Sc competition? Best built, performing, reliable cars 5-8K?
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Sc competition? Best built, performing, reliable cars 5-8K?
Soooo,
We all here obviously love the Sc. What I am interested in are other cars that were amazing but lost their value similarly and can be had for 4-8K or so.
Before pulling the trigger on my THIRD SC this weekend (I may sell one), I thought I should look at all of my other desirable options.
I'm looking for reliability, performance, luxury, style, and a manual transmission if possible.
Mercedes models, BMW's Etc. whichever are the BEST BUYS on the current market (cars that were pricy and desirable when new).
One major factor is that they must LAST like an Sc.
Thanks!
We all here obviously love the Sc. What I am interested in are other cars that were amazing but lost their value similarly and can be had for 4-8K or so.
Before pulling the trigger on my THIRD SC this weekend (I may sell one), I thought I should look at all of my other desirable options.
I'm looking for reliability, performance, luxury, style, and a manual transmission if possible.
Mercedes models, BMW's Etc. whichever are the BEST BUYS on the current market (cars that were pricy and desirable when new).
One major factor is that they must LAST like an Sc.
Thanks!
#2
You have a number of options after removing any one category. Reliability? Lots of things, most notably 3000GT VR-4, 8-series BMW. Price? NSX. Luxury? Early (1999-2001) new edge Cobras. Performance? 2nd gen Acura Legend (about on par with stock SC300s.)
#3
Some nice ideas there. Never thought of any of these since becoming addicted to the Sc. Great ideas! KEEP THEM COMING PLEASE. I am happy to remove luxury from the list having 2 Sc's already. I lean toward reliability and performance now.
Thanks ArkLaTex!
PS: Is there a huge difference between the 97' and 99+ Cobras?
Last edited by Studiogeek; 07-25-14 at 03:57 PM.
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1998-2002 z28 or SS camaro is a great option. I've had 2 of them, and will buy another one in The future.
There very reliable, cheap to fix and mod.
Only downside is I believe Rubbermaid designed and crafted the interiors.
I'll never forget launching mine at the track and hearing a loud pop from the rear of the car, I looked back and both rear side panels had popped off and were sitting on the rear seat.
There very reliable, cheap to fix and mod.
Only downside is I believe Rubbermaid designed and crafted the interiors.
I'll never forget launching mine at the track and hearing a loud pop from the rear of the car, I looked back and both rear side panels had popped off and were sitting on the rear seat.
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1998-2002 z28 or SS camaro is a great option. I've had 2 of them, and will buy another one in The future.
There very reliable, cheap to fix and mod.
Only downside is I believe Rubbermaid designed and crafted the interiors.
I'll never forget launching mine at the track and hearing a loud pop from the rear of the car, I looked back and both rear side panels had popped off and were sitting on the rear seat.
There very reliable, cheap to fix and mod.
Only downside is I believe Rubbermaid designed and crafted the interiors.
I'll never forget launching mine at the track and hearing a loud pop from the rear of the car, I looked back and both rear side panels had popped off and were sitting on the rear seat.
I had a 91' convertible. I loved that car!
#10
The 2nd one had more miles, 50k when I bought it. I should have never sold this car, black on black with leather interior, automatic and a hardtop. It was the funnest car I've ever had!!!
Low 13 second 1/4 miles stock. Comfortable on longer trips, not as comfy as an sc300 but not many cars are.
My brother just sold his, it was a 99 ss with a 6 speed trans, it had 120k on it and was also a hardtop. The only thing we had to replace was the waterpump and clutch.
Which expected at some point. Lol
There just fun, cheap and kind of a raw muscle car, think of the 60-70s muscle car era
With being a little more comfy and a better suspension.
After my sc300 is finished, this be one of my next purchases.
And if you want to spend a little more money, look into a Pontiac g8 gt. Nearly the same motor, but more room and an even better ride. I bought my wife one a few years ago, she loved the car and we only sold it because it was harder to get in and out if while she was pregnant.
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Jimbow, I'm not sure two examples of 29,000 and 50,000 mile cars should be considered "reliable," unless you really beat on them from that point forward. Fast forward 10-15 years and those aren't really relevant examples from a reliability standpoint of what's likely to be available now.
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I have only seen 4 8 series bmw in my lifetime!