Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

qbrozen

Couple of pretty German cruisers.

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e07dbd3

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e0cb216

vs an Aussie. The color helps this A LOT!
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e097491

vs the dark...I mean bright yellow horse
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1d4269a6

pensfan83

Here you go stick

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-honda-civic-si/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_model_notification

kyfdx

qbrozen said:

Couple of pretty German cruisers.

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e07dbd3

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e0cb216

vs an Aussie. The color helps this A LOT!
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e097491

vs the dark...I mean bright yellow horse
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1d4269a6

I'd definitely pay the extra $10K to get a C6 Z06, over the C5. (just guessing on the price delta)

I like the older CLK 550 models, if you want a Mercedes coupe. But, hard to find, and likely high miles, by now.

stickguy

I like the BMW and the Corvette. My wife would "love" that one!

stickguy

thanks Pens. I like the Si, but not wanting to pay the premium for silly low miles, especially since it pretty much just sat for the last 13 years.

I also am one of the few that likes the next generation "bread van" version. I almost scored one of them cheap when the run was done and they had some leftovers they couldn't unload.

kyfdx

stickguy said:

thanks Pens. I like the Si, but not wanting to pay the premium for silly low miles, especially since it pretty much just sat for the last 13 years.

I also am one of the few that likes the next generation "bread van" version. I almost scored one of them cheap when the run was done and they had some leftovers they couldn't unload.

Is that the EP-3?

That's the one I like, as well, but the enthusiasts all hate it. I guess because the later ones had better performance numbers. I think it's cool, though.

tjc78

My Aunt had one of those.  She loved it, and missed it when stepping up to the next generation.  She always thought the older one was more fun to drive. 

It had a really odd placed shifter IIRC 

corvette

They were practically giving those away at the end of the model year, IIRC. It wasn’t something I wanted at the time, but hindsight being 20/20, I wonder whether I might have enjoyed having one. 

pensfan83

That's the EH-3. The EM-1, which is probabaly the one many enthusiasts chase, came after that then the EP-3.

kyfdx

pensfan83 said:

That's the EH-3. The EM-1, which is probabaly the one many enthusiasts chase, came after that then the EP-3.

Isn't the EP-3 the one they call the "bread van"?

kyfdx

pensfan83

Yeah, I meant the one on BaT was an EH3, that one you posted is an EP3. Those can be had for a reasonable sum because the EM1 before it gets all the attention.

stickguy

yeah, that is the one. The shifter was up on the dash. Very European.

so, I might be in the distinct minority,but I really like this. I am sure I would regret it heavily.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-merkur-xr4ti-7/

this could be fun. needs some work though. and could be more expensive than fun.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-porsche-944-s2-cabriolet-16/

very pretty. but very pricey.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-honda-s2000-21/

tjc78

I loved those Merkurs as a kid.  I even had the Matchbox car! 

Heated seats in that one, but no double spoiler 

stickguy

I think the single spoiler looks cleaner, but if you are going off the wall for one of these, gotta do the double wing.

pensfan83

I posted too soon. 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-honda-crx-si-2/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_model_notification

stickguy

I like that one. Hate the tint though, that would have to go first thing! I really can't remember how roomy they are inside though, but I am guessing, the wife would not be a fan!

stickguy

oh, forgot to add, I suspect that even with the miles, it is going to pull a strong price. Certainly more than I would ever pay for it!

qbrozen

I saw that Merkur earlier today. I like it. I met someone at an autocross with one once upon a time. He said it had been very good to him.

As for the vette, you can get a base C6 for the price of a c5 z06. They are pretty darned close in performance but the C6 is supposedly better inside. Thing is, 5 yrs from now, I’m willing to wager the z06 would be worth more. 

Here is the c6 I have tagged in my faves:
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/750926794/overview?aff=share_other

could always pick up something like this and slap a supercharged on it https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/762020267/overview?aff=share_other

stickguy

now, I really like that Mustang. Not sure if I can live with the seat though. I thought they were pretty uncomfy in that generation. I would be more than fine without adding a SC. Plenty of other things could do to it for that price tag. Not terribly far from me either.

the Vette, I just can't see myself in one of those.

They even have a Breld mobile (well, one of the many) at that dealer with the Mustang.

https://highlinecar.com/2018-Honda-CivicTypeR/Used-Hatchback/Southampton-NJ/11883805/Details.aspx

this one could be fun. If you don't mind not being able to see out. Manual good, but "only" a V6.

https://highlinecar.com/2015-Chevrolet-Camaro/Used-Car/Southampton-NJ/11812463/Details.aspx

corvette

pensfan83 said:

I posted too soon. 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-honda-crx-si-2/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_model_notification

I'm sure we all know what directional tires are, but if you look at the photos in that link, you'll realize the CRX Si of that generation has directional wheels! My dad had a black one just like it.

roadburner

I enjoyed the 645Ci I was able to drive for a week back in 2005.

corvette

The Civic Si EP3 was the one I was referring to--I think they sold those at fire-sale prices towards the end of the model run. I remember it being referred to as British. Was the hatch on a different platform than the US domestic market Civic?

One of my high school classmates had an EM1 Civic Si, which was very nice and smooth, however, it irked me that it didn't have antilock brakes available, whereas the otherwise almost identical top-trim Civic EX had them standard.

stickguy

sharp looking barge. Love the color.

corvette

Love the color on that 645i. I think the factory wheels look a little odd, and I'd prefer a beige interior, but I wouldn't turn it down if someone gave me one (with a lifetime B2B warranty).

