hpfiend Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 duplicate post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 S4 for a dd is prolly not a good idea. Im slowly finding this out the hard way. Why is that? Scott I wondered why you never got back to me about seeing that car- you sold its soul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think we have a few winners- Corvette C4: What I know- relative easy to work on but lots of electrical gremlins, very stiff/very squeaky rattling ride... love the v8 though. BMW E36: Know virtually nothing other than the fact it is german and parts are expensive- everyone I have ever talked to has loved thiers though- Audi S4: have heard front suspension is a problem other than that nothing- twin turbo v6 sounds like a nice combo- is german as well parts $$$$- VR4/Stealth TT - Also nothing but for some reason I dont get the feeling that they are reliable.... why do these cars have more of a cult following than general enthusiast following? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Stock, high mileage, 97-98 C5 coupe is probably doable for 15k. Probably score an 04 GTO for around 15k. An S4 in that price range is going to eat your wallet alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think we have a few winners- Corvette C4: What I know- relative easy to work on but lots of electrical gremlins, very stiff/very squeaky rattling ride... love the v8 though. BMW E36: Know virtually nothing other than the fact it is german and parts are expensive- everyone I have ever talked to has loved thiers though- Audi S4: have heard front suspension is a problem other than that nothing- twin turbo v6 sounds like a nice combo- is german as well parts $$$$- VR4/Stealth TT - Also nothing but for some reason I dont get the feeling that they are reliable.... why do these cars have more of a cult following than general enthusiast following? Like I said, research Dado. His car was damn impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Scott I wondered why you never got back to me about seeing that car- you sold its soul? Sorry, it's heart lives in an FD at the moment But I still have chasis, if you want to see it. Chilling in the back of my shop feeling lonely. I think we have too much on our plate at the moment to do the swap we were about to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Stock, high mileage, 97-98 C5 coupe is probably doable for 15k. Probably score an 04 GTO for around 15k. An S4 in that price range is going to eat your wallet alive. Couple 04 GTO's around 16 both A4 & M6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1647545496 Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 a C5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOED Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 An S4 in that price range is going to eat your wallet alive. Yup. That was the reason I didn't buy one when I bought my GLI. I heard maintenance on an S4 is VERY often, and VERY expensive. Even though I said this already, I want to vote again for an e36 M3. Not quite as fast in a straight line as some of the other cars mentioned (mid to high 14's I would guess), but a great DD, and also feels right at home on a road course. Oh, and you can get it in coupe or sedan form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 E36 M3 /End Thread this man speaks the TRUFF! DO NOT buy one to drag race it though unless you plan on going F/I (read $$$) somewhere down the line. if...like you stated...a 14-ish quarter will satisfy your craving for power then read on. The e36 M3 will ride well, handle with just about anything on the road, and has excellent factory brakes. The biggest short coming of the car is that it's down on power by today's standards. Hell man, a new Camry v6 has more power than my car....ouchie. However for what I wanted in a car there wasn't anything that would do it better - that being a daily driver that was comfortable, looked good (opinion counts here obviously), and would still be able to hit the track (with turns) regularly and have lots of fun. While the ride isn't exactly thrilling or breath taking, I've had a really hard time finding a car that is more fun to drive. If you want to look at mine and take a ride sometime just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Like I said, research Dado. His car was damn impressive. Research how many times the HG blew, or even better, go after the author of European Car Mag Pablo's no expense spared 3 or 4 time block destroying car. :funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 this man speaks the TRUFF! DO NOT buy one to drag race it though unless you plan on going F/I (read $$$) somewhere down the line. if...like you stated...a 14-ish quarter will satisfy your craving for power then read on. The e36 M3 will ride well, handle with just about anything on the road, and has excellent factory brakes. The biggest short coming of the car is that it's down on power by today's standards. Hell man, a new Camry v6 has more power than my car....ouchie. However for what I wanted in a car there wasn't anything that would do it better - that being a daily driver that was comfortable, looked good (opinion counts here obviously), and would still be able to hit the track (with turns) regularly and have lots of fun. While the ride isn't exactly thrilling or breath taking, I've had a really hard time finding a car that is more fun to drive. If you want to look at mine and take a ride sometime just let me know. If you can get a 100K mile car for 10-11, put a TT kit on for 4K, you'll have a safe 350-400whp car. Replace the damn water pump!!! And weld the damn rear subframe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 If you can get a 100K mile car for 10-11, put a TT kit on for 4K, you'll have a safe 350-400whp car. Replace the damn water pump!!! And weld the damn rear subframe!!! quite true, but at that power level it becomes a little less daily friendly. If you think that you're going to go F/I buy an OBD-1 car and go with either a kit from TRM (the racers market) or TT (technique tuning). As for mileage the main thing to look for is when routine maintenance has been done. Ball joints require replacing the entire front control arms which isn't quite cheap, and the stock radiator and water pumps are good for about 60K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 quite true, but at that power level it becomes a little less daily friendly. If you think that you're going to go F/I buy an OBD-1 car and go with either a kit from TRM (the racers market) or TT (technique tuning). As for mileage the main thing to look for is when routine maintenance has been done. Ball joints require replacing the entire front control arms which isn't quite cheap, and the stock radiator and water pumps are good for about 60K. Mike R rear diff brace is a must for launching. I think he goes by the name of Maximum PSI now? ExtremePSI? Beware of the plastic water pump of death!!! It left me on the highway...deep within KKK territory (I'm not the whitest person alive!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Research how many times the HG blew, or even better, go after the author of European Car Mag Pablo's no expense spared 3 or 4 time block destroying car. :funny: Quiet you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I will have a 2 owner stealth TT 1992 with 66k org miles bone stock for sale here in a few weeks. black on tan leather, its slow stock but can be modded if you wanted power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I would like to say that you could pick up a very nice ls1 FC for 10k or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You can get a very nice 300zx Twin Turbo for around that price. Very quick with a couple bolt-ons and a flash. Though from experience I can say that as a DD, maybe not the most practical. VR4 maybe ? Lots of mustangs and fbodies available in your price range too, I suppose it just depends what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 S4 for a dd is prolly not a good idea. Im slowly finding this out the hard way. Yep, I'm still debating buying one but it def. won't be a daily... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Quiet you I had to . I can't stand people with more $ then brain power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I had to . I can't stand people with more $ then brain power. It is an example (when running and un-stolen) of what an e36 M3 can be. I would've done it differently but then again, I've been out of BMW world for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I would like to say that you could pick up a very nice ls1 FC for 10k or less. Heck a FC with a 4.3 like Tinman's would fit the bill too....and be really cheap. BUT his origional post said Stock or very close to Stock...not sure how all these swap suggestions fall into that category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yep, I'm still debating buying one but it def. won't be a daily... haha Yea, Ive driven wheel bearing last week, now electrical problem this week. Timing belt due, parts alone are 350 plus the 100 crank tool. And put those rings back on your A4's grill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Heck a FC with a 4.3 like Tinman's would fit the bill too....and be really cheap. BUT his origional post said Stock or very close to Stock...not sure how all these swap suggestions fall into that category. He's rolling 3800 Series II (which you can grab a long block for 600-800$) I'm rolling the 4.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Might be able to find a higher mileage MKIV R32 for 15? E36 M3, but don't know how the maint frequency/cost is on those B5 S4s are an expensive car to DD as stated, but worth it if you can swing it. Maybe a 2.7T A6 6 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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