WW2 Jeep project.
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"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower." - Mark Donahue Penske Porsche 917
"In Japan we no give fark for Subaru" - Trust Japan Technical Director
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"You can never have enough power. I remember when we had Group B cars... THEN we had enough power!"
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Too weird? (This has been for sale for months): http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ngunn...dan/1008012005
Beetle for sensible money: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/fyshw...bie/1009832936
MR2, for something completely different: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/theod...20v/1008634637Comment
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fuck the car idea, buy this
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/city/...lub/1003063532
that 10 is sitting on the front lawn of a house on jabbanunnga ave inm ngunnawal. 10's and 8's are the most simple cars ever to pull apart, and there are heaps of things you can do with them (engine swaps from 16's/17's/12's/whatever, i know you said no engine swaps but seriously it's 4 bolts and you don't need an engine crane, just you and a mate can lift the motor out)Comment
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What about a suzuki vitara or older patrol? Tweak suspension and fit some bigger rubber, go wheeling/fishing/camping with your boys.SkrrraaaarrrrrkComment
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Renault is cool, easy to work on and fun to drive. Parts are not as easy to source as the VW but not overly hard to get from OS.
Beetle looks good, just daggy enough to enjoy working on it, but not so fucked as to make it a major project. Just check the back window area for rust or rust repairs. The C pillars were full of spray foam from factory and it held moisture which made them rust like a bastard. No rust there, life will be sweet.
MR2 is a prick to work on, and is the car P platers buy once they have crashed their R31's.
Beetle is the pick of the bunch so far.Turns out, far too much has been written about great men and not nearly enough about morons
Originally posted by seedyromComment
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yuck its a superbeetle. nobody wants a superbeetle.Comment
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It's a 1302, most people wouldn't pick the difference by looking at them so who cares? If you want to actually use it then the superbugs are much better. Must say it looks like the prices have dropped to more sensible levels, Dimmo ain't the cheapest bloke on earth either!Originally posted by Imposter Forg View Post
BTW, who the hell thought a 1970/80s french car, and a Citroen at that, would be a good idea? Even I'm wary of the cunts of things and I love old Citroens, although as a sunny sunday arvo once a century car they would probably be fine. It's trying to figure out wtf they were smoking when they slapped them together that's got me worried.Comment
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Plus there's no way in hell he'd fit. It's not just headroom or legroom that could be problematic, the armrests & centre-console aren't designed for people over 5' tall that also have arms.Originally posted by Jim View Post
They're old & shit enough now that the fact they're a bit less shit than a non-Superbug doesn't matter ... they're still shit enough to be interesting. If Beetles interest you at all, of course ... I think I'd be more interested in a Mk1 Golf to be honest, but even then I think I'd prefer something Italian.Originally posted by Imposter Forg View PostSoft roaders represent an excellent compromise between the needs of the hardcore 4x4 user and the convenience of a city hatchback. Its clear to see why they have become so popular in todays society.Comment
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Early RX7's are a right giggle. Not sure on price..Comment
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You will probably want to get something not too unique, that way you wont be scared to make mistakes on itComment
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peugeot 205 gti.Comment
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Their is a pretty nice vk for sale on Australian prostreet association for 4999$Comment
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