28firefighter

My friend had an EP3 Civic Si. He started teaching me to drive stick on it right before he sold it. Hindsight being 20/20, that car had the perfect manual trans to learn to drive on. Super easy to drive.

nyccarguy

@qbrozen - completely impractical, but I like the Corvettes.  Those 645/650s never did much for me, but I’ve never driven one with a stick.

breld

I’m fond of that 1995 Civic Si.  I remember lusting after one when they came out, in a nice blue color.  I had my 1990 Civic Si at the time.  

I strongly considered the newly available coupe when I graduated college - the EX had the same engine as the Si hatch, but ended up with the 1993 Prelude Si instead.  

pensfan83

corvette said:

I'm sure we all know what directional tires are, but if you look at the photos in that link, you'll realize the CRX Si of that generation has directional wheels! My dad had a black one just like it.

Preludes of that era had them as well although the '91 Prelude I looked at last year had the 5 spoke GS-R wheels, which I would have swapped for a set of OEM directional wheels. You could get them in a bright white too.

qbrozen

nyccarguy said:

@qbrozen - completely impractical, but I like the Corvettes.  Those 645/650s never did much for me, but I’ve never driven one with a stick.

Yeah, I’m very unlikely to get a 2-seater since I’d almost never get to drive it. I always loved the looks of the 6-series. And something about the E coupe makes me drool. Can’t put a finger on it. But the colors on that one I posted are fantastic. I wonder if @fintail would advise against that one.

qbrozen

kyfdx said:

Couple of pretty German cruisers.

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e07dbd3

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e0cb216

vs an Aussie. The color helps this A LOT!
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1e097491

vs the dark...I mean bright yellow horse
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1d4269a6

I'd definitely pay the extra $10K to get a C6 Z06, over the C5. (just guessing on the price delta) I like the older CLK 550 models, if you want a Mercedes coupe. But, hard to find, and likely high miles, by now.

The CLK always struck me as too low-quality. 

kyfdx

pensfan83 said:

corvette said:

I'm sure we all know what directional tires are, but if you look at the photos in that link, you'll realize the CRX Si of that generation has directional wheels! My dad had a black one just like it.

Preludes of that era had them as well although the '91 Prelude I looked at last year had the 5 spoke GS-R wheels, which I would have swapped for a set of OEM directional wheels. You could get them in a bright white too.

Nissan Pulsar had them, as well.... Left side or right side.

fintail

The interior plastics of that era can seem pretty chintzy, especially on those models where the C-class lineage really shows through.

qbrozen said:

The CLK always struck me as too low-quality. 

venture

roadburner said:

I enjoyed the 645Ci I was able to drive for a week back in 2005.

I'm surprised you parked it in front of your house instead of in the garage. Probably just for pictures.

au1994

roadburner said:

I enjoyed the 645Ci I was able to drive for a week back in 2005.

I love the 6 in both coupe and convertible, probably my favorite recent BMW design. Prices are, of course, astronomical for a new one. An extended warranty would be an absolute must have. Golfing buddy of my dad has one and has told some horror stories.

henryn

First I've ever heard of directional wheels. I do remember when Mopars had a left hand thread on the left side, right hand thread on the right side for the lug nuts.

stickguy

I like the color combo on this. Pretty car. Lots of motor.

https://www.eimports4less.com/detail-2016-audi-a6-certified_a6_3_0t_supercharged_quattro_awd_blind_spot_camera_nav-used-18227510.html

henryn

stickguy said:

I like the color combo on this. Pretty car. Lots of motor.

https://www.eimports4less.com/detail-2016-audi-a6-certified_a6_3_0t_supercharged_quattro_awd_blind_spot_camera_nav-used-18227510.html

3 years old, 34k miles, and nearly $32k. Certainly not cheap.

stickguy

No. But a new one will sticker over $60k I bet.

28firefighter

2018 A6s are selling for 20k+ off MSRP right now because of the age of the design and a new A6 coming out. I just saw a 55k 2.0T model advertised for 35k.

stickguy

Smaller motor but better deal.

28firefighter

My point was, wait a while and the market on those 2016s is going to tank even more.

stickguy

Always does. I won’t be shopping aging, out of warranty Audi anyway of course.

nyccarguy

28firefighter said:

2018 A6s are selling for 20k+ off MSRP right now because of the age of the design and a new A6 coming out. I just saw a 55k 2.0T model advertised for 35k.

A friend of mine has an A6 2.0T S-Line and loves it.. He drove the 3.0 & LOVED it, but didn't feel it was worth the price premium over the 4cyl.

mjfloyd1

stickguy said:

No. But a new one will sticker over $60k I bet.

I just saw a 2019 A6 stickered over $70K. S5 sportback had a sticker over $100k

stickguy

Craziness.

kyfdx

$10K Audi-to-dealer incentive on the 2018 A6

pensfan83

I know it's an old design but I really like the outgoing A6.

henryn

That's one thing I would not do, pay $60k for an Audi. Obviously some will. Makes life interesting.

corvette

It’s sounding more and more like GM defecated in the bed with the new 2.7 liter four cylinder engine in their full size pickups. The reviews I’ve read indicate the gas mileage is very poor, and the performance figures are far worse than the 2.7 liter F-150.