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It's always a fier...   MR2 http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/615272239.htm  Guy says its got a 280hp 2L turbo, sport exhaust, brake kit.All that is yours for a measly 15k €... Somehow I can't really hate it.
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Llyd posted:Somehow I can't really hate it. I can. Replicars are incredibly tacky.
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Feb 3, 2014 17:23
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I just like how much kit car knock off dudes need to embroider every interior surface with prancing horses, as if to say "No really, it IS a Ferrari! It really is!" as if the more logos you plant on the car, the more real it is.
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Feb 3, 2014 17:25
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MrYenko posted:I can. Replicars are incredibly tacky. More tacky then a real Ferrari? I would rather have this one the maintenance and insurance I save will pay it off in 2 years.
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Elephanthead posted:More tacky then a real Ferrari? I would rather have this one the maintenance and insurance I save will pay it off in 2 years. Why not just buy an MR2, which performs identically, (or more probably, better, and probably doesn't rattle like a soup can full of rocks,) and doesn't scream "LOOK AT ME IM AN ENORMOUS POSER!"
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Kit cars seem perfectly valid to me as long as the person makes no effort to pretend it's not a kit. I will never own a cobra, but I could theoretically own a kit car that looks identical and meets my performance needs (read: picking up groceries). Where is the harm?
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Feb 3, 2014 18:42
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Putting labels and badges on cars is just a silly practice, and even sillier when you are misrepresenting what you really have. I have a neighbor with an "M3" 328i BMW. The M3 badge doesn't fool anyone who knows what they are, and someone who doesn't know what they are doesn't give a poo poo in the first place. So what's the point?
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Nocheez posted:
This is what I never got either.
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MrYenko posted:Why not just buy an MR2, which performs identically, (or more probably, better, and probably doesn't rattle like a soup can full of rocks,) and doesn't scream "LOOK AT ME I WISH I COULD AFFORD A FERRARI BUT I CAN'T SO I'LL TRY AND FOOL SOME PEOPLE INTO THINKING I CAN!" I adjusted that a little.
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88h88 posted:I adjusted that a little. Similarly, I don't understand people who buy 10+ year old BMW/Mercedes and don't do anything to fix them. The car's 10+ years old. It needs a suspension refresh at the minimum, and probably bushings/etc. If you're not willing to put in the work to do that why not just buy a low mileage Kia? Because then they wouldn't be able to say they drive a BMW.
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Wojcigitty posted:Well since he appears to have typed carmro with his face then it's likely that he meant to ask $3000. If not that would be an awesome beater or, assuming it's a V6, candidate for a LT1 swap. actually says 1300 later in the ad haha
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MUST RESIST PATINA.....
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Feb 4, 2014 02:55
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 This actually looks pretty drat good, opinions? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4309164442.html
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Pham Nuwen posted:
You could probably get a b-series for cheaper and without the unknown electrical problems that come with that thing.
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Residency Evil posted:Similarly, I don't understand people who buy 10+ year old BMW/Mercedes and don't do anything to fix them. The car's 10+ years old. It needs a suspension refresh at the minimum, and probably bushings/etc. If you're not willing to put in the work to do that why not just buy a low mileage Kia? Because then they wouldn't be able to say they drive a BMW. Because a 10 year old BMW is still more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing than a new Kia? Yea they really should be getting those things done, but if they don't mind the ride being shittier than is necessary, that's up to them. Oh hey content:  subx fucked around with this message at 05:48 on Feb 4, 2014 |
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Feb 4, 2014 05:43
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Ha, that guy has been trying to sell that T-type for over 6 months. The price seems to randomly bounce between 12k and 14k.
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Feb 4, 2014 06:05
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Q_res posted:Ha, that guy has been trying to sell that T-type for over 6 months. The price seems to randomly bounce between 12k and 14k. Seems like the sort of car you should really have on eBay or something, not local listings.
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subx posted:Oh hey content: Someday...
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You forgot this part: quote:The engine of this race car has been swapped for a larger, more powerful unit that was recently rebuilt last year and has fewer than 5000KM on it. It is a 1.6L DOHC Turbo unit from a Mazda 323GT that comes with a full turbo-back sport exhaust, an enlarged intercooler with firm piping, a larger turbo swapped in from a Ford Probe, a racing chip ECU, and many other extras. The entire engine was torn down and professionally rebuilt with all new gaskets, seals, bearings, and more.
