Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (amarshall)
How about a Nash Metropolitan?
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How about a Nash Metropolitan?
Realistic Classic Car Options
I'm thinking of purchasing a European classic car (meaning 1985 or less) in the near future. I have some money to spend, but I'm not in the market for a Bugatti. I more interested in car such as a Jaguar, MG or Porsche that parts are more available, its fairly reliable and I could race it on the weekends. Does anyone else have a classic car? What would be some good options for what I am looking for? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (amarshall)
In that case, I'd probably stick with the 2002.
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You could also consider older Porsche 911s and 914s (and perhaps even a 944 turbo if you wanted to go a little newer). Lots or great cars out there for that kind of scratch -- it'd just about what suits you!
In that case, I'd probably stick with the 2002.
You could also consider older Porsche 911s and 914s (and perhaps even a 944 turbo if you wanted to go a little newer). Lots or great cars out there for that kind of scratch -- it'd just about what suits you!
quote:[HR][/HR]For the car between 10 and 15K, then a few grand in repairs if needed[HR][/HR]
Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (pallison14)
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601473863
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1803666696
A couple of suggestions.
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quote:[HR][/HR]BMW 2002. Good examples are readily available, and there's a fantastic support network out there. Parts are fairly inexpensive and easy to find, and there's a pretty good performance aftermarket. The BMW CCA has many localized chapters that have monthly (or bi-monthly) AutoX events.
How much are you looking to spend total?
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Good recommendation!How much are you looking to spend total?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601473863
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1803666696
A couple of suggestions.
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Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (Bjaardker)
Heh, I'm a little biased. Here's mine:
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Heh, I'm a little biased. Here's mine:
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Good recommendation!
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Good recommendation!
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Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (amarshall)
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Oooh here ya go!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=602071245
If I could fit in this thing I bet it would be FUN to race, but I think you'd need a roll bar if you wanted to race it SCCA.
quote:[HR][/HR]thanks..I love those 2002's. I'm not sure if I want a sedan or a convertible. I'd love and older 911 convertible.[HR][/HR]
Yeah the 2002's are really nice. And if you thought the VW enthusiasts were hardcore, watch out! The 2002 "geeks" (I mean that in a good way!) are absolutely RABID.
Oooh here ya go!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=602071245
If I could fit in this thing I bet it would be FUN to race, but I think you'd need a roll bar if you wanted to race it SCCA.
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Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (Bjaardker)
thanks.. that looks like a lot of fun. How would that do compared to a chipped 1.8T?
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thanks.. that looks like a lot of fun. How would that do compared to a chipped 1.8T?
Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (amarshall)
Some more on an early Porsche 911 Targa:
1972/73 "S" models had a 2.4L flat-six that put out 190hp. Here's a pic:
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[Edit: Site didn't like my linking]
[Modified by pallison14, 1:06 PM 2-8-2002]
Some more on an early Porsche 911 Targa:
1972/73 "S" models had a 2.4L flat-six that put out 190hp. Here's a pic:
[Edit: Site didn't like my linking]
[Modified by pallison14, 1:06 PM 2-8-2002]
Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (amarshall)
You could put together a really nice 914 for $15k.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1803653136
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601946452
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You could put together a really nice 914 for $15k.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1803653136
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601946452
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Re: Realistic Classic Car Options (amarshall)
BMW 2002 is an excellent choice. Assuming you want the following qualities: not too expensive, easy to find parts, cheap to repair, fairly reliable, great handling, and modifyable racing suspension and engine applications available...
Other good choices which fit into those standards are:
1974 Porsche 914/6 - underappreciated, these VW-based cars had incredible handling and can be made a ton better. The parts are mostly VW based and so are easy to find, the balance was absolutely perfect at 50/50, so you could 4-wheel drift this thing all day and all night. They are easy to fix, and have plenty of racing parts available for the vintage racer set.
Porsche 911 - Any year...always an awesome car to have, great to drive, great looking, always classy, not terribly expensive to fix, parts easy to find. Once you get used to that rear engine and the floor-based pedals, you can control the car through handling a front engined car could not achieve, and throttle-on in the turns just makes it better, not worse.
Mini Cooper S - Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun. Cheap to buy, cheap to run. Faster than youd' think, and with the proper suspension, tire, and rim setup, will positively spank almost any other car in handling. Only downside is parts availability in the US. Most of the time, if it breaks, you have to consult one of two mini shops here, and if they don't have it, you need to wait for shipping from Europe.
If you are not as into the racing side, and want some pretty cool iron to drive around in, which would be reliable if used as a regular driver (once you get aggressive, you will start eating parts on any of these). They are not perfect, and you will invariably replace parts and make repairs...but while they are running, they are fun, gorgeous, and will make people think you spent 10x the money for it:
1970-72 Jaguar XKE 2+2 6 cylinder - gorgeous car.
1968 Maserati Espada - Gorgeous powerful low slung GT 2+2 car, with big-ass engine, but a pretty good daily driver too.
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...this one is asking $25,000 OBO!!
1968-72 VW Karmann Ghia
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As mentioned before, maybe not the best racer in the world, but there would be parts available, and it could be made into a good handling, decently powerful car. Attractive, not hard to part out, and the value is coming up fast, so get onboard now!
Ferraris just cost too much to fix, are too unreliable in their 1970s vintages, and really not that attractive! And I am a Ferrari nut!
BMW 2002 is an excellent choice. Assuming you want the following qualities: not too expensive, easy to find parts, cheap to repair, fairly reliable, great handling, and modifyable racing suspension and engine applications available...
Other good choices which fit into those standards are:
1974 Porsche 914/6 - underappreciated, these VW-based cars had incredible handling and can be made a ton better. The parts are mostly VW based and so are easy to find, the balance was absolutely perfect at 50/50, so you could 4-wheel drift this thing all day and all night. They are easy to fix, and have plenty of racing parts available for the vintage racer set.
Porsche 911 - Any year...always an awesome car to have, great to drive, great looking, always classy, not terribly expensive to fix, parts easy to find. Once you get used to that rear engine and the floor-based pedals, you can control the car through handling a front engined car could not achieve, and throttle-on in the turns just makes it better, not worse.
Mini Cooper S - Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun. Cheap to buy, cheap to run. Faster than youd' think, and with the proper suspension, tire, and rim setup, will positively spank almost any other car in handling. Only downside is parts availability in the US. Most of the time, if it breaks, you have to consult one of two mini shops here, and if they don't have it, you need to wait for shipping from Europe.
If you are not as into the racing side, and want some pretty cool iron to drive around in, which would be reliable if used as a regular driver (once you get aggressive, you will start eating parts on any of these). They are not perfect, and you will invariably replace parts and make repairs...but while they are running, they are fun, gorgeous, and will make people think you spent 10x the money for it:
1970-72 Jaguar XKE 2+2 6 cylinder - gorgeous car.
1968 Maserati Espada - Gorgeous powerful low slung GT 2+2 car, with big-ass engine, but a pretty good daily driver too.
1968-72 VW Karmann Ghia
As mentioned before, maybe not the best racer in the world, but there would be parts available, and it could be made into a good handling, decently powerful car. Attractive, not hard to part out, and the value is coming up fast, so get onboard now!
Ferraris just cost too much to fix, are too unreliable in their 1970s vintages, and really not that attractive! And I am a Ferrari nut!
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