The Oppo Museum: WWYD?

"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain) 12/20/2016 at 21:25 • Filed to: None

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What things would you put in it? Only Rule: Must not be worth more than $30k.

Starting with all generations of Miata:

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:34

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A Juke NISMO RS. It’s the red headed child of hot hatches, and werid enough to Oppo.

E90M3 > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:36

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You’d have to have a section on the best comments in oppo/Jalopnik history. Such as:

CB > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:37

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A Fiesta sedan. Never forget, never forgive.

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:39

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We are putting the brown manual diesel wagon display across or down from the Miata display right?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:41

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Obviously, being me, I have to suggest:

E90M3 > Phyrxes once again has a wagon! 12/20/2016 at 21:43

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Both.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:47

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E39. Widely considered the epitome of the sport sedan.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:47

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Old Bug

4runner

TDI Golf

A Jag

And of course an Old Land Rover someone is asking to be convinced into buying.

404 - User No Longer Available > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 21:48

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This might work?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1970-BMW-2002-2002-/122271962162?hash=item1c77fa1432:g:jHwAAOSw5cNYVEt-

promoted by the color red > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 22:01

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1997 Integra Type-R

carcrasher88 > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 22:16

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Subaru Vivio RX-R, because rally capable kei car. Colin McRae drove one of these in the early days of his career.

Lotus Elan Sprint. It’s said that the best one in the world would be worth about $36k, so it’s probably not unlikely that a decent one could be found for under $30k. Also, in a sense, a spiritual predecessor to the Miata, including the NA’s hidden headlights.

1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition

Plymouth Prowler: Would have to be a higher mileage example, because low mileage ones (under 20,000 miles) sell for a good bit over $30k, while ones with at least 40,000 on them can easily be picked up for under $25k...but if the trailer is included, mileage might not matter, it’ll be over $30k.

1990-93 Chevrolet 454SS - A short bed, regular cab C1500 with a 454ci V8 under the hood with 230hp and 385 lb-ft of torque. Basically, the GMC Syclone’s big brother.

1991-93 models are rarer, as 13,748 of the total 16,953 of them were 90's. 91-93s had 25 more horsepower, 20 more lb-ft of torque, a 4-speed automatic instead of the original 3-speed, dual exhaust, a rear-axle ratio of 4.10:1, and a tachometer. 1992-93 models were offered in Summit White and Victory Red as well, they’re likely the rarest of all 454SSs.

Examples can easily be found for under $30K.

Opel Meriva OPC: Spunky 178hp turbocharged mini MPV. I’m sure that in Europe, these can be found in the range equal to about $15-25k.

Sam > CB 12/20/2016 at 22:24

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Probably takes the cake for the single most pointless, but somehow “serius bisniss” drama in Oppo history.

Matt Nichelson > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 12/20/2016 at 22:26

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This is the correct answer.

CB > Sam 12/20/2016 at 22:27

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Right? We’ve had a few other pretty dumb moments (the massive drama around NSFW being banned comes to mind), but really, I think that’s the winner.

FromCanadaWithLove > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 22:32

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I think a brown Lotus Esprit S2 is the most Oppo car.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 22:45

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Post-facelift XJS coupe in black, because being bad never felt so good.

Minty fresh pillarless Chevelle sedan, because 4 doors need love too.

Cosworth Vega, because everything needs a chance.

C215 Mercedes-Benz CL55. Because pillarless coupes, like depreciation, are a hell of a drug.

Come to think of it, this might also be a list of some of the best automotive posteriors for under $30k.

Sam > CB 12/20/2016 at 22:55

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NSFW is probably a distant second. Fiesta hatch vs. sedan was an argument I’d expect to find on VWVortex. (Though it was like WW1, fueled by many external factors on all sides)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 23:00

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First a few cars that had no business ever being more than a concept

The Caliber SRT4

The Saab 93 Turbo X

The second Gen SHO(imo the best and for sure most OPPO SHO).

A few cars I just plain like

saabaru maybe put a bug eye WRX wagon next it, and have epthen across the isle from the Toyobarus

The Volvo p1800es pure class oddball.

The Honda Z600 the Second car Honda brought into the US, and it looks like a little baby 240Z

And afew modified beetles, a Cal look, a volksrod, and Raph’s Baja. Or any Baja would do.

Pyrochazm > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 23:07

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89 Ford Taurus SHO. A wonderfully underrated factory sleeper. Plus it had one of the coolest intake plenums ever.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 23:41

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Obligatory SC and a big ass Malaise wagon.

Under_Score > Nick Has an Exocet 12/20/2016 at 23:43

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A Grand Touring ND Miata is 31 grand though. You’ve gotta get the best.

E90M3 > Sam 12/21/2016 at 00:29

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Wait, what happened? I obviously missed this in my absence.

Sam > E90M3 12/21/2016 at 00:37

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There was some feelings hurt because people were questioning Xylo’s Fiesta sedan choice. Seriously.

E90M3 > Sam 12/21/2016 at 00:44

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I’m not sure why anyone would care that much one way or another, but I feel like shitstorms get started for less here.

Die-Trying > Nick Has an Exocet 12/21/2016 at 12:30

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model t.

also an exhibit of the greatest engines ever produced. including small block/ big block chevy, ford, dodge. amc. inline,slant 6. some collection of just about every orphan brand.(studebaker/lesalle)

and the one probably dearest to me. “the bastard engine swaps”

Nick Has an Exocet > Under_Score 12/21/2016 at 14:46

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Club (base price: $29,420) squeeks right in. And if there’s one thing that I know about Oppo and auto-journo, everyone always claims the “sweet spot” is just below the loaded model.