Ebay Challenge: V6 Edition 

"S65" (granthp) 06/28/2016 at 16:16 • Filed to: Ebay Challenge, V6, NSX

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Find the best car with a V6 engine. Must be in running condition. Must be under 100K. You must explain why it is the best.

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Cherry_man1 > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:23

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Porsche 911 RS America come in just shy of 100K but it’s in white and it’s air cooled. Or does it have to be a V6?

S65 > Cherry_man1 06/28/2016 at 16:26

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That has a Flat-6

not for canada - australian in disguise > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:26

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Ahem.

Because it’s an F-Type Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/J aguar-F-Type-S-/371663252831?hash=item5688db2d5f:g:oB4AAOSwBw5XRI0O

Or, if you’re on a budget, a Toyota Solara. Because it’s EXACTLY like the F-Type, being a V6 automatic 2 door, but this won’t break down.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Toyota-Sol…

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:26

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Could have a GTR Black Edition http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-GT-…

Or a Corrado and lots of cash left over. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen…

The GTR is a GTR. Most know what it is and it’s super fast. The Corrado is a bit of a weird one. I love the VR6 sound and its funky styling.

E90M3 > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:27

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I like to think of it as a 180° V6

Textured Soy Protein > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:28

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Well you already answered that with the NSX, right?

Frenchlicker > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:28

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I'm too lazy to find something. However I would say something mundane because it is cheap to fix. But it also has to be a fun car.

petebmwm > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:30

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because america! sitting at 95k on ebay

Cherry_man1 > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:30

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Fair enough. Then I have to say this damn clean NSX about an hour from me http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acura-NSX-… really good looking car

Bluecold > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:34

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http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/deta…

Let wikipedia explain to you why it is worthy:

“The suspension was taken from the Alfa 75 group A/IMSA car, [2] and modified by Giorgio Pianta , engineer and team manager of the Lancia and Fiat rally works team. A hydraulic damper system was made by Koni. The SZ was originally equipped with Pirelli P Zero tyres (front 205/55 ZR 16, rear 225/50 ZR 16) and is able to sustain over 1.1 G in cornering, some drivers have measured a cornering force of 1.4 G, which remains an excellent performance figure. [3] ”

In short, the suspension was tuned by the guy who did the works race cars for Lancia and Fiat. That guy also did the Delta Integrale rally cars. He was a legend. And then Zagato gave it a body to scare away old people and lure in true Alfisti.

JR1 > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:37

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Maserati Ghibli S Q4. Why?

1. Maserati

2. 404hp

3. AWD traction for the winter

4. Great engine note

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-G…

RallyWrench > Cherry_man1 06/28/2016 at 16:39

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That looks identical to my boss’s RSA, which incidentally will likely be for sale soon.

Cherry_man1 > RallyWrench 06/28/2016 at 16:40

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is it the same car?

CaptDale - is secretly British > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:41

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2016 Cadillac ATS-V

Why? Because you get 464hp from a stock 3.6 TT engine made by current GM and Cadillac. Which means you’ll have great reliability with Cadillac’s new approach to high tech luxury, which personally I am very much enjoying. Obviously you should buy one in manual, this ine just isn’t. Check out

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:42

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4,000 mile DeLorean , because 4,000 mile DeLorean.

Die-Trying > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:46

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Old school 1926 Ford T Roadster hand built in California for an Amor All commercial. Registered as a 1926 Chevy,V-6 2.8, dual super 97 carbs, 4 speed manual- all hand built body. A super cool and fun car! A must see.

Current bid: US $6,674.00

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PanchoVilleneuve ST > S65 06/28/2016 at 16:49

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I was going to post an Alfa GTV6 and just say “because of the noise” with a youtube video, but there are no GTV6s for sale on eBay at this moment.

There are, however, 3 Montreals, and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. On the one hand, no V6, rear-drive, inboard brakes on a transaxle Alfas, but on the other, 3 fucking Montreals.

In that case I’m just going to say “any of the probably several v6 Hyundai Genesis Coupes, preferably with the R package” because it’s the car that made the enthusiast world start truly taking Korean cars seriously, which is a big deal.

In a semi-related note, I consider Hyundai/Kia’s transformation from “something you’d ignore if it wasn’t so cheap” to “such a serious contender in pretty much every segment they compete in that you’d be a fool to not at least consider going Korean” over the last 10-15 years to be the most significant event in car history so far this century, above even “this will get the clicks” things like the founding of Tesla.

yitznewton > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/28/2016 at 16:49

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Yipes, 15k and reserve not met on a Corrado... I don’t know whether they’re worth that, but I wouldn’t be after that, and I agree that it’s a neat car. 1990s active aero yo!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > yitznewton 06/28/2016 at 16:52

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They're probably nowhere near that.

