a hard time coming up with some low-end sports car/ rally based car that is operating on RWD or AWD/ 4WD, that came out around the 1985-1999 timeframe.
    I'm looking for something that can be found for under the $9000CAD/ USD range today on the resale market.

    Just to let y'all know what type of cars I'm talking about, here's a list of cars that I've come up with:

    Toyota Corolla GT-S Levin (AE86)
    Nissan 300ZX
    Mitsubishi GTO/ 3000GT
    Subaru Impreza (AWD ones)
    Subaru Legacy (AWD ones)
    Toyota Celica All-trac
    Toyota Celica GT-Four
    Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1H)- (AWD ones)

    what are some more of this type of cars?

    Exceptions:

    Please leave American cars out of this list. and also cars that use up gas like a supercar, and also cars that have major reliability problems for its age (also if it costs alot to repair it), also exclude wagons (hatchbacks are allowed though).
    Also exclude the following:
    Nissan Skyline (GT-R/ GT-S or any variant of the skyline)
    Nissan 240sx and 180sx
    Mitsubishi Evolution
    Mazda RX-7 & RX-8
    Toyota Supra
    Toyota Altezza, Soarer
    Lexus IS or SC models
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    The Lancia Delta Integrales are AWD and fit the timeframe, but do cost quite a bit to keep going. A good one though is a pure joy

    Other than that, there are some European cars - such as Vauxhall Calibra 4x4s or Ford Sierra XR4x4s or Cosworths.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clivey View Post
    The Lancia Delta Integrales are AWD and fit the timeframe, but do cost quite a bit to keep going. A good one though is a pure joy

    Other than that, there are some European cars - such as Vauxhall Calibra 4x4s or Ford Sierra XR4x4s or Cosworths.
    thanks, good idea with the Lancias and the Vauxhall, i'm not too familiar with quite a few european brands and a few of their models so thanks for bringing them up

    Quote Originally Posted by Clivey View Post
    What do you want to use the car for? IMO the easiest to find in good condition, easiest to maintain etc. is the Impreza...
    I'm just planning to use it as a daily use car, just going from one place to another. not planning to take it onto a race course, just something thats fun to drive
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    Was the Mitsubishi evo around then?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuerte100 View Post
    Was the Mitsubishi evo around then?
    Evos have never been sold in Canada yet

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    Quote Originally Posted by 092326001 View Post
    Evos have never been sold in Canada yet
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    Quote Originally Posted by 092326001 View Post
    Evos have never been sold in Canada yet
    Evos and STI's were latecomers to North America, right?

    I wouldn't put the Lancia Delta there because the guy lives in Canada. Not sure if they were ever sold here. Even if they were, parts supply must be horrible.

    I think you've got most of the cars available to you in that list. Pick the one you like best I guess.

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    Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

    Nissan Skyline (non-GT-R)

    Ford Escort (Euro)

    Mazda RX-7

    Subaru Legacy turbo

    Volvo 240 Turbo, the list is almost endless.
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    Well...if I'm correct, Canadians can import cars from the very, very late 80's, so I'm sure you could get some wild stuff.
    I'm dropping out to create a company that starts with motorcycles, then cars, and forty years later signs a legendary Brazilian driver who has a public and expensive feud with his French teammate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kingofthering View Post
    Well...if I'm correct, Canadians can import cars from the very, very late 80's, so I'm sure you could get some wild stuff.

    We can import anything over 15 years old.

    Some early Lancers are eligible!

    Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - Import this 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution from Japan to Canada

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    ^^u got anymore of those importing sites around the Lower Mainland of BC?

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    a mid to late '90s E39 BMW 528i should be in your budget.

    Lots of fun, great handling, very practical.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ziostilon View Post
    I'm having a hard time coming up with some low-end sports car/ rally based car that is operating on RWD or AWD/ 4WD, that came out around the 1985-1999 timeframe.
    I'm looking for something that can be found for under the $9000 range today on the resale market.

    Just to let y'all know what type of cars I'm talking about, here's a list of cars that I've come up with:

    Toyota Corolla GT-S Levin (AE86)
    Nissan 300ZX
    Mitsubishi GTO/ 3000GT
    Subaru Impreza (AWD ones)
    Subaru Legacy (AWD ones)
    Toyota Celica All-trac
    Toyota Celica GT-Four
    Volkswagen Golf (Typ 1H)- (AWD ones)

    what are some more of this type of cars? Please leave American cars out of this list. and also cars that use up gas like a supercar, and also cars that have major reliability problems for its age (also if it costs alot to repair it).
    What do you want to use the car for? IMO the easiest to find in good condition, easiest to maintain etc. is the Impreza...

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