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My attached, unheated garage was 42 F. (insulated, though). I was pretty happy with that.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If someone takes a rusted hulk of an old car and builds a restomod with it, I suppose that's OK since it wouldn't make sense to restore it. Bolt on as much catalog stuff as you want. A fellow I know did that with a rusty and tired '54 Chevy convertible. Spent a ton of money on it, 6 figures. Looks mostly stock outside but a custom interior, different suspension and brakes. crate engine, the usual stuff. Whoever did it, did a nice job. I suspect he would get a fraction of what he put into it if he wanted to sell.
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How much depends on how old. Don’t need as much when you get into the 70s and could have come originally with headrests, seatbelts, power disk brakes, AC, etc. so I would not do much to a ‘73 chevelle. A ‘65, different Story!
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More to the point, it looks "classic", not modern.
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Therefore, I guess C4 chassis.
Something with a 15" wheel would look awesome!
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Modern mid-size SUVs are in the 190-195" range.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
American built Israeli SA’AR5 corvettes
For some reason the ‘tribute’ or ‘recreation’ cars just bother me. It’s either an original GT 350 or it isn’t. It’s either an original Hemi ‘Cuda or it isn’t.
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
The only surviving Flower-class corvette is based here in my town:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMCS_Sackville_(K181)
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-acura-rsx-4/
I was thinking $12-13k would have been strong for the seller and a decent buy for someone who really wanted it.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2024 Corvette - 2024 BMW X5 - 2023 Tesla Model Y
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-pontiac-firebird-9/
interesting comment in the comment section that pretty well explains what I was going for:
"I’m in the process of the same resto-mid with my first classic car purchase, a ‘70 GTO… have had it for 20 years in good OE shape and just didn’t enjoy driving it. Not overly fast with the 400, didn’t handle well, braked funky with the front disc and rear drums. It just looked & sounded better than it drove…
So a GM crate LS3, Welwood brakes, Hochkis suspension and new trans all added similarly to this build, and it has made Ana amazing difference to the ride and handling. Now it is beyond fun and exciting to drive"
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My never-ending tour of the local car dealerships continued today. I mentioned the Compass Trailhawk I drove a couple weeks ago, and how much I disliked it.
Today, I decided to go up a size and test the Cherokee Trailhawk. Minimally equipped (cold weather package and comfort/convenience group), stickered for just under $37K.
This one had the 3.2L V6 in it, along with the 9-speed automatic. This is a much better combination, in my opinion. It didn't hunt as much between gears, and I think the top 3 or 4 ratios are all OD, for use on the highway.
I like the looks of the Trailhawk, as it reshapes the front fascia to accommodate better approach angles (snow, rocks, small streams). Also an additional 1" of ground clearance. Much more masculine than the other trim levels - might as well get a CR-V if you're gonna do that.
From the passenger seat, I was able to find a comfortable driving position. The only small quibble would be that the tilt wheel doesn't tilt up enough - it didn't obstuct my vision of the dash, just might have been a skosh more comfortable for my hands. Leather wrapped wheel, nice infotainment system, decent materials on the inside. I get that it will never have the interior accommodations of the Q7 @breld has, but it's OK enough. I haven't had a chance to take a ride in the Tacoma @jpp75 picked up a month or two ago, but I suspect it's similar.
What surprised me most on the test drive was how comfortable the ride was. Remember, this is configured for more off road duty, so more aggressive tires, and I'd guess some changes to the suspension pieces. Driving around in urban traffic, it was pretty docile and quiet. Yeah, there was some engine noise when I booted it, but nothing too obtrusive. It does have start/stop technology, and I didn't mind that, either.
I'd have to do some size comparisons to the SUVs we've had in the past - the 2 VUEs, the CX-7 and the Outback - to see how much bigger or smaller it is. It didn't feel that big, to me.
Overall, a nice package and something that I could do some light off-roading with, if I so desired.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
I will scope it out next month at the car show.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
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IMO you would be far better off both financially and satisfaction-wise buying a late model fun car. Anything from a Mustang or Camaro convertible or a Boxster or a BMW of some sort. Performs better in every way, no headaches and far cheaper. Take it to Cars and Coffee and knock yourself out.
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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Guess I wasn't paying much attention when writing my review.
Good catch.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
Going from 7.5K to 10K lowers the residual by 1%. On a 36 month lease of a $46K MSRP vehicle, that's only $13/mo. There are no other possible changes, because of mileage allowance.
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I think a hockey bag would fit fine - a "comfort box" (an accessory collapsible container in the middle of the trunk) would get in the way though. The Bluetec has it, and although it is great for storing car care stuff and groceries, it gets in the way otherwise, and blocks access for long items through the rear seat pass-thru. I don't want to remove the comfort box every time I need the space, so I just put sticks in the back seat.
Gear in a G-Wagen would be no problem, I still want to test drive one and get it out of my system.