Inexpensive Super Cars? What's your suggestions?
#212
Three Wheelin'
1980- 85 Maserati Quattroporte- built to last - the best interior ever.
Bulletproof engine, Chrysler Torqueflite- a reliable powertrain.
Spend time to find a good one with good int/ body/ mechanicals
and you are in at less than $15k by a lot.
https://www.google.com/search?q=quat...w=1024&bih=568
Bulletproof engine, Chrysler Torqueflite- a reliable powertrain.
Spend time to find a good one with good int/ body/ mechanicals
and you are in at less than $15k by a lot.
https://www.google.com/search?q=quat...w=1024&bih=568
#214
Race Car
1980- 85 Maserati Quattroporte- built to last - the best interior ever.
Bulletproof engine, Chrysler Torqueflite- a reliable powertrain.
Spend time to find a good one with good int/ body/ mechanicals
and you are in at less than $15k by a lot.
https://www.google.com/search?q=quat...w=1024&bih=568
Bulletproof engine, Chrysler Torqueflite- a reliable powertrain.
Spend time to find a good one with good int/ body/ mechanicals
and you are in at less than $15k by a lot.
https://www.google.com/search?q=quat...w=1024&bih=568
#215
Three Wheelin'
I had an 82 Quattroporte as as daily driver for 2 years. It was a high miler when I got it, something like 135,000 . It had a valve job/ head gaskets at around 110k. During the time I had it, all I needed to do was a couple of hoses and a voltage regulator
(bosch alt) + clean the fuse holder contacts. Sold
it with over 150k on it. The engines are indestructable- bottom timing chain is 3 row, top chains are double row, externally adjustable nothing has to come off. Uses same brake pads as Aston on front- most items are used on other cars IE: oil filter is oc47 Mahle (VW Rabbit)
Look for a GOOD one (no rust buckets) & you'll
have a lot of bang for the buck. Plenty of reprints of reviews done when they were new.
(bosch alt) + clean the fuse holder contacts. Sold
it with over 150k on it. The engines are indestructable- bottom timing chain is 3 row, top chains are double row, externally adjustable nothing has to come off. Uses same brake pads as Aston on front- most items are used on other cars IE: oil filter is oc47 Mahle (VW Rabbit)
Look for a GOOD one (no rust buckets) & you'll
have a lot of bang for the buck. Plenty of reprints of reviews done when they were new.
#216
#217
Instructor
Gotta toss in a vote for the W215 Mercedes coupe. Think CL600: Twin Turbo V12. Commonplace in large cities, so not gonna gather much attention, but spend $1200 on a tune, and you're looking at Ferrari / Lamborghini embarrassing power (600 + HP & Torque) in a car that also has every creature comfort known to man. Pretty damn sweet.
#218
Rennlist Member
Mercedes 500E (W124 body, help from Porsche)
#219
Instructor
I've been trying to figure out a replacement for my 928 after the car fire and had a bit of a tough time with it. Here is my short list:
03-05 CL55 AMG - German muscle car 500hp but parts & service are crazy
03-04 Jaguar XKR - British muscle but only 300hp plus maintenance issues
03 Audi RS6 - 450 hp sedan but would prefer 2 seater (nice option)
91+ Lotus Espirit S4 - Fast, modifiable for serious power but also $$$ on maintenance
02-03 Corvette Z06 - American Muscle - serious power but a bit too common.
Cheers,
Ather
03-05 CL55 AMG - German muscle car 500hp but parts & service are crazy
03-04 Jaguar XKR - British muscle but only 300hp plus maintenance issues
03 Audi RS6 - 450 hp sedan but would prefer 2 seater (nice option)
91+ Lotus Espirit S4 - Fast, modifiable for serious power but also $$$ on maintenance
02-03 Corvette Z06 - American Muscle - serious power but a bit too common.
Cheers,
Ather
#220
I've been trying to figure out a replacement for my 928 after the car fire and had a bit of a tough time with it. Here is my short list:
03-05 CL55 AMG - German muscle car 500hp but parts & service are crazy
03-04 Jaguar XKR - British muscle but only 300hp plus maintenance issues
03 Audi RS6 - 450 hp sedan but would prefer 2 seater (nice option)
91+ Lotus Espirit S4 - Fast, modifiable for serious power but also $$$ on maintenance
02-03 Corvette Z06 - American Muscle - serious power but a bit too common.
Cheers,
Ather
03-05 CL55 AMG - German muscle car 500hp but parts & service are crazy
03-04 Jaguar XKR - British muscle but only 300hp plus maintenance issues
03 Audi RS6 - 450 hp sedan but would prefer 2 seater (nice option)
91+ Lotus Espirit S4 - Fast, modifiable for serious power but also $$$ on maintenance
02-03 Corvette Z06 - American Muscle - serious power but a bit too common.
Cheers,
Ather
#221
Rennlist Member
I've been trying to figure out a replacement for my 928 after the car fire and had a bit of a tough time with it. Here is my short list:
03-05 CL55 AMG - German muscle car 500hp but parts & service are crazy
03-04 Jaguar XKR - British muscle but only 300hp plus maintenance issues
03 Audi RS6 - 450 hp sedan but would prefer 2 seater (nice option)
91+ Lotus Espirit S4 - Fast, modifiable for serious power but also $$$ on maintenance
02-03 Corvette Z06 - American Muscle - serious power but a bit too common.
Cheers,
Ather
03-05 CL55 AMG - German muscle car 500hp but parts & service are crazy
03-04 Jaguar XKR - British muscle but only 300hp plus maintenance issues
03 Audi RS6 - 450 hp sedan but would prefer 2 seater (nice option)
91+ Lotus Espirit S4 - Fast, modifiable for serious power but also $$$ on maintenance
02-03 Corvette Z06 - American Muscle - serious power but a bit too common.
Cheers,
Ather
I wouldn't turn down any of the cars you listed!
#222
#224
Gotta toss in a vote for the W215 Mercedes coupe. Think CL600: Twin Turbo V12. Commonplace in large cities, so not gonna gather much attention, but spend $1200 on a tune, and you're looking at Ferrari / Lamborghini embarrassing power (600 + HP & Torque) in a car that also has every creature comfort known to man. Pretty damn sweet.