Let's say part 6

"AM3R" (AM3R) 01/31/2014 at 23:17 • Filed to: Let's say

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Let's say you run a successful garage. You want to buy yourself a new car to celebrate the prosperity of your garage. Because you own a garage, it can be as unreliable as you want.

Because your garage is successful, you set a nice $60k budget. Here's the fun part, let's say you know a guy who's cousin knows a guy that used to date this guys sister that knew a guy who runs a shipping company. And if a certain car was to show up on one of his boats, he could overlook it.

Me? I'd buy an E34 wagon overseas (more options), swap an N54 twin turbo engine (because insane tuning capabilities), full M suspension, a BBK, and spruce up the interior. It comes in under $60k, and since I own a garage I can do the work myself.

What would you go for?

i bet you thought I forgot about let's say

Crocket Bernet > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:20

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Testarossa every time.

Brian Silvestro > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:20

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Textured Soy Protein > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:21

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$60k should cover enough motor rebuilds to last at least a few thousand miles.

Crocket Bernet > Crocket Bernet 01/31/2014 at 23:25

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Fucking kinja hates me!

AM3R > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2014 at 23:25

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Obvious answer is obvious.

That was my first answer, but then I saw this on r/BMW and I literally haven't stopped thinking about it all day.

Brian Silvestro > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:27

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I'd get an Alfa 6 anyway.

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:28

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It's a tragedy we don't have any of these cruising around our American roads. I'd love to change that...

AM3R > Crocket Bernet 01/31/2014 at 23:30

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I can completely relate to that haha

AM3R > Brian Silvestro 01/31/2014 at 23:31

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If I had the option to pick any cars in the world for $60k, I'd be up for days deciding what cars (yes, plural) I would bring....

Arben72 > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:32

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Due to depreciation I'd be able to get what I have now so.... Saabaruuuuu and M3

scoob > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:39

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AM3R > Arben72 01/31/2014 at 23:39

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Quick, more pictures are needed!!

Arben72 > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:51

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I just picked up the saab for 2k (ya I feel like I stole it) two days ago... I'll take better pics soon.

JR1 > AM3R 01/31/2014 at 23:51

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The best Land Rover

AM3R > Arben72 01/31/2014 at 23:58

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Love that E92... And if the saab is in good condition (it looks like it is) you definitely did steal it!

Arben72 > AM3R 02/01/2014 at 00:04

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Define good condition. Not really, it needs a new tranny solenoid about $150, leaks antifreeze (I'm guessing it's a hose somewhere), and it needs either a new blower motor or resistor. Maybe even wiring. But it came with a ton of free to me mods and around 300 whp so ya... Non running ones can fetch 3000, as it's rebadged wrx. I figured I could rebuild the motor and put a newish tranny in there for less then 5k including the car and even after that I could still sell it for a profit. :) oh and the hatch doesn't open...

AM3R > Arben72 02/01/2014 at 00:08

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Good condition = capable of being hooned haha. Yeah you can get a pretty nice profit if you sell it. Just throw around that it's basically a WRX in the ads and I bet you'll get calls from people who have no clue what it is

Arben72 > AM3R 02/01/2014 at 00:17

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Then it's in the best condition. I was breaking the tires loose at 50 mph yesterday, yes it needs new tires but still it's much hoonable and very jalop (Swedish/Japanese/American hatch). It gets 251 points on the jalopmeter if you count the trunk as welded shut. I really don't want to sell it though as it's way too much fun ;).

AM3R > Arben72 02/01/2014 at 10:34

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You could always keep it so you can keep the E92 out of nasty weather!

Jayhawk Jake > Arben72 02/01/2014 at 10:47

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How do you people keep finding awesome cars for so cheap?!

The only things I ever see for 2k are rusty old trucks or Cadillacs with blown head gaskets

GhostZ > AM3R 02/01/2014 at 10:56

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Engine from:

Put into Chassis of:

With brakes from:

transmission from:

And limited slip differential from:

All of these cars except the 300ZX were not available in the US, but the parts are either interchangable or easily modified (if you have a shop) to work in the 240Z-G body. So paying enough to bring over a 240Z-G chassis (which is legal to import) and a menagerie of parts (from cars that are not legal to import) is a JDM Nismo wet dream.

drunkenup4 > AM3R 02/01/2014 at 11:07

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oh the choices... or maybe the E61 M5..

AM3R > drunkenup4 02/01/2014 at 11:16

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E61 M5 is the wagon because 6MT and V10

Arben72 > Jayhawk Jake 02/01/2014 at 17:26

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Look for obscure brands on craigslist, I atcually have to thank opposite lock for this car because I never knew it existed. Second either keep your mind open and choose a few cars you want and be ready to accept a couple of small issues (we are jalops after all). Last have some money set aside because a lot of people need money quick and they'd be willing to negotiate for a much better price if you are able to buy it in the next 3 days.