Author Topic: So, what do you drive? (Read 44228 times)

whiteman · « **Reply #240 on:** July 24, 2007, 10:45:45 AM »

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Originally posted by VWE
Not in 20 years Storch, you may get out what you put into it. In order for that car to be worth at least double what your paying for it today you'd have to seal it up into an airtight container and never drive it. But even then I wouldn't bet you it'd be worth double...

I know a guy that has a 30th anniversary camaro ss that basically has done that. Car has 2 miles on it and sits in an air conditioned garage, picked it up and brougt it home on a trailer.

Stratocaster · « **Reply #241 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:02:51 AM »

just picked it up off the lot yesterday... love it... needs black 17s and window tints. I didnt pick the color btw.

Golfer · « **Reply #242 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:37:55 AM »

Are those long shorts or short pants?

Stratocaster · « **Reply #243 on:** July 24, 2007, 11:56:52 AM »

long shorts I suppose

bongaroo · « **Reply #244 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:27:11 PM »

the 'vette and me with a big grin leaning out.

and when that's in some form of dissembly and for the normal commutes and roadtrips the ever reliable toyota wagon.

SIK1 · « **Reply #245 on:** July 24, 2007, 12:52:13 PM »

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Originally posted by Golfer
Are those long shorts or short pants?

I think they are short pants. It is raining in the pic after all.

Widewing · « **Reply #246 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:34:44 PM »

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Originally posted by Stratocaster
I didnt pick the color btw.

What's wrong with the color? Red is perfectly fine..

Here's one kickass red Mazda, the Mazdaspeed 3 with 262 hp...

And my little red "Godzuki", nearly as quick as the Mazdaspeed monster, and it handles better to boot.

Don't think that red is some kind of wussie color.. The guys at Ferrari would disagree.

My regards,

Widewing

storch · « **Reply #247 on:** July 24, 2007, 03:49:43 PM »

I think they would appreciate in value even if you drove them. what is a 1969 shelby going for these days? $100-150K? they were about $6k brand new. what about an 80's IROC Z28? even with rough usage they sell for about $15K a nice example for three times that. what about a grand national? I saw an original beauty for $35K at a show a while back. garage kept yes undriven no. If I bought one it would be out on nice weekend days. it would still appreciate in value and adjust for inflation. but like I typed I didn't want to part with the cash and I don't want car payments.

Masherbrum · « **Reply #248 on:** July 24, 2007, 04:08:13 PM »

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Originally posted by VWE
Not in 20 years Storch, you may get out what you put into it. In order for that car to be worth at least double what your paying for it today you'd have to seal it up into an airtight container and never drive it. But even then I wouldn't bet you it'd be worth double...

Stick your pile of cash in an index stock fund, based on an average of a 6% return on your initial investment of $48,000.00 over 20 years you'll earn $57,600.00...

The New Shelby GT500's WILL APPRECIATE in value. You are off of your rocker if you think otherwise.

As Storch said about older Shelby's. He is probably on the high end of a 1969 by about $20,000-$30,000. In mint condition ANY Registered Shelby (GT350 & GT500) from 1966-1968 will be anywhere from $75,000-$200,000 (or up for GT500KR's). You do realize NEW, these same cars were $4,000-$6,000? They MORE THAN DOUBLED within 10 years.

Shelby = Quality = Instant money maker.

As for "seal it up and never drive it", add at least $75,000 to most Shelby's if they were raced and still have the "livery". Mileage IS NOT A FACTOR to most cases, yes, you will get more for a "less traveled vehicle", it is common sense. But as most Muscle Car owners will tell you, "Why have them if you don't drive them?" It is why many Shelby's, Cuda's, Vette's, Chargers, Challengers, etc have high miles, they are used for their intended purpose.

moneyguy · « **Reply #249 on:** July 24, 2007, 04:18:11 PM »

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Originally posted by storch
I think they would appreciate in value even if you drove them. what is a 1969 shelby going for these days? $100-150K? they were about $6k brand new. what about an 80's IROC Z28? even with rough usage they sell for about $15K a nice example for three times that. what about a grand national? I saw an original beauty for $35K at a show a while back. garage kept yes undriven no. If I bought one it would be out on nice weekend days. it would still appreciate in value and adjust for inflation. but like I typed I didn't want to part with the cash and I don't want car payments.

up in the northeast, mint 80's IROC Z's only go for about $3000. they're all over the place.

whiteman · « **Reply #250 on:** July 24, 2007, 04:44:32 PM »

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Originally posted by moneyguy
up in the northeast, mint 80's IROC Z's only go for about $3000. they're all over the place.

i can't throw rocks in houston with out hitting one and bouncing off two more. Want a f-body, come here plenty to choose from.

nickf620 · « **Reply #251 on:** July 24, 2007, 04:48:58 PM »

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Originally posted by SmokinSS
1968 RS/SS Camaro 10.5 Outlaw--I have owned this car since I was 15 and built it from the ground up. Several times now that I think of it.

i don't know you but i hate you with every part of me

JERK!!!

Hawco · « **Reply #252 on:** July 24, 2007, 06:14:16 PM »

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Originally posted by Mark Luper
Hawco, it does use two turbos but isn't it a straight six? That wouldn't have separate banks of three. I never heard of a BMW V-6. Not that it's not possible, I just never heard of it. Maybe I'm just behind the curve on the BMWness and havn't kept up with what they are doing now days. Would you check and let me know? Thanks. Beautiful car!

Mark

Hey Mark
Pulled this from their webiste, yeah it is a nice car, speeding ticket magnet though, I really watch what I'm doing when driving it as it takes off like a rocket, Mines is a 6 speed manual too, gives me more control etc, anyway, here's what I got for you:
Cheers Hawco
With 300 horsepower and class-leading 300 ft. lbs. of torque, the 335i Coupe is the most powerful 3 Series Coupe we’ve ever built, wrapped within the body of a beautiful machine. It features the world’s first inline six-cylinder engine with high precision injection and twin turbo chargers. It’s also remarkably fuel efficient, offering a major boost to engine power and a significant reduction of fuel consumption, at the same time. But even more impressive is that this engine marks a significant advancement in turbo technology. By using two small turbo chargers instead of one large one, our engineers eliminated the “turbo lag” other turbo engines are known for.
A little footnote to this, I've timed my 0-60 at about 4.8secs, bit faster than the 5.3 they claim, like I said earlier though. I don't like to really push it as knowing my luck, the CHP will be lurking around....

texasmom · « **Reply #253 on:** July 24, 2007, 08:33:54 PM »

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Originally posted by Stratocaster
just picked it up off the lot yesterday... love it... needs black 17s and window tints. I didnt pick the color btw.

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You don't have anything to feel badly about on the color ~ it's awesome.
I never pictured a red car as womanly ~ always thought it was for hotshots.

SIK1 · « **Reply #254 on:** July 24, 2007, 09:00:07 PM »

The only thing wrong with a red car is they are ticket getters. They seem to draw the attention of Johnny Law when you're bookin down the road.