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FIRST TIME posted:Gonna go check this out later today. Why so many tabs, man?
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Jun 25, 2012 14:23
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Found an unmolested CRX for $850, says the clutch is out, thinking it might be an interesting little project car... Oh it has some cosmetic damage that any 25 year old car would have, okay, that's manageable let's just look at the next picture and see what we're working wi--  
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Jun 25, 2012 17:10
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FIRST TIME posted:Gonna go check this out later today. They were miserable cars with a desirable badge, durable only because of their unreliability, compounded by awful maintenance (anything not dealer). They'll do 500K miles, but its a crapshoot whether it will cost you $10K or $50K to do so.
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Jun 25, 2012 17:17
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DJ Commie posted:They were miserable cars with a desirable badge, durable only because of their unreliability, compounded by awful maintenance (anything not dealer). They'll do 500K miles, but its a crapshoot whether it will cost you $10K or $50K to do so. Are we talking about the same W124 line of cars here? The one that is widely acknowledged to be one of the absolute best cars Mercedes-Benz has ever made, only surpassed by the W201?
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Jun 25, 2012 17:31
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KozmoNaut posted:Are we talking about the same W124 line of cars here? I mean I don't think he's wrong, really, he's just pointing out that yes, they will do that 500k miles, but you definitely aren't gonna get it for free (like you may be able to squeak by a Civic or Corolla or something.) I don't think that's too unreasonable? And isn't the reason most people like those old 80s mercs the oil-burners, anyway? I never hear poo poo about their gassers from that era. And from my limited experience, any of those you buy now that isn't just some immaculate thing owned by one person and taken to the dealer for everything since new doesn't exactly start out as the most reliable thing ever, even if you CAN make it that.
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Jun 25, 2012 17:34
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FIRST TIME posted:Gonna go check this out later today. Holy tabs. I'll put 100 on "the sunroof is broken."
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Jun 25, 2012 18:17
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Method Loser posted:I mean I don't think he's wrong, really, he's just pointing out that yes, they will do that 500k miles, but you definitely aren't gonna get it for free (like you may be able to squeak by a Civic or Corolla or something.) I don't think that's too unreasonable? And isn't the reason most people like those old 80s mercs the oil-burners, anyway? I never hear poo poo about their gassers from that era. And from my limited experience, any of those you buy now that isn't just some immaculate thing owned by one person and taken to the dealer for everything since new doesn't exactly start out as the most reliable thing ever, even if you CAN make it that. The engine will be reliable. Everything else....eh....no.
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Jun 25, 2012 18:29
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CommieGIR posted:The engine will be reliable. Everything else....eh....no. The engine internals, even on the gas burners. Everything else ranges from crapshoot to nearly NLA because of demand.
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Jun 25, 2012 18:57
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Ah yes, beloved Sox player Bill Buckner. So much history: http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3099905037.html 
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Jun 25, 2012 19:08
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kimbo305 posted:Ah yes, beloved Sox player Bill Buckner. So much history: Somebody should call and ask if the ride is overly bouncy. 
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Jun 25, 2012 19:15
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I've seen this in person and it is cleaaaaaaaan http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1987-Merkur-XR4Ti-W0QQAdIdZ391064107  Also http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1982-Toyota-Supra-Hatchback-7mge-turbo-swap-for-sale-W0QQAdIdZ377919469 
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Jun 25, 2012 19:37
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Yes, I keep 10 million tabs open at all times. I keep debating whether or not to dip my toe into the Merc pool but then I hear all these terrible things about every single model ever and then I go hug my E34 for being so reliable. If I absolutely have to get a Mercedes and want to remain sane, what models should I be looking at?
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Jun 25, 2012 23:18
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DJ Commie posted:They were miserable cars with a desirable badge, durable only because of their unreliability, compounded by awful maintenance (anything not dealer). They'll do 500K miles, but its a crapshoot whether it will cost you $10K or $50K to do so. Reliability is subjective. Yes, even Corollas and Caprices break with no maintenance.
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Jun 25, 2012 23:58
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Bulk Vanderhuge posted:
"240K in Winnipeg" + "no visible rust" = "underside of vehicle consists of Krown sprayed directly onto the backing of the carpet"
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Jun 26, 2012 02:15
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I drove past this place on the way to St. Louis and back last week. If I had more time I would have stopped in. Lots of really cool stuff listed, although I don't know if the prices are in line or not. I wish I had the money for one of the old VW squarebacks though. http://www.countryclassiccars.com/
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Jun 26, 2012 02:59
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Xarthor posted:Found an unmolested CRX for $850, says the clutch is out, thinking it might be an interesting little project car... It looks like it got interrupted mid-transform.
