A question for OPPO.

"Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower" (timmyturner)
04/13/2014 at 19:32 • Filed to: Repetitive questions

Although this has probably been asked about a billion times, I'm going to ask it again.

Let's say you're given the lump sum of $15,000 (or the equivalent in whatever currency), would you either buy a car for the full $15k? Or would you rather buy a cheap car/fixer upper and then use what's left to make your own special car?

I personally would find an MR2 of any year and spend the remainder on various suspension/chassis components, some sticky tires and wider wheels. Possibly a bit on the motor as well. (sorry for not being anally specific)

What say you, OPPO?

DISCUSSION (50)

jkm7680 > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:37

I would get something older, with some character and fix it up nicely.

An Audi Coupe Gt Quattro preferably. Or a 65 Mustang.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:38

I'd maybe get a 1.0L Fiesta if I could squeeze it. If not, 944 all day bro.

EDIT: fuck everything I said above, would buy an Alfa.

interrogator-chaplain > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:39

Down payment on a Fiat 500 Abarth. No question.

CPT Speedbump > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:41

The MR2 idea sounds nice, I'd probably either get a beat up Toyota pick up beater, orr Miata

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > CPT Speedbump
04/13/2014 at 19:42

A sleeper pickup? That would be badass.

As for fixing them up, I've seen some really pretty Toyota pickup trucks.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > interrogator-chaplain
04/13/2014 at 19:43

I love the fiat, I haven't driven one but I did enjoy riding in it.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro
04/13/2014 at 19:43

11/10 would break down.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > jkm7680
04/13/2014 at 19:44

I wonder how hard it would be to find that audi?

As for the 1965 Mustang, there's one around here I see in a field at the right time of year. I'll have to see if I can spot it.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:45

12/10 would not care. Money well spent, would do it a second time.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro
04/13/2014 at 19:46

13/10 this is why I like you.

AthomSfere > CPT Speedbump
04/13/2014 at 19:46

I was thinking a good ol Mericun truck with a big engine, easy to get huge gains... Chevys it isn't more than a head swap and its a Corvette that will shred rubber for days.

Brian Silvestro > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:48

*high-fives you*

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Brian Silvestro
04/13/2014 at 19:48

*BRO-FIVE*

jkm7680 > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:50

It would be hard. Really hard to find the perfect one.

A 66 Mustang with the Manual would be all my wants though. Or a Z-mobile.

Ducky > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:51

$15k is DD'd AP1 S2000 money.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > jkm7680
04/13/2014 at 19:54

I have this secret love for Hondas.. I love any and all car equally, but a CRX or an 85 civic wagon with a K20 running 250hp all motor? Oh yes please. 12/10 would DD even if bright pink.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Ducky
04/13/2014 at 19:55

Ducky, YOU'RE A DAMN GENIUS.

jkm7680 > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:55

Same. Don't tell anyone though, Haha. I've got a strange love for the EF hatch and the Crx.

Milky > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:56

I'd get the best sports car I could find. GTO, 350Z, SRT6, S2000 etc …

But I'm not big on modding, a little bit louder exhaust and I'm happy.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > jkm7680
04/13/2014 at 19:57

My all time favorite(affordable) Honda is an EK9. If I had a choice of any FWD Japanese car it would be that.

Go ahead. Kill me. Do it.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Milky
04/13/2014 at 19:58

Fair enough. Each man has his own taste.

I'd love to have a 6.0GTO I would be completely OK with that. Even if I had to put snow shoes on it.

jkm7680 > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 19:59

I spare your life. My secret love for old Hondas is exposed.

CPT Speedbump > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:00

Could be fun :P If I had 15k at this exact moment, most of it would go into my current 2 cars for me really, haha :)

Milky > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:01

RWD and snow is the best combo. #DriftAllDay

CPT Speedbump > AthomSfere
04/13/2014 at 20:01

I'll probably be looking for a Chevy truck In the next few years to DD and tow my Z.. just need a few years to make the Z a unstreetable car :P

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > jkm7680
04/13/2014 at 20:02

It would be a miracle to find a relatively unmolested Honda around here. Even here in Ohio where Appalachias finest drive big ol' pick 'em ups.. The stand and rice scene still makes it through. Mostly on Dodge neon.

There is a local neon owners club. None of the SRT4 guys will have anything to do with it. Mostly because it's a bunch of idiots who do little baby burnouts in their fact canned neon.

I am Jalop, however, and I respect each man's love for his car.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > CPT Speedbump
04/13/2014 at 20:03

You own a 350 and something else. I can't remember the other one.