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You both forgot the best part:quote:Vehicle does require some repair at this time. What needs to be fixed? Who knows! This car was built for SPIRITED DRIVING RACING CAR!
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Feb 4, 2014 15:39
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Is oxbrain still around on the forums?
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Because new seat covers, intermittent wipers, power mirrors and an upgraded stereo are definitely things I look for in my cageless, full interior broken RACE CAR. Also, if that interior has been shampooed and steam cleaned I dread to think what it looked like before hand.
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I've seen that Festiva. The interior shot is from right when he put those seats in, which is why they're dirty (no excuse I know, but hey it's his ad). It's smoking and he's been trying to figure out why for months, hence "needs repair". It's a decent car, in fact I thought about buying it and swapping my BP in but not for $3k. He was also really mad when I sold my factory seats (which were the same red stripey ones, kind of rare) to a guy in Ontario since it took him 2 years to find the ones he's got.
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I'm in no position to buy a tow vehicle right now, but in the fall when I get my bonus... I know I'll need to look out for hop-ons, but this seems to be kinda perfect. Don't have to worry about storing a trailer or anything.
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Feb 5, 2014 05:33
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One of those with a little sleep cab would be awesome.
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Feb 5, 2014 05:40
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That's the same kind of truck as the Roadkill ramp truck, right? The plywood bed on theirs kind of sketches me out.
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Phone posted:I'm in no position to buy a tow vehicle right now, but in the fall when I get my bonus... Seems like the downside would be losing the ability to use it as a pickup truck (i.e. the only things that truck will move, are cars) but otherwise it's not bad.
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IOwnCalculus posted:Seems like the downside would be losing the ability to use it as a pickup truck (i.e. the only things that truck will move, are cars) but otherwise it's not bad. It looks to me like you could still haul furniture and stuff given some tie-downs.
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Pham Nuwen posted:It looks to me like you could still haul furniture and stuff given some tie-downs. Brake Checking would be exciting, a rear mounted dashcam would be required. Roll the dice on if you break yourself, or get a car (hostage).
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Pham Nuwen posted:It looks to me like you could still haul furniture and stuff given some tie-downs. Weld some brackets on the side for stakes, make some sort of tailgate between the stake sides. Problem solved. VideoTapir fucked around with this message at 12:34 on Feb 5, 2014 |
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Feb 5, 2014 12:31
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Ramp trucks will never, ever, cease to be cool.
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Lack of storage for tools and stuff would be a problem it looks like. With a larger cab it would be pretty cool.
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Ramp trucks are cool and all, but if you track a lot the ultimate race car hauler is an RV and a trailer.
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At the VIR 24 Hour Chump Classic, there was an F or E-750 and it looked loving amazing. We're getting the Transit proper this year with either the 3.5L V6 Ecoboost or an I5 Powerstroke. I know that places like Westfalia will be doing conversions on them which will be way too much money, but also way cool.
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Larrymer posted:Lack of storage for tools and stuff would be a problem it looks like. With a larger cab it would be pretty cool. IIRC most of these have pretty good-sized bins around the perimeter of the flatbed. I dunno if you'd be able to store a full set of tires but my entire travel toolbox would definitely fit in there.
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Phone posted:At the VIR 24 Hour Chump Classic, there was an F or E-750 and it looked loving amazing. We're getting the Transit proper this year with either the 3.5L V6 Ecoboost or an I5 Powerstroke. I know that places like Westfalia will be doing conversions on them which will be way too much money, but also way cool. I'd love a Sprinter RV, but prices even used are god drat ridiculous, I could pay off my house for the price of a decent diesel RV. The affordable way to go is to just get an old van based RV with a big block if you're towing, and just be prepared to be working on it probably more than the race car. And of course have a separate savings account just to be able to put gas in the drat thing.
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http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4320755255.html
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Well. The '86 with the 16-valve is marginally better, but that's still a nice find. I think could well be worth $1200, although that depends on the condition of the rust. And the engine, since that's a pretty good terminal amount of miles on it. If the engine is toast, maybe pick it up for $1k and then swap in an '86 16-valve. e. I should mention that I'm a Sirocco fanboy, even though I've never owned one.
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Call Mr. Plow, That's my name. That name again is Mr. Plow. http://chillicothe.craigslist.org/cto/4320572362.html
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