If you had $5000 to spend

[Chicane]

Originally posted by mikecg
Maybe a 69 Camaro, a 64 chevelle something like that in desent shape should be in the 5000 dollar range and will only increase in value, especially if you gradually invest a little more money in it as time goes by. Add to that the fact that parts are cheap, easy to and find, plus they are low tech and can easily be repaired by you and its not a bad investment. You just got to find someone willing to let it go.

A 69 Camaro for 5 grand? It'll be a gem.





- Rob

[Kurt_W]

Honestly, if the SVX you are looking at is in very good condition, then I would consider spending $5000 on another. One thing to consider however is having some money left over as a contigency. SVX's seem to have a tendancy to smack new owners with some costly bills rapidly.

For example: I bought my SVX for $4900 ($5200 after taxes and registration) w/ 63.2k on it. After a year, I've spent approximately $1200 on repairs and replacements including: engine gaskets, hoses, tires, belts, Timing belt, etc.) It runs well now but still needs struts and misc other "wear" items.

As for other cars I would consider for $5000 (this is of course not knowing what you are looking for in a car)...
Acura: 90-94 Integra, Vigor
Honda: 92-95 Civic/Del Sol Si, 89-91 CRX Si, 92-95 Prelude Si
Mazda: 94-95 Miata (1.8l) *this is what I would consider the most)
Nissan: 95-96 240SX
Subaru: 96-98 Impreza
Toyota: 86-92 MR2 (most likely nonturbo or sc)

I'm of course slanted toward sporty imports, but a lot of other interesting cars are available in the same price range.

[mbtoloczko]

Originally posted by elem3nt85
I know this isnt directly related to the SVX, and its prob ably a dumb question seeing as im in an svx forum. but i was wondering if you had $5000 what kind of car would you buy, any car not nesicerily an svx.

That's a pretty open-ended question. I like rwd and awd sports cars. If I had only $5k to spend on a car, I'd probably get a Nissan 240SX.

can't get anything worth a dame EXCEPT and svx (which is a steal). so, i'de screw the car and spend the money on a trip to tahiti.

[BordeauxComet]

That's a pretty open-ended question. I like rwd and awd sports cars. If I had only $5k to spend on a car, I'd probably get a Nissan 240SX.

I'd go for an '89-'94 240 for about $2k and use the other $3k to swap in an SR20DET.

[mbtoloczko]

Originally posted by BordeauxComet

I'd go for an '89-'94 240 for about $2k and use the other $3k to swap in an SR20DET.

Exactly. :-)