How do you feel about those other 80s compact executive cars?

"redblockpowered" (redblockpowered) 09/14/2014 at 23:11 • Filed to: None

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I like the sort of car, but I want something other than an E30 (318is excluded). What are your experiences with cars like the Audi 90, Mercedes Benz 190E, Alfa Romeo Milano (75), and Merkur XR4ti (Ford Sierra)?

EDIT: Also, I did a burnout in the 240 today. It wasn't on purpose, but I'm still proud. I'm surprised it could even spin the tires.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:14

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All neat cars. Didn't realize the XR4Ti really fell in the same category.

You might also look at a Saab 900.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:15

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I want them.

Arben72 > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:22

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Never said the 190e cosworth is excluded. Would recommend to hoon 10/10.

redblockpowered > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 09/14/2014 at 23:25

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I do too.

redblockpowered > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/14/2014 at 23:28

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I like the Swedishness of the Saab. The Merkur at least seemed similar enough for me to cross shop.

redblockpowered > Arben72 09/14/2014 at 23:28

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Not on my budget it isn't.

Conan > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:33

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If I move to Scandanavia I'm plotting on a 190E Cosworth. I've had good experiences with a more typical 190E (roommate's ride in college) so I'd love to see it taken a step beyond.

Arben72 > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:37

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What's your budget, I almost bought a running, but rough one for 5ish a while ago. If that doesn't work a Mercedes diesel also makes a great frugal hoon machine.

redblockpowered > Conan 09/14/2014 at 23:38

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The Merc's interior is almost incomparable to the others. Damn near impossible to find one with a stick though.

Makoyouidiot > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:41

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Wouldn't the Alfa 164, having come out in the late 80's, also be thereabouts? I had one and it was awesome...really regret selling it.

redblockpowered > Arben72 09/14/2014 at 23:47

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When I'm ready, I'll be looking at spending about $4000.

redblockpowered > Makoyouidiot 09/14/2014 at 23:49

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Sure does, I completely forgot about the 164. What a beautiful car.

redblockpowered > Arben72 09/14/2014 at 23:50

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glorious mobile kinja error

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:52

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I like the Milano since it's different and as I understand it reasonably reliable (esp for an Alfa).

TheStraightSixKid > redblockpowered 09/14/2014 at 23:57

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Alfa romeo 75 just found one in MD for $4,200.

redblockpowered > rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S 09/14/2014 at 23:57

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They sound wonderful too.

redblockpowered > TheStraightSixKid 09/15/2014 at 00:01

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MD isn't even that far! I'm ready for some bad decisions!

Makoyouidiot > redblockpowered 09/15/2014 at 00:05

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Indeed! Mine was a '91 S, despite being damn near dead it was wonderful, and as I said, I hate that I sold it...

Check it out!

TheStraightSixKid > redblockpowered 09/15/2014 at 00:11

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Lol cool here is the link. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/466344…

TheStraightSixKid > TheStraightSixKid 09/15/2014 at 00:12

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Oops it is in VA.

redblockpowered > Makoyouidiot 09/15/2014 at 00:14

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That looks like how I wish people took care of cheap cars. Rough, but someone takes pride in it for sure.

redblockpowered > TheStraightSixKid 09/15/2014 at 00:20

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Looks pretty good.

TheStraightSixKid > redblockpowered 09/15/2014 at 00:30

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I know right. I also has the 3.0 V6 making 188hp and 183lb-ft. Now imagine this as your MILANO.

redblockpowered > TheStraightSixKid 09/15/2014 at 00:35

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The V6 that sounds like God gargling a swarm of angry wasps.

TheStraightSixKid > redblockpowered 09/15/2014 at 00:38

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It is so fucking Epic.

Makoyouidiot > redblockpowered 09/15/2014 at 09:52

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That was after an extensive detailing by me....it was baaaaaaad before. But I could see the awesome car underneath the negl

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > redblockpowered 09/15/2014 at 16:18

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I fucking love the alternative compact executives of that age. Everyone goes E30, but each one has positives and negatives over and under the E30 :)

redblockpowered > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 09/15/2014 at 19:47

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They're my favorite all-rounders.