$18k, modern, special....help me.

Odds are I'm about to get back some money that I was supposed to be spending on a cool car. I'm sad. What would make me feel better is finding another car to buy. I already have the RX7 for rallycross and other automotive shenanigans. I have the 911 for being awesome anda finicky German car. I have the 68 Ford wagon for old american iron that needs tons of work. I kind of want something that is modern enough to have good AC and a willingness to start every day without drama. Mostly I want it to be special enough, maybe odd enough, that when I open the door on the garage I can't help but smile and forget about the one that got away.

You didn't say what kind of car or how you'd use it. I'm going to take a little license on the willingness to start without drama requirement.

*Maseratis between 2000 and 2006. * Lotus Esprit of the right vintage. * Porsche 996. * Bentley Turbo R. * A very high mileage early G class. * Z4, maybe a coupe.

This would be my choice, but I'm also a crazy person.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Renault-Alpine-GTA-Turbo-/390794701562

In reply to 2002maniac:

One of my bucket list cars. Looked at a few of them a couple of years ago and could find a decent one for south to $25k. Still on the want list.

Mike wrote: You didn't say what kind of car or how you'd use it. I'm going to take a little license on the willingness to start without drama requirement. *Maseratis between 2000 and 2006. * Lotus Esprit of the right vintage. * Porsche 996. * Bentley Turbo R. * A very high mileage early G class. * Z4, maybe a coupe.

I need to search all of these. I could haul the kids in the Bentley.

In reply to SlickDizzy:

You are berkeleying insane. I like you.

I'd get another Porsche. $18K will buy a LOT of Boxster.

That kind of cash could get you a decent 986, plus a TPC Turbo kit, a 3.6 liter swap, or an LS swap from Renegade...

mazdeuce wrote: Odds are I'm about to get back some money that I was supposed to be spending on a cool car.

More info in the aerowagon thread?

Some assembly required?

bgkast wrote:

mazdeuce wrote: Odds are I'm about to get back some money that I was supposed to be spending on a cool car.

More info in the aerowagon thread?

Coming when things are finalized. Right now I just want to feel better in a land of fantasy cars that I could write a check for and bring home and hug.

Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: Some assembly required?

Want. Need to finish the grosh first.

Mazda RX-8 R3 is in that price range for a pristine one. Not many made either. Love mine.

CGLockRacer wrote: Mazda RX-8 R3 is in that price range for a pristine one. Not many made either. Love mine.

Drove one once. Scared the dealer dude. Still one of the best RWD chassis I've ever encountered.

Well here is a hug.

bgkast wrote: Well here is a hug.

I was looking for cars to hug, but I suppose this is nice too.

Find the first used fiesta st? You could build my insane twin efr'ed aluminator volvo 240 for about 18k

E55 AMG? Or CL55.

CGLockRacer wrote: Mazda RX-8 R3 is in that price range for a pristine one. Not many made either. Love mine.

And then supercharge it for powa!

Bonus, if it seats six, budget doubles, maybe triples. Complication, no trucks.

I need more Italian cars to look at too.

Not the typical grm suggestion but I thought of a grand national

mazdeuce wrote: Bonus, if it seats six, budget doubles, maybe triples.

Fergus + wrecked GT500 + local Hot Rod shop of your choice.

Then again if you think waiting for a NEW car to get built is bad.....

Any chance a used one of these could be had for 18k?