Find me a car

[Kostamojen]

Ok everyone, find my replacment car... Shoot for $6500 and under, anything goes...

Meanwhile i'm going to find me things for my 78 so I can get it running...

[khail19]

I have an 88 Isuzu Impulse with a broken window. I'll sell it to you for, say, $6495.87. And you tow it out of my parking lot. Oh, you probably want a car that runs I guess. :lol:

[Kostamojen]

Yes it must run, and preferably NOT automatic :p

[MikeSTI]

I can get just about anything (reasonable) 5 years and older for that price. so what are some options that you might be thinking of?

I think my dad said he has a Honda Accord 2 door 5 speed coming to Reno soon I think it was a 95'.

I can also get you all kinds of Interga's (excluding the Type R) for under that price.

[Dean]

Go buy that DSM in Tahoe... I talked to Nate about it yesterday, and he says the 1st gens are the way to go, and from the desription thinks it is a good deal at $3500, and better at $3K...

The only downside of the '90s is no ABS...

There is also a 98 Outback for under 4K and that 98 RS for under 2K at Airport Auto wreckers in Reno. Talk to MikeSTI about them...

[MikeSTI]

we also have cars at American River Auto Wreckers just down the street from S^2. if you want to get an idea of types of cars I can get. My dad goes to all the auto auctions in town so chances are I can get what you want it would just be a matter of condition you get it in and miles. we see a lot of dealer trades that the dealers dont want also.

[sp00ln]

Go buy that DSM in Tahoe... I talked to Nate about it yesterday, and he says the 1st gens are the way to go, and from the desription thinks it is a good deal at $3500, and better at $3K...

The only downside of the '90s is no ABS...



You'll love it.


(can anyone picture someone else saying this?) :lol:

[THAWA]

No DSM! Stick with scooby! :D

[Kostamojen]

I can get just about anything (reasonable) 5 years and older for that price. so what are some options that you might be thinking of?

I think my dad said he has a Honda Accord 2 door 5 speed coming to Reno soon I think it was a 95'.

I can also get you all kinds of Interga's (excluding the Type R) for under that price.
I need to add no FWD to that list.

Preferably a scoob, starting with manual wagon imprezas with under 100k miles, then working from there... maybe 98 manual foresters, 98 RS's, 95-99 L coupes/sedans, manual 2.5 legacies, turbo legacies... etc.

[Bob Danger]

Therre is still that 90 Talon TSI, 5spd, in Gardnerville with 54,501 original miles, with primo paint and interior. The Guy's number is (775) 782-9514, he wants 3,800. I'd like to see that car in good hands

[Kostamojen]

If that talon was like $1000 I would possibly consider thinking about it.

[bemanii]

Get an SVX. 8)

[Kostamojen]

That I would consider, if there was enough left over for a manual conversion...

[Dean]

We know someone with a SVX with the standard diff/tranny starting to fail looking to unload it... Art was going to buy it, but I think that is shelved for now.

I can put you in touch with her if you want. It is red and loaded with all options I beleive.

High millage, but extremely well maintained.

[MikeSTI]

I have an SVX that needs paint and interior but the motor and trany are fine.

[bemanii]

That I would consider, if there was enough left over for a manual conversion...

There's a 97 on ebay right now :shock: Less miles than my WRX ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2488043636&category=31871&sspagename=WDVW

Wonder what the reserve is at.

[JC]

Here's an RS (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=167777577&dealer_id=&car_year=1999&make=SUB&distance=100&max_price=&model=IMPREZ&advcd_on=n&end_year=1999&min_price=&certified=n&address=92014&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1998&color=&cardist=13)

[Gorio]

:D I can run a carfax for you too (until 9/19) if you need one checked. Just send me the VIN.

[Kostamojen]

Cool thanks!

[Kostamojen]

I just saw a really nice 1994 Legacy L wagon, AWD, 5-speed. The paint was in perfect condition, so was the interior. 113k miles. Aparently driven by a girl, LOL! The lot wanted $4995 for it, which is a bit too much for such an old car...

