Ozvino Posted 13September, 2016 Report Share Posted 13September, 2016 Despite a firm belief that Porsche make/have made the worlds best cars Im struggling to see value in many P Cars these days especially the Air Cooled stuffStarting to think of some classic alternatives; MK2 Jag, maybe a Karmen G.....Seems to still be value around outside of the P Car ranks http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/launceston/cars-vans-utes/1962-jaguar-mk-ii-sedan/1117162145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 13September, 2016 Report Share Posted 13September, 2016 True, there are many, but I think it would need to have a bit more sporting prowess than the Jag. I had 60's Mercs before my 928 (now Tazzies ) and they do not offer anywhere near the same level of involvement or feel.Maybe an Alfa, BMW or many others, Merc coupe even.... non quite up to an A/C 911. Or you could even try a 924, seems everyone else is This is a bit later but....... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Alpine-Renault-GTA-1987/SSE-AD-467970/?Cr=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 13September, 2016 Report Share Posted 13September, 2016 or something like this http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mercedes-Benz-450SLC-1979/SSE-AD-4246591/?Cr=15check for rust and broken sub-frames...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 13September, 2016 Report Share Posted 13September, 2016 i have a couple of BMW 2002's, an E9, 240z, triumph spitfire, 240z, mini, etc etc if you have questions about them.certainly plenty of other makes to try for less money than air cooled stuff, i will be looking at alfa 105 coupes, FD RX-7's, escorts, that sort of thing in the near future.something like a caterham is also on my list. would love a renault alpine A110 if i could find one. Same goes for a clean R32 GTR, haven't seen one in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Lotus Exige V6 CupLotus Exige Cup 240/260Nissan Skyline R34 GT-RMazda FD RX-7 That's my non Porsche list of wants in order of want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 I'm still keen for an FC3S, clean ones are too damn hard to find though^^ FD's are too common amongst a certain stereotype here in Sydney. ?Would love a DR30 with the FJ20DET too! You should check those out Dave, last time I checked with Iron Chef imports they were mid teens to import... Not bad for a cult classic IMO i guess im a sucker for 80's box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 True, there are many, but I think it would need to have a bit more sporting prowess than the Jag. I had 60's Mercs before my 928 (now Tazzies ) and they do not offer anywhere near the same level of involvement or feel.Maybe an Alfa, BMW or many others, Merc coupe even.... non quite up to an A/C 911. Or you could even try a 924, seems everyone else is This is a bit later but....... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Alpine-Renault-GTA-1987/SSE-AD-467970/?Cr=0 Wow, how good is that?!!!! Not seen one of them before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 On your list now Lee If I had no 928 this would be there, may one day get into one as well.... see how that goes http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mercedes-Benz-CLK430-2001/SSE-AD-3924248/?Cr=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Nah mate. Do like it though. A 944 and an MGB GT tarmac rally car are still top of my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Whilst air cooled is still unobtainably top of the want list I'm a sucker for V8 Grand tourerswhen cash becomes available early next year it's going to either be an SEC560 or 928 that's available at the time for the right $ both seem to be moving up in price now.Only beemers I am partial to are 2002tii or 635M pack, the former just getting very scarce haven't seen one for sale for agesI think i just love coupes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Really must get round to building up the Mk2 Escort I part own with a mate. Currently it's just a rolling shell in need of new front panel and guards, eventually it'll house a warmed up 2 litre but we're probably a couple of years from that.Already have a Spitfire in the garage, could be very tempted by an RS2000 though if a decent one came up for reasonable money and I have a mate back in the UK who's asked me to find a event 4 door RS for him, so I can always get one of those then move it on to him later. Missed out on a Mk1 RS2000 replica last year that I still kick myself over, so I can see one arriving in the drive at some point.Other attainables, perhaps a 6 series Beemer or an old M5. I'm quite partial to BM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 5 or 6 years ago it was easy to find sporty exotica eg Ferrari Dinos , Urracos and the like but they seem to have been snapped up - blame the media pushing classic investing , and general internet savvy amongst those with discretionary cash ("effing baby boomers").I seriously looked at Fiat Dinos and Alfa Montreals for a while, but then got hold of my emotions and commonsense prevailed.Still...Mk 2Jags are relative bargains ; the current owners are getting a bit old and the next gen isn't especially enamoured .I guess you'll just have to get out and about (car shows) , sit