I have been thinking of selling the MP3 again.
I have the turbo 100% sorted out now and have a few interior panels to fix then its ready to go.
I took it for a 2 hour drive the other day just to think but didn't make any progress.
The bad thing is I am paying $400/month for this car because of the bad APRs back then and I took a $2500 hit on my MX-6. I could take the same amount in a loan today and pay $50 less a month!
I have been cosidering a few different replacements.
I want something to tune up but less tuning is better. I also want something decently reliable but fun to drive and will not limit my wants in the future.
1. 93 RX-7.
Pro's
- It looks like I want
- has good power
- Has a big aftermarket and tuner fallowing.
- One of the best no nonsense sports cars ever.
Con's
- No warrenty
- Is well known as unreliable
- Hard to raionalize spending 16+ for a ten year old car.
2. 2003 Mustang Mach 1
Pro's
- It looks like I want
- It has the power I want
- Its new and in warrenty
Con's
- 28,000 price tag, although I have a feeling I can get it for less then $25000.
- Insurance through the roof. buying form a dealer they will demand insurance be on it before I can even drive off the lot.
3. 2000 BMW 328
Pro's
- BMW quality
- Enhance's the pimp hand
- Looks great
Cons
- almost out of warrenty
- not exatly fast.
- Expensive to fix anything!
- retail value will hold up well
4. 2004 SRT/4 (yes I said it so suck me! )
Pro
- Low price
- Has warrenty
- As fast as I need it stock.
- Can be made to handle and look better
- 160 amp alternator!!! (It is me after all (laugh))
Cons'
- Dodge reliabilty
- Seems the camero "Boy racer" image transplanted to this car.
I have the turbo 100% sorted out now and have a few interior panels to fix then its ready to go.
I took it for a 2 hour drive the other day just to think but didn't make any progress.
The bad thing is I am paying $400/month for this car because of the bad APRs back then and I took a $2500 hit on my MX-6. I could take the same amount in a loan today and pay $50 less a month!
I have been cosidering a few different replacements.
I want something to tune up but less tuning is better. I also want something decently reliable but fun to drive and will not limit my wants in the future.
1. 93 RX-7.
Pro's
- It looks like I want
- has good power
- Has a big aftermarket and tuner fallowing.
- One of the best no nonsense sports cars ever.
Con's
- No warrenty
- Is well known as unreliable
- Hard to raionalize spending 16+ for a ten year old car.
2. 2003 Mustang Mach 1
Pro's
- It looks like I want
- It has the power I want
- Its new and in warrenty
Con's
- 28,000 price tag, although I have a feeling I can get it for less then $25000.
- Insurance through the roof. buying form a dealer they will demand insurance be on it before I can even drive off the lot.
3. 2000 BMW 328
Pro's
- BMW quality
- Enhance's the pimp hand
- Looks great
Cons
- almost out of warrenty
- not exatly fast.
- Expensive to fix anything!
- retail value will hold up well
4. 2004 SRT/4 (yes I said it so suck me! )
Pro
- Low price
- Has warrenty
- As fast as I need it stock.
- Can be made to handle and look better
- 160 amp alternator!!! (It is me after all (laugh))
Cons'
- Dodge reliabilty
- Seems the camero "Boy racer" image transplanted to this car.
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