I also saw a 2000 RS 5-speed sedan. Nice car, but it had been driven off-road... Had quite a few small body damage problems. 98k miles I believe. They wanted 12900 for it, but i managed to get it down to 9500... Still too rich for my blood.

Kinda funny though how the legacy was like in 2x better shape than that RS.

[MikeSTI]

I just saw a really nice 1994 Legacy L wagon, AWD, 5-speed. The paint was in perfect condition, so was the interior. 113k miles. Aparently driven by a girl, LOL! The lot wanted $4995 for it, which is a bit too much for such an old car...

Kinda funny though how the legacy was like in 2x better shape than that RS.offer the dealer 3K! you got cash right?

[Kostamojen]

It was a wierd dealer, kinda a sudo-used car/non-hassel lot... They didnt even come out to greet or anything, just sat there and I went in and was like "i'd like to check out xxx car" and they said "sure" and gave me the keys... I had to even ask the price, lol!

Im going to go up to placerville and to a few other places tommorow to look around.

[Kostamojen]

Scratch SVX's off the list, I didnt know they weighed 3500lbs!!! :shock:

Heres my priority list:

1) Impreza wagon, AWD, manual, 2.2 (95-98)
2) 92-94 Legacy Turbo in decent shape for under 4k (auto or manual, dont matter, wagon or sedan doesnt matter either)
3) Impreza RS 98 w/ lots of miles and under 6k (ya right)
4) 98 Forester manual for under 6k (also ya right)
5) 92-97 Legacy L wagon, manual, in decent shape (~3k or under for the 92-94, under 5k for the 95-97)
6) Anything else roughly like this models for under 6k... Or any other crazy deals that might show up.

Stipulations:

NO 1.8's!!! I had enough of that motor...
Must have AWD...
Manual is not a neccessity if the price is cheap enough for tranny swap money to be left over...
Salvage titles are a no-no unless its a crazy deal and still a great car and is like under 2k...
Serious repairs that might be needed I cant afford them unless the car is damn cheap...

[Kevin M]

Man you really need to go after that 1994 Legacy you posted above. If you can get it under 4k it would be totally worth it to have something nice with great exterior and interior. That's hard to find.

[Kostamojen]

Ya, that 94 was pretty awesome. However, its only 130hp, weighs 3000lbs (as opposed to the 95-99 L wagon which weighs 2900lbs), and its like only the first car ive seen thats good... It was made in Japan though, and the build quality is really good on those years, and if it was a turbo i would have bought it forsure.

I just found out barsottis wont be back til september 13th, which sucks, but I know he will have some good stuff to look at...

[Kevin M]

Ya, that 94 was pretty awesome. However, its only 130hp, weighs 3000lbs (as opposed to the 95-99 L wagon which weighs 2900lbs), and its like only the first car ive seen thats good... It was made in Japan though, and the build quality is really good on those years, and if it was a turbo i would have bought it forsure.

I just found out barsottis wont be back til september 13th, which sucks, but I know he will have some good stuff to look at...

Don't worry about the power, this year's motorsport season is alomost over anyway. You can easily have a mild EJ22 swap into it by next spring.

[Kostamojen]

Im trying to avoid another motorswap... especially since ill have to start from scratch with the suspension :(

[THAWA]

bleh, worry not about weight. :) 130 at 3100 sounds kinda bad, but with the gearing and low torque and shit it picks up :) They do run out of steam at like 70 or so, or when up in the mountains :( The svx is a tourer, I dont think you'd like it that much. It's not really a sporty car. You could make it into one but it'd be like trying to make an impreza into a legacy. Even though it's 3500 it's still got the goods, (slower than a BC/BF though at lower speeds) Its really good at high speeds. You dont like prefacelift legacys? :( anyway, get that one in colorado! :)

also :
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/39870858.html yes i know it's auto, but meh
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/40885643.html doesnt say auto or man
http://www.craigslist.org/nby/car/40857745.html couple of problems but upgraded struts at least
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/39988088.html

[JC]

Don't worry about the power, this year's motorsport season is alomost over anyway. You can easily have a mild EJ22 swap into it by next spring.

