Attainable Cars

[VladTepes]

Following on from the Dream Cars thread (which really is for cars you'll never be able to afford) I thought I'd start a thread of cars you'd like and could probably afford if you put your mind to it.

I'd like one of these:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Falcon XC Cobra Coupe

Even a replica would keep me happy. And owning a Range Rover, the fuel bill wouldn't shock me either ! LOL

I also love the XC Utilities:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/08/193.jpg
This is a done up / modernised one.


In fact, evil as I am, I'd like to build a XC Utility 'Cobra'.:)

[BigJon]

Attainable cars, hmm.

I could probably afford a 1975 Gemini...

[Phoenix]

Attainable eh, WRX, RX8 or 350Z would all be a blast :D

[Outlaw]

Nope sticking with my post in the Dream cars topic... luckily for me :p

i think it's good to have a dream... especially if it's one you can reach... otherwise you're just setting yourself up for a mass disappointment if you get to the end of your life without ever fulfilling your dreams ;)

[Lucy]

Range Rover Sport
67 Mustang Hardtop with 31" tyres, like in the movie "Cherry 2000"

[George130]

97 300ZX TT. Mmmmm.
Hummer? Still like the look of those things even if they are not practicle.

[DiscoTDI]

The list is too big, SWMBO wont let me by unique cars anymore:mad:

[noddy]

I have got my two....

At the momennt I don't want for anything else.

[LRHybrid100]

TVR Chim 500:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/08/249.jpg


5 Litres of PURE Land Rover V8 power!!! Once the D100 is finished I will get one of these for weekends & trace days.

LRH

[Slunnie]

Mine was my Discovery in all seriousness. Other than that, the HSV Monaro AWD and the Rangie Sport. Thats about it.

[dobbo]

TVR Chim 500:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/91887-1.jpg


5 Litres of PURE Land Rover V8 power!!! Once the D100 is finished I will get one of these for weekends & trace days.

LRH

Got to love them Blackpool bullets

[sclarke]

This is all i can afford
1969 Volvo and yes i did drive that.........................
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[dobbo]

This is all i can afford
1969 Volvo and yes i did drive that.........................
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/sclarke7171/playing1.jpg


Considering it's a red one and red cars go faster than others does that mean this volvo reached 40mph?

[sclarke]

40mph Just...................lol

For those who know abit about Euro cars....... the Volvo 164 Manual in injected form was a genuine 123mph car and quarter mile in 15.5sec..... depending on traction on the day......
I rallied one exactly the same and my claim to fame was i could beat a Stock GTHO to 90mph...... then they roared past.......
it was 240hp and 4.11 gears...... made it very tough off the line... but no top end...
Ohh i could go on for hours about what i did and what events i had some fun in..... ahh nothing better than the look on a WRX drivers face when you pass them on the outside of a corner......

[dobbo]

40mph Just...................lol

For those who know abit about Euro cars....... the Volvo 164 Manual in injected form was a genuine 123mph car and quarter mile in 15.5sec..... depending on traction on the day......
I rallied one exactly the same and my claim to fame was i could beat a Stock GTHO to 90mph...... then they roared past.......
it was 240hp and 4.11 gears...... made it very tough off the line... but no top end...
Ohh i could go on for hours about what i did and what events i had some fun in..... ahh nothing better than the look on a WRX drivers face when you pass them on the outside of a corner......

I know what they can do, just picking on you cause it's a VOLVO. Do you wear THE hat when you pass the WRX's? Now that would be funny

[chriso]

I want this


http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nm_mogman/detail?.dir=e1b3&.dnm=b3bere2.jpg&.src=ph

[dobbo]

A PRB clubman composite, I'd just need to loose a few kilo's to fit my fat body into it

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/08/247.jpg

[sclarke]

I know what they can do, just picking on you cause it's a VOLVO. Do you wear THE hat when you pass the WRX's? Now that would be funny

When you put the key in the ignition the Hat lowers down from the headlining......:eek:

[dobbo]

When you put the key in the ignition the Hat lowers down from the headlining......:eek:

LOL

[MacMan]

http://doidosporclassicos.com/galeria1/0600.jpg

The most fun I've had on 4 wheels, and yes I fit into them! More room than most small cars!

