I want a V8 truck or car- how can I gets one?

[JacquelOphph]

I have a V6 Firebird. It has 200HP- but I get tired of Mustangs beating the crap out of me all the time.

I am going to be selling my Firebird soon. In the future, maybe in the next year or so, I want to get a V8 Camaro (Third Gen or older maybe). I also like Chevy V8 trucks, El Caminos, Pontiac Trans Ams, etc.

But I have a few challenges.

1. I can't finance. I will want to pay cash for a car or truck. I can't spend over 2500 bones.
2. I need a reliable ride. It can be a hot rod- but if it is, it has to be solid and dependable.
3. Gas mileage is not an issue.

4. I want the car or truck to have at least 250HP.

What kind of car or truck can I git?

[happypappy]

a model because you're not going to find anything in that price range.

[dougb]

take your money and put a supercharger on it

[dodgeman]

look for an older model chevy on a car lot those are plentiful right now and that should get you started,at least with something to build on to,when gas went up real high people was getting rid of those things so there's plenty of them to choose from right now and will be for a long time,good luck.