It's already an EJ22?

Besides Steve, you wouldn't be you without a slow ass Subaru. :P

[U53D]

want my car with the BEAUTIFUL Altezzas :lol:

[Kevin M]

Don't worry about the power, this year's motorsport season is alomost over anyway. You can easily have a mild EJ22 swap into it by next spring.

It's already an EJ22?

Besides Steve, you wouldn't be you without a slow ass Subaru. :P

Turbo you jackass.

[Nick Koan]

Hey, found a sonic yellow '01 RS in Carson City today.

Paint job looked like ass though, and cost way too much.

[JC]

Hey, found a sonic yellow '01 RS in Carson City today.

Paint job looked like ass though, and cost way too much.

Only like 28k miles though.

[JC]

Turbo you jackass.

You are gonna turbo me Kevin? I'm flattered but I'm not into that kind of thing.

[Kostamojen]

Hey, found a sonic yellow '01 RS in Carson City today.

Paint job looked like ass though, and cost way too much.
I think I Know of that car, how much did they want?

Oh and I stoped by Barsottis today... He had like 3 turbo legacies, all auto. One had bad front end damage, the other was sold. The 3rd was a maroon sedan in pretty good shape, but aparently had engine trouble. Ill try and fin dout more about it. The imprezas he had were rather junky, minus the two RS's that were too much money for me... He wasnt actually there though, one of his co-workers was so I still have to wait.

[JC]

They want ~$15.5k

[Nick Koan]

They want ~$15.5k

lol, the guy told me $17k when we were standing around the car, and dropped to $14k by the time I ended my test drive.

[JC]

Should have offered him $4k.

[Kostamojen]

I can get a freakin 04 RS for 17k... thats ludicrous. I wouldnt pay more than 6k for a shitty repainted RS :p

[JC]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622482

:P

[JC]

Or more realistically...

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621794

[ArthurS]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622482

:P

HOLY JEEBUS :shock:

[MattR]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622482

:P

HOLY JEEBUS :shock:

+1 Holy Shit... :shock:

[sperry]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622482

:P

HOLY JEEBUS :shock:

*choke* :shock:

I've seen that car somewhere before...

...and then the alarm clock went off. :twisted:

[sybir]

Or more realistically...

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621794


Steve, you need this car.

[JC]

*choke* :shock:

I've seen that car somewhere before...

...and then the alarm clock went off. :twisted:

That car is like a midwest whore. It's been passed around more than *insert seccs member's name here*'s mom. It's like a good looking slut. You know you want it, but you don't want to deal with the potential cost. :P

[sperry]

It's been passed around more than *insert seccs member's name here*'s mom. It's like a good looking slut.

Damn, Nick, you gonna stand for that!?!

[Nick Koan]

Damn, Nick, you gonna stand for that!?!

:lol:

(still trying to think of something witty to reply with)

[sperry]

Damn, Nick, you gonna stand for that!?!

:lol:

(still trying to think of something witty to reply with)

The propper reply is: "well, at least she's a good looking slut. :P"

[Kostamojen]

Or more realistically...

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621794


Steve, you need this car.
I dont know if I want the same car again, especially with auto... Right now im eying that maroon Legacy Turbo sedan at Barsottis, along with that white legacy wagon at Saints (but I dont know if that one is auto or manual) but neither is my "ideal" car.

[Kostamojen]

Someone want to take a peek at this car for me?

Its in reno (http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=168685107&dealer_id=577013&car_year=1991&make=SUB&distance=100&max_price=6500&model=&advcd_on=n&end_year=2004&min_price=&certified=n&address=95661&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1990&color=&cardist=95)

[Kevin M]

Me and Nick can go check that out this afternoon maybe.

[Kostamojen]

BAH, damn dealerships are closed on my day off... (monday)

[Kostamojen]

I want to look at this car Rediculously Gigantoor URL (http://edmunds.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=169729176&dealer_id=555531&car_year=1997&make=SUB&distance=200&max_price=7500&model=&advcd_on=n&end_year=2005&min_price=&certified=n&address=95661&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1990&color=&cardist=80)

[Kevin M]

First, parse the ridiculous URLs so we don't have to scroll to reply. :P

Second, nice find. You might be able to get them down to $5000-5500.

