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Wow, that MR2 is epic... not a terrible deal at $14K IMO, what else in that price range can you get that's similar?
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Old cars will tank in value when boomers really start dying off. Will be 5/7, and my garage is almost ready.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:49 pm Old cars will tank in value when boomers really start dying off. Will be 5/7, and my garage is almost ready.
No they won’t because you’re not and old and you want old cars just like a gazzilion other millennials just like
Myself.

I can’t wait to get a series 60/62 caddy.... or a continental from the late fiddys
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Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:49 pm Old cars will tank in value when boomers really start dying off. Will be 5/7, and my garage is almost ready.
Yeah man that MR2 is only going up for a while, but 70s and older 'murica shit will definitely tank in the short term.
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max225 wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:24 pm
Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:49 pm Old cars will tank in value when boomers really start dying off. Will be 5/7, and my garage is almost ready.
No they won’t because you’re not and old and you want old cars just like a gazzilion other millennials just like
Myself.

I can’t wait to get a series 60/62 caddy.... or a continental from the late fiddys
Agreed. Detroit pipe dream.
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Offer 20?

Then drive off into the sunset and be happy for 2 weeks and return to the :plac: ways per usual?

:iono: seems like a decent :dill: and winter is coming
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/d/ ... 59461.html


Then again.... 41k for a new one... 5 k depreciation in 52k miles and 3 years :wtf:
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troyguitar wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2019 5:30 pm I do find myself strangely drawn to the Saabaru, too bad it's not a turbro. Looks really nice for a 2006 :doe:
Turbros were really cool. IIRC, they were somewhat parts bin WRX/STI mashups. WRX powertrain with STI steering rack and suspension bits. I've always wanted a Saabaru.
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max225 wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:09 am https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/d/ ... 59461.html


Then again.... 41k for a new one... 5 k depreciation in 52k miles and 3 years :wtf:
The values of these things make zero sense IMO.
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max225 wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 1:09 am https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/d/ ... 59461.html


Then again.... 41k for a new one... 5 k depreciation in 52k miles and 3 years :wtf:
2020s get nicer gauges with color high res screens and better, larger infotainment with ACP/AA.
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Personally, I see no reason not to just go get one of these. Nothing else like it, and nothing will be ever again, they are cheap-ish, seem to be fairly reliable, don't depreciate rapidly for non-catastrophic :plac: , fuel efficient...
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I always forgot these existed. Super :neat:

I wonder how they drive?
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Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:29 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989- ... 2019-10-15

I always forgot these existed. Super :neat:

I wonder how they drive?
:neat:
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D Griff wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:47 am
Personally, I see no reason not to just go get one of these. Nothing else like it, and nothing will be ever again, they are cheap-ish, seem to be fairly reliable, don't depreciate rapidly for non-catastrophic :plac: , fuel efficient...
The main issue is that there are other options that outperform it at that price point.
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Huckleberry wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:03 am
D Griff wrote: Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:47 am

Personally, I see no reason not to just go get one of these. Nothing else like it, and nothing will be ever again, they are cheap-ish, seem to be fairly reliable, don't depreciate rapidly for non-catastrophic :plac: , fuel efficient...
The main issue is that there are other options that outperform it at that price point.
Like?

I mean, you've got Corvettes which definitely blow it out of the water but you're talking a 7-10 year older car with way higher consumables costs... or the Z which isn't nearly as nice to drive IMO. THe only thing that really compares is the Miata, which can't go on track, can't hold any shit, can barely fit DFD linebacker crew, etc.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:29 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989- ... 2019-10-15

I always forgot these existed. Super :neat:

I wonder how they drive?
Wow that’s :neat: holy time capsule
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Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:29 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989- ... 2019-10-15

I always forgot these existed. Super :neat:

I wonder how they drive?
They drove okay.

I almost bought the Mitsubishi version, the Starion in 1988, but in the end the 5.0 mustang GT beat it out.

Not long ago I posted a picture of one that showed up at my work that looked pretty minty/restored. I always liked them, but they were lacking power.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:06 am
Huckleberry wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:03 am

The main issue is that there are other options that outperform it at that price point.
Like?

I mean, you've got Corvettes which definitely blow it out of the water but you're talking a 7-10 year older car with way higher consumables costs... or the Z which isn't nearly as nice to drive IMO. THe only thing that really compares is the Miata, which can't go on track, can't hold any shit, can barely fit DFD linebacker crew, etc.
V6 Mustangs/Camaros, Turbo 4 Mustangs/Camaros, WRX, M235i, 330i....

All are in that same price range on the used market and are 2015 or newer.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:11 am
Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:29 am https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989- ... 2019-10-15

I always forgot these existed. Super :neat:

I wonder how they drive?
They drove okay.

I almost bought the Mitsubishi version, the Starion in 1988, but in the end the 5.0 mustang GT beat it out.

Not long ago I posted a picture of one that showed up at my work that looked pretty minty/restored. I always liked them, but they were lacking power.
Yea, they seem :neat: but down on power. For a turbro 2.6L, seems like there's a lot of opportunity for improvement, but they're so rare that nobody bothered with that.

Would be a :neat: unique thing that I could still park in close garages at work :doe:
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Detroit wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:42 am
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:11 am

They drove okay.

I almost bought the Mitsubishi version, the Starion in 1988, but in the end the 5.0 mustang GT beat it out.

Not long ago I posted a picture of one that showed up at my work that looked pretty minty/restored. I always liked them, but they were lacking power.
Yea, they seem :neat: but down on power. For a turbro 2.6L, seems like there's a lot of opportunity for improvement, but they're so rare that nobody bothered with that.

Would be a :neat: unique thing that I could still park in close garages at work :doe:
:doit: :jelly:

Probably has adequate ground clearance as well, compared to the :poorvette:
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Huckleberry wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:22 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:06 am

Like?

I mean, you've got Corvettes which definitely blow it out of the water but you're talking a 7-10 year older car with way higher consumables costs... or the Z which isn't nearly as nice to drive IMO. THe only thing that really compares is the Miata, which can't go on track, can't hold any shit, can barely fit DFD linebacker crew, etc.
V6 Mustangs/Camaros, Turbo 4 Mustangs/Camaros, WRX, M235i, 330i....

All are in that same price range on the used market and are 2015 or newer.
None of those drive ANYTHING like a BRZ.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:51 pm
Huckleberry wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:22 am

V6 Mustangs/Camaros, Turbo 4 Mustangs/Camaros, WRX, M235i, 330i....

All are in that same price range on the used market and are 2015 or newer.
None of those drive ANYTHING like a BRZ.
They all outperform it.
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