Buy this so I don't (GLHS in St. Louis)

Please help me avoid being beaten to death by my girlfriend. Not mine, no relation, yada yada yada...

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2915857339.html

You're going to have to explain that one to me... You were tempted by THAT car at $1500?

GHLS Charger- kinda rare. might not have gone through insurance, which means clean title. Parts to repair- getting hard to find. Little steep for me, but I can see it.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: You're going to have to explain that one to me... You were tempted by THAT car at $1500?

Is that a "I don't understand why anyone would want a mid-1980's Dodge" or a "I don't understand why anyone would want that badly wrecked 1980's Dodge?"

'Cause if it's the first, it's the same draw as your MX-6...ridiculous turbo torque, decent handling, wonky 80's charm, etc., etc.

If it's the second, its because this is either a very nice parts donor for a Shelby Charger/Omni GLH (and the Shelby-specific wheels, valve cover, steering wheel, etc. would recoup the purchase price), or if it's a clean title, is bodywork and paint job away from being a $10-20,000 collector's piece.

For me, these are the coolest looking remotely-affordable cars from the 1980's. Dunno why, but I've always loved them.

Looks like that one is done, look at the top of the windshield I think the roof might be bent?!

Paul B

psteav wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: You're going to have to explain that one to me... You were tempted by THAT car at $1500?

Is that a "I don't understand why anyone would want a mid-1980's Dodge" or a "I don't understand why anyone would want that badly wrecked 1980's Dodge?" 'Cause if it's the first, it's the same draw as your MX-6...ridiculous turbo torque, decent handling, wonky 80's charm, etc., etc. If it's the second, its because this is either a very nice parts donor for a Shelby Charger/Omni GLH (and the Shelby-specific wheels, valve cover, steering wheel, etc. would recoup the purchase price), or if it's a clean title, is bodywork and paint job away from being a $10-20,000 collector's piece. For me, these are the coolest looking remotely-affordable cars from the 1980's. Dunno why, but I've always loved them.

I mean... i know why the cars are cool, but i've seen more of those in my lifetime in real life than i've seen 1st gen Turbo MX6s.

And i sure as HELL wouldn't pay $1500 for a rolled MX6.

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote:

psteav wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: You're going to have to explain that one to me... You were tempted by THAT car at $1500?

Is that a "I don't understand why anyone would want a mid-1980's Dodge" or a "I don't understand why anyone would want that badly wrecked 1980's Dodge?" 'Cause if it's the first, it's the same draw as your MX-6...ridiculous turbo torque, decent handling, wonky 80's charm, etc., etc. If it's the second, its because this is either a very nice parts donor for a Shelby Charger/Omni GLH (and the Shelby-specific wheels, valve cover, steering wheel, etc. would recoup the purchase price), or if it's a clean title, is bodywork and paint job away from being a $10-20,000 collector's piece. For me, these are the coolest looking remotely-affordable cars from the 1980's. Dunno why, but I've always loved them.

I mean... i know why the cars are cool, but i've seen more of those in my lifetime in real life than i've seen 1st gen Turbo MX6s. And i sure as HELL wouldn't pay $1500 for a rolled MX6.

I would guarantee you haven't seen that many. They only made 1,000 of these total. GLHS=/= Shelby Charger.

psteav wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote:

psteav wrote:

92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: You're going to have to explain that one to me... You were tempted by THAT car at $1500?

Is that a "I don't understand why anyone would want a mid-1980's Dodge" or a "I don't understand why anyone would want that badly wrecked 1980's Dodge?" 'Cause if it's the first, it's the same draw as your MX-6...ridiculous turbo torque, decent handling, wonky 80's charm, etc., etc. If it's the second, its because this is either a very nice parts donor for a Shelby Charger/Omni GLH (and the Shelby-specific wheels, valve cover, steering wheel, etc. would recoup the purchase price), or if it's a clean title, is bodywork and paint job away from being a $10-20,000 collector's piece. For me, these are the coolest looking remotely-affordable cars from the 1980's. Dunno why, but I've always loved them.

I mean... i know why the cars are cool, but i've seen more of those in my lifetime in real life than i've seen 1st gen Turbo MX6s. And i sure as HELL wouldn't pay $1500 for a rolled MX6.

I would guarantee you haven't seen that many. They only made 1,000 of these total. GLHS=/= Shelby Charger.

Well, i've seen 3 MX6 GTs in real life. That includes the one i daily drive.

Doesn't bother me, carry on, i was just curious.

Theres one that runs around by my office every day - its ratty looking, but I think hes in sleeper mode. No rust, just faded paint. Every panel is straight, no gaps, no broken glass, no missing trim. Its sitting on wider tires than normal, and it sits just a tad low. It sounds like a million bucks when he gets on it. I haz a jealous

psteav wrote: Please help me avoid being beaten to death by my girlfriend. Not mine, no relation, yada yada yada... http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2915857339.html

Is being beaten to death by your girlfriend really so bad?

I still regret not buying the Shelby Charger I was looking at in the mid-90s. Smallish, lightish, and I accidentally was tearing the tires in in Third on the road test. (Yes, from a roll, when the boost came on)

It wasn't as clean as that one, though.