jakroo Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Mid 80s BMW 635CSi...... Exactly. A great idea. You can become David (Bruce Willis, https://youtu.be/ZjOr-UEQcaI?t=12) or Maddie (Cybil Shepherd) - (whichever floats your boat) from the TV show Moonlighting. You could even be Hawk (Avery Brooks, https://youtu.be/DO8fl6dZuqI?t=214) from the TV show Spenser for Hire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 You could always go down a similar route to Number27 on YouTube. He went with the idea of getting a new car every 2 months for 2 years to get a range of experiences.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0QnzqlAUlI&index=1&list=PL-JmG4958QS_XYfOLDl9dC_lwm0AvxiGK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 You could always go down a similar route to Number27 on YouTube. He went with the idea of getting a new car every 2 months for 2 years to get a range of experiences.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0QnzqlAUlI&index=1&list=PL-JmG4958QS_XYfOLDl9dC_lwm0AvxiGK 4 guys in the latest Popular Classics mag each bought a car for 750 pounds and drove them to Switzerland ; all had a right royal time even with breakdowns , but isn't adventure , travel & good company what we all crave? Or is it the pure soft sybaritic package experience? Anyway , they got a Euro holiday on the cheap and got to sell the cars on return...I'm sure they will repeat the whole exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 4 guys in the latest Popular Classics mag each bought a car for 750 pounds and drove them to Switzerland ; all had a right royal time even with breakdowns , but isn't adventure , travel & good company what we all crave? Or is it the pure soft sybaritic package experience? Anyway , they got a Euro holiday on the cheap and got to sell the cars on return...I'm sure they will repeat the whole exercise.I have actually thought seriously about doing that on a trip to the US. It is just the logistics that has me hesitating. Finding the right car and then selling it when it is done. You really need someone on the ground to help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 I have actually thought seriously about doing that on a trip to the US. It is just the logistics that has me hesitating. Finding the right car and then selling it when it is done. You really need someone on the ground to help out.I thought you just need an app, Craigslist and a few 100 quid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 I thought you just need an app, Craigslist and a few 100 quid!To buy it would be easy, I am more thinking about selling it when I am done. Also there is the pesky issue of insurance...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 @GUT... I sense there's a bit of "Alfa" love going on here against the better judgement of a few p-car aficionados, i.e. Us ! But having owned an Alfa myself (an old one, not those fan-dangled new ones)... I say to you, the love is a good thing and I still love those little red bewties, the 105 was one on my list too! But be aware, grasshopper, he who snatches the pebble from my hand will live the fate of what the pebble has. And that pebble is an old Alfa that rusts like a mother, breaks down like old footballer, is fragile like your granny, trivial bits fall off for no reason and then require a snr technician to fix it....!! Ah but, the character and that engine is a bewt! Happy shopping my friend!But whatever you do, don't drink the water @symsy is slurping on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 I have actually thought seriously about doing that on a trip to the US. It is just the logistics that has me hesitating. Finding the right car and then selling it when it is done. You really need someone on the ground to help out.I did it when I was 21, had no clue what I was doing, lobbed up to a car yard, looked at 2 cars, bought one and off I drove (Mercury Capri ) insurance was back then pretty easy to sort but expensive. Broke down once, timing belt on a non interference engine, overall was a great experience. Did over 20000 miles in 5 months, the timing belt and a couple of tyres was it. Left it with someone that I met and got a little of my money back it was a reasonably cheap car doing it with something expensive would not really make any sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 @GUT... I sense there's a bit of "Alfa" love going on here against the better judgement of a few p-car aficionados, i.e. Us ! But having owned an Alfa myself (an old one, not those fan-dangled new ones)... I say to you, the love is a good thing and I still love those little red bewties, the 105 was one on my list too! But be aware, grasshopper, he who snatches the pebble from my hand will live the fate of what the pebble has. And that pebble is an old Alfa that rusts like a mother, breaks down like old footballer, is fragile like your granny, trivial bits fall off for no reason and then require a snr technician to fix it....!! Ah but, the character and that engine is a bewt! Happy shopping my friend!But whatever you do, don't drink the water @symsy is slurping on!Mind you, I've always wanted a Montreal. Apparently you also need a healthy myki account and to be good mates with a mechanic named Toni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 GUT - Alfa Montreal - got details of those on my phone… you got the money .. dont ask the price .. the question is always answered with well priced .. the question is when you looking and are you bringing your money , I know I have crossed sms with another tyrekicking hero off PFA .. so it must be good … you know who two call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 GUT - Alfa Montreal - got details of those on my phone… you got the money .. dont ask the price .. the question is always answered with well priced .. the question is when you looking and are you bringing your money , I know I have crossed sms with another tyrekicking hero off PFA .. so it must be good … you know who two call Symsy's organising a camping trip for the PFA alfa males, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Oohhttp://www.my105.com/mobi/ListingDetails/p/1/id/18721 If it still had the twink then yes, but not with a pinto in there. Shannon's punted an immaculate (and I mean flawless) road going twink last month for $70k, at least with a road going one you'll always get your money back and not struggle to sell it on. That one will always be difficult to shift and not a nice car to drive on the road.The 635csi is a nice, cheap option and there are some tidy ones here in Oz. M3's of any flavour are great, E30 is the pick and Luke's not afraid of LHD so that's an option. Personally I'd steer clear of anything miley in the E46 or newer and to be honest as a daily I'd avoid the V8 unless you want to lose your licence. They're a stunning car, but a real licence loser. As a weekender though I'd look at the E30.Classics, well if the cash is available then an early 911 is the winner, but as a 'tick the box' then an Alfa of some flavour would be good. I do know where there's a Giocattolo, doubt the owner would ever sell it but he does own a workshop specialising in Alfa's...GT3. Yeah, once you're done with all the others and just want one car to do everything. And are ready to lose your licence (here in VIC anyway). After being on Tassie with Nick in his animal of a GT3 I'd have one in a heartbeat, but I know I'd also be massively frustrated driving it here, I'd have to move to Tassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Twink with a pinto aint a Twink.. its a complete cop out thats what it is .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 5April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Ok that's enough of middle aged men talking about twinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Widebody 914/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 I am yet to see a suggestion in this thread (or the many other threads of this nature) that raise a compatible proposition to a classic Porsche.............Now there's a surprise Hugh......and here I was thinking you were a Frankston Datsun bogan like me........oh well, I guess this will remain on market a little longer. ?? the interior is right up your alley1971 Datsun 1600 Manual1,900 kmSedanManual4cyl 1.6L PetrolPrivateFor more information on this vehicle please visit:https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-1600-1971/SSE-AD-4082757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Get the Montreal as an excuse to buy the books. And make sure Tony brings his own sleeping bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Ok that's enough of middle aged men talking about twinksOi, I resemble that remark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 SM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 5April, 2017 Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 So your decision is ?????????????????????????????No more Pondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 5April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5April, 2017 Have viewed a coupleGetting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 6April, 2017 Report Share Posted 6April, 2017 Have viewed a coupleApart from my Alfa book pics you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 6April, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 6April, 2017 No Alfas yet. Find me some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 6April, 2017 Report Share Posted 6April, 2017 Always liked the classic look of a Jaguar XK8, don't know about performance and reliability though.Can we mention Jaguar here or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6April, 2017 Report Share Posted 6April, 2017 Always liked the classic look of a Jaguar XK8, don't know about performance and reliability though.Can we mention Jaguar here or not!Don't see why nit, everything else has been mentioned.... I like too, but if we are going more modern I would choose a Mercedes CLK55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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