I once drove a fully worked ex NSW highway patrol car that had a high ratio diff, straight cut gearbox, super hot exhaust and sticky race rubber. The shreik and vibration was incredible but it was like a gokart with plates and a roof. Seriously fun. The best bit is that $10K can get an awful lot of Mini you can fit more of them in the shed.

While I can appreciate cars of interest, what I can't understand is how normal mortals can justify $50K or more in a car when less than $20K can get you some of the most fascinating two wheeled machinery.

[sclarke]

Ahh yes i had a Cooper S
bored to 1330, Weber DCOE, LSD, SPAX suspension, list goes on.....

I used to love a fang down thru geelongs west to the ACL plant or a nice fang down the Great Ocean Road at 1am

Damn that was some time back..... the 80's

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Ahh yes i had a Cooper S
bored to 1330, Weber DCOE, LSD, SPAX suspension, list goes on.....

I used to love a fang down thru geelongs west to the ACL plant or a nice fang down the Great Ocean Road at 1am

Damn that was some time back..... the 80's
I nearly got a MINI panel van. Then my wife saw the new one... and that's history :o

We're thinking of selling it as it is very difficult to go anywhere as a family in it... so that limits it's usefullness somewhat. I've been driving around with my knees next to my ears while the fender is away :( Not sure if I can bring myself to sell it though.

We have a number of options to go through...

1. Don't buy anything to replace it and make to with the fender
2. Buy something cheap for a while and maybe look at the new MINI next year.
3. Buy a Golf GTI or similar. Not to sure about new, but might be able to pickup a second hand one for not too much more money than the MINI.

Any ideas?

[walker]

I have already had a couple of my "Dream attainable cars".

I had an Escort RS200 which was a dream as a kid and the first car I bought.

I had this one a couple of years ago. When i first saw the prototypes I just wanted one.

http://www.lrocv.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10024/DCP_3666.JPG

http://www.lrocv.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10024/DCP_3667.JPG

I have an XR6T at the moment which is a bit boring but is such a sweet car to drive around everyday.

Again abit boring but this is my dream car for the future.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/08/242.jpg

[LandyAndy]

Im with Vlad
I would love a 2 door falcoon,XA B orC would be OK.
A mate called in today,he just bought a XB 2 door with a 302.He already has a fully done 351,toploader and discbrake 9" rear end for it.And he is painting it flat black,a beast.He already has a RT Charger and is looking for a 2 door monaro(upto HZ) to complete his "aussie muscle coupe collection"
Andrew

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Hmmm... looks like the MINI may be pensioned off... and a VW go into it's place. Not as much fun as the MINI but much more useable for us. I hate driving with my knees around my ears now that we're carrying two kids around :o

I drove the GTI with DSG today and I want one. Absolutely stunning "automatic". We were blasting up a hill nearby and my mate was listening to the gear changes and thought Steve's nailing this. He looked down and it was in D for "Don't know". :D :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Bigbjorn]

Following on from the Dream Cars thread (which really is for cars you'll never be able to afford) I thought I'd start a thread of cars you'd like and could probably afford if you put your mind to it.

I'd like one of these:
http://www.aussiecoupes.com/images/Cobra_shot1.jpg
Falcon XC Cobra Coupe

Even a replica would keep me happy. And owning a Range Rover, the fuel bill wouldn't shock me either ! LOL

I also love the XC Utilities:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/9026/images/thbluxc.jpg
This is a done up / modernised one

Are you kidding? A rusty no value no appeal no performance 70's Falcon with a fancy paint job. They are used in place of garden gnomes in Housing Commission suburbs. If these things had a tongue, they would sit in the middle of the road licking their diff. centre.

[dobbo]

Are you kidding? A rusty no value no appeal no performance 70's Falcon with a fancy paint job. They are used in place of garden gnomes in Housing Commission suburbs. If these things had a tongue, they would sit in the middle of the road licking their diff. centre.


This is just pure gold

LOL

[DirtyDawg]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/09/27.jpg They have to be available one day and hopefully the Army will dispose of them in the west:):);)

[Deffy]

How do you attache a photo if I got the file? I wanna share my attainable dream car!