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Jun 26, 2012 02:59
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CornHolio posted:Somebody should call and ask if the ride is overly bouncy. The transmission is a bit sloppy, but after you get it past first, you're home free.
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Jun 26, 2012 05:47
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assfucker420 posted:Reliability is subjective. Fixed
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Jun 26, 2012 07:14
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assfucker420 posted:Reliability is subjective. To be fair to how reliable/low maitenance the average ~2005ish corolla is, it actually doesnt except, maybe, from oil changes. Sealed transmission. Timing chain. 100k+ spark plugs. Theyre very low maintenance.
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Jun 26, 2012 08:10
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About those NSX's listed for 5-7 years, at what price do they actually sell? I just looked on BMW USA's website, and you can get a brand new 330i with 300hp, 6-speed and the works for $42k MSRP. That's a brand new car. I know the NSX is a special car and completely different, but it's also 10-20 years old and probably very expensive to repair and keep going, so the market for it at those prices has to be down to a tiny, tiny clique of superfans. I imagine those cars wouldn't even sell fast even if they halved the price. It reminds me a bit of the BMW 850's I oogle from time to time. They look awesome and all, but they are 4-6 times the price of an E34 540 with the same power/weight ratio... just no way will I ever pay that premium just for the looks and styling.
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Jun 26, 2012 12:55
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Pilsner posted:.... just no way will I ever pay that premium just for the looks and styling. Well there is your answer. A lot of people will. A Ferrari from the 80's will be outrun by a modern accord. Doesn't mean everyone should want the Accord.
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Jun 26, 2012 15:52
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The nsx is actially really cheap to repair given what it is. I did a comparison with similar year/priced ferraris. To replace EVERYTHING on an nsx that's a wear part, tie rods, ball joints, brakes, clutch, timing belt, etc with parts from rock auto was like $2500. It was like $300 more than my wrx.
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Jun 26, 2012 16:30
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Funzo posted:I drove past this place on the way to St. Louis and back last week. If I had more time I would have stopped in. Lots of really cool stuff listed, although I don't know if the prices are in line or not. I wish I had the money for one of the old VW squarebacks though. This place is really cool to walk around in but unfortunately the prices are way too high for what they have; I haven't seen anything approaching a "good deal" in a while there.
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Jun 26, 2012 16:35
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Lord Gaga posted:The nsx is actially really cheap to repair given what it is. I did a comparison with similar year/priced ferraris. To replace EVERYTHING on an nsx that's a wear part, tie rods, ball joints, brakes, clutch, timing belt, etc with parts from rock auto was like $2500. It was like $300 more than my wrx. How hard are they to work on compared to a Ferrari? I'm guessing service intervals are going to be a lot longer than a Ferrari at the very least.
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Jun 26, 2012 16:41
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Pilsner posted:About those NSX's listed for 5-7 years, at what price do they actually sell? I just looked on BMW USA's website, and you can get a brand new 330i with 300hp, 6-speed and the works for $42k MSRP. That's a brand new car. I know the NSX is a special car and completely different, but it's also 10-20 years old and probably very expensive to repair and keep going, so the market for it at those prices has to be down to a tiny, tiny clique of superfans. I imagine those cars wouldn't even sell fast even if they halved the price. Here is the most recent version of the NSX price matrix. I believe that in all reality, it's fairly accurate if not a little optimistic. http://www.nsxprime.com/wiki/Pricing For a point of reference, I purchased my Canadian '91 about a month ago with 116k km (71k miles) for $30k Canadian. This car was well taken care of, completely stock and owned by the previous owner for over 13 years. Apparently, age was the only factor in selling it. Who knew 69 was too old to drive this car. As you said, we aren't necessarily reasonable people when it comes to these cars, but they're special to us. I was looking for 5 years before I finally pulled the trigger. With all that said, I don't care if a new car can beat it around the Nurburgring, it's a fantastic car which is still very well balanced and plenty powerful to get me into all sorts of trouble with the local constabulary. rscott posted:How hard are they to work on compared to a Ferrari? I'm guessing service intervals are going to be a lot longer than a Ferrari at the very least. They're not horrible. It's a longitudinally mounted V-6 in a cramped engine bay. Most Acura dealerships still have an NSX tech on hand, and if not, there are plenty of specialists around. I would say cost is on par with an average BMW for upkeep. The major things are: Timing belt which need to be done every 6 years ($1500) Coolant hoses, every second timing belt (+$500+/-) Clutch when needed is about $2k Tires every 10k miles or so. This is due to the aggressive alignment. It may be updated, but putting 4-5k miles a year means only every four years or so. After that time, you'll want to replace them anyways. GTi_guy fucked around with this message at 17:00 on Jun 26, 2012 |
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Jun 26, 2012 16:49
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I look at that site about once a month or so, despite the terrible navigation. I love that bright blue VW squareback, and that '60s Bel Air wagon that's been on there for months. It seems like half the results I get from Autotrader Classics are from this place. Speaking of which, is this a good idea, or the BEST IDEA? 
