[Loki223]

it was a newer camaro i was going to use as a DD "Fuel economy car" i wasn't really in love with it, i liked the price tag. but like i said, to many red flags, and for a car where i only liked the engine and interior, it wasn't worth the hassle


Although i do keep playing with the idea of this little guy. just wouldn't be as practical as some of the other options i've been playing with

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-79-chevy-corvette-make-offer/6787886625.html

 

[Galawcum]

Heck find you a f body if you want a drag/daily tuned lsx get 20mpg and with some bolt ons and a bottle you can drive a 10-11sec daily.

 

[Loki223]

That's actually what i'm thinking. except i've basically decided i want a 98-02 black on black T/A with T-Tops. I'll settle if it's an auto, and might consider a couple other exterior colors. But LS1/t-tops i'm not willing to bend on. And if its an Fbody it'll be a 98-02 as they look the best inside and out. The issue is much over 6 grand, i might as well just look at C5s as that's when you start getting into their price range. by 9-10 it's not that hard to find one you can negotiate down to under 10. Problem is nobody is selling right now, so i'll wait for a couple of my bigger projects to get done with and reassess in summer when it'll be a buyers market. Once the snow is gone i imagine people will start selling their "fuel economy cars"

 

[Galawcum]

Same boat man, when I worked at the shop I was in the market for a frc or z06 c5 and they where still 14-25k now they can be had for under 12k but my son changed me from wanting another 2 seater. And a close friend of mine died in a f body so For the 6500-10k range with a back seat I am eyeing the Gto and the ctsv-v1(4thgen rear) I am familiar with both motors and the gto can be had down here in the south pretty cheap. Which is why customers would buy them wrecked and have us swap them.

 

[Loki223]

Yeah, the main thing i was thinking about with the camaro is grabbing it and riding it until i found a suitable roller to transfer the power train into. Wouldn't mind running a modern running gear into a c3 or something like that, i've always loved a nice c-3 stingray. But that's just not quite in the cards for right now. So might as well get a runner that i enjoy, and then do a swap down the road when i can find a nice enough roller to make it worthwhile. My main thing holding me back is landscaping and a roof need to happen this year, so i really should let that get settled before starting a project. and with next year being the year i plan on dropping another large sum towards a newer truck, i might have to wait for the prices to come down further to be ready to start that end of the project

 

[Galawcum]

I understand that one.

 

[Loki223]

But on the plus side neither me nor the old lady have any kids to worry about, so i don't have to consider much with more then 2 seats. Which i'm certainly not complaining about. let my money buy me some toys, rather then buying offspring toys

 

[DJRobinson]

I remember the days of not needing 4 doors or a back seat. It was nice but I have to say, hearing my little 4 year old girl in the booster seat shout "GO FASTER DAD!" is pretty darn cool. Can't wait to get this 2nd gen project on the road and show her what a 4wd boosted launch feels like!

 

[Galawcum]

Lol I feel you on that one DJ, I got rid of all the toys when I had my son. He is 4 also and loves cars so I am sure we will be back in something fun soon. And as to those 4wd launches I can't convince the wife to let me buy a sti and leave it at her place in belv for when were in town. She said their is to many running around 😞

 

[DJRobinson]

Yeah there are quite a few of them around here. Everywhere you look, Subi's and Toyota Tacomas. Maybe she would go for a Mitsubishi EVO instead! :stirpot::grin2:

 

[Galawcum]

Rofl! Your not kidding but I still think their sexy. And the evo is nice but for one worth having you got to spend mid 20k for a e9 and that's not what I'm willing to spend considering its gonna be in garage 9 months out of a year while I'm in Ga. And the tacoma is a nice truck but for the life of me why would anyone drop 40k on a truck that want pull guy things. Toyhauler, big boats, work trailers etc. My inlaws bought 2 last year and I couldnt believe the price tag on a truck that want hold gear.