[Kostamojen]

Well they wouldnt go under $7000 for that wagon... So screw them.
Drove nice, had a few too many dents for me... And the owner obviously put like a load of junk in the trunk and let it slide around (scratches EVERYWHERE!)
The blue 2000 wagon they had was awesome, but it was $11k...

The $1200 Legacy in Belmont was gone (of course, and a really shady used car dealership too) but I did see a 96 Legacy Brighton Wagon in Berkley... But the engine bay looked like it had been dipped in rust and salt (blah).

I think the 96 L at the florin Kia is a auto, and its waaay too much like my last car.

So it looks like I need to wait for barsottis to get back, and see what he can do with that legacy turbo sedan they had...

[JC]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31868&item=2489214341&rd=1

[Gorio]

you might find something here

http://www.lightningauctions.com/

[Kostamojen]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31868&item=2489214341&rd=1
Oh cool, a unicorn. Too bad its in Georgia :p

I have something that might happen here soon, if not im going to start looking at those auctions...

[Kevin M]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31868&item=2489214341&rd=1
Oh cool, a unicorn. Too bad its in Georgia :p

I have something that might happen here soon, if not im going to start looking at those auctions...

Not a unicorn, it's 4EAT.

[Kostamojen]

Its still a green 98 :p

[sperry]

Yeah, how many green '98s did they make 4EAT or otherwise? I've never seen one.

[Kevin M]

here's (http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/techdocs/production/production.html) the overall RS production numbers. I can't remember where I saw the breakdown by color, but IIRC there are like 200 green 98 RS around.

[Kostamojen]

There are fewer Green or Red 98RS's than there are Ferrari Enzo's.

[sperry]

There are fewer Green or Red 98RS's than there are Ferrari Enzo's.

Um, well if you want to get that specific about it, you can probably come up with something like:

"There are fewer Red '02 WRXs w/ SPT exhausts and optional BBS wheels (but not the SPT suspension), with no wings, the factory subwoofer, and STi shortshifters than there are Enzo's."

Besides, I never really considered the Enzo "rare". They probably built just about as many as the world market can afford to purchase. There aren't that many people who can throw down for a car that expensive. So, yeah the Enzo is rare, but only because billionares w/ car fetishes are rare.

[Nick Koan]

Besides, I never really considered the Enzo "rare". They probably built just about as many as the world market can afford to purchase. There aren't that many people who can throw down for a car that expensive. So, yeah the Enzo is rare, but only because billionares w/ car fetishes are rare.

They took the number of people that wanted one, and built one less.

[sperry]

Besides, I never really considered the Enzo "rare". They probably built just about as many as the world market can afford to purchase. There aren't that many people who can throw down for a car that expensive. So, yeah the Enzo is rare, but only because billionares w/ car fetishes are rare.

They took the number of people that wanted one, and built one less.

*I* told you that story, and it was about the F-50, not the Enzo:

"Our studies showed a market for 350 cars like this," says spokesman Antonio Ghini. "But Ferraris are something cultural, a monument. They must be hard to find, so we will produce one less car than the market."

http://www.ferrari-forsale.com/F50

[Kostamojen]

There are fewer Green or Red 98RS's than there are Ferrari Enzo's.
Besides, I never really considered the Enzo "rare". They probably built just about as many as the world market can afford to purchase. There aren't that many people who can throw down for a car that expensive. So, yeah the Enzo is rare, but only because billionares w/ car fetishes are rare.
399 to be exact.

The point is, you are probably about as likely to spot an Enzo as a Red or Green 98 RS.

[Nick Koan]

*I* told you that story, and it was about the F-50, not the Enzo:


Almost. 5th Gear said the said the exact same thing about the Enzo.

[Kevin M]

There are fewer Green or Red 98RS's than there are Ferrari Enzo's.
Besides, I never really considered the Enzo "rare". They probably built just about as many as the world market can afford to purchase. There aren't that many people who can throw down for a car that expensive. So, yeah the Enzo is rare, but only because billionares w/ car fetishes are rare.
399 to be exact.

