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Re: Done with VW's, I've had it.



Timothy A Reed wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:32:03 -0400 scirocco86@home.com writes:
> 
> > Like I said, I'm thinking mazda 323 GTX, 3rd genmustang 3rd gen camaro,
> e30
> > chassis BMW, 2nd Gen turbo RX-7, and maybe a older 280zx.
> 
> I'm not trying to flame here, but take another look at these options.
> Your concern was reliability and cheap, non-esoteric parts, correct?  The
> 323 GTX, while a very cool little car, is not very common, and I doubt
> the parts (excepting those which interchange with the ordinary 323) are
> common or cheap.  The parts on the BMW are very expensive (I had a e21,
> and even parts for that were expensive).  Parts on the RX-7 are also
> going to be expensive (at least for the engine stuff), and good luck
> trying to find one that's been properly maintained.  The 280ZX, Camaro,
> and Mustang will have reasonably inexpensive parts, but, again, I don't
> think you'll find one that's been properly maintained.  There are a lot
> of beater 280Z's out there (one was in my family for a while).  Are you
> sure you've thought this through with your specific wants/needs in mind?

That I have. I'm leaning towards a 3rd generation camaro. They are a bit
heavy, but they can be had for dirt around here, and parts are
ridiculously common/cheap. I can deal with a lot less gas mileage if I'm
not spending an equal investment in time and money for parts being under
the hood of this car. 
 
> -Timothy A. Reed, Esq.
> t.a.reed.esq@juno.com
> Moses approached the thick darkness where God was
> Exodus 20:21
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