in a few , drive a few and see what floats your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Z. Prices not quite as nuts as AC Porsche but unfortunately getting up there for a clean one. This would do: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 6 series - I should like them but for some reason I don't.they look mean in jobs look with big Simmons look rims. Like the 928 lots of autos though.8 series BMWs also a lot of car for the cash, but right at the bottom of the desirability cycle. Just looks like a dated old coupe.In my recent travel around the net I have seen a 35k ta22 celica and a 30k rx2 sedan. Clearly not the only one with nostalgia it seems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Whilst air cooled is still unobtainably top of the want list I'm a sucker for V8 Grand tourerswhen cash becomes available early next year it's going to either be an SEC560 or 928 that's available at the time for the right $ both seem to be moving up in price now.Only beemers I am partial to are 2002tii or 635M pack, the former just getting very scarce haven't seen one for sale for agesI think i just love coupes ?the E24 6 series are fantastic tourers and look great. the M30's do well with a little boost too..re: 240z, i oscillate between wanting to set mine on fire or keeping it. christ it's slow as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Go go go!https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2016-shannons-melbourne-spring-classic-auction/E4N9467BKE8D587C/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Have always liked the earlier Z's. Love the sound of one with a decent exhaust. Yeah, its getting ridiculous with prices of some cars Always 'Rare car. Buy now whilst you can' blah blah Saw a Toyota Crown for $17k recently. Nice n clean, but 17k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 To be fair the celica is a museum bound unicornhttps://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291864540203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/private/details/alfa-romeo-2000-1973-28979289?base=1216 1841&vertical=Car&cr=1&eapi=2&__N=1805+1216+1246+1247+1252+1282+4294967249&num=12&silo=Stock&Range=Year:Min,1998&sort=UniqVotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 This would be a laughhttp://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Lancia-Delta-Integrale-16V-1991-One-of-last-registerable-Imports-/222242022370?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202357%2526meid%253D32351a3456f44197a568721b256bf207%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D25%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D291864540203&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 This would be a laughhttp://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Lancia-Delta-Integrale-16V-1991-One-of-last-registerable-Imports-/222242022370?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150519202357%26meid%3D32351a3456f44197a568721b256bf207%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D25%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D291864540203&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222242022370Friend of mine has one and it's a hoot. Well , until it goes wrong. He's found lots of fire extinguisher residue in the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Have always liked the earlier Z's. Love the sound of one with a decent exhaust. sounds great with exhaust and triple webers, also looks good. thus ends the positives of the car haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 ^^ FD's are too common amongst a certain stereotype here in Sydney. ?FDs have all been molested by the said stereotypes unfortunately. I'd love a clean 100% stock late model one though...they were ahead of their time styling wise and still relevant today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 14September, 2016 Report Share Posted 14September, 2016 Mercedes Benz R129 SL500 - Nice grunty GT with a removable hardtop and provide a completely different driving experience to a 911Mazda MX5 NA - miles of smiles, low operating cost and easy to buy and sell without losing moneyHonda s2000 - Lots of revs, Honda reliability and better residual than a Boxster, but only if stockAlfa BreraA few years ago I would have said a Honda NSX but they are going up in value and not sure if I would pay what they are asking for them and whether they will hold their valueSkyline R32 but only a good condition unmodified versionHolden Monaro but only if unmodified in yellow or red and without the 'nostrils'RS2000 would be amazing but not sure I could bring myself to pay what they seem to cost nowA60 Toyota SupraAW11 Toyota MR2BMW Z3 M CoupeClassic Mini Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neill Posted 15September, 2016 Report Share Posted 15September, 2016 Having owned 2 FD Rx7's now I would not hesitate to get another if it was solely a fun car and not an everyday car. The fuel bill ruins the daily use for me. Series 8 ones are a must, and preferably converted to single turbo (heat is a issue with the twins) Other on my want list include -Lotus ExigeNissan R34 GTR or a tidy R32 GTRHonda NSX Pics of my second FD, wish I had kept it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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