Lamenting Our No-Longer Affordable Hobby

[tomgalloway1]

Am I the only guy on this site who puts priority on the drive not the shine. My old e30 's are the latest in a long line of cheap BMW's that run hard on the highway. Our '71 2002 could beat the 5.0 Mustang and my e21 beat (some) Porches and (some) M3's because I was never afraid to get a scratch or push a bit harder on the turns.

It's all about the drive, iron is only the tool .

tom

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by slow&rusty

The 323 GT is even more rare than the GTX with around 700 being sold in 1988 only, I am only the 2nd owner and with its 2200 lbs can run even with a WRX neck and neck, so its quite fun.

I've owned my 323 GT now for close to 14 years, so lots of smiles and miles together.

I might be open to a good offer on the GT, but really want to hold onto the GTX.

When I bought my GTX it was a non running roller located in Santa Cruz (NoCal) that the previous owner had fallen out of love with...it was rough and took me 2-3 years to do a full nut and bolt restoration on.

Totally understand, the GTX is really the object of my desire. Something about the rally hatch has always hit me in the right places, and those have a Lancia Delta Integrale vibe that I really like. Minus the breaking constantly part. If you ever decide to part ways, let me know.

[pavulon]

Still want a cosworth escort RS but a C5 or C6 Z06 are more rational choices.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Lots of good suggestions on this thread. I've been looking at lot at first generation RX7s. $5k buys a mint one, and they are reliable, fun, and easy to work on.

A RX7 is definitely on my list, didn't you have a RX8 at some point? How do they compare?

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

A RX7 is definitely on my list, didn't you have a RX8 at some point? How do they compare?

I had a 2005 RX8 and would happily have another. They are a blast and surprisingly practical. The first gen Renesis engine had some issues, some of them owner induced, the series 2 cars were more reliable and had more low end torque. I would love to find an RX8 R3. I don’t have any experience with the first generation RX7 so I can’t compare, I just know they look cool and I love the rotary.

[Halm]

I owned a Gen 1 RX-7 for several years because I couldn't afford a 924.

Nice little car, as expected it is very basic. 100HP as I best remember. Fun to drive, just change the oil and filter often.

Also owned a Gen 2. Much better car. 140 HP with some low end torque.

But today, I would go with a Gen 1 because I simply like the way they look.

[onewhippedpuppy]

If I stumble upon a nice RX7 GSL-SE with the 13b, I’ll be in trouble.

[Halm]

Ok, I had to look and did a quick national scan on Autotrader. 7 of them out there. Nothing that makes my blood pressure rise a bit.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Lots of junk out there, and the GSL-SE is super scarce. I’ve seen some GSL and GS models on Craigslist for $4k or so that are tempting. There have been a few nice ones on BaT recently.

[slow&rusty]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

If I stumble upon a nice RX7 GSL-SE with the 13b, I’ll be in trouble.

Me and you both bro...me and you both!

How mine would look:

[onewhippedpuppy]

Yes please, except I’ll take a nice set of Panasports on mine.

[Nickshu]

Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Me and you both bro...me and you both!

How mine would look:

Wait... I thought this thread was about our no longer affordable hobby?.... That guy probably has as much money in that RX-7 as a new GT3.

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[onewhippedpuppy]

I doubt that, you can find a mint first generation RX7 for under $10k and parts are cheap. Throw on some wheels and suspension upgrades for another few grand and you’re right there.

[scottmandue]

You want affordable?
Go to autotrader, click on coupe, click on rear wheel drive, put in what you consider an "affordable price". See what comes up:

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=467779396&zip=90731&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D90731%26startYe ar%3D1981%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26maxPrice%3 D24000%26vehicleStyleCodes%3DCOUPE%26firstRecord%3 D0%26endYear%3D2018%26searchRadius%3D50%26driveGro up%3DRWD&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=24000&vehicleStyleCodes=COUPE&firstRecord=0&endYear=2018&searchRadius=50

and more Mustangs/Callengers/Cameros than you can shale a stick at.

[JeremyD]

I like going on craiglist - choosing all cars and trucks and choosing manual transmission and scroll through - amazing what you see - both old and new

[911 Rod]

Great. Now I'm surfing the net looking for project cars.

[willtel]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

Great. Now I'm surfing the net looking for project cars.

Keep looking...

[1990C4S]

Way less work...

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/1993-nissan-240sx-convertible/6337621367.html

Or

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/1987-yugo-1800-miles-rare/6312437612.html

[sugarwood]

[wildthing]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

Way less work...

https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/1993-nissan-240sx-convertible/6337621367.html

I was just going to say I saw a nice Datsun 240Z driving around here. But I looked at the local craigslist and prices are all over the place...