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hobiercr
hobiercr GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/14/22 5:47 p.m.
DrBoost said:

Ok, somebody please translate this ad for me LOL. Is this some sort of uber-cool stuff that I'm oblivious to because I'm almost 50?

My guess would be some un-verified talk-to-text for the ad. My translation: Runs damn good. Cats all right. (Something, could be has, or needs) wheels and tires and a battery.

BradLTL
BradLTL GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/14/22 7:25 p.m.

In reply to hobiercr :

Baby #2 came and not matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get the infant seat behind me in a way I could still drive.  So it became a Honda Odyssey, and I was sad.

Apexcarver
Apexcarver UltimaDork
1/15/22 3:58 a.m.

Regarding the mustang. Fox prices are up, I'd look at SN-95. Also considering you have younger driver you worry about, 1999 was when they started coming with traction control. 99+ also gets you PI heads on the engine for way better power out of an affordable GT. I think you are going to find a way better deal on a useable car shopping a 1999-2004 than you will shopping for a foxbody (79-93). Plus, the 4.6's seem to do high miles better than the 302's. 

I've had my 97 since 2002. With traction control, I don't see a V8 mustang as any more dangerous than most modern things if your daughter is fairly responsible and snow isn't a concern.  

hobiercr
hobiercr GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/15/22 1:12 p.m.
John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
1/15/22 1:45 p.m.

Not to squash the fun, but...

Earlier you mentioned 17yr daughter and 15 yr son.  That makes me think, "be careful what you add to the fleet from a high insurance perspective."  Adding something notorious like a Mustang or a 350z could do much more to your rates than something more "pedestrian" like a ole Accord Coupe.  

84FSP
84FSP UltraDork
1/15/22 2:09 p.m.

Keith's Miata is ~25k on. Bat right now...

Captdownshift (Forum Supporter)
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/15/22 3:30 p.m.

Are you willing to do a project if it'll be dead nuts reliable once built? 

 

Because a K24 swapped RX8 would check all the boxes. 

Mndsm
Mndsm MegaDork
1/15/22 3:34 p.m.

I just test drove a 2003 boxster. I enjoyed it. It looked slightly less annoying to work on than a mini. 

DrBoost
DrBoost MegaDork
1/15/22 5:28 p.m.
Captdownshift (Forum Supporter) said:

Are you willing to do a project if it'll be dead nuts reliable once built? 

 

Because a K24 swapped RX8 would check all the boxes. 

Probably not right now. Just moved into a new house, I have more than a few projects right now. 

DrBoost
DrBoost MegaDork
1/15/22 5:29 p.m.

In reply to Mndsm :

I soent quite some time in a base boxster, 1st gen. I liked it. 

mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise UberDork
1/15/22 7:41 p.m.
84FSP said:

Keith's Miata is ~25k on. Bat right now...

$40,000

BradLTL
BradLTL GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
1/16/22 10:08 a.m.
Mndsm said:

I just test drove a 2003 boxster. I enjoyed it. It looked slightly less annoying to work on than a mini. 

Have you seen what is required to swap in a new belt?

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