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2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
I remember in the past it had a belt that would cause the weirdest loud chatter, I am thinking maybe there's something related to that.
Sometimes exhaust leaks can sound like a rattle too. May just be a manifold gasket.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Michael's question had me going down maybe a morbid line of thought - if something happened to the car, like stolen and vanished (pretty doubtful), hit by falling piano or something, what would replace it? I know Hagerty has a rep for quick claims, but then what? Maybe a malaise/radwood car? I don't know if I would go for another fintail - I would always be comparing it to the prior car.
My opinion would be to go in the opposite direction - something that would complement a Radwood show, but off the beaten track. An old Mitsubishi Cordia or Tredia, perhaps.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
One issue I have is I don't want to or can't do a lot of intense mechanical work - I am also leery of carburetor cars. I think it is still possible to get 80s cars repaired (parts could be a problem for some), but older cars maybe not so much, which makes me leery of the some of the 50s-60s cars I like. I like a lot of 80s MBs, but they are kind of a hipster new money fad now, and can be expensive for good ones. However, I like lot of mainstream period/malaise material if in the right spec. I hope I won't be forced to make the decision.
For a mid 2000s era car, probably not for a long time - not MBs finest hour, and still in the "too old to be new, too new to be old" phase, and no nostalgia or retro design yet.
LS swap that sucker. or stick a later 3.5l MB V6 in it. modern updated suspension/brakes/electronics. But keep the body and interior close to stock. Put it on some period correct look MB wheels with modern tires.
then you have the same vintage car, but one you can use and enjoy a lot more. Pop over the mountain? sure, no problem! Needs service? anybody can work on the engine.
and it will only cost money! I bet there are kits out there already too. This is actually one of my dreams, doing a Volvo wagon V8 swap.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
ps - both @stickguy 's and my checks are 'in the mail'...
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
A malaise or radwood style MB might be an answer - I know enough about them, diesels will run forever, usually just the mid 70s gassers are the finicky ones, as they are thirsty and can have emissions issues. Biggest issue is cost, hard to find something really nice for 10K anymore. I like a number of Japanese cars from the era, but I know they are like spaghetti under the hood, cosmetics seem to decay faster than domestics or Euros, and there are few original survivors. Something like a rotary Mazda or Peugeot would probably end up more of a headache. Maybe better hope it never comes to replacement.
@fintail
You do like those 70s T-Birds… maybe one in a light blue
I see you in a W126 with period wheels in a light color.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
This is a beauty
Or newer in a couple ways, and the price
But really, I need to assume the fintail will have an infinite life - it made it this far! Likely nothing is going to happen to it, and any needed repairs will be light to moderate at worst. I'm not willing to spend what would probably be 20K on a garage addition and 20 more K on a car when I probably don't drive the oldie I have enough.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
They are nice, but seen much more often than a car like yours.
It isn’t going anywhere. I’m sure whatever the noise is can be sorted with some time and money.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
They are nice, but seen much more often than a car like yours.
It isn’t going anywhere. I’m sure whatever the noise is can be sorted with some time and money.
And expensive. If the time ever came, a 30K+ hobby car just isn't in the books.
The car has been pretty good to me over the years, I am optimistic the noise isn't catastrophic.
There was a big hailstorm in some areas locally maybe a month ago, now this material is popping up
No, I don't know it, and your price is quite optimistic as this thing will appeal to just a few - better just restored IMO
Absurdly lazy photography
"not in a big hurry to sell"
It must be spelled somewhere on or in the car
Oh Idahoans and their inflated sense of value
Shorty, known curbstoner, but for the money
It's cool, but those pipes, why?
Never heard of this submodel attached to this model, and some old cars look great when wet
They've seriously had this thing for 2+ years with maybe a 1K price reduction, must be on consignment
Not sure if you can get there from here, but cool that it exists
As I am a weirdo, I clicked on this pretty fast
...a Lincoln Continental and a sunroof Cadillac (someone will get it)
Not a soccer mom Explorer
I bet this was crafted in Elkhart or maybe Yakima - these were a huge status symbol in eastern WA back in the day
Lol Fin. That song would be fitting while driving the Caddy. Man that Eldo in those colors could be the most “pimp”’car ever made. Everyone knows I love my land yachts but those later Eldorados are too much even for me.
Topaz is a cool survivor. Pretty loaded for a GS.
I kinda like the Bronco II. Not the same color but immediately reminded me of the Breakfast Club.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Oh, and the air filters are exposed, UNDERNEATH the car!?!?
'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
Camper van has an A/C unit sticking out the right side.
I like early V8 Fords, I would 110% rather have it stock or a light non-detectable restomod at most, both of which could have been done for a fortune less no doubt.
Bronco II makes me think Breakfast Club or Uncle Buck (facelift model).
'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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
What is this, BaT?
Make a Seven Ups clone
Not over-detailed anyway
Seems like these are still depreciating
Speaking of green cars, you don't get more green than this - maybe a fair deal with some negotiation
Who needs a cloned Tesla?
Two desirable traits
Surprised some hipster 80s dork hasn't snapped it up
Rare without the Pinto engine
Now here's some JDM fun
No meteor dent
Looks like a "Cars" character
These were absolutely everywhere once, then suddenly all gone
Maybe for someone at half the price
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
I never gave it much thought but I didn’t realize that the exterior treatment was done with decals. I suppose these days you could replicate something similar using wrap material. The seat upholstery would be another matter though.
The Corvette seems mighty cheap. Too bad it’s not a convertible.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Here's an option - buy it cheap, rip out all that stuff, and put in a modern EV system. Cost? Oh, $10,000-$20,000 for the conversion...
I guess so. My ‘84 vette with 136k and a trashed interior sold for that price in 2013. That one must be very needy.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Must have electrical issues. There is some sort of added switch on the dash.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Word on the street is APR isn't the best since they've abandoned the 3.0 Supercharged platform from further updates, but if you are not going past Stage 1, it's probably the very best you can get.
Early Christmas present to myself. Now the redline redsport Infinities with a measly 400 HP have to watch out for me at the street light grand prix.
Once common now a hen's tooth
Grandpa's baby, maybe fair compared to a new one
Park it outside overnight in much of the country and it'll be gone in the morning
Oof those pinstripes
Same car as claimed in the ad, different year than in the movie, what a color
Throwback car
Tiny
Deuce and a quarter
Cult thing for JDM dorks
I can't believe these have 5 digit odos
Cheap malaise
Would have been a fairly striking color combo when new
Thin on the ground, nice wheels
And of course something similar pops up
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I like the Olds convertible but that 3.4 was never very reliable.
I have always hated that color on the 90/91 Grand Marquis and CV. Yes they had 5 digit odometers and you can’t trust any of them at this point. They all have gears that disintegrate.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Those Cutlass convertibles have issues aside from the troublesome 3.4 engine, as they eat weatherstripping on the convertible top, and those have not been available for many years.
I wonder about the '69 Electra, if no major issues, it could be nice.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6