Real Garage: $12,000 Edition

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 06/08/2016 at 22:03 • Filed to: Dream Garage

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It’s been a while since I’ve done a “Real Garage.” Let’s rectify that with a THREE vehicle garage and a budget of $12k. Only one vehicle may be a project, and all vehicles must be MY 1992 or newer.

*Bonus Challenge: All vehicles must have at least a 5 model year gap between them.*

I’m interested with what you come up with since I love cheap cars. Happy hunting and don’t forget, enjoy yo’selves!

S65 > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:11

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Ok.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/561385…

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/561354…

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/560464…

Wobbles the Mind > S65 06/08/2016 at 22:16

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I know someone who just grabbed a 2006 Accord and that is one of the best cars I have ever been in from a material and build quality standard compared to price point. Absolutely astounding.

djmt1 > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:24

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Copious amounts of public transport and cheap parts.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:27

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1st gen GS300 (DD), 5th gen Prelude (project), indeterminate Civic (winter beater)

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:28

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This was tremendously depressing:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Wobbles the Mind > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 06/08/2016 at 22:30

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Welcome to the real world! At least we have cookies though! (They’re burnt).

Wobbles the Mind > djmt1 06/08/2016 at 22:32

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You’ll be running more often than your garage it seems. The perfect fitness program!

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:38

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Would rather:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Land_Yacht_225 > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 22:53

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1993 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - $3,995 with 36k on the clock, continental kit, maroon with bordello red roof and interior.

1997 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - $2,499 with only 97k on the clock. 4.0 Straight six, wood, leather, leaper.

2002 Oldsmobile Bravada with Smart Trak AW D - $5,395 with 98k miles...because that’s how you buy a semi-luxury SUV with heated leather that can actually tow things and not be a rusty heap at this price point.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:10

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12k USD = ~15k CAD

So, let’s give ourselves a budget of 5 grand per car.

‘96 Vo’ 850 Turbo, it’s not the R, but I always liked the later bricks, and one could make a very comfortable, practical daily. The automatic actually helps it’s daily-bilty (if you will) IMO.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/…

‘00 Acura RL, big and comfy, perfect for roadtrips. Don’t really trust the transmission, because Honda automatic, but whatever.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/…

And to top things off, a 2002 Range Rover. A car that can climb every mountain, ford every stream, and do it in supreme comfort and luxury.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/…

I am willingly forgetting about your 5-year gap rule, because damnit, I like that Rangie.

RPM esq. > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:11

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1992 Toyota FJ80 LandCruiser ($3000)

(I bought mine off Craigslist for $2800)

1997 E36 M3 ($6500)

Here’s a somewhat rough one asking $6k, but you can definitely get a pretty good one for $6500: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/559824…

2002 Honda Civic 5-speed ($2500)

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/562272…

No projects among them.

not for canada - australian in disguise > djmt1 06/08/2016 at 23:13

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This is probably the only group of cars where a Range Rover is the most reliable pick.

Birddog > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:17

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This is a bitch on mobile.

I think I can do a Fox body trifecta though.

Placeholder!

Wobbles the Mind > Birddog 06/08/2016 at 23:23

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I just love the idea, here’s hoping!

Birddog > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:32

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Tomorrow. Maybe later tonight.

The sweet voice of Michael McDonald has me in its grasp.

Die-Trying > Wobbles the Mind 06/08/2016 at 23:39

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2000bug 5000 pesos

1992 bug $4000 usd

2000 superbeetle $7000 usd

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2016 at 00:20

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1996 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L automatic, 150k miles, $3500.

2013 Smart Fortwo Pure, 30k miles, $6500.

1992 Toyota Corolla LE (tachometer) manual, 200k miles, $2000.

RPM esq. > RPM esq. 06/09/2016 at 01:50

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Boxes checked: winter/offroad, sports/track, and reliable commuter (with good gas mileage and a manual). All reasonably reliable at the price point, and the 5-year requirement studiously obeyed. What do I win?

RT > Wobbles the Mind 06/09/2016 at 14:52

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http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C747633

I found an Avantime, nice.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/us…

That’s an RX-8, looking good (I can swap it for a 2008 model with less BHP to accommodate your extra rule as well…

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv…

…And I just ran out of money. It’s still a manual Volvo estate though.

Turns out $12,000 does not translate well into £. xP

Amoore100 > Wobbles the Mind 06/16/2016 at 12:04

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Too easy. To make it harder, I made myself choose three choices from different continents with three different body styles. Unfortunately, though, when I chose the Roadmaster I passed up a completely pristine SC400 so I’ll post the link here to make me feel better. Anyways, here are my three international choices:

1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon LT1 - $2500 (137K miles)

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

1997 Lexus SC400 Automatic - $2500 (246K miles)

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

2002 Volvo C70 HPT Convertible - $3800 (132K miles)

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Total: $8800 for three running cars in relatively good condition. Who needs SUVs and sedans when you can have a wagon, a coupe, and a convertible?! One for DDing, one for weekends, and one for possible project car/restomod status with the remaining $3200.