Nice ur Quattro?
Nice ur Quattro?
mazdeuce wrote: In reply to Adrian_Thompson: My wife was looking at FJ40's last night and I was arguing that Series 3 Landies were better. More awesome anyway. I do have that dead Range Rover in the back yard, so there is historical precedence for one in the family.
Land Rovers are a whole bunch easier to maintain than Range Rovers too.
oldopelguy wrote: You could find a Greenwood for $18k....
A real one? Greenwood actually has two C3 sportwagon replicas for sale on their site. Hmmmmm....... They make my hart go pitter patter.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: Land Rovers are a whole bunch easier to maintain than Range Rovers too.
And a silly amount cheaper than a FJ40.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: Nice ur Quattro?
That's a good idea. My impression of them is that they're fragile and finicky for daily type use. Is this wrong?
Adrian_Thompson wrote:mazdeuce wrote: In reply to Adrian_Thompson: My wife was looking at FJ40's last night and I was arguing that Series 3 Landies were better. More awesome anyway. I do have that dead Range Rover in the back yard, so there is historical precedence for one in the family.Land Rovers are a whole bunch easier to maintain than Range Rovers too.
Is it possible to air condition one well enough to keep one cool in Africa Hot conditions? I live in south east Texas.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-456-Leather-Power-driver-and-passenger-seat-owners-manuals-and-tool-kit-/321360838073?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4ad2993db9&item=321360838073&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
In reply to EvanB:
In was looking at those. The seem to bottom out around $35k right now and as far as I can tell, only came in silver. Not that I mind silver, I just thought it odd. They are on my radar though.
mazdeuce wrote:Adrian_Thompson wrote:Is it possible to air condition one well enough to keep one cool in Africa Hot conditions? I live in south east Texas.mazdeuce wrote: In reply to Adrian_Thompson: My wife was looking at FJ40's last night and I was arguing that Series 3 Landies were better. More awesome anyway. I do have that dead Range Rover in the back yard, so there is historical precedence for one in the family.Land Rovers are a whole bunch easier to maintain than Range Rovers too.
The A/C would be at least as good as a 70's Air cooled Porsche!
mazdeuce wrote: In reply to EvanB: In was looking at those. The seem to bottom out around $35k right now and as far as I can tell, only came in silver. Not that I mind silver, I just thought it odd. They are on my radar though.
I nearly posted a 456 as well, but it's only a 2 + 0.2, not a real 4 let alone 6 seater so I didn't think it qualified for the price uplift.
mazdeuce wrote:Adrian_Thompson wrote: Nice ur Quattro?That's a good idea. My impression of them is that they're fragile and finicky for daily type use. Is this wrong?
I wal looking at Paul's (Team Illuminati Motorsport's) one the other day. He said it was a German car built for the British in that it likes to self destruct, just without the easy parts availability. But I think that's more like the plastic covers underhood etc if you want to keep it mint and stock. I think the mechanics are very robust. Seriously, ping Paul a P.M.
Thanks for this thread guys. Yesterday was pretty bleak automotively. Today I am again surrounded by a world of great cars thanks to you.
Sorry for whatever has befallen the Vette wagon purchase. We're all dying to know. Thats the problem with sharing in a virtual world, non of us respect your privacy and want the gory details!
Mercedes R63 AMG:
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 6-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $88,175
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 379 cu in, 6208cc Power (SAE net): 507 bhp @ 6800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 126.6 in Length: 203.3 in
Width:77.5 in Height: 65.2 in Curb weight: 5300 lb
PERFORMANCE RATINGS (MFR'S EST): Zero to 60 mph: 4.6 sec Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Ok, this is a little out of left field, but I figure you have the RX-7 for track / rallycross, the 911 for a bit of upscale sporty driving, and the Ford wagon for funky utility. It seems your fleet is missing a comfy cruiser with a bit of class.
Now these aren't sports cars, but they are perhaps the best built cars ever-- yes ever. Taken care of, they will outlast you, are respected in any environment, and are reliable and satisfying to drive. As a bonus, they are at the bottom of their depreciation curve and are likely to become more valuable.
Soft top-- and hard top are usually included, and you can find a nearly perfect one for $10-$15K. I'd go with a very early car (small bumpers), or a very late car (more powah). The 107 Chassis Merc------
early car
late car
XJR or XKR supercharger classy British goodness. Get one post '00 (or the earlier XJ6R) and you shouldn't have many problems.
The above mentioned MBs are awesome too. Or slightly more left field a '96 XJS? That year uses the AJ16 motor and Denso electronics.
OR for hauling six, how about one of the supercharged Range Rovers?
The supercharged Mustang Cobra. $18K gives you plenty of room to wind up with a daily-driven, 500hp beast that will always put a smile on your face.
Or go the other way. A neighbor has a nice 2-door Rubicon, all black, with some choice bits on it and a snorkel. I smile every time I pass it, imagining summer days with no top or crossing a creek on some back-woods adventure.
In reply to pinchvalve:
My wife drives an FJ Cruiser when she's not in my Porsche so the Jeep has a lot of overlap. I love her FJ. A mustang is an option. We were married in one at a drive through wedding chapel. Never shut the engine off. It was a rental, but there's still some sentimental value there.
Joe Gearin wrote: Ok, this is a little out of left field, but I figure you have the RX-7 for track / rallycross, the 911 for a bit of upscale sporty driving, and the Ford wagon for funky utility. It seems your fleet is missing a comfy cruiser with a bit of class. Now these aren't sports cars, but they are perhaps the best built cars ever-- yes ever. Taken care of, they will outlast you, are respected in any environment, and are reliable and satisfying to drive. As a bonus, they are at the bottom of their depreciation curve and are likely to become more valuable. Soft top-- and hard top are usually included, and you can find a nearly perfect one for $10-$15K. I'd go with a very early car (small bumpers), or a very late car (more powah). The 107 Chassis Merc------ early car
I was always under the impression that these were cars that would eat you alive with maintenance. Are they still in the DIY friendly era of MB? Did they ever come with a manual? A cruiser would be nice.
mazdeuce wrote:Mike wrote: You didn't say what kind of car or how you'd use it. I'm going to take a little license on the willingness to start without drama requirement. *Maseratis between 2000 and 2006. * Lotus Esprit of the right vintage. * Porsche 996. * Bentley Turbo R. * A very high mileage early G class. * Z4, maybe a coupe.I need to search all of these. I could haul the kids in the Bentley.
Look up parts cost on the Bentley before you think too much about.
Bummer, what happened to the Aerowagon??
For 18k....hmm sounds like a great downpayment for something awesome like a c6 ZR1.
Rusted_Busted_Spit wrote: Mercedes R63 AMG:
I missed this the first time I scrolled through. Are there any known issues with the AMG ones outside of normal MB stuff? Can you tow a small trailer with one?
In reply to mazdeuce:
The early cars can be had with manuals, but you can also get a eurospec car. My mother had a 280sl with a 5 speed. it was an 84 I believe. The eurospec cars also have the small bumpers and euro headlights which I think are cool.
SRT8 Magnum?
Holy berkeley. I just read more about the R63. It's a 500 HP mini van. How did I not know about these. I can fine one for sale nationally. One. I might need to pursue this.
They're expensive when you do find them, and you'd be lucky to have 3 to choose from at one time and you will absolutely have to fly and drive or ship it. They're very rare.
I like them a lot.
456s are also on my radar, but on a longer time frame. I think a Mondial is a possibility in about 5 years, though. Im probably the only person who likes those, so the market should be very weak.
If i was spending 18k on one car right now it would be a modified 2008 Magnum. I dont expect that to make sense to most people. 
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