OK... So my heart was broken by Scam people. Now have a $10k question

"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick) 01/13/2015 at 20:46 • Filed to: None

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On my last post. The black NSX is definitely a repost of another one that's about twice the price and actually located in KY.

My old man is getting a C5 this summer. He hits the magic age of 50 this year so he thinks it's about time. We may go on some cruises or hit the track every now and then. If you had $10k to spend on something sporty with a manual transmission what would you pick? I'm open to all suggestions.

jkm7680 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:48

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Probably a C4 Corvette, Since they're pretty cheap to repair.

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:50

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S2000. Killer looks, amazing reliability, massive fun.

crowmolly > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:50

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C5 Vette or LS1 Trans Am WS6.

SlickMcRick > jkm7680 01/13/2015 at 20:53

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That's honestly what I've been thinking. I want one with the Grand Sport paint job.

E92M3 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:54

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Hmmm probably an S2000 if you can find one that cheap if not a miata.

BorkBorkBjork > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:56

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190E 16Vs pop up every once in a while, but in the past few years they have been stupidly overpriced (still under 10K, though).

GTV6's are common around that price point, but not for long

Fan of muscle? I have seen quite a few 1970-73 AMC Javelins for that price, most with the 390 instead of the 401.

Miata, duh.

350Zs are common for less than 10K

05-06 Pontiac GTOs are as well (and your best hp per dollar by far). Yea they're ugly, but so what?

Plenty of BMW choices, 528i to 318i to maybe even an older M3 or E30

All I can think of for now, any of them sound good?

SlickMcRick > crowmolly 01/13/2015 at 20:56

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Don't want a C5. That's the old man's car. Now that Trans Am on the otherhand... that' actually a great suggestion. I used to be all Mustang all the time but I have come to appreciate the GM products as I've gotten older.

SlickMcRick > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 01/13/2015 at 20:56

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Hmmmm and the ladies dig convertibles..... Me like.

CKeffer > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:57

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Really nice Miata, or AP1 S2000, Gen 1 or 2 MR2, or possibly a Gen 1 Mazdaspeed3 would be what I'd be looking at.

44444444444 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:57

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Volvo V70R. It's the perfect mix of form, function, and fun. It's also a sleeper wagon so...

crowmolly > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:57

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If you get one with the T56 six speed the only weak point will be the rear axle. Plus whatever you learn on the Vette/TA engine will transfer between chassis.

SlickMcRick > E92M3 01/13/2015 at 20:58

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If I'm spending $10k it won't be a Miata. But if I got one in good shape at a reasonable price I'd have a nice stash left over for mods.

Aaron James > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:59

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My high school girlfriend hated convertibles, My mom let me drive hers sometimes and the GF would complain the whole time she was in it. She had really long hair and it whipped her face, I bought her a hat, she still whined.

jkm7680 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 20:59

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If you get him a Grand Sport you've got to go for the real deal though! Those things are usually $13,000 on the cheap side though.

Sam > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:03

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I saw one of these at a race I was at, in the parking lot. If I was going for a C4, it'd be the one I want.

Either that, or one of these -

My dad got one as his midlife crisis mobile. 2002 Special Edition. For 10k he could get a really nice one. JUST LOOK AT THE INTERIOR. (Google picture, with aftermarket rollbars)

The closest thing I can compare the color of the seats to is baseball glove leather. Or a really expensive football.

SlickMcRick > BorkBorkBjork 01/13/2015 at 21:03

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I'm looking for something that is still reliable so nothing that's too old. That GTO sounds like a great option, didn't even cross my mind. I love BMWs but prices for parts seem to equal death. I do have a weak spot for E28s for some reason.

SlickMcRick > Aaron James 01/13/2015 at 21:06

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SMH so unappreciative. There's a reason she didn't pass the GF test

SlickMcRick > crowmolly 01/13/2015 at 21:07

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Thanks for that bit of info. What's the repair for that issue?

