What is the best GT car under 5000?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 03/29/2016 at 14:23 • Filed to: Grand Tourer

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Qualifications for GT Car: Must be two doors and it must be a coupe or convertible.

My contribution is the Mercedes 450SL. A 190hp handsome GT from the era of darkness that was the 1970s. It is also relatively reliable and has that classic charm that you just have to love.

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Think my answer is wrong? What Grand tourer can you find that is better under 5,000 dollars?

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:28

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pontiac grand prix GT

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:29

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Thread: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/5507410858…

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/29/2016 at 14:29

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You broke the rules. I banish you

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 03/29/2016 at 14:30

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That is a good answer. Japanese, green, and jelly bean shape. So 90s it hurts!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:31

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Plus, one of the best engines ever made, the 1UZ. Also one of the best sounding, when unrestricted.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:35

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Better have Euro bumpers, some cars I can’t stand with safety specs. My w123 is ok but I want Euros someday.

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:35

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grand means big and prix means pricks

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/29/2016 at 14:36

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Plastic cocoon

Honeybunchesofgoats > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:37

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The only problem is that it overheats.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/550850…

ETA: Actually, uh, now I want this badly.

RallyWrench > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:46

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Not many left for the price because people have finally figured out how good a car they are, but a BMW 635csi is the one for me. 633s are easier to find for less, like this one for $1500 in Oregon:

I won’t say the R107 SL is a wrong choice, I just generally dislike convertibles (bolt-on hardtop or not) and don’t enjoy the way they drive. Also, having tangled with more than I can count over the years, I don’t care for working on them.

JGrabowMSt > JR1 03/29/2016 at 14:46

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-B…

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 03/29/2016 at 14:53

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When I get the Gx470 I’m dying for it’s getting uncorked. The 2uz is based off the same structure and sounds just as good. My LS will continue to stay corked up and drivable.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JR1 03/29/2016 at 15:13

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I’m gonna say Z32 300zx, coupe or convertible. It’s a bit more on the sporting side of GT, but it’s still a bigger car, with plush leather seats, and a strong 220hp V6, You can get a hard top, t-tops, or a real vert, as well as the option of “rear seats”. Plus you can go have some hooning fun when you want too. This is actually like Number 3 in my list of possible next cars.

Master Cylinder > JR1 03/29/2016 at 15:22

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Assuming it’s under $5,000 (not a wild assumption considering it’s a 90s Thunderbird), I submit the following:

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/550331…

Die-Trying > JR1 03/29/2016 at 15:53

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not sure if it gets to qualify as a car

http://wichitafalls.craigslist.org/cto/5458848010…

but its a convertible

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > JR1 03/29/2016 at 16:00

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1990 Cadillac Allante Convertible. $3500cad/$2680usd. What could possibly go wrong.

JR1 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 03/29/2016 at 16:57

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Euro bumpers and headlights greatly improve the overall look of the SL

JR1 > Honeybunchesofgoats 03/29/2016 at 16:58

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This a good answer because V12

JR1 > RallyWrench 03/29/2016 at 17:00

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If you don’t like convertibles simply leave the hardtop up or get the cheaper SLC which is also a great option.

As for the BMW I never would have thought of one of these for $1500 for a 633 it is a massively tempting offer

JR1 > JGrabowMSt 03/29/2016 at 17:01

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This is also a good choice. Arguably better styling and a better appointed interior

JR1 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 03/29/2016 at 17:02

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I would personally argue it fits more into the sports car category but nevertheless not a bad answer

JR1 > Master Cylinder 03/29/2016 at 17:02

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These definitely are under 5k and are a good example of a lower end GT car

JR1 > Die-Trying 03/29/2016 at 17:03

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It is also the first vehicle to drive on all seven continents

JR1 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/29/2016 at 17:04

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N* could blow up on you. But I would say this qualifies anyway. Very cushy GT but GT nevertheless

RallyWrench > JR1 03/29/2016 at 17:04

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The SLC just looks off to me, they’re too long for the SL’s lines to work. But that’s a personal aesthetic feeling. They do manage to feel even more ponderous than the SL though, due to the increased wheelbase and weight. Comfortable though, and I won’t deny the strength of the powertrain.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > JR1 03/29/2016 at 17:24

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Early 2000 jaguar xk8. I’ve seen reasonably well cared for XK8s for around that price, though I’m struggling to find one right now. One person recently had all of the timing chain guide work done, and was asking under $5k and this cars only big maintenance nightmare if you ask owners are those guides, so it might actually be something you could keep on the road if you found an owner who had done those and then been scared off. So something between these two in terms of quality and price:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/550692…

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/549533…

Master Cylinder > JR1 03/29/2016 at 17:49

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Yeah, but that one’s a little special. I know mods generally don’t add much to the value of the car, but a supercharged V8 and three pedals adds a lot of value to me.

Die-Trying > JR1 03/29/2016 at 18:23

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surprised that its not the model t

JR1 > RallyWrench 03/30/2016 at 08:19

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The length on them is a little odd I agree.

JR1 > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 03/30/2016 at 08:21

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I didn’t realize these were so cheap as well. They look outstanding too. I would totally buy one of these over the comparable SL likely because unlike the SL these would be rust free

JR1 > Master Cylinder 03/30/2016 at 08:21

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Kinda turned that one more into a hot rod really

JR1 > Die-Trying 03/30/2016 at 08:22

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Me too. But I have heard Jeep advertise that several times so maybe the Model T didn’t reach Antartica

Whatevs > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 03/30/2016 at 14:23

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God I love these.