You have $6,000 to spend on each car. Here are your choices:
1) Daily driver
2) Weekender
3) Family Hauler (must be able to seat four people comfortably for a week's outing)
4) Heavy Hauler
It'd be nice if you could show evidence of your cars since inevitably someone will post some amazing deal, but it's not necessary. Have at it!
1. 1996-2000 Civic Si coupe
2. NA Miata. There isn't another choice, short of a Muscle car.
3. 1990-1995 BMW 745 or 550.
4. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
This is just so much more fun than the $40k game...
Focus ZX3
Porsche 928
Audi Allroad
Isuzu cabover diesel flatbed
Quote from: 2o6 on December 21, 2008, 09:45:58 PM
1. 1996-2000 Civic Si coupe
2. NA Miata. There isn't another choice, short of a Muscle car.
3. 1990-1995 BMW 745 or 550.
4. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
Your $6k list is much better than your $40k one.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 21, 2008, 09:53:39 PM
Your $6k list is much better than your $40k one.
More freedom.
Here are mine. I picked $6k because one car in particular is really hard to find at $5k at the moment, at least running.
Here it goes:
1) 1998-2001 Subaru 2.5RS
2) BMW 2002
3) early-2000s Toyota Avalon
4) 2000+ Dodge Dakota V8
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/956550354.html
-or-
Toyota Tacoma of some generation
Volvo S90
Volvo S90
Volvo V90
Volvo V90.
Quote from: CJ on December 21, 2008, 09:57:19 PM
Volvo S90
Volvo S90
Volvo V90
Volvo V90.
I didn't think it was possible for a person to be any more boring.
Quote from: CJ on December 21, 2008, 09:57:19 PM
Volvo S90
Volvo S90
Volvo V90
Volvo V90.
Are they all beige, or will you go crazy and buy a grey one?
1. BMW E30 325is Coupe
2. Toyota AW11 MR2
3. BMW E34 530i
4. 1980's Toyota Truck
One blue, one black, one purple (they were actually quite rare and had an upgraded interior), and one white.
Mustang GT
Triumph TR8
Dodge Polara Wagon
Dodge Power Wagon
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/JustFord0099/Picture012-5.jpg)
Acura CL 2.2
Locost with the V8 from an audi v8q
Volvo 850 turbo wagon
Econoline 4x4
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/JustFord0099/picture001-1.jpg)
I want them.
Yes. Along with your 2.5 kids, boring homemaker wife and all while you have an affair with that 23 year old receptionist out in front of your desk.
Clay will not have an affair.
Quote from: CJ on December 21, 2008, 10:14:01 PM
Clay will not have an affair.
...............with a woman. :lol:
1. 2003 SVT Focus (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/963508055.html)
2. 1995 Mustang GT (modified) (http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/961238149.html)
3. 2001 Ford Explorer XLT (http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ctd/966225234.html)
4. 1996 Ford F-250 Powerstroke (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/965900017.html)
EDIT: Hey, they're all Fords. :mask:
1) Daily driver- Honda Accord
2) Weekender - Gen I Miata
3) Family Hauler (must be able to seat four people comfortably for a week's outing) - Cadillac Deville...hollah!
4) Heavy Hauler - mid 80s Land Cruiser
Quote from: NACar on December 21, 2008, 09:53:05 PM
This is just so much more fun than the $40k game...
Strangely, I agree...
1) Daily driver: Cadillac Seville (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=256267568&)
2) Weekender: Mercedes R129 (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=255371760) (!)
3) Family Hauler: Volvo T5 wagon (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=253170513)
4) Heavy Hauler: Mercedes M-Class (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=248040950)
Quote from: CJ on December 21, 2008, 10:11:06 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/JustFord0099/picture001-1.jpg)
I want them.
I'll admit to taking a liking to the late-90's Volvo 960/S90, but you're just being weird.
Quote from: CJ on December 21, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
One blue, one black, one purple (they were actually quite rare and had an upgraded interior), and one white.
Lemme guess, the purple one will be your weekend car :devil:
Quote from: 2o6 on December 21, 2008, 09:53:54 PM
More freedom.
because having $34,000 less dollars will give you that :rolleyes:
1) Ford Focus
2) Clean, first gen Z with L28ET swap
3) Ford Focus
4) Dodge Dakota 4.7L 4x4 V8 5 speed
1) Daily driver-- NA Miata
2) Weekender-- Alfa Spider
3) Family Hauler-- 300D wagon
4) Heavy Hauler-- Trooper
This is a much cooler game than the $40k game. :lol:
Not sure I see the need in a daily driver when either the Weekender or Family Hauler could do the same thing.