SlickMcRick > jkm7680 01/13/2015 at 21:08

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Oh I know they get pricey that's why I'll just settle for the paint job lol

crowmolly > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:08

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The rear in the 82+ F-bodies is based of the Vega's rear, so it's undersized for the power. Many people have no issues but scattering the 10 bolt during a hard launch is not unheard of.

You would have to upgrade it to a stronger rear. 12 bolt, 9", S60.

SlickMcRick > Sam 01/13/2015 at 21:11

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That's not bad at all. Honestly I would love to get on in lovely condition like that but I'll take one that's not as pristine simply because it will immediately be modded. I've recently come to have a thing for NBs for some reason. I guess it's because there are more of these in better condition than NAs

SlickMcRick > 44444444444 01/13/2015 at 21:14

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But.... repair costs. That's my key concern.

SlickMcRick > CKeffer 01/13/2015 at 21:15

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Hmmm that gen 2 MR2 may be suitable and that MS3 is also a solid choice. Also provides some extra functionality.

BorkBorkBjork > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:21

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I own one myself, I can't recommend them highly enough

Pic of from me dusting the car off and changing the oil prior to the driving season down here.

44444444444 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:23

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That's a very good concern... $5k every 120k miles? Clutch, angle gear collar, timing belt, struts, and consumables.

44444444444 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:24

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And that's not including labor.

SlickMcRick > BorkBorkBjork 01/13/2015 at 21:29

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Do you have the 5.7 or the 6.0? I'm really thinking heavy about this one.

SlickMcRick > 44444444444 01/13/2015 at 21:35

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Yeaaaa that's definitely no fun. And that's just the scheduled maintenance. What if something randomly breaks? Well that's why I have my Saturn as a back up car but still spending that kind of scratch just on maintenance is not what I call fun.

BorkBorkBjork > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:36

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6.0, and I did put a blower on it, bringing it to 483 rwhp.

The engines are reliable and easily upgradeable, the transmission is also bulletproof (unless abused by a previous owner). The driveshaft is shit, but BMR makes an excellent replacement though.

SlickMcRick > BorkBorkBjork 01/13/2015 at 21:48

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You my good man have a rather convincing argument upon your hands. A sound vehicle that also has room for two others in the back seat for emergency situations.... We may have a winner on our hands.

BorkBorkBjork > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:53

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I am 6' 6", and I fit in the back seat comfortably (even with a tall driver), no need to reserve it for emergencies.

E92M3 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 21:56

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Well you would need to add a SC, or turbo.

Sam > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 22:18

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I prefer the swoopy FD RX7-esque shape to the soap bar NA's. It also helps that my first car was an NB. The 1.8 has a bit more power than the 1.6 as well, which is nice.

44444444444 > SlickMcRick 01/13/2015 at 22:19

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That's unscheduled maintenance as well.

It's $120 for the angle gear collar, $1200 for struts, $400 for the clutch, and $250 for the timing belt. In retrospect $5k was a little generous. But it should cover tires, brakes, etc...

gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun > SlickMcRick 01/14/2015 at 03:07

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350Z has my full endorsement unless you want a convertible.

Axial > jkm7680 01/14/2015 at 05:31

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Usually not less than $15,000 for a black interior coupe with high miles. The red interior versions command significantly more, and at that point you to consider whether you really want the Grand Sport, or if you'd rather have either a C4 ZR-1 or a C5 Z06. If you are looking at the top end Grand Sports, it starts competing with the C6 Z06.

Axial > SlickMcRick 01/14/2015 at 05:32

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Find a '94 or '95 in Admiral Blue Metallic with a manual, buy the stripes for $400. Profit. The stripes were decals even on the real thing, if I recall.

Won't have the LT4, though. Don't let "experts" fool you, the LT4 feels notably peppier than the LT1.

jkm7680 > Axial 01/14/2015 at 07:41

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Yup, I've seen some go for less than that in bad condition though. :P