Cool cars for sale that ain't yours!

[Ginger]

I'm still out. You're playing a shell game (lulz, no pun intended). You can spread out the costs over time... but you don't have a car that runs in the mean time, and you wouldn't if you were saving your money for a running example, either. But if you want to start with a shell, by all means, rock out. It's excellent fun, a great learning experience, blah blah blah. Perhaps it's me, but it still doesn't fit in as "cool" the way a Grand National does (sorry, I've got no idea what half the other links in here were, since most are to dead CL posts).

Helluva alot cooler than some honda hb shell.

Sure... but who's posting Honda shells?

And - oops: I just realized that I said "only in your head, Andy" figuring that he was the one posting it. So, uhm, mybad.

[Andy]

A turbo shell and an NA shell are the same thing. Everything swaps over and the only difference is the front calipers and pads. It would be a much better idea to buy a N/A car for 2K and swap in a motor.

[CaptainHenreh]

A turbo shell and an NA shell are the same thing. Everything swaps over and the only difference is the front calipers and pads. It would be a much better idea to buy a N/A car for 2K and swap in a motor.

Why is that? Seems like you waste 1200 bucks that way.

[Maengelito]

Agree, some might see that as a perfect starting point. Not everyone has 5 to 7+ grand to drop on a MR2T right away to get the car they want. That seems like a decent shell to start with; find a JDM motor, interior, etc and slowly build it up. I'm sure someone with a garage and some time and patience could turn that shell into something impressive.

I'm with Goodspeed on this one. I mean, it's not the century's best deal, but it looks fairly straight and clean, and would be a great candidate for a Northstar V8 swap.

fixed.

[Andy]

A turbo shell and an NA shell are the same thing. Everything swaps over and the only difference is the front calipers and pads. It would be a much better idea to buy a N/A car for 2K and swap in a motor.

Why is that? Seems like you waste 1200 bucks that way.

1200 is worth PITA+time+energy spent. In the mean time, you get a functional car that you can develop your suspension with. You and I have both bought non running cars to do swaps with and they both proved to be a royal pain in the dick.

[Ginger]

Seems like all the extra "little bits" you'd get would be worth not having the hassle of finding, too, when you get a complete car.

'Cause you know shell + motor != Complete Car. In theory, sure, but it never works out that way.

[navin]

I'm just weird - I like tearing things down to the bone and replacing it with better parts.

I should have learned my lesson with the civic

[Andy]

II should have learned my lesson with the civic

Did you ever find that squirrel that was running around the back of your hatch?

[navin]

I tried to think of a funny asian joke for at least a minute, but came up with nothing.

It's my damn exhaust - its all one piece and rattles against the undercarriage of the car. I HATE YOU ALL.

ps. My heat works now, so who now has the most busted car?

[Chris]

I tried to think of a funny asian joke for at least a minute, but came up with nothing.

It's my damn exhaust - its all one piece and rattles against the undercarriage of the car. I HATE YOU ALL.

ps. My heat works now, so who now has the most busted car?

I have no heat in the E30, so do I win most busted?

[navin]

It's ok - i have more zipties on my car than i care to have..

we are probably tied for first

[Ginger]

we are probably tied for first

Really.. I'm sorry. I couldn't help it.

[navin]

Oh, the irony.

[Dave]

go damn, this is a better deal than mine! (maybe)

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+1 SBC = potential low-buck track car :-)
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[CaptainHenreh]

+1 SBC = potential low-buck track car :-)
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Rofl. No, it most definitely != potential low-buck track car, no matter what's on the other side of the equation.

[mrbaggio]

That thing has been for sale for almost an year now.

[drivesideways46]

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In the seller's own words:
Torch Red 03 Mach 1 $31k
8600 miles

Basically, it has everything that a Cobra would aspire to having - all supporting mods EXCEPT the only thing I haven't done is change the rear axles - and I would suggest it for sticky tires. I opted for some of the best parts available (For example, I went with a complete Maximum Motorsports tubular front end instead of the less expensive UPR/D&D stuff)

I keep thinking about my new job, and how this car MAY be attainable...then I remember that I'm looking for that house/garage mod and that makes me sad. :lol:

Ah well, there will ALWAYS be another car to lust after.

[HAULN-SS]

Beater turbo talon:
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[CaptainHenreh]

Beater turbo talon:
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--i wont part this out all it needs is a head everything is still on the car.

Busted T-Belt, no doubt. Dumbasses. Not worth 500 bucks.

[HAULN-SS]

Ah - I was wondering why it was missing the head. Seemed like an odd thing to sell a car like that.