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Jun 26, 2012 17:35
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$113 shipping indicates that it was meant to be. 
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Jun 26, 2012 19:10
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:$113 shipping indicates that it was meant to be. No, that means its already at his house
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Jun 26, 2012 19:11
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captainOrbital posted:I look at that site about once a month or so, despite the terrible navigation. I love that bright blue VW squareback, and that '60s Bel Air wagon that's been on there for months. I dont like it as much as the FFR Daytona, but considering its half the price I sure as hell would consider one.
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Jun 26, 2012 19:46
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I also found an inexplicably beautiful 1957 Corvette for under 10 grand, and something called a Maserati Mistral, which I am a bit surprised and ashamed to say that I had never heard of before. This beautiful '67 Maserati looks like a Pebble Beach show car and costs 11k. But the best part is that I've discovered EnthusiastAuto.com, which has taught me that I can still find a nice E30 M3, or even a Euro-spec M5 wagon for sale, albeit at rather high prices. e: although I feel I should mention that enthusiastauto has a goddamn E30 M3 convertible, which seriously wtf
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Jun 26, 2012 22:30
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Have some e-bay gold, this is the week for car/truck mashups so here's another one for the fire. A 1994 Honda Civic truck. Unlike the other abomination, this one actually looks presentable and could pass as oem.. Well, as oem as a civic truck ever could.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Honda-PICK-UP-42-MPG-/180909912123?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a1f12303b 
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Jun 26, 2012 23:31
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Big deal, they just slapped some Honda badges on an Isu~
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Jun 26, 2012 23:41
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keykey posted:Have some e-bay gold, this is the week for car/truck mashups so here's another one for the fire. A 1994 Honda Civic truck. Unlike the other abomination, this one actually looks presentable and could pass as oem.. Well, as oem as a civic truck ever could.. I am trying to decide if that is AI as gently caress or horrible. I think it is both.
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Jun 26, 2012 23:44
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quote:I started with a 1994 Honda (Civic 4 door) I put a Honda Passport front clip, bumper and doors, used a 1994 Isuzu cab and bed. (Honda, Passport, Isuzu Rodeo and Isuzu Pickup are all the same sheet metal). I used the Isuzu title for the cab so V.I.N. would be right. I have a clear title in my name. It has a trailer hitch and will pull small trailer, so have a one of a kind that runs on very little gas, 42 MPG!! Why, how does one end up in a situation where this seems like a remotely good idea? "Looking for a pickup to haul things and tow small trailers? Might I suggest my 1994 Honda Civic?" - An actual person
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Jun 26, 2012 23:45
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What tipped the scale over to AI as gently caress for me is the point where I started looking at all the small details and the guy nailed them all except for paint. I gave some leeway on that though, because the thing is 18 years old and the interior is amazing!
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Jun 26, 2012 23:47
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I think that's actually AI as gently caress. It's basically a VW Caddy, except as if Honda (and a redneck) built it.
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Jun 26, 2012 23:50
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keykey posted:Have some e-bay gold, this is the week for car/truck mashups so here's another one for the fire. A 1994 Honda Civic truck. Unlike the other abomination, this one actually looks presentable and could pass as oem.. Well, as oem as a civic truck ever could.. That's... that's something. I wonder why he didn't at least use a D16Z6 though, or a B18, or hell even a B20 (all of which will bolt into a 92-95 chassis, need custom axles with the B swap though) - that thing's gotta be slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww with that D15. Is the kitten included? 
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Jun 27, 2012 00:24
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I wonder if it comes with that cat.
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Jun 27, 2012 01:49
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 http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-CUSTOM-HAND-BUILT-1932-ALUMINUM-HOT-ROD-W0QQAdIdZ391267005 This thing is back up for sale. I always wonder why it doesn't sell immediately with that sexy body.
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Jun 27, 2012 04:06
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So if it's hand built, and not really following the pattern of the original Ford, what makes it a '32? I assume it's registered as a kit and not as an actual '32?
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