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Are you kidding? A rusty no value no appeal no performance 70's Falcon with a fancy paint job. They are used in place of garden gnomes in Housing Commission suburbs. If these things had a tongue, they would sit in the middle of the road licking their diff. centre.


This is just pure gold

LOL
Youch... that's a bit harsh :eek: They wouldn't be my choice either.. but I presume he wouldn't think what I like is much chop either. :)

Everyone likes different stuff. :)

[p38arover]

Youch... that's a bit harsh :eek: They wouldn't be my choice either.. but I presume he wouldn't think what I like is much chop either. :)

Everyone likes different stuff. :)

Zackly! I don't mind the look of the XC Falcons. Ditto the BA.

Ron

[Deffy]

I wouldn't mind an ex-military vovlo 4 wheeler, with the the volvo axels at hub level. There things are awesome. I've attached a photos of a mates one in Malaysia.

[p38arover]

I wouldn't mind an ex-military vovlo 4 wheeler, with the the volvo axels at hub level. There things are awesome. I've attached a photos of a mates one in Malaysia.

Do you mean portal hubs - like these Maxidrive ones?

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2702/maxiportal11wks7.jpg

Ron

[Deffy]

exactly!

[dobbo]

Youch... that's a bit harsh :eek: They wouldn't be my choice either.. but I presume he wouldn't think what I like is much chop either. :)

Everyone likes different stuff. :)

I like the ford,
I owned a 70's Ford V8 just 12 months ago. And one of my all time dream cars is a E49 Rt charger.
I have been called a wonker, houso scumbag and a Foxtrot, uniform, charlie, kilo, whisky, india, tango whilst I sat stranded in the old ZH fairlane. On Bloke shouted do I want a match, another asked If I was Dick Johnson, no well you must just be a plain dick then for driving that heap a **** then.

Drivers aren't to kind to person's broken down in old cars. The Cobra was a very popular car around housing commision estates though, the amount of replica's you see are amazing.

Personally until the BA turbo, I think they are the best Ford ever built

[VladTepes]

Yeah if I had the cash I'd have one today. Well, perhaps tomorrow. Just would need somewhere to hide it from Mrs Vlad.

Wait a minute, my uncle is a panelbeater by trade and has a BIG shed. How fortuitous.:thumbsup:

[dobbo]

Yeah if I had the cash I'd have one today. Well, perhaps tomorrow. Just would need somewhere to hide it from Mrs Vlad.

Wait a minute, my uncle is a panelbeater by trade and has a BIG shed. How fortuitous.:thumbsup:

I could get you an elcheapo falcon 500 302 auto this arvo, not painted cobra scheme but it'd could be one day. How much do you want to spend?

[VladTepes]

Nothing at the moment regrettably.

With weddings and honeymoons and the Rangie in for 'issues' at the mechanics tomorrow, things are a bit lean.

Thanks for the offer theough.

Where are you anyway ? Aside from "here". You a dealer or something ? (I mean cars of course, nothing to do with traking you down as part of my other job :D )

[dobbo]

No man NO I think I'd prefer to be dealing than selling old Ford's for a living though (more profit) there are 1 or two around my area Lake Macquarie, NSW and at the moment with fuel at the price it is they are practically giving them away. In fact one bloke is (but you don't want that one, especially in your job););)

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Drivers aren't to kind to person's broken down in old cars.
If you see me broken down in my 37yo Lotus be sure to wave :)

[dobbo]

If you see me broken down in my 37yo Lotus be sure to wave :)


Lotus' don't break down? Do they? If your in your elan i'd be there next to you trying to bum a ride with you when it's fixed

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Lotus' don't break down? Do they? If your in your elan i'd be there next to you trying to bum a ride with you when it's fixed

LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious :)

I'm off to buy another battery for it today. It doesn't get driven nearly enough with home pressures. :(

[dobbo]

LOTUS = Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious :)

. :(


Or

Lot Of Trash U Speak

It's almost 40 give it a break.

[VladTepes]

Land Rover =

Ludicrously
Antiquated,
New
Defenders

R (are)
Old-fashioned
Vehicles.
Enthusiasts
Rejoice !






(Yes I just thought of that this minute!).

[dobbo]

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No I'm not that cruel, and it would get me banned:D

[VladTepes]

Time to get back on topis methinks !!

