Charlee
Charlee Dork
2/14/20 10:22 a.m.

It's been awhile since I've had a fun car in my garage and I just so happen to have some cash burning a hole in my pocket.  I'm looking for something nice to get out and drive every so often in nice weather.  I would like to be able to take my wife and 6 year old son too(High-back booster seat).  I am very open to different cars.  I would prefer anywhere from 1980s-Mid 2000's.  It would have to have a clean title, no rust and I don't want a project.  Here are some examples:

2002-2011 Civic Si's, Prelude, IS300, LT1/LS1 Camaro/Trans Am, Mustang, Supra, Tsx, Rsx, E36/E46, GTI and other's I'm sure I forgot. 

I would prefer a manual but would consider an auto.  I'm used to Japanese reliability and not sure about German cars but would consider them.  I want to drive not tinker too much.  I've been leaning towards a T-top muscle car.  Anyway, if you have something you want to exchange for some lettuce let me know.   I'm in no hurry as it's still winter, but Spring is around the corner. Thanks!

P.S. - I usually don't travel too far when buying so keep that in mind.  BUDGET = under $15k

Sk1dmark
Sk1dmark GRM+ Memberand New Reader
2/14/20 10:35 a.m.

What sort of budget are you looking at? I have, along the lines of the Civic Si, a Focus SVT with a bunch of new stuff on it.

KyAllroad (Jeremy)
KyAllroad (Jeremy) UltimaDork
2/14/20 12:35 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/616587419176722/

 

This might be fun and below budget so you can finish it up right.

Sk1dmark
Sk1dmark GRM+ Memberand New Reader
2/14/20 12:42 p.m.

Just saw the budget edit, If you're interested shoot me an email at Chris.Acuna094 @ gmail .com

 

Cactus
Cactus Reader
2/14/20 12:45 p.m.

I've got a 99 EM1 Civic Si in Dayton I'm not looking to keep long term.

clutchsmoke
clutchsmoke UltraDork
2/14/20 4:31 p.m.
Cactus said:

I've got a 99 EM1 Civic Si in Dayton I'm not looking to keep long term.

This sounds like your Huckleberry. 

Asking for a friend. Any pictures?

dan0
dan0 GRM+ Memberand Reader
2/15/20 7:19 a.m.

I'm considering selling my MINI but it's a little out of your budget. I'd recommend looking into them as well. 

First Gen ones can be had very cheap but I've heard anecdotal evidence of weak manual transmissions and superchargers needing rebuilds. 

Second Gen got more polished, just a little bigger, a turbo, and a stronger 6 speed Getrag transmission. 

Cactus
Cactus Reader
2/15/20 4:07 p.m.
clutchsmoke said:
Cactus said:

I've got a 99 EM1 Civic Si in Dayton I'm not looking to keep long term.

This sounds like your Huckleberry. 

Asking for a friend. Any pictures?

 

 

https://imgur.com/a/UsrRsbl

 

Tell your friend it's a little higher mileage, but I take decent care of it. Comes with a cheapy cat that I don't think it needs yet, and I plan on doing the timing belt and water pump soon. Clutch is a year old. AC and heat both work. Only reason I put the eBay header on was because the factory manifold cracked, and it was the cheapest replacement at the time.

 

Edit: thought the cluster pic was better than it is. 242k miles.

ricbri69
ricbri69 New Reader
2/17/20 9:54 p.m.

In reply to Fletch1 :

Supercharged Mini Cooper? Plenty of space for kiddos in the back; my 4 and 6 year olds love riding in it, but alas, adding a 3rd kid to the mix is stretching it a bit too much...

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/cars-sale/2003-mini-cooper-s-supercharged-6mt-in-de/164577/page1/

I actually bought it in your area 2 summers ago.

 

-Brian

captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
2/17/20 10:25 p.m.

You want an NX2000 with the t top.

clutchsmoke
clutchsmoke UltraDork
2/18/20 10:29 p.m.
captdownshift said:

You want an NX2000 with the t top.

Do they still exist? They were never a common sight around here.

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise Dork
2/18/20 10:46 p.m.

I have a mint 94 MR2 T top and a 2001 GSR sedan (high miles, but mint) I am going to let both go. 

both cars dealer serviced since day 1. Every record. So cal cars. 0 issues . No rust. I don't own projects. 
 

got down from 11 to 7 cars. Added 3. Want to go back to 7 again 

Other is RCF but it doesn't meet your criteria 

Jerry
Jerry UberDork
2/19/20 12:03 p.m.

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Now I'm tempted by your MR2.

clutchsmoke
clutchsmoke UltraDork
2/20/20 1:17 p.m.
mr2s2000elise said:

I have a 2001 GSR sedan (high miles, but mint) I am going to let go. 
 

Now I'm tempted by your Integra.

Pretty sure I only have room in my life for one 4 door Vtec Honda (have an 8th gen Civic Si).

Fletch1
Fletch1 Dork
3/11/20 11:12 a.m.

Bump.  Still looking.  If your in the Ohio area and have a car for sale that's in my list let me know.  Thanks!

GEORGE HAIR
GEORGE HAIR
5/7/20 3:08 p.m.

In reply to Fletch1 :

Hey Fletch- I have a nice 2004 Mercedes E320 wagon. Asking $3450.

George Hair (404) 580-9202

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise SuperDork
5/7/20 3:16 p.m.
Jerry said:

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Now I'm tempted by your MR2.

smiley

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise SuperDork
5/7/20 3:17 p.m.
clutchsmoke said:
 

Now I'm tempted by your Integra.

Pretty sure I only have room in my life for one 4 door Vtec Honda (have an 8th gen Civic Si).

Hehe smiley

 

8th Gen Si, I am sure is nice. I don't like the design, personally.  My TSX Wagon is nice, but not as fun to drive as manual trans Integra 4 door GSR :) . I also like the rarity of such a clean mint one, unmolested, every dealer service for last 20 years. 

P3PPY
P3PPY GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
5/8/20 9:31 a.m.

Too few seats for full family fun but I do have a 2003 Z4 sitting around waiting to be scooped up. I'm across the state line in MI.

I wonder about a rumble seat for it...

Fletch1
Fletch1 Dork
5/8/20 12:37 p.m.

Thanks for the offers, but none has interested me.  I'm still looking.  

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