This is a list of cars. They have some things in common, though I am not exactly sure what it is. Please help me add to the list.
Mercedes 240D/300D
VW Beetle
VW Jetta Mk1
Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Datsun 510
BMW 2002
Volvo 240
MGB
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Is this like a "guess the common trait thing," or what?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 04, 2013, 06:10:44 PM
Is this like a "guess the common trait thing," or what?
Not really. These are all cars that a coworker is interested in (mostly thanks to me). So far, the Mercedes is winning.
Get the 240. The Mercedes will be plagued with little hydraulics and air issues. The door locks are all air powered.
Quote from: CJ on November 04, 2013, 06:47:44 PM
Get the 240. The Mercedes will be plagued with little hydraulics and air issues. The door locks are all air powered.
Who cares about locks? Nobody.
Alfa GTV
...but the BMW 2002 is very sweet.
Saab 900S
We are stuck back on the Mercedes diesels.
Alfa Romeo GTV-6.
Except he can't have the silver one in New jersey. That's mine.
MkI GTI
BMW E30
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 08, 2013, 08:13:33 PM
Alfa Romeo GTV-6.
Except he can't have the silver one in New jersey. That's mine.
Okay, a few of the criteria are:
-it is not impossible to find parts for
-it is not hopelessly unreliable
-it gets good fuel economy
-it is a boxy 80's car
Mazda 323 GTX
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 08, 2013, 08:18:35 PM
Okay, a few of the criteria are:
-it is not impossible to find parts for
-it is not hopelessly unreliable
-it gets good fuel economy
-it is a boxy 80's car
This is all true. With the exception of the driveshaft donuts. And the rear brakes.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 08, 2013, 08:18:35 PM
Okay, a few of the criteria are:
-it is not impossible to find parts for
-it is not hopelessly unreliable
-it gets good fuel economy
-it is a boxy 80's car
(http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2010/07/12/09/47/1985_ford_country_squire-pic-6247107812598910995.jpeg)
all except one of the items on his list.
Dodge Daytona
The Mercedes W123 is the BEST Mercedes' ever made, and the 240D/300D are some of the most long-lasting engines ever made by the company. Those engines can withstand a lot of abuse and mileage due to their low power per liter output, tank-like-construction and simplicity.
Another bonus point for the Mercedes' is that you can still get spare parts for relatively cheap prices from the club scene or from junkyard W123s. And Mercedes themselves still provide original spare parts for the W123 albeit at slightly higher prices.
A good W123 is getting very pricey in Europe on the classic car market. The coupes and wagons are very rare these days and fetch incredible prices if you catch a good one.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 08, 2013, 08:18:35 PM
-it is a boxy 80's car
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2013, 06:08:30 PM
Mercedes 240D/300D
1970s car
QuoteVW Beetle
1960s car (designed in the 1930s)
QuoteDatsun 510
1970s car
QuoteBMW 2002
1960s car
QuoteVolvo 240
1970s car
QuoteMGB
1960s car