Science Abuse Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'm looking at one rather seriously to become a 4 door 4cyl gas sipper family ride. I'm looking for any info that anyone may have on them...? I've got the tech/history stuff down, and I like it. But I'm looking for more personal experience and opinions of the cars, reliability, service, etc etc. "I had one, my buddy had one, my babysitters babies daddy had one and..." Anyone? http://www.europeanplates.com/frtmb.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/422000-422999/422282_2_full.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 i liek it.. does that ocunt. i dont know anythig about that particular model but the wifes brother has a s500 and has had 0 problems. its definately pimp too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 if it is that exact car, pimp shit that thing looks badass. ill ask a guy tomorrow that i work with what he thinks about them cause he knows a shit ton about these and BMWs and is always right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I had researched them a little bit when Jack first showed his. I thought about picking one up as a cheap track car but the Protege has gone that direction. The main problems I have seen with them is the air suspension in the rear. However, the one you are looking at has H&R's (?) and Bilsteins so you shouldn't have that problem. They are awesome handling cars and got rave reviews in their day. However, cossie parts might be a little pricey if something breaks. There are a few people that have done engine swaps though. SR20's seem to be the most popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 if it is that exact car, pimp shit that thing looks badass. ill ask a guy tomorrow that i work with what he thinks about them cause he knows a shit ton about these and BMWs and is always right. Mercedes?? And SR20 for life! (olny with solid lifters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 damn thats like a nicer looking e30 4 door m3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 They are awesome handling cars and got rave reviews in their day. However, cossie parts might be a little pricey if something breaks. I've been looking into that, and apart from major components, like the $700+ Cosworth head, the rest seems pretty fair. With this car, ALOT has been replaced, and I like having a history. Beats buying a newer car and not knowing WTF has happened to it before you got there. Plus, it probably beats this in terms of repair price. if it is that exact car, pimp shit that thing looks badass. Actualy Clark, its this one, minus the stickers. I'm realy starting to like this, it's an historyic benz. It was the first car in a long time to bring MB back from lumbering luxury to performance luxury, and eventualy this, a much better direction. :wtg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 it was on top gear not too long ago. they picked it as a future collector's item. they really seemed to fancy it, as do i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 it was on top gear not too long ago. they picked it as a future collector's item. they really seemed to fancy it, as do i. ohhh gunna have to look that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuht Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 ohhh gunna have to look that up. It was on a couple of days ago, I also watched it. Unfortunately, I deleted it after watching. If I think of it, I will look in the listings and see if I can find the episode title or something. If it airs again, I could burn the episode to CD for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 that car looks pretty sick the way it sits... maybe a future purchase is in order.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I'm looking at one rather seriously to become a 4 door 4cyl gas sipper family ride. I'm looking for any info that anyone may have on them...? I've got the tech/history stuff down, and I like it. But I'm looking for more personal experience and opinions of the cars, reliability, service, etc etc. "I had one, my buddy had one, my babysitters babies daddy had one and..." Anyone? Nice car but they are not very reiliable the 2.3 is known to break My friend had one and it really was not that great of a car he got his for like 500$ expensive to maintain (Ie basic parts are expensive) also it did not get that great of gas millage if rember correct honestly i would not put that in my reliable area of cars to buy when you can get so much more car in like a newer crown vic / someting like that and ok gas millage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 This is not the same 2.3. You buddy had an 8 valve, this is the 2.3 liter 16 valve Cosworth built 7000 rpm, 187bhp engine....and was recently rebuilt. that car looks pretty sick the way it sits... maybe a future purchase is in order.... Happy hunting, there are probably about 10 in the country for sale right now, the nearest one is in Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 ... the nearest one is in Indiana. Does that mean you bought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Ahhh well if its fot that much power and cosworth styled i thik i might reconsider. the frame and moving parts been cleaned up any rust looks sharp on the outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 This is not the same 2.3. You buddy had an 8 valve, this is the 2.3 liter 16 valve Cosworth built 7000 rpm, 187bhp engine....and was recently rebuilt. Happy hunting, there are probably about 10 in the country for sale right now, the nearest one is in Indiana. i just found like 6 on E-bay in about 4 minutes.... I think id pick up a 944 Turbo before the Benz newaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 i just found like 6 on E-bay in about 4 minutes.... I think id pick up a 944 Turbo before the Benz newaz No, you found three 2.3 16v Cosworths, the rest are just base 2.3 SOHC 8v cars. Since 3 is less then ten; No gold star for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 No, you found three 2.3 16v Cosworths, the rest are just base 2.3 SOHC 8v cars. Since 3 is less then ten; No gold star for you. i always did suck at cheating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 it was on top gear not too long ago. they picked it as a future collector's item. they really seemed to fancy it, as do i. They may become collectors items someday. Right now a Cossie in good condition will easily go for around ballpark 8k. I've seen them between 4500 and 12000. They only brought around 2000 to the US so they are somewhat rare. The true collectors item is the EVO II. Those still go for 20-30k...if you can even find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 They may become collectors items someday. Right now a Cossie in good condition will easily go for around ballpark 8k. I've seen them between 4500 and 12000. They only brought around 2000 to the US so they are somewhat rare. The true collectors item is the EVO II. Those still go for 20-30k...if you can even find one. True, but they are like Germanies Superbird. Sure it was fast, but for god sake, look at the wing! http://www.classicdriver.fr/upload/images/_uk/12334/img02.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 All wind tunnel tested and only produced so they could race it in the DTM series against the M3's. I don't care about the wing, that car is bad as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 All wind tunnel tested and only produced so they could race it in the DTM series against the M3's. I don't care about the wing, that car is bad as hell. Replace DTM with "that thur Nascawr", and you have the superbird excuse, also. Either way, It looks as though I'm aproved for fundage and this car will be joining Scuderia Grothaus. And I did find the Top Gear drive of the car and enjoyed watching it..despite it being a different car. The one they tested was one I could not find any record of being sold in the states, the 2.5 litre as apposed to my 2.3 litre DOHC Cosworth. I dont mind much, 197bhp can be had by other, very simple means. Hell, why stop there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 damn that is a nice looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 It pulls like no other NA 4cyl I've ever been in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Advocate Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Sexy purchase, chief longbottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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