Anyone else have any dream 'attainable' cars. Or perhaps you already own your dream car (non LR type we are talking here) ?

[JDNSW]

Well, I suppose I'll throw mine in - I have a Citroen DSpecial, currently stored because I can't afford to have three cars on the road, and I'm frightened of of something going wrong - they are getting hard to find parts for.

For a car designed in the mid fifties they have a lot of attractions - very roomy five seater with a top speed over 160kph on just over 100hp, unequalled ride even on very rough roads, excellent handling, ground clearance adjustable up to about 30cm, hence remarkably good offroad for a 2wd, helped by the large weight bias on the driving wheels. Good fuel economy - most economical speed is 120kph, generally durable and reliable. Exceptional brakes - capable of an emergency stop in a straight line with one front tyre flat and hands off the steering wheel (1970s French TV ad) thanks to the steering and suspension geometry. Very accurate suspension alignment (uses NO rubber) with wishbones and trailing arms on taper roller bearings gives exceptionally good tyre wear. Engine very durable after the 1967 redesign. Headlights very good, self levelling and look into corners.

On the negative;- hard to find parts, and most mechanics take fright even looking at them. Noisy by modern standards - wind noise and mechanical/road noise. Backing is an art - the sides are not parallel!
John

[p38arover]

JDNSW, next time you come through Penrith, go down Batt St and look in the yard of European AutoCare - they are a Peugeot/Citroen specialist. The yard is filled with old DS vehicles.

European Autocare

(B & E Christie) 74 -76 Batt St Penrith 2750

(02) 4731 6522

Ron

[VladTepes]

A teacher at school had a DS - used to cop a hiding from the other kids about it too. I liked it, but never said so. Would like to drive one, but then I'm afraid I;d want to buy one !

[MickG]

Hmmm... looks like the MINI may be pensioned off... and a VW go into it's place. Not as much fun as the MINI but much more useable for us. I hate driving with my knees around my ears now that we're carrying two kids around :o

I drove the GTI with DSG today and I want one. Absolutely stunning "automatic". We were blasting up a hill nearby and my mate was listening to the gear changes and thought Steve's nailing this. He looked down and it was in D for "Don't know". :D :D

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/golf/images/w08_800.jpg

If you like the GTI would you be tempted by the R32......an awsome piece of machinery. I actually had money down on the first style R32 but it didn't make it to Australia that year so went for the Nissan 350z instead. Now the 350z is a whole lot of car but as you have pointed out Captain, carrying the family around has to take priority sometime, so sadly the z is no more.

Love the golf though but prefer the design before this new shape.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

If you like the GTI would you be tempted by the R32......an awsome piece of machinery. I actually had money down on the first style R32 but it didn't make it to Australia that year so went for the Nissan 350z instead. Now the 350z is a whole lot of car but as you have pointed out Captain, carrying the family around has to take priority sometime, so sadly the z is no more.

Love the golf though but prefer the design before this new shape.
Yes, the R32 is a corker. I saw one at the dealership on Saturday. Unfortunately it's more money than I want to spend at the moment :( I am also concerned about fuel price and the GTI at 8l/100 is about all I'm willing to bet. I even considered the TDI sportline but i don't think I can do it.

Actually... I really don't want to get rid of the MINI at all becuase it is an absolute hoot. The only cars I have driven that have been more fun are a couple of Lotuses like the Elan and the Elise.

But, I have a pass at the moment to do this because getting two kids in and out of the back of a 2 seater is a PITA :mad: :mad: Also my wife is getting agitated with driving the defender because it's "too hard to park" :mad:

Hey the 350z is a great car (I'm told). What did you replace it with?

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Oh yeah... interestingly one guy in the US did a direct comparo with the MINI. I think he pretty well summed it up for us too. Don't forget that the Aussie GTI is a 5 not a 3 door.

Golf VS MINI (http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/03/motoringfile-review-the-mkv-golf-gti-dsg/)

[Bigbjorn]

Time to get back on topis methinks !!

Anyone else have any dream 'attainable' cars. Or perhaps you already own your dream car (non LR type we are talking here) ?