1) Don't need but with my job a little truck would be nice. Mazda B2600i 4WD
2) NC Turbo RX-7
3) Millenia S
4) Some kind of Toyota
1/2/3 = E36 328i/328iS (there is one for sale now for $4,400... I know there will be deals when I'm ready)
4 = 1996 Nissan Quest GXE w/5spd & turbo :lol:
This is getting a lot more creative responses. Just wait until I drop the price to $1,500!
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 21, 2008, 11:10:17 PM
1) Ford Focus
2) Clean, first gen Z with L28ET swap
3) Ford Focus
4) Dodge Dakota 4.7L 4x4 V8 5 speed
:rolleyes:
1)Volvo 765 Turbo
2)Suzuki Swift
3)Volvo 765 Turbo
4)U-haul
1) Daily driver - 98-99 740iL
2) Weekender - Porsche 914
3) Family Hauler - '98-99 740iL OR
4) Heavy Hauler - '95 Range Rover County LWB
Quote from: the Teuton on December 22, 2008, 05:38:44 AM
This is getting a lot more creative responses. Just wait until I drop the price to $1,500!
I got my car for $1500... however after the motor swap, and all my suspension work, I will be in about $4K :( And I'm prob gonna sell it around tax time
Quote from: sportyaccordy on December 22, 2008, 07:37:12 AM
I got my car for $1500... however after the motor swap, and all my suspension work, I will be in about $4K :( And I'm prob gonna sell it around tax time
Soo....
1) Daily driver: Accord
2) Weekender: Accord
3) Family Hauler: Accord
4) Heavy Hauler: Accord
?
:lol:
Already got my $6000 daily driver... Cadillac STS. :lol:
Weekend car: Porsche 944 Turbo
Family hauler: Cadillac STS
Heavy hauler: Dodge Ram Cummins
Quote from: NACar on December 22, 2008, 08:07:19 AM
Soo....
1) Daily driver: Accord
2) Weekender: Accord
3) Family Hauler: Accord
4) Heavy Hauler: Accord
?
:lol:
No this is the last one... I swear
Quote from: 68_427 on December 22, 2008, 12:22:19 PM
WHERE?!?!?!
Where not? For $5000-9000, they're pretty common. $6000 is about average anymore. Go to RS25.com. Be impressed with the numbers and prices of 2.5RSs for sale.
Quote from: CJ on December 21, 2008, 10:07:56 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/JustFord0099/Picture012-5.jpg)
A friend has that EXACT car.
Quote from: 2o6 on December 21, 2008, 10:13:05 PM
Yes. Along with your 2.5 kids, boring homemaker wife and all while you have an affair with that 23 year old receptionist out in front of your desk.
a. He drives two 13 year old Volvo's. The closest thing he's going to have to an affair is a 20 year old blow up doll he affectionally named "flo"
b. How in all good faith can you criticize
anyone for having dull taste in cars?
1) Daily driver: Ferrari....Vespa (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-Tribute-Vespa-1968-Vintage-Sprint-w-150-cc_W0QQitemZ150316912642QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6212QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
2) Weekender: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-Alfa-Romeo-Spyder-Graduate-Convertible-Private-own_W0QQitemZ390018548869QQihZ026QQcategoryZ84154QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
3) Family Hauler: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-Edsel-Villager-Wagon-V8-3-speed-trans-50s-wagon_W0QQitemZ320325771316QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6216QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
4) Heavy Hauler: 1948 Chevy Cab-over (http://www.americandreamcars.com/1948chevycabovertrk103004.htm)
I would never buy 4 cars, especially with a limit of $6,000 on each. I'd buy 1 or 2 cars with $24,000 though.
Therefore, I will boycott this thread because I think it's stupid. :tounge:
Quote from: hotrodalex on December 22, 2008, 06:33:44 PM
1) Daily driver: Ferrari....Vespa (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-Tribute-Vespa-1968-Vintage-Sprint-w-150-cc_W0QQitemZ150316912642QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6212QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
2) Weekender: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-Alfa-Romeo-Spyder-Graduate-Convertible-Private-own_W0QQitemZ390018548869QQihZ026QQcategoryZ84154QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
3) Family Hauler: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-Edsel-Villager-Wagon-V8-3-speed-trans-50s-wagon_W0QQitemZ320325771316QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6216QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
4) Heavy Hauler: 1948 Chevy Cab-over (http://www.americandreamcars.com/1948chevycabovertrk103004.htm)
Those last two need a lot of work, probably putting them very much over $6k. ;)
Quote from: Psilos on December 22, 2008, 07:44:55 PM
Those last two need a lot of work, probably putting them very much over $6k. ;)
But they're cool. :mrcool:
Quote from: Submariner on December 22, 2008, 06:19:25 PM
a. He drives two 13 year old Volvo's. The closest thing he's going to have to an affair is a 20 year old blow up doll he affectionally named "flo"
b. How in all good faith can you criticize anyone for having dull taste in cars?
