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lagunasecaballs wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:32 am I have two. One has 137k miles (I bought it with 98k miles on it). The other has 150k miles.

Replace bushings like you would any olderish car, stay on top of your maintenance, and it’s a great car to own.

I’d be interested to see the history on that ZCP. Interlagos :Manuel: with a slicktop is $$$$$. So that seems like a good dill.
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max225 wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:51 pm
D Griff wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:48 pm

If you don't want to track, a Boxster is a really great vehicle to grab up. Significantly cheaper than a Cayman with 'vert fun, get an '09+ S for less than $25k and be happy. I'd totally get one for street fun car.
I am not sure I'd "track" a E46 ... so not sure if it is a consideration. But yea, agreed on this, however you can't tell someone what to like, Coogles doesn't like Boxsters pre 981
E46 is actually a pretty common/popular/good track car. You have to do some stuff to it (subframe reinforcement...) but that's pretty much true of any car.

:poorvette: is commonly referred to as "track ready" and a great track car but it needs brake upgrades, radiator, seats to really be viable. :meata: needs a roll bar and can't work period if you're my size really.
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Apparently Costco is carrying QuickJack 5000s. $1K!!!
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Acid666 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:05 pm Apparently Costco is carrying QuickJack 5000s. $1K!!!
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Hooooooly chit. Yes please!
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coogles wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:44 pm
Acid666 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:05 pm Apparently Costco is carrying QuickJack 5000s. $1K!!!
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Hooooooly chit. Yes please!
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D Griff wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:48 pm
max225 wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 11:22 am 2nd or 3rd car ... why not get something cool like a boxster? They are way cheaper than that m3
If you don't want to track, a Boxster is a really great vehicle to grab up. Significantly cheaper than a Cayman with 'vert fun, get an '09+ S for less than $25k and be happy. I'd totally get one for street fun car.
2nd gen Boxsters have some pretty tall roll hoops and a few roll bars/extenders available in the aftermarket. But again, if you’re tall :notsure:

Being of shorter stature has some advantages.
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4zilch wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 5:16 pm :doit:

Love mine.
I think I'll pick one up before it comes time to do the 40k service. Will pay for itself in no time. $180 at the indy shop for a brake fluid job? :yeahok:
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Cool story. Mazda is apparently factor reconditioning some Miatas

https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2018/09/27 ... 20%251%24s

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https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... etail=true
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4zilch wrote:
D Griff wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:48 pm If you don't want to track, a Boxster is a really great vehicle to grab up. Significantly cheaper than a Cayman with 'vert fun, get an '09+ S for less than $25k and be happy. I'd totally get one for street fun car.
2nd gen Boxsters have some pretty tall roll hoops and a few roll bars/extenders available in the aftermarket. But again, if you’re tall :notsure:

Being of shorter stature has some advantages.
Not sure... This is my bald ass trying to make an S2000 work. I've ridden in a Boxster but don't really remember. Cayman has a ton of headroom.Image

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D Griff wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 9:02 am
4zilch wrote:
2nd gen Boxsters have some pretty tall roll hoops and a few roll bars/extenders available in the aftermarket. But again, if you’re tall :notsure:

Being of shorter stature has some advantages.
Not sure... This is my bald ass trying to make an S2000 work. I've ridden in a Boxster but don't really remember. Cayman has a ton of headroom.Image

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Offer $12.5k out the door and see what happens?
https://www.rayskillmannortheastmazda.c ... f1a0209934

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coogles wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 10:02 am Offer $12.5k out the door and see what happens?
https://www.rayskillmannortheastmazda.c ... f1a0209934

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Nice spec on that one. Throw a header/exhaust on it.
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:impressive: “the most ragged on z4 in the country”. These are Miata cheap in the used market for not much more you can have a clean one
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coogles wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 10:02 am Offer $12.5k out the door and see what happens?
https://www.rayskillmannortheastmazda.c ... f1a0209934

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I’ve seen that one as well. In4results. NC values still seem artificially high to me, particularly when ND clubs are at about 20, private party even high teens at times.
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4zilch wrote: Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:05 am
coogles wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 10:02 am Offer $12.5k out the door and see what happens?
https://www.rayskillmannortheastmazda.c ... f1a0209934

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:meata:
I’ve seen that one as well. In4results. NC values still seem artificially high to me, particularly when ND clubs are at about 20, private party even high teens at times.
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x10. I just dont get it. I like them and all but they should be around $10k in good shape. The ND is the better car and depreciating in line as expected.
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4zilch wrote: Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:05 am

I’ve seen that one as well. In4results. NC values still seem artificially high to me, particularly when ND clubs are at about 20, private party even high teens at times.
:dat:

x10. I just dont get it. I like them and all but they should be around $10k in good shape. The ND is the better car and depreciating in line as expected.
:dat:

NC Clubs are still in the high 10's and low 20's :wat:

I think (hope) the ND2 will drive all prices down.
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max225 wrote: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:57 am
:impressive: “the most ragged on z4 in the country”. These are Miata cheap in the used market for not much more you can have a clean one
there's a 100k mile z4m coupe with a terrible 2 tone paint job now FS in MS. It was local to me then dissappered into dillerman auctions and sad times.

Its now wrecked in the right rear but driveable. Mechanic bought at auction "for a steal" and wants $10k for it.



Corey also swapped a s54 into an AWD x3 lol. Runs and drives well.
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Any update, Coogles?
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As expected, wife took a :poop: all over the idea.
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dubshow wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:21 am

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coogles wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:42 am As expected, wife took a :poop: all over the idea.
The idea of a fun car or the amount requested?
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Johnny_P wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:54 pm
coogles wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:42 am As expected, wife took a :poop: all over the idea.
The idea of a fun car or the amount requested?
:butwhy: not both?
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I keep feeling the temptation to trade in the silverbrahdoe on a new SQ5. Still have 18 mo left of truck lease though and it is cheap as balls. It’s exactly 1.3SMP if I’m doing the conversion math correctly. While the SQ5 is 3SMP.

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golfsedan16 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:03 pm I keep feeling the temptation to trade in the silverbrahdoe on a new SQ5. Still have 18 mo left of truck lease though and it is cheap as balls. It’s exactly 1.3SMP if I’m doing the conversion math correctly. While the SQ5 is 3SMP.

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