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Old 9/11/15, 03:40 PM
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Lol ... me too!I think a coupe would be about $20-$25k in great shape with low mileage.
I agree. The convertible I tested was in good condition (some rock chips, no dings, all original, interior had one minor issue) and the ask was $24k I believe.
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But have you given any thought to a classic?

'69 Mustang/Camaro? '69 seems to have been an awesome year for just about any of the muscle cars being sold around that time.
I'd love me one of them ...
Yeah, FromZto5, this is a good idea too. Going along with my recommendation not to get the same as another toy, I think you should have a clear picture of what you would do with the second toy. Like if it's just to look pretty or go to car shows, that's different than a track toy or road trip cruiser -- and recommendations would be different.

I have my S2000 for occasional track days and perfect weather days for example. My Mustang is for cruising, car shows, and some daily driving. I feel like I get more for my money this way because they cover different applications. If I got another toy it would be either for drag racing or off roading, just something different than the above.

Don't forget you have to insure the new car too. My family has two appliance vehicles and two toys and I'm always thinking about whether they're worth the extra insurance.

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My vote is Mach 1. I've owned two, and currently have a third for my son. Great cars, great brakes suspension etc for that era and plus, it's Mach 1 mustang after all!

Unless you can find a well kept 88 rx7 lol, had one of those two and it was a blast with the 13b rotary and turbo.

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Classic? Go big or go home. '71 Chevelle with a 454.

For what it's worth I'm convinced infinitys are driven exclusively by d-bags, plus they don't look very good.

A 350/370Z would be nice... Followed one on my way home from work. Good looking cars.
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Originally Posted by tom281
My vote is Mach 1. I've owned two, and currently have a third for my son. Great cars, great brakes suspension etc for that era and plus, it's Mach 1 mustang after all!

Unless you can find a well kept 88 rx7 lol, had one of those two and it was a blast with the 13b rotary and turbo.
Your son can drive now

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Originally Posted by Joeywhat

A 350/370Z would be nice... Followed one on my way home from work. Good looking cars.
LOL, full circle.
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well since we're looking at red cars, how about this?

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Completely stock 9850-mile dark shadow gray '03 Cobra $25k in Montana

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Completely stock 9850-mile dark shadow gray '03 Cobra $25k in Montana
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Very nice car!
That isn't going to last long at that price.
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Dont know if you have made up your mind yet, but I'll toss out 3 cars for you.
1. Vette, 2. Shelby Cobra Replica. I was liking that one 3. Jeep Wrangler and do some off-roading in Colorado and Utah: Moab, White Rim trail, Hells Revenge.
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I've got it

White 1996 Ford Bronco with 4" lift on 35's and headers and Edelbrock intake and trick flow heads

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I've got it

White 1996 Ford Bronco with 4" lift on 35's and headers and Edelbrock intake and trick flow heads

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You said you would sell it to me!! Too bad I can't register it in CA
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
I agree. The convertible I tested was in good condition (some rock chips, no dings, all original, interior had one minor issue) and the ask was $24k I believe.

Yeah, FromZto5, this is a good idea too. Going along with my recommendation not to get the same as another toy, I think you should have a clear picture of what you would do with the second toy. Like if it's just to look pretty or go to car shows, that's different than a track toy or road trip cruiser -- and recommendations would be different.

I have my S2000 for occasional track days and perfect weather days for example. My Mustang is for cruising, car shows, and some daily driving. I feel like I get more for my money this way because they cover different applications. If I got another toy it would be either for drag racing or off roading, just something different than the above.

Don't forget you have to insure the new car too. My family has two appliance vehicles and two toys and I'm always thinking about whether they're worth the extra insurance.
Yes, I have to pay extra insurance ugh. I know. It will suck, but hey, that's how it's gotta be.

As for the classic route, I thought about that too...maybe a nicely restored 66 or 67 someday. But I dunno, I'm still too much into the "new" stuff. Maybe it's just me.

Originally Posted by tom281
My vote is Mach 1. I've owned two, and currently have a third for my son. Great cars, great brakes suspension etc for that era and plus, it's Mach 1 mustang after all!

Unless you can find a well kept 88 rx7 lol, had one of those two and it was a blast with the 13b rotary and turbo.
I had a 93 RX7 at one point! So I know all about Mazdas too. I loved it. Wish I still had it.

Good points on the Mach 1. I found one that was relatively "new", with very low miles. Are they more rare than an SVT Cobra of the same gen?

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LOL, full circle.
LOL... imagine if I got another Z. Sheeesh.

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Completely stock 9850-mile dark shadow gray '03 Cobra $25k in Montana

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...never-molested
Gabe...nice, but I can find a tastefully and reliably modded 03/04 for the same price. In your opinion, which would you get? stock or modded for same price? Hmmm... if I got a cobra, I'd mod it for sure. So I'm leaning towards the modded one. What say you guys?

Originally Posted by Rog13GTCS
Dont know if you have made up your mind yet, but I'll toss out 3 cars for you.
1. Vette, 2. Shelby Cobra Replica. I was liking that one 3. Jeep Wrangler and do some off-roading in Colorado and Utah: Moab, White Rim trail, Hells Revenge.
Vette is an option... but if I did, maybe a Grand Sport C6. C7 would definitely be an option too, but we will see. They are still way over 30k though right?
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I'd much rather buy something completely stock and mod it myself
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Here's a Vette for ya, and it's Red. $29.5k with 18k miles. C6 has the Z51 track package.
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Here is a cheap one with low miles!!!!!! Perfect condition!! Only 2,555 miles!








http://www.manningford.com/used/Ford...earchDepth=1:3

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^ Did you trade yours in again?!?!?!?!

Also, that doesn't help me out because why would I want a 13/14 to replace my 12? LOL... it wasn't one of the options
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^ Did you trade yours in again?!?!?!?!

Also, that doesn't help me out because why would I want a 13/14 to replace my 12? LOL... it wasn't one of the options
Yeah, I realized i was spending a lot of money for something that I didn't drive much....traded it in on a base Ford Escape...needed something a little more functional....someone is going to get a VERY pampered GT in mint condition with some mods already complete.
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Yeah, I realized i was spending a lot of money for something that I didn't drive much....traded it in on a base Ford Escape...needed something a little more functional....someone is going to get a VERY pampered GT in mint condition with some mods already complete.
Holy cow. I don't know whether to congratulate you, or.... lol.

I don't drive my car much at ALL! but when I do, it delights me like no other vehicle I owned before did.

That being said, I know each one of us is different and we all have our reasons. I'm sure the decision you made had the factors you alone would know.

Good luck on your Escape and you'll be missed.
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
I don't drive my car much at ALL!
No Burton,....................I don't drive my car much at all!!! lol
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Here you go......13k miles....they also have a silver one with 15k miles....they also have a lot of 96 Corvettes with very low miles in the $17k range....

http://www.diamondmotorworks.com/det...-14148167.html
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