Yeah, because only people that like Ferrari's are exciting. :rolleyes:
I appreciate every kind of car, like the Tatra in my sig. How in the world is that "dull"? Personally, I think the SEC in your sig is quite dull since it's a slab sided pillarless e-class.
Quote from: 2o6 on December 22, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
Personally, I think the SEC in your sig is quite dull since it's a slab sided pillarless e-class.
(http://img228c.imageshack.us/img228/3728/failboatlg0.jpg)
Quote from: hotrodalex on December 22, 2008, 07:52:44 PM
But they're cool. :mrcool:
Yes, but they don't qualify. Shall I add a Lambo Miura to my list instead of the Alfa because it's cool? :ohyeah:
Quote from: CJ on December 22, 2008, 08:07:44 PM
(http://img228c.imageshack.us/img228/3728/failboatlg0.jpg)
Is it ugly? No.
Is it boring to look at? Quite.
Though I generally think it's fun to rag on 2o6 for is weird car taste, he's right.
Yea the pick of the W126 range is def the 500E
Quote from: Psilos on December 22, 2008, 08:15:30 PM
Yes, but they don't qualify. Shall I add a Lambo Miura to my list instead of the Alfa because it's cool? :ohyeah:
If you can find a Lambo for under 6k, please tell me. I'll buy it in a heartbeat. :ohyeah:
Quote from: hotrodalex on December 23, 2008, 12:05:49 PM
If you can find a Lambo for under 6k, please tell me. I'll buy it in a heartbeat. :ohyeah:
Haha, I'd tell you about it, but that's because I'd be bragging about my new Lambo!
All pics taken from current Atlanta CL listings with asking prices under $7000 (I'm assuming I can talk them down to 6000).
1. DD:
(http://images.craigslist.org/1fb1g51373na3k93o98clef447456e34b1ab6.jpg)
2. Weekend Toy:
(http://images.craigslist.org/12013b1433nb3of3l88c40e908bcae282105c.jpg)
3. Family hauler:
(http://images.craigslist.org/3kb3p03l51121g61378cnb9512cd4f6411c4b.jpg)
4. Workhorse:
(http://images.craigslist.org/1171411g03kf3pc3lc8cmf3b08bd33a2d11c8.jpg)
Daily driver:
1996 Volvo 850 CD (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/VOLVO/850/Victoria/csn6608113.aspx)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/35bw9j5.jpg)
1993 Audi 100 (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/AUDI/100/New%20South%20Wales/csn5282956.aspx)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/1124gmu.jpg)
1989 BMW 535i (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/BMW/535I/Victoria/csn6619564.aspx)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/311xd9g.jpg)
Weekender:
1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/ALFA%20ROMEO/ALFETTA/South%20Australia/csn6359959.aspx)
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2j2ff2u.jpg)
1986 BMW M535i (!) (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/BMW/M5/New%20South%20Wales/csn6035398.aspx)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/o02bgh.jpg)
1979 Fiat X1/9 (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/FIAT/X19/Victoria/csn6550801.aspx)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/sc4c9x.jpg)
Family Hauler:
1996 Ford Fairlane Ghia (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/FORD/FAIRLANE/South%20Australia/csn6393370.aspx)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/e97kht.jpg)
1997 Mitsubishi Verada Ei (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/MITSUBISHI/VERADA/Victoria/csn6531777.aspx)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/amxu2d.jpg)
Heavy Hauler:
1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/JEEP/CHEROKEE/New%20South%20Wales/csn6033375.aspx)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/33ynw9g.jpg)
1972 HQ Holden One-Tonner (http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HOLDEN/1%20TONNE/Victoria/csn6313949.aspx)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/111p7kj.jpg)
In Australia there are only a few cars you should own as a true enthusiast
(http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/25866001madmax_car.jpg)
(http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/pics/news/17688/1990_GT-R_NISMO_BNR32-L.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/SSute2.JPG)
(http://www.hilary.com/blog/uploaded_images/kangaroo-joey-732383.jpg)
You'd have to pay a lot more than $6k for a night with a classy kangaroo, let me tell you.
Quote from: omicron on December 24, 2008, 07:53:36 AM
You'd have to pay a lot more than $6k for a night with a classy kangaroo, let me tell you.
yeah, but what if you only want a trashy one?
Quote from: ChrisV on December 24, 2008, 08:19:28 AM
yeah, but what if you only want a trashy one?
I am not a classy man, a 6K kangaroo will do
What's the diamond rating of a 6k kangaroo?