Most exciting cars from around 2000

[mzziaz]

The Norwegian govt. has decided to abolish most taxes on importing cars 20 years or older.

That opens up some interesting possibilities for cars that were previously uneconomical to import (especially reasonably priced gas guzzlers)


C5 Corvette is the obvious choice.
Also, I kind of like the old Panther platform cars.

Any other gems from that era?

What else could be worth getting?

[Xer0]

If the C5 is on the list than the Viper and Cobra Mustangs of the time probably should be too.  I'm a big fan of the Terminator Mustangs of that era.

If you care about pickups, the F-150 Lightning and the Ram R/T10 are pretty awesomely obnoxious too.

[BimmerM3]

[Xer0]

I was thinking about suggesting the S2K but figured he could probably easily get one from the UK.

[BimmerM3]

E46 M3 and E39 M5 also come to mind, but maintenance costs =

[GoCougs]

4th gen Camaro Z-28 (and SS if you could) by a country mile over everything - all-aluminum LS1 (305 - 320 hp), 6sp M/T, Torsen limited slip, and won't creak and rattle nearly as much as the C5:

[BimmerM3]

I was thinking about suggesting the S2K but figured he could probably easily get one from the UK.

Oh, were the aforementioned import taxes for US vehicles only?

[GoCougs]

Here's a great modern-day review of the 2000 Camaro SS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbTuTOPESS0

[mzziaz]

Tax lift is for cars of any nationality, but it would probably make more sense to pick up German/euro cars from Germany.

S2K is an interesting proposition, but there are already a few available here.

The Camaro is OK, but I'd have problems picking it over a C5. The Firebird is too ugly, imo.

SUV/truck would be cool also, but I'd prefer a diesel which I suppose is pretty rare.

[mzziaz]

The SN94 Mustangs look very dated now, I think.

[cawimmer430]

Wait, isn't Norway banning the internal combustion engine by 2030 - or is that Sweden?

[shp4man]

Of all the Ford SVT vehicles,  the 5.4 supercharged Lightning truck was my favorite. It has low end torque none of the others had.

[mzziaz]

....although the terminator is pretty bad ass. Only available from 03, though.

[mzziaz]

Wait, isn't Norway banning the internal combustion engine by 2030 - or is that Sweden?

They have an ambition to go all zero pollution at some time, but it will depend on such cars being avilable in all segments. It will only affect new cars, though.

[2o6]

[giant_mtb]

Ohhhh, solid.

Also, on that note:

[FoMoJo]

Mercury Marauder...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Marauder is a lame copy cat.

E36 M3.

[FoMoJo]

Ohhhh, solid.

Also, on that note:

You beat me.

[Soup DeVille]

Tax lift is for cars of any nationality, but it would probably make more sense to pick up German/euro cars from Germany.

S2K is an interesting proposition, but there are already a few available here.

The Camaro is OK, but I'd have problems picking it over a C5. The Firebird is too ugly, imo.

SUV/truck would be cool also, but I'd prefer a diesel which I suppose is pretty rare.

Diesel trucks of that era are not rare, but they are rare in smaller-than-F350-crewcab size and with less than 300,000 miles on them.

The Panther cars have a bit of a cult following, but unless you're really into, you're going to find the overall experience disappointing.

C4/C5 Corvettes are probably the best bet. The Syclone/Typhoon trucks might interest you too.

[Eye of the Tiger]

C5 Corvette is clearly the best choice mentioned so far. I wouldn't touch a C4 unless I got it as a beater for under two geez.

[12,000 RPM]

Late 90s was actually kind of a shitty time for fun cars

Japan basically died, outside of the C5 domestics were.........

And Germans were at peak unreliability. But yea C5 is the obvious pick

[Eye of the Tiger]

You could totally get a Dodge (Neon) SRT-4, but good luck finding one that isn't ruined.

[68_427]

[Eye of the Tiger]

basically like mine, except i had a white pinstripe that the dealer added on and charged me four thousand dollars for

[Eye of the Tiger]

just weld the camshafts

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Can't go wrong with the C5 or the F Body LS1 cars. Don't touch that Marauder tho! It's a stone compared to Impala SS.........

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Here's a great modern-day review of the 2000 Camaro SS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbTuTOPESS0

Brings back memories of road trips in my '94/'99 Z28s.......

[Eye of the Tiger]

so much excite



or did they all get turned in to cash for clunkers?

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

so much excite



or did they all get turned in to cash for clunkers?

I haven't seen one of those in over a decade! LOL!!!!