greg1647545532 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Regardless of performance, just a car that non-car people would look at and be impressed with. Go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Wouldnt be my choice, but If we are strictly talking about impressing the non automotively educated masses, any "luxury" car from the 00's with 100k on it. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 C5 Corvette. http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-corvette-fixed-roof-coupe/6593678418.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 C5 Corvette. http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-corvette-fixed-roof-coupe/6593678418.html :dumb: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/736683635/overview/ :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I agree with most here, a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, ect. in your price range should fit the bill. But I can't help but wonder why you would be interested in buying a car to impress people, why not just get what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/734675176/overview/ (Just ignore the salvage title) https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/736644769/overview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I had no idea that gen XK was that cheap now. I'll have to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I agree with most here, a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, ect. in your price range should fit the bill. But I can't help but wonder why you would be interested in buying a car to impress people, why not just get what you want? What if I want a beautiful car that people will enjoy looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 High mileage Pontiac G8's are going for under 10k now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 You could buy an old 8 series BMW, maybe, I mean you could put loud "pipes" on an older Mustang and non-car people will think it's fast too. What's the point of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 What's the point of this? I've had a rough couple of weeks with my hobby and started thinking about de-trackifying the Miata and just having a weekend toy that still makes people smile (my kids love showing off the Miata to their friends), but the seats in it aren't great and I figure if could sell it to another track nut in its current state and buy something a bit more comfortable that still has that fun character, it might be a better option. Mostly, though, this is just how I pass the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 96 Impala SS. 10 grand will get you something pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 As long as it's a toy and not a Daily.... A good old fashioned american Land Yacht convertible: https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1968-buick-skylark-convertible/6585896379.html https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-buick-electra-225/6565850176.html https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1962-buick-special-convertable/6568238877.html https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-chrysler-newport/6594923214.html https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/1965-oldsmobile-cutlass/6594874267.html https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1965-ford-galaxie-convertible/6588015894.html Seriously, Lots of eye candy with these cars. They are rolling marshmallows inside and out, cheap to own, cheap to fix and maintain, and super comfy. They collect stares because they are so unique. The only caveat I will add is that shoulder harnesses are not always installed on these cars, although most have the mounts for it if they are made after 1968 and you can put them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I had no idea that gen XK was that cheap now. I'll have to get one You cant. That thing is WAY under market. This is the End/Thread car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Maserati's are going for ~$15K. I'm sure any non-car person would drool over that. There's an S8 for sale on here, not sure how impressed non-car people would be with that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 You cant. That thing is WAY under market. This is the End/Thread car the first gen XK8 coupes are pretty striking though: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/2002-jaguar-xk8-coupe-rare/6580775508.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 the first gen XK8 coupes are pretty striking though: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/2002-jaguar-xk8-coupe-rare/6580775508.html If you want to drive a car that looks like a whale shark from the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 XKs do seem to be a standout by this criteria. Shame there's no manual but there's a pretty good selection under 10k. I would by an F-Type yesterday if they were cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 You cant. That thing is WAY under market. This is the End/Thread car Wonder if its a flood car. Look at that door panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geeto67 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Let's not forget the XJS vert too. I saw one on friday and I forgot how striking these cars are in person - they look like nothing on the road now: https://youngstown.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-jaguar-xjs-convertible/6588885311.html I should also add, I think boxsters are under $10K now, but that feels like trading 1 miata type car for another: https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-porsche-boxster/6579001139.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 XJS vert = much better looking Jaguar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Boxster is a hell of a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 If you're into French things https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-peugeot-505-sti/6588905218.html or Manual Wagons https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-studebaker-station-wagon/6574793995.html Or AMG's https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/05-mercedes-benz-c55-amg/6594787439.html But I'm with Geeto on the land yacht vert https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1975-cadillac-eldorado/6568145742.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 just from the impress the kid factor, there are WS6 4th gen's in that price range too: https://youngstown.craigslist.org/cto/d/2002-transam-ws6/6585545989.html there are also Camaro SS's in that range too: https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/2000-camaro-ss-6-speed-ls1/6594875368.html but between you and me the WS6 is the nicer car. I love the French, but I wouldn't wish Peugeot ownership in the US on my worst enemy. I had three friends in highschool that had handme down 505's like that one, they broke constantly and parts were impossible to get back in the 1990's (with the internet now, who knows?). You have to have someone who knows these cars to work on them. I will say they were fun to drive when they did work. If you're into French things https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-peugeot-505-sti/6588905218.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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