Which Project Car Would Oppo Buy??

"S65" (granthp) 09/20/2016 at 19:35 • Filed to: Project Car

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As some of you may know I have been looking for a project car recently,I cannot guarantee anything at this point, but these are nearby me and are at least worth a look. it was surprisingly hard finding a picture of someone working on a car who didn’t look like a complete idiot.

The Fairlane

This isn’t in too bad shape, it’s probably easily fixable ( by someone with my limited skill ) and it looks nice. It doesn’t seem to have much rust.

Buick Electra 225

This Duece and a quarter has a little rust, some moss and it’s quite dirty. Nothing a good wash can’t fix I bet. seems generally straight. There was a hole in the top though...

This Toyota Pickup

Meh.

I’m not too excited about this one, it’s got rust spots and holes in it. It looks like it broke down and was left to rot.

The 911/912

Pictured: A Lot of moneys

I feel like this car needs no introduction, I’ve left a note for the seller but they don’t seem to want to sell. It’s probably worth the most if it’s a 911, hell it’s still probably worth the most out of these cars if it’s a 912. This is probably the best investment out all these cars.

“Sad Charlie” The AW11 MR2

I like this MR2 so much I’ve given it a nickname, last time I saw it, there were rattraps inside. Water in the interior is also a concern. I’d bet it has some sort of issue with the supercharger.

Toyota Supra

It’s been sitting at the local gas station for a bit, I’m not quite sure if it’s still there, but IT WILL go up in value. Not sure how I feel about it.

Well what would you pick? YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE! I’ll probably update this post beacuse I’ll probably find more ratty cars to post. Kinja formatting is being weird right now.

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bob and john > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:38

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id buy a project bike to start with tbh.

cheaper, easier to work on, easier to get rid of if it doesnt work out either.

OPPOsaurus WRX > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:39

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I’d like to use my vote to deduct one point from the mr2

TheHondaBro > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:40

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The one with less rust and less rat traps.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:40

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I would buy the 911.

I think the toyota is the best. Mainly because my friend had one until some shoddy repairs caused the engine to go ka-blewy and I’d just love to see one of those toyotas on oppo.

S65 > bob and john 09/20/2016 at 19:40

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I was thinking about that but that deserves another post entirely

S65 > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 09/20/2016 at 19:41

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The pickup, MR2, or Supra?

jkm7680 > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:41

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It really depends on the amount of mechanical skill you have. Don’t get in too deep and just wind up with a junk car in your driveway.

I’d suggest the first one for that reason.

S65 > TheHondaBro 09/20/2016 at 19:41

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All of them are rusty

PorkchoPlissken > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:42

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Supra if running, or easy to get running. Will definitely hold value.

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:43

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How tf did I not notice them. I mean the truck

lone_liberal > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:43

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I voted Fairlane mostly because my first car was a Torino so that’s what I learned on and I think it would be a cheap and easy car to work on. To be honest, I would pick the one with the least rust, but would probably skip the Porsche unless I knew for sure what parts I would need and how much those would cost.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:46

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i’d be concern with the broken window of the mr2 letting rain and water in.

jimz > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:53

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S65 > jimz 09/20/2016 at 19:54

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That’s what I was thinking. It’s the best best.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:55

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Assuming you can get it, I'd go Porsche. My runner up would either be the supra or the fairlane.

Land_Yacht_225 > S65 09/20/2016 at 19:56

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That Buick will cost the least to restore, parts are plentiful and cheap because nobody restores Buicks. You should be able to scavenge what you need from a junkyard with little skill.

You probably won’t be able to make money, but you should be able to break even in any scenario if something comes up.

Also, pre-emission control 430 Big Block. 360hp from the factory, easily transformed to a 455 from what I hear, and no EGR crap to spoil your fun.

RallyWrench > S65 09/20/2016 at 20:01

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Fairlane, hands down.

Die-Trying > S65 09/20/2016 at 20:01

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i’d be lying if i told you that i/OPPO would be anything BUT disappointed in you for giving up on the CHASE for the porsche.............

nobody likes a quitter...........

*peer pressure*................. best of luck.............

S65 > Die-Trying 09/20/2016 at 20:05

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I told you he has a week to respond

Die-Trying > S65 09/20/2016 at 20:13

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now youre just trying to give up, AND pass off the blame on him. say the guy doesnt have a working phone........ fat lot of good your phone number does HIM...........

YOU gave up............. you gave up on your dream car............ dont twist it...........

*peer pressure*................. dont let us tell you what car you want to get...........

get it because it is the car that YOU WANT to get.............

Honeybunchesofgoats > S65 09/20/2016 at 20:45

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I voted for the Electra, because that would be a fun car to see fixed up on the road, but the Fairlane is probably the right answer.

E90M3 > S65 09/20/2016 at 21:09

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Question, You don’t have you license yet, right?

Follow up, Do you have another car to DD?

S65 > E90M3 09/20/2016 at 21:30

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At the very least I’m gonna be waiting until June, I don’t I gues I could drive the 500X or something..

E90M3 > S65 09/20/2016 at 21:38

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Well, once you get your license you’re gonna want to be able to get in your car and go, not be like well shit I can’t drive this cause I’m still waiting on all these parts to start this rebuild process. You know what’s better than having a car in pieces? Having one that will reliably get you somewhere. Friends want to hang out? Cool, I’ve got a car, not a project. You might be able to take the 500 on occasion, but not might be able to count on being able to use it everyday. I don’t know anything about you; age, education, etc. However I do remember when I had just gotten my license, and you know what’s better than a project car? Being 16 and having a reliable car. The project car should be a second car, that’s why it’s called a project. Unless this is meant to be your first car, then at least get one that you can have ready and driving the day you get your license.

Leadbull > S65 09/20/2016 at 21:58

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Fairlaneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I’d love to have an old 911/912 as much as the next guy, but that thing looks like a definite money pit. Plus it sounds like the owner isn’t willing to sell anyway.

shop-teacher > S65 09/20/2016 at 23:01

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Fairlane. Your skills are limited, don’t bury yourself in a basket-case. The Buick is cool, but I guarantee the floors are rotted out. They always are in convertibles, and there is a hole in the roof of this one. The Porsche is way too far gone for a newbie. Those Toyotas are shit boxes, and the Supra won’t be going up in value anytime soon IMO.

Montalvo > S65 09/21/2016 at 07:37

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Foxbody mustang, there are tons of them out there, so many avenues for mods and a ludicrous amount of aftermarket support. These are going to be going up in value soon as well. Can’ go wrong with a fairly small and light car with a V-8 that is relatively easy to wake up.