Maybe I've missed it, but has there ever been a comparison between sub-$5000 4 door cars? The kind of cars we drive 'cause we have jobs and kids and wives and groceries.
I see it being some sort of Volvo vs. P71 vs. SAAB vs. Maxima vs. e36 ad-nauseum comparison.
I remember one from a while ago that included something like E28 vs ACR vs Milano. Maybe there was a Saturn in there, I can't remember. It was before the current format, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't old enough to be a stapled issue. I'll pull it out next time I am at the bookshelf.
GRM isn't really doing that kind of article anymore. They are out racing and hosting events and driving the big-dollar cars now. 
GRM did an article some time back that tested "affordable" cars that could also be competitive on the track. Perhaps they will see this thread and get "inspired" to try another sedan comparo, tho it will probably have to have a higher price threshold.
I have a sub-$4000 P71 they can use that's seen track time! 
That's a great idea, I already did the reader's survey or I'd add that to it. 
Another nice thing to see would be a re-do of the $5k/$10k/$15k article from about 2001 or 2002. The premise was what to buy for autox, road race, etc. if you had budgets of 5/10/15k. IIRC, they had a feature car in each category/price and a couple of other ideas mentioned but not discussed in detail.
..which is remarkably similar to the recent 'budget dreamcar equivalents' article from a few months ago.
While GRM has slid up the scale a little, I don't think it's fair to say they've gone all big-bucks.
What is a P71?
parker wrote: What is a P71?
The plane that saved us from the Nazi's
Oh wait...you said p71
Ford Crown Victoria used by cops?
P71 is the VIN Code for a true Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (also known as a CVPI).
Xceler8x wrote:parker wrote: What is a P71?The plane that saved us from the Nazi's
That looks a lot like the P-40...
P71 wrote: P71 is the VIN Code for a true Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (also known as a CVPI).
I thought it was the option code, not in the VIN. I could be wong though
I would love to see some sub $5k all weather usable and trackable car comparos.
Osterkraut wrote: That looks a lot like the P-40...
I think you're right. You go to Riddle don't you? I could tell by the smirk in your text.
the SHO's have become quite affordable the last few years...
Osterkraut wrote: That looks a lot like the P-40...
It is a P-40, the plane that saved the Chinese from the Japanese. It hardly if ever fought in the European theatre.
I assume of course he was referring to a P-51.
On an obligatory car note, there used to be a guy with a Foxbody Mustang GT convertible around here with the license plate REDP51.
Duke wrote: It is a P-40, the plane that saved the Chinese from the Japanese. It hardly if ever fought in the European theatre. I assume of course he was referring to a P-51.
Flying Tigers anyone?
You're both right! I meant the P51 and that is a P40. I should've looked for the underslung radiator scoop. I was too fast on the posting and not sharp enough on the editting.
I was just wondering how the hell you found the picture without knowing what it was? lol.
internetautomart wrote:P71 wrote: P71 is the VIN Code for a true Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (also known as a CVPI).I thought it was the option code, not in the VIN. I could be wong though I would love to see some sub $5k all weather usable and trackable car comparos.
VIN Code
Regular 'Vics are P73, Fleet cars are P72, Interceptors are P71. That's how you get the good stuff at a police auction without crawling all over the car. 
What did the PIs get besides HD brakes suspension etc?
Limited Slip, 230 horse engine, dual exhaust, and Wig Wags
I think there is also a more robust alternator, some frame reinforcement, and the vinyl back seat. 
HD shocks, springs, endlinks, and bushings; bigger swaybars; trans/oil/power steering coolers; aluminum driveshaft; 3.27 LSD rear end, 13" vented 4-wheel discs w/ABS and dual-piston front calipers, 239-260HP 4.6 SOHC V8 (depending on year); 230Amp alternator, 4R70W HD trans with deeper pan and HD internals, police tuned ECM, vinyl floor; and random holes.
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