Before marriage and kids, I had in 1974, a 1970 Dodge Challenger convertible with 426 Hemi and 4 speed manual trans. (rare combination). Luckily I had a Kingswood company car at the time. The Dodge was sacrificed to furniture, freezer,washing machine, and so on. I would love to get it back. This thing is a truly very, very, fast car. Wheelspin at almost any speed, and virtually impossible to drive in the wet, but what a hoot. Fuel? Well, try 8-9 mpg driven like it deserved, and never better than 11-12mpg, and 115 Avgas was necessary, or BP-W 100 Octane with 1 of benzol to 4 of W. What you would run it on today with the severe restrictions on purchase of Avgas, would need some investigation. Not practical but one hell of a play car. I never found anything else that could keep it in sight up to 130mph. It didn't have spoilers and got a bit unstable over 130. It had 3.08 rear end and so was probably good for 150+ if you were brave enough. A 426 Hemi pulling 7000rpm in the lower gears through twin 3" pipes each side is a sound to remember and to tell the grandsons about.

At the other end of the engine size scale, I always loved Mini Cooper S & Hillman Imp GT's. The sheer cheekiness of these flyweight brawlers. Go around virtually any corner at any speed. Just point them at it and press the throttle down. Sitting almost on the road with your eyes at truck wheelnut level and a rowdy little high revving four banger screaming at you. Fun, fun, fun.

[MickG]

Hey the 350z is a great car (I'm told). What did you replace it with?

Awsome car the Z, albeit with some questionable interior build quality. I replaced it with my D2 as we had a baby on the way, we now have 2 kids so the disco is great at carting them around.....although it's turning into a money pit as the modification and 4wd obsession bites bad. All in the name of fun though.
Often tell myself I will buy another Z when they come down in price a bit and I can afford to have one as a second car (sports for work, 4wd for play:D ) as i'm due a mid life crisis....... although my wife would tell you I have been having one for some years now.

Anyway, I'll keep dreaming and admiring the R32's and Z on the road!!

Aye, Mick

[VladTepes]

There's a couple who I work with (as in de factos) who have 2 road bikes and a 300ZX between them (they used to have 2 zx's !!).

I always liked the 300 ZX. If I thought I could find a reliable one I'd consider thinking about perhaps buying one. :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/08/170.jpg

[Omaroo]

Being a severe 1980's Saab 900 Turbo fan, I waited 20 years go get hold of a 1980 Saab 900 Enduro Turbo. 15 were built as factory specials, and there are now 5 left in the world. They were the first production turbo cars in the world to get water injection as standard - and running 17psi boost off the floor they sure needed it. Fuels back then weren't what they are now.

I have mine and I 'ain't letting go! :)

Alan Jones driving one at Wanneroo Raceway, 1981.

http://www.omaroo.net/albums/album24/Enduro_on_track.jpg

Ours in the driveway... due for restoration.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[VladTepes]

Good on ya mate. Now to take a match to the OTHER 4 !

[Omaroo]

Good on ya mate. Now to take a match to the OTHER 4 !
LOL! .... now... where are those matches..........

[George130]

There's a couple who I work with (as in de factos) who have 2 road bikes and a 300ZX between them (they used to have 2 zx's !!).

I always liked the 300 ZX. If I thought I could find a reliable one I'd consider thinking about perhaps buying one. :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/08/170.jpg

Yep thats still my favorite Z.
I would prefer it over the 350:eek:

[Mud_Bogger6]

We have an old Q-ee Ute in the shed:wub: :wub: :wub: lovely little thing, goes like hell, has no seatbelts though

[dman]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/09/27.jpg They have to be available one day and hopefully the Army will dispose of them in the west:):);)

NICE choice dirty dawg about time there was a landy dream car;) i was starting to wonder if i was on a landy forum or if i was on a:twisted: hot wheels :twisted: forum...:D :wasntme:
As for my dream car its my 130 Just with a few more little extra's like a drop side tray with a slid on camper to do the big trip around OZ..ooohh yehhh now i'm really dreaming

[Relay]

I'm one of those 350Z peoples. Though theres quite a few things I wouldn't turn down, like any GTR skyline...

