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Fun car on the cheap - under $5K
Just for giggles if you had $5,000 to dump on a fun driver what would you buy?
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Gary Fisher 29er 2019 Kia Stinger 2.0t gone  1995 Miata Sold 1984 944 Sold I am not lost for I know where I am, however where I am is lost. - Winnie the poo. |
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Miata. E30. E36. Early C4 Corvette.
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The Unsettler
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Rx7
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A newer 944.
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944 turbo for sure: I've found two for steals before: $1400 & $5600
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09-09-2011, 09:57 AM
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I could get my 356 into running condition for $5k....
You donating? I'll let you drive 'er!
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09-09-2011, 10:13 AM
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E30
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5 speed 4.0 liter jeep
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09-09-2011, 10:20 AM
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Burn the fire.
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1973 914 2.0.
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well, for that price, a miata would be in good shape and would run reliably with minimal tinkering for a long time to come.
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09-09-2011, 11:35 AM
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I would LOVE a 356... but we all know you can't touch one of those for $5K (that is running)
Of course the cheapest way out is to get my 944 running... but just printed out the instruction on changing out the water-pump... it is about a quarter inch thick  plus once I get the 944 running it will be just a matter of time before it needs more work.A Miata is high on my list... and a dune buggy has always been a dream of mine... always wanted an RX7 (was shopping for one when I bought the 944) Corvette or Mustang would be cheap and easy to work on (as opposed to the 944) But I'm just goofing around, slow day at work and daydreaming... not going to be buying anything anytime soon
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Gary Fisher 29er 2019 Kia Stinger 2.0t gone 1995 Miata Sold 1984 944 Sold I am not lost for I know where I am, however where I am is lost. - Winnie the poo. |
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09-09-2011, 11:49 AM
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If I had it to do all over again, I would go with a '73. Pre-emissions requirements and without the big/heavy bumpers. But they are going up in price...
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09-09-2011, 01:20 PM
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Keeping the time/money pits similar also helps. 
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09-09-2011, 01:44 PM
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But also first car I ever owned that is such a PITA to work on. Wrenched on many of my dad's old GM cars growing up over the years... thus an old corvette would be a good choice... but wife hates vettes. I'm guessing a Miata is an easy DIY car? (and the wife loves them) And a air cooled four banger is an easy DIY engine... but don't know if I could even get into a narp 356 for cheap.
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Gary Fisher 29er 2019 Kia Stinger 2.0t gone 1995 Miata Sold 1984 944 Sold I am not lost for I know where I am, however where I am is lost. - Winnie the poo. |
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09-09-2011, 01:55 PM
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1982 Porsche 911SC Coupe 3.2
1983 Porsche 944 2.5L
1983 Porsche 911sc Cabriolet 3.0
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