Cheapest performance car for under $5K - Saab 9000 track proven

Why a Saab 9000? I started this project when a 19 years old mate of mine asked what beater to buy for under AUD$5K so that he can practice track driving later. Since $5K is the total budget, there are only limited choices available to a provisional licence driver in Australia.

Since not many people understand about Saab 9000 Aero therefore I decided to make a demo. Saab had well over engineered this car at the time with its engine capable to handle 500hp without touching internal parts. Standard goodies include large intercooler, BOV & oil cooler.

Here is the spec & cost summary:
Saab 9000 Aero, 225hp turbo FWD, 5speed $3000
Bridgestone used RE002 tyres on stock 16" wheels $300
Koni adjustable shocks and unknown springs used $450
Stage 1 ECU $150
High flow cat installed $450
Yellowstuff brakepads $200
Oil change, hoses and labour $450
Total $5,000

Driven 45+ fun laps and the Saab 9000 is still fine, no mechanical issue whatsoever. No LSD or seat support is a pain though, gave my arms and abs a good workout.

This car is quirky and need to source parts from UK, at least it shows you can still have fun with a relatively low budget.

Thank you to JDM Yard for organising this great event @ Wakefield Park
Also thank you to Proworks Automotive for helping me out with this build

Other cars attended the day included Honda Civic, Integra, S2000, Nissan S13 , S14 & S15, Mitsubishi Evo 6 & 7 and Mazda MX5

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