[spudboy]

Being a severe 1980's Saab 900 Turbo fan, I waited 20 years go get hold of a 1980 Saab 900 Enduro Turbo. 15 were built as factory specials, and there are now 5 left in the world. They were the first production turbo cars in the world to get water injection as standard - and running 17psi boost off the floor they sure needed it. Fuels back then weren't what they are now.

I have mine and I 'ain't letting go! :)

Alan Jones driving one at Wanneroo Raceway, 1981.



Ours in the driveway... due for restoration.

http://www.omaroo.net/albums/album24/Enduro_LHS_TQ_rear.jpg

Strangely - I am drawn to SAABs as well. Always wanted an Aero. There was a special model called the Erik Carlsson (sp?) named after some famous Swedish rally driver, and that's the one I'd have.

Pity about their resale value. You can turn $40,000 into $10,000 in just a year or two. Makes the fuel consumption insignificant.

[Coastie]

I wanted the R32 Golf but I had to get his big brother the Multivan to accomodate the kids and their friends. The T5 Tdi is awesome.

http://www.aulro.com/app/uploads/9907/DSC01591.jpg

[Quiggers]

I kinda wanted a Rolls Royce Shadow II from the mid '70s.

There's something about a Roller....

about $20,000

and a whole lot more to keep it...

wouldn't mind a recent Caprice...

or a mid '90s Lexus 400...

or a Range Rover, that long wheel base jobbie (the last of the 'classic' models?) just to be a bit different...

cheers, GQ

[RobHay]

97 300ZX TT. Mmmmm.
Hummer? Still like the look of those things even if they are not practicle.

I drive a Hummer on a regular basis, You try sitting longside a 12 cylinder diesel for a 12 hour shift, doing no more than 45 klm per hour........better than bedside stories for putting you to sleep. Oh ! What's that big hole in the razorwire fence? :nazilock: :D ;)

[VladTepes]

or a Range Rover, that long wheel base jobbie (the last of the 'classic' models?) just to be a bit different...

A luxo-barge !!!!

also:

Recently drawn conclusion: RobHay is a prisons officer.

[JDNSW]

There's something about a Roller....



I seriously looked at getting one once (actually a Silver Dawn) - got my Series 1 instead, as it looked a bit more practical for use in the bush.

But if I could find one (and afford to a) buy it and b) run it) I would rather like a Phantom 2 or a Light Twenty. A Silver Ghost would be nice, as would a Phantom 3 - but both are totally impractical, not slightly impractical.
John

[VladTepes]

This RR Silver Cloud will be my (well, her) wedding car:
http://www.agoldenroller.com.au/images/core/car1-2.jpg
http://www.agoldenroller.com.au/images/core/car1-3.jpg
http://www.agoldenroller.com.au/images/core/car1-5.jpg

[George130]

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I drive a Hummer on a regular basis, You try sitting longside a 12 cylinder diesel for a 12 hour shift, doing no more than 45 klm per hour........better than bedside stories for putting you to sleep. Oh ! What's that big hole in the razorwire fence? :nazilock: :D ;)

Yea I know there not that great. Just like em.

Early 90 Lotus Esprit would be nice. Yes they do handle like there on rails! Amazing the looks you get when it pulls up at the light with 2 teenagers driving it.:D :D

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Yea I know there not that great. Just like em.

Early 90 Lotus Esprit would be nice. Yes they do handle like there on rails! Amazing the looks you get when it pulls up at the light with 2 teenagers driving it.:D :D
A friend of mine that services these tells me you should budget 12-14k a year for repairs for an Esprit Turbo :eek: :eek:

You won't spend that every year, but every few you'll have a BILL.

[George130]

Yep the friends of mine that had one had their own mechanic who when they bought it organised $10,000 in parts for them. Car was written of in Sydney in an underground carpark. 100m skidmarks into a concrete pillar which it bounced of and then collected a merc which it moved a whole car space.:o The guy driving was a bell boy of the Hotel so shouldn't of had access to it. They got a replacement 92 model which when they sold the next owner got a flat in the first week. Car sat for 3 months waiting for tyres to be imported. Great cars but they are a sod to get parts for.

[RRV80]

1999 E39 BMW M5 - ever since i bought the range rover i have developed a 'thing' for V8's A Range Rover Vouge 03 model would be nice too - 4.4 HSE