What car to buy with my NEW parameters - Page 3

rammstein · 08:01 PM

They had a brief run called the Camry CE that came with a stick.

The email I got from the seller earlier today said it got a complete trans rebuild abotu 10k miles ago. He wanted to just do a couple synchros, but the rebuild kits only came in whole sets, so he had the entire thing done, and supposedly a new clutch at the same time.

I'm waiting to see what he sends me later as far as pics. The body supposedly has a few dings, and the front bumper is pushed in a bit, so I gotta see that. I think half of my interest comes just from his ability to speak coherently. Sucks that it isn't local- if I drive to Tampa, I'd be going to buy it, not to check it out. Thats a 4 hour drive. I'll post a new thread about this car when I get complete data.

notfarnow · 01-21-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rammstein

I think half of my interest comes just from his ability to speak coherently.

i usually get replies that use no capital letters at all or punctuation and you realize they are just typing away without thinking about what you actually asked anyway they just talk about whatever they want to tell you not what you really wanted to know and the message goes on and on until you realize they are getting near the end and you haven't read a single useful bit of information

know what i mean?

onewhippedpuppy · 01-21-2009, 06:25 PM

A modified economy car is still, at it's core, an economy car. I bet it torque-steers like crazy. Great sleeper, but I bet it's a pig to autoX.

Have we suggested an RX-7 (minus rice tach)?

Cheap, cheap parts, great handling, lots of mods available. I missed a turbo 2 locally with 100k for $2500, it sold too damn quick.

rammstein · 01-21-2009, 07:20 PM

RX7 has no back seat. The hatch area would be too tight for our fur kid (dog).

I've been in and driven Jim's RX7, and I can tell you that the hatch area is really tight, AND that it was a BLAST to drive.

SLO-BOB · 01-21-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

A modified economy car is still, at it's core, an economy car.

I'll tell myself that next time I'm lapped by an Evo at the track.

I get your point though.

therotman · 01-21-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

A modified economy car is still, at it's core, an economy car. I bet it torque-steers like crazy. Great sleeper, but I bet it's a pig to autoX.

Have we suggested an RX-7 (minus rice tach)?

Cheap, cheap parts, great handling, lots of mods available. I missed a turbo 2 locally with 100k for $2500, it sold too damn quick.

Cheap?

I had a turbo 2 I sold because it could not pass somg.

all 3 cats were burnt out and they cost something like $600 each!

Heel n Toe · 01-21-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rammstein

The body supposedly has a few dings, and the front bumper is pushed in a bit, so I gotta see that.

Oh, please... just listen to yourself... yer talkin' like a girl. If it screams, buy the thing and forget the minor cosmetic stuff. What you want is something to frighten women and children with that can also make your dog think he is about to die.

Heh heh.

This thing really sounds like "the one." I'm betting it's gonna be a ton of fun.

BTW, that Scirocco you were looking at was about an hour and a half from me... I almost volunteered to go look at it for you, but it wasn't a good time for throwing away a Saturday, and it woulda cost you more than you were offering... what was it again? An 18-pack of PBR?

If this Camry doesn't pan out and the Scirocco is still around, PM me... you never know.

Tim Walsh · Tim Walsh's Garage

I think the camry is great for a sleeper but I'm not big on it mostly because I'm a driving a slow car fast than a fast car slow kinda guy.

81turboporsche · 81turboporsche's Garage

928 with a blown motor and do a chevy 350 swap

rammstein · 01-22-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

If this Camry doesn't pan out and the Scirocco is still around, PM me... you never know.

That Scirocco is still around, and it calls to me from time to time. I'm taking today to think about things... and if I recall correctly, PBR comes in a 30 pack

SLO-BOB · 01-22-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rammstein

That Scirocco is still around,

That's a nice car. What are you waiting for??

rammstein · 01-22-2009, 06:04 AM

I'd have to take it to a shop to have the A/C rehabbed, and there is some kind of leak where the axle connects to the trans. Its a slow leak, and could probably be treated by ignoring it for awhile, but according to Mr. Notfarnow, who knows these cars very well, its a PITA fix, and having a shop do it might prove costly. Finally, there is the battery booster in the back seat that the seller never explained. I dunno though, its a damn fine looking car, and I could probably bargain it down a bit too. Love the white, and that interior is immaculate.

Maybe I'll have to utilize Heel N Toe on this one. I mean, if someone took a good hard look at this car and said that there were no other issues than those highighted by the seller, and I could get it for $3500, that leaves enough to at least get the whole A/C system replaced. Then I could shop for some Konis. hmm.... it sure is a sexy car....

onewhippedpuppy · 01-22-2009, 07:21 AM

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A modified economy car is still, at it's core, an economy car.

I'll tell myself that next time I'm lapped by an Evo at the track.

I get your point though.

Yeah, but an Evo is a lot more than a Lancer with a turbo. Upgrading the entire powertrain, suspension, and brakes makes a bit of a difference.