Got an offer on my car! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Bob Danger · 2005-11-21, 12:07 PM

4,500 for my Corolla, I wasn't planning on selling it but I don't think I can pass it up. What do you guys think? I'll need a replacement before next season, any suggestions?

Dean · 2005-11-21, 12:55 PM

A CSP/ITS race ready RX-7 with trailer $2300... Could use a fresh engine, but runs.

sperry · 2005-11-21, 01:27 PM

I think Bob needs a daily driveable car...

And that's a pretty decent offer I guess... though I don't know the market for those cars. But on the otherhand, that little Corolla is awesome!

How much do turbo Starion/Conquests go for? That's my 80's car flavor of the month right now. Plus the Eclipse motor is supposed to be a pretty easy drop in.

Dean · 2005-11-21, 01:29 PM

Oh, I assumed he had a DD based on the "before next season" comment.

Bob Danger · 2005-11-21, 02:14 PM

I've got 3 cars right now. My 90 Ford Probe, 85 Corolla GT-S, and the 88 Corolla FX-16. The Probe and the FX run.

My first car was an RX-7, I loved it. It was the biggest POS. Ask Tim he hated that car. I have a soft spot in my heart for Rotaries, although I don't have a truck. It would be wise to stay away from non-streetable cars. An RX-7 would be high on my list, I'd like a 91 RX-7 Turbo 2.

sperry · 2005-11-21, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

I've got 3 cars right now. My 90 Ford Probe, 85 Corolla GT-S, and the 88 Corolla FX-16. The Probe and the FX run.

My first car was an RX-7, I loved it. It was the biggest POS. Ask Tim he hated that car. I have a soft spot in my heart for Rotaries, although I don't have a truck. It would be wise to stay away from non-streetable cars. An RX-7 would be high on my list, I'd like a 91 RX-7 Turbo 2.

A 2nd Gen RX-7 would be a sweet choice. I've never had one, but always wanted one. Not so sure about a turbo rotory though... sure they're cooler and faster than the N/A versions, but that's a real "pay to play" car, considering how unreliable they can be.

Talk to Murphy on the board here, he's a '7 guy... he might have some resources to help you find a decent Mazda.

Dean · 2005-11-21, 03:01 PM

'94-'97 Miata... Then you can beat on Kevin. Actually, bang for your buck, there isn't much more fun than a Miata. Find a LS, or LE with ABS and LSD if you can and have a blast.

sperry · 2005-11-21, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

'94-'97 Miata... Then you can beat on Kevin. Actually, bang for your buck, there isn't much more fun than a Miata. Find a LS, or LE with ABS and LSD if you can and have a blast.

Just make sure you can afford the conversion to a spec miata, or be able to take the gay jokes.

Pat R. · 2005-11-21, 04:05 PM

I've got my eye on an '87 MR2 that has been stripped and caged.

Kevin M · 2005-11-21, 04:21 PM

$4500 for a car that doesn't run? You're crazy if you pass that up.

Anyways, for the new project car, Miatas are definitely a great bang for your buck. I got an M edition in great shape, with hardtop, for $6000. $3500 will bu you a '90-'93 in pretty good shape. All you need to hit the track are tires and wheels and a roll cage. But modding them is pretty cheap. If you do springs and shocks instead of coilovers, you can have a new suspension for under $600. But don't worry about Spec Miata unless you plan to go race. A CSP Miata is faster and cheaper. Plus, there's no turbo SMs.

NevadaSTi · 2005-11-21, 04:41 PM

Or there is a Triump Spitfire down the street from me for sale. I could take a look, if you are interested?

Dean · 2005-11-21, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Or there is a Triump Spitfire down the street from me for sale. I could take a look, if you are interested?

There you go. Slap a rottary in that sucker, and go after the Riggses...

NevadaSTi · 2005-11-21, 05:25 PM

I looked, they only want $3950 for it.

Kevin M · 2005-11-21, 08:20 PM

Yeah, let's keep suggesting that he get a reliable, relatively economical project car... and then suggest a British roadster with a rotary swap!

Libila · 2005-11-21, 09:59 PM

Bobby's old RX-7 was a heap, and it was purple.

In all honesty dood, I think you should get an Impreza L or a Honda. Something reliable and cheap. Use the other Corrola for the "fun" car.

Finish my bug.

2005-11-21, 12:07 PM	#1
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Got an offer on my car! 4,500 for my Corolla, I wasn't planning on selling it but I don't think I can pass it up. What do you guys think? I'll need a replacement before next season, any suggestions? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2005-11-21, 12:55 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	A CSP/ITS race ready RX-7 with trailer $2300... Could use a fresh engine, but runs. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-21, 01:27 PM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I think Bob needs a daily driveable car... And that's a pretty decent offer I guess... though I don't know the market for those cars. But on the otherhand, that little Corolla is awesome! How much do turbo Starion/Conquests go for? That's my 80's car flavor of the month right now. Plus the Eclipse motor is supposed to be a pretty easy drop in. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-11-21, 01:29 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Oh, I assumed he had a DD based on the "before next season" comment. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-21, 02:14 PM	#5
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	I've got 3 cars right now. My 90 Ford Probe, 85 Corolla GT-S, and the 88 Corolla FX-16. The Probe and the FX run. My first car was an RX-7, I loved it. It was the biggest POS. Ask Tim he hated that car. I have a soft spot in my heart for Rotaries, although I don't have a truck. It would be wise to stay away from non-streetable cars. An RX-7 would be high on my list, I'd like a 91 RX-7 Turbo 2. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2005-11-21, 03:01 PM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	'94-'97 Miata... Then you can beat on Kevin. Actually, bang for your buck, there isn't much more fun than a Miata. Find a LS, or LE with ABS and LSD if you can and have a blast. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-11-21, 04:05 PM	#9
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	I've got my eye on an '87 MR2 that has been stripped and caged.

2005-11-21, 04:21 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	$4500 for a car that doesn't run? You're crazy if you pass that up. Anyways, for the new project car, Miatas are definitely a great bang for your buck. I got an M edition in great shape, with hardtop, for $6000. $3500 will bu you a '90-'93 in pretty good shape. All you need to hit the track are tires and wheels and a roll cage. But modding them is pretty cheap. If you do springs and shocks instead of coilovers, you can have a new suspension for under $600. But don't worry about Spec Miata unless you plan to go race. A CSP Miata is faster and cheaper. Plus, there's no turbo SMs. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-11-21, 04:41 PM	#11
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Or there is a Triump Spitfire down the street from me for sale. I could take a look, if you are interested? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2005-11-21, 05:25 PM	#13
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	I looked, they only want $3950 for it. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2005-11-21, 08:20 PM	#14
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, let's keep suggesting that he get a reliable, relatively economical project car... and then suggest a British roadster with a rotary swap! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-11-21, 09:59 PM	#15
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Bobby's old RX-7 was a heap, and it was purple. In all honesty dood, I think you should get an Impreza L or a Honda. Something reliable and cheap. Use the other Corrola for the "fun" car. Finish my bug.

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