RallyWrench > Cherry_man1 06/28/2016 at 16:55

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Nope, different.

macanamera > not for canada - australian in disguise 06/28/2016 at 16:56

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+1 for F Type, I can personally attest to that

LongbowMkII > Bluecold 06/28/2016 at 17:00

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Nice. Hell of a V6 in there too.

LongbowMkII > PanchoVilleneuve ST 06/28/2016 at 17:03

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My in laws have had two Kias since around 2002 both went over 400k. Anecdotes, but longevity doesn’t seem to be an issue. Parts availability however...

CaptDale - is secretly British > S65 06/28/2016 at 17:13

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1973 Jaguar E-Type XKE

Why? Because double V6!!!!! I mean come on, a twin V6 Jag E-type... I literally have nothing else to say cause this car is perfect.

(yes I am aware that this is really two straight 6s put together, but then that wouldn’t count towards the whole “V6" thing)

S65 > Cherry_man1 06/28/2016 at 17:16

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Can’t go wrong with a NSX

S65 > Bluecold 06/28/2016 at 17:20

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That’s nice

S65 > not for canada - australian in disguise 06/28/2016 at 17:21

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The F-Type is in the wrong color

S65 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 06/28/2016 at 17:23

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I never cared for these

not for canada - australian in disguise > S65 06/28/2016 at 17:23

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It is. But no BRG ones on Ebay.

S65 > petebmwm 06/28/2016 at 17:23

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Link please

PanchoVilleneuve ST > LongbowMkII 06/28/2016 at 17:24

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They were always durable in the same way that a Lada is durable, they’ll keep going but they have no real desirability. Hyundai/Kia has always been able to build a functional car, but out of nowhere they were able to build one that was also desirable. From the Accent (which is seriously every bit as good as a non-ST Fiesta or a Honda Fit) up to the Genesis G90 (which out original Lexus LS-es the original Lexus LS to such a degree that the only reason to buy an S-Class or 7 Series over it is because you fucking love wasting money), the Koreans have arrived so completely in such a short period of time that nothing in the history of cars is comparable.

S65 > not for canada - australian in disguise 06/28/2016 at 17:24

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Just repaint it

RT > S65 06/28/2016 at 17:25

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You already answered the question yourself.

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If you’re talking about value for money entirely though, I’d go for a Mazda Xedos 6 V6 Manual. I have had a very good experience with it in the past, and it’s somewhat responsible with getting me into cars.

I can’t find a good advert right now, but they still show up every now and again. Here’s a picture for reference:

Basically it’s a solid luxury saloon car. Looks like a modern Jaguar. The 2.0 V6 is SUPER smooth so the driving is great. You’ve also got plenty of reliability, comfort and because of depreciation: you can get a good one for under 1k. So in a world dictated by how much car you’re getting for your money, this is pretty much unmatched.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > S65 06/28/2016 at 17:30

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Because Jaaaaaaaaag

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-F-T…

100k may have been a bit ambitious overkill. Plenty of Maseratis, Porsches, etc. But Jaaaaaaaag

Connqr > Bluecold 06/28/2016 at 17:31

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You win.

S65 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 06/28/2016 at 17:32

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Wrong color

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > S65 06/28/2016 at 17:33

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Normally I would agree. But a local dentist has a white F Type and my goodness they look proper in person in white.

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 06/28/2016 at 17:36

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That’s sad. Mostly cause I don’t have the money for it.

petebmwm > S65 06/28/2016 at 18:47

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Gran…

petebmwm > S65 06/28/2016 at 18:53

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pontiac-Tr…

More america!!!

RallyWrench > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/28/2016 at 19:32

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Nor do I. I found him the damn car for $33k back in 2007 too. You see the Corvette post I made on LALD?

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 06/28/2016 at 19:39

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That was it?! To have money then right?!

HNNGGG, cletus44 aka Clayton Seams should do that with his new vette

RallyWrench > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/28/2016 at 19:55

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I wish I had the money then and now, it was a little beat up then, but he’s tripled his money.
And yes, Clayton should do that! There used to be a beat up camouflage C3 with a fake machine gun mounted on the trunk around here...

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 06/28/2016 at 20:04

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Lucky him huh, why is he selling it?

Lol, I am very much thinking a manual swap and mad max mods will make the 928 great

RallyWrench > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/28/2016 at 20:13

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Never drives it, and he’s afraid of damaging it given the value.

Mad Max all the things!

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 06/28/2016 at 20:17

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Seriously?! Then the fuck is the point? Good I am glad that he is selling it then. Sad it isn’t to either of us, but still.

Right?! No I just need a manual drive train from bell housing back...