That would be cool, BUT I think you would thoroughly enjoy a small truck from the 80s or 90s
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Im really trying to avoid any smog headaches going forward... after these last two post 2000 car nightmares I had, the thought of dealing with an 80s/90s car is just downright terrifying. Unless it started life as a Diesel and is smog exempt its not happening. There are some things that might happen soon with my pairing of cars and then, who knows what I will do... part of me wants to take the mid-engine madness to the next level with a completed car and see how long I can fly under the radar. Another part of me wants to just stay pre75 and get something cool. Theres a project that I was helping with that has been really stalling and I would love to finish that one off
Two cars on the hamster wheel right now are....
Last edited by 2mAn; 04-06-2021, 12:46 PM.Simon
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Originally posted by Reichart12 View PostDespite this being an e30 forum, I think the MGB would be more fun to get. It seems like there would be a lot of directions you could still take that one as opposed to the off road e30.
Actually, why not both???
The E30 would have the typical smog nightmares I was referencing earlier...
Theres a few others on the list, but Im not doing anything right now... besides dreamingSimon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Originally posted by Reichart12 View PostThat place is a blessing and a curse.
I used to be excited for the increases in the E30 prices, but its out of control. I dont mind because I know I can still find a cheap E30 if I want it... at the same time I think Im done based off my smog experiences.
The cars Ive linked arent real contenders for my money, just dreaming if I had a big garage and money to burn, of which I have neither.
At this point the cars that are serious contenders for the fun car spot they are either smog exempt, pre75 cars (I have ~3-4 Im currently watching) or a modern, badass car that hasnt been flagged yet. We'll see what happens.
Simon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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My w204 was overall a nice car, but the 3.5 V6 didnt get good mpg so it doesnt have that benefit. It was quick with the 7speed, but not quick enough to be considered fast. It was comfy, but not comfy enough. I think about this car fairly often...
The part that killed me the most (besides my wife hating riding in it) was that anytime something went wrong, it cost over a thousand to fix and it wasnt a DIY car. Thats a huge turnoff for nearly every new car, C63 included. I couldnt even install the suspension myself... come on!Simon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostBut you're also a tech so your cars should be good to go and if not you can spend time diagnosing the issues. I dont have time for that isht no mo
It's even getting hard to find people who are willing and capable to test a car on the dyno. I went through a shit show last may to smog the e30 and it turns out the smog tech could never fit their CA supplied fuel tank pressure tester to my car correctly.
I'm just waiting for California to exempt roller test vehicles -- Hopefully that happens instead of things getting even worse.
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View Post
I feel that. Sometimes it is a royal PITA to get cars ready for smog..
It's even getting hard to find people who are willing and capable to test a car on the dyno. I went through a shit show last may to smog the e30 and it turns out the smog tech could never fit their CA supplied fuel tank pressure tester to my car correctly.
I'm just waiting for California to exempt roller test vehicles -- Hopefully that happens instead of things getting even worse.
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