Everyone is deathly afraid of the mid 90s V12 Mercs with the M120 because of the models that followed after, but the M120 V12 was incredibly reliable, often racking up mileage that only the diesels of the time could do without unscheduled engine servicing. Thus, you can own a reliable V12 car for under $5k without the hassles of air suspension, ABC, or the issues of the later V12s.
Mustang gt from 94 to 04. V8, manual trans, rwd, tons of aftermarket, plenty fast enough and awesome noises. Can be had for peanuts.
Listed for 12-15k here
G_Body_Man wrote: Everyone is deathly afraid of the mid 90s V12 Mercs with the M120 because of the models that followed after, but the M120 V12 was incredibly reliable, often racking up mileage that only the diesels of the time could do without unscheduled engine servicing. Thus, you can own a reliable V12 car for under $5k without the hassles of air suspension, ABC, or the issues of the later V12s.
In reply to DuctTape&Bondo:
Huh. I've seen W140 S600s go for as little as $4500 in Vancouver and as little as $3500 in the GTA, I thought pricing south of the border would reflect that.
The internet has mostly killed finding a special car at a rock bottom price. It can still happen, but it's like watching sharks feed.
Brett_Murphy wrote: The internet has mostly killed finding a special car at a rock bottom price. It can still happen, but it's like watching sharks feed. Like this guy that scored a $750 Synchro
Junkyard_Dog wrote:pinchvalve wrote: I think it's pretty rare these days that people sell a car, not knowing that it was the hot option package or limited edition. I think because of all the barn-find TV shows, people think every rusty Chevette is worth twice what it is.You'd be amazed what a rusty Chevette will bring...
Tetanus?
SAAB 9-7X. I doubt most owners know they have 90% of a Trailblazer SS.
If your looking to buy low and sell high with used cars on a regular basis I think the only way to do it without a dealer's license is to bring up rust free desirables from the Sun-Belt to sell in the Rustbelt.
I'll second the observation that Infinitis are a great value to own, but not profitable to sell. Just yesterday I saw a G35 sedan on CL for very close to challenge money. Sadly it had an AT. I'd be all over an MT G35 as a possible challenge car. G20ts are showing up for a Grand somewhat regularly now.
In the not to distant past I nearly bought a Q45 for my wife for crazy low money, but I passed on it because it had minor body damage, and replacement parts were made of unobtainium, and priced accordingly. Someone in the body repair business could probably have worked around that, but not me.
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