Do you have anything done to either car?

jkm7680 > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:04

That would be quite the miracle. A stock Honda before 1996 is near impossible to find in Northern Virginia. I always keep my eyes peeled for one though.

AthomSfere > CPT Speedbump
04/13/2014 at 20:08

I like your taste sir! But I would still get an older Chevy for the fun factor.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > jkm7680
04/13/2014 at 20:08

I used to work with a guy who bought a 99 Si brand new. It's been stock ever since. He still drives it, last I checked it was at around 190k miles.

CPT Speedbump > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:09

1965 Beetle is the other one :) The Beetle was restored years ago, repainted, new engine, various new body panels, interior redone in black. It could just use new parts still though, suspension is...who knows how old, transmission needs work, and it should have dual carburetors. The Z on the other hand- hoping my next big purchase will be a LSD for it, then want to build it into a track car/auto X beast, but it is completely stock at this moment.

jkm7680 > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:10

Nice! An Ek Type R is on my wants.

That Dash shifter on the Si is tempting.

Crocket Bernet > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:13

Buy a clean e36 M3 and make it the worlds best M3 DD.

CPT Speedbump > AthomSfere
04/13/2014 at 20:14

Lol, they do seem fun, my Best friend has a older 2500, was one before the HD's existed, but is pretty much a HD, heavier duty transmission and everything then the normal 2500's from then, and it's a beast, as far as hauling cargo, it's embarrassed many Dodge's, lol. I was thinking about getting a Ram 2500 so I could get a manual, but his truck is making me think Chevy.

therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) > jkm7680
04/13/2014 at 20:17

My uncle has a stock 1996 Civic, but he lives in Ontario

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Crocket Bernet
04/13/2014 at 20:18

Why would you do such a thing?

AthomSfere > CPT Speedbump
04/13/2014 at 20:19

A truck is the only thing I would own in an auto... Driving stick in a truck is not the same as in a car, especially with the generally long, long throw and very high release point on the clutch.

CPT Speedbump > AthomSfere
04/13/2014 at 20:21

Yeah, and if'n I get the raise that I really really hope I get at work, I'll be driving a big manual truck anyway every day, lol

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > CPT Speedbump
04/13/2014 at 20:48

Wow, I just saw this. I'm sorry.

I would love to own a 1965 Beetle. I love them.

The Z is an awesome car already. I can't imagine throwing an LSD, a stiffer chassis and some good Springs and rubber at it.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:52

Probably a Red 07 335i with a stick

Because screw reliability and running costs.

Kinja'd!!!

It's funny cause in a few years I was gonna see what 15k could get me, I'm okay with the results.

Crocket Bernet > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 20:54

Because an e36 with blown suspension sucks and there are no tracks to track day at in New Hampshire.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/13/2014 at 20:56

Reliability? What's that?

I actually like that idea, if it weren't for such expensive maintenance and such.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Crocket Bernet
04/13/2014 at 20:57

All you need is some Hoosiers for a track day bro.

Crocket Bernet > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 21:01

Or I could always buy the worlds most beat e46 m3.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Crocket Bernet
04/13/2014 at 21:03

I've Probably seen worse. It is the wonderful state of Ohio.

CPT Speedbump > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 21:03

It was my first car :) And they usually do have a viscous in them, but base model doesn't. Base model does weigh less though, so it is usually the one sought after for track cars, just needs a LSD, lol. Also, don't have to deal with turning T/C off in the base, because it doesn't have it. The plan atm is - LSD, coil overs, sway bars, and other various suspension components, big brakes, lighter wheels and sticky tires. Then add power (probably gonna build the motor a bit and go F/I of some sort). Then start adding lightness, so stripping interior, roll cage, carbon fiber goodies hopefully. Somewhere pretty early in that list a good DD becomes a need, as ...Colorado has snow... so.. need something to go in it.. the Beetle can, but the Beetle is a 40+ year old car, and thus not the most reliable, and it's heater its awful.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 21:04

My aunt has an '08 328i 'vert and before that an 05 325i 'vert, neither gave her any issues other than routine maintenance. With these it just depends if it was taken good care of. The Mustang convertible she had before either of those gave her more problems.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
04/13/2014 at 22:59

As goes for almost any car. It just depends on how well you maintain the vehicle.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 23:07

Unless of course it's a GM 4.3 V6 or 3800 or any LS motor. Those will run forever on no maintenance it seems.

DollaMoneyAve > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower
04/13/2014 at 23:42

Used Wrangler & used sports bike.