The point is, you are probably about as likely to spot an Enzo as a Red or Green 98 RS.

Unless you live in Tahoe/Reno, Colorado, Oregon, or the Northeast. ;)

[JC]

The point is, you are probably about as likely to spot an Enzo as a Red or Green 98 RS.

I've seen *at least* three of each and never seen an Enzo on the road.

[Kostamojen]

The point is, you are probably about as likely to spot an Enzo as a Red or Green 98 RS.

I've seen *at least* three of each and never seen an Enzo on the road.
3 over a 7 year span...

Ive seen 2 red ones in person, one I saw in vallejo several times cause it lived close by, the other I saw twice here in Sac. I have yet to see a green 98.

[Kostamojen]

Oh, and I test drove the 95 L at LIC motorsports. Very nice car. The interior was great, I was surprised (even though it didnt have a radio or back seats at the time) it had one or two paint issues, but less than my old car did. The flywheel/clutch combo I stalled it twice off the bat :p (I think everyone does) but after that it was quite fun. The engine was great, the exhaust sounded great, the shifter was very nice. Overall, im going to try and get it... Minus the suspension, huge brakes and RWD ;) (yes, it was RWD, very interesting spinning the tires like that :D )

Noah and adam are going to get back to me about it to see what they can do. They have another car being assembled right now for a SCC editor, and are rather busy...

They also had a 98 wagon that was in pieces inside, but had a very good body... It had no tranny or motor, but I might inquire to see what they can do with that. I like the idea of a white wagon with gold 98 wheels...

[Kevin M]

What are they planning with the wagon? I'll be in the market for one very soon.

[Kostamojen]

What are they planning with the wagon? I'll be in the market for one very soon.
It was kinda just there... It formerly had a 6-speed in it among other things. It is basically just a shell right now.

[Kevin M]

What are they planning with the wagon? I'll be in the market for one very soon.
It was kinda just there... It formerly had a 6-speed in it among other things. It is basically just a shell right now.

I don't care what drivetrain is in it, as long as the body is not dented/rusted and the interior is good. And it has to run. If they didn't gut it, I'll probably talk to them about buying it.

[Kostamojen]

What are they planning with the wagon? I'll be in the market for one very soon.
It was kinda just there... It formerly had a 6-speed in it among other things. It is basically just a shell right now.

I don't care what drivetrain is in it, as long as the body is not dented/rusted and the interior is good. And it has to run. If they didn't gut it, I'll probably talk to them about buying it.
It was gutted, or at least spewing entrails...

[Kostamojen]

Well here is the car:

http://community.webshots.com/album/187863058fbUZiF

Im going to put a downpayment on it soon. Note: It wont come with Kens old wheels from his race WRX :p It will have some nice MY98 gold wheels. It also wont have that suspension or brakes, just a stock RS suspension and brakes... But it will have the my2000 2.5 with the 2.5 tranny and a rather nice exhaust. Here is the dyno chart from it:

http://www.licmotorsports.com/images/project%20L/images/ATPtealdyno.jpg

[Kevin M]

Will it have any mods besides the engine/transmission?

[Kostamojen]

Will it have any mods besides the engine/transmission?
RS seats, nice rear speakers... Maybe a strut bar... otherwise, no.

[Kevin M]

Will it have any mods besides the engine/transmission?
RS seats, nice rear speakers... Maybe a strut bar... otherwise, no.

Damn, it really is the slowest car evAr in NSM. :P

[Kostamojen]

I dont know, it might be rather quick in RWD mode :p

[Kevin M]

I dont know, it might be rather quick in RWD mode :p

Heh, you're funny. And if you keep it in RWD, I hope you plan to run in green group next time you hit the track.

[Kostamojen]

I dont know, it might be rather quick in RWD mode :p

Heh, you're funny. And if you keep it in RWD, I hope you plan to run in green group next time you hit the track.
If I kept it RWD, I would have to do ALOT of driving before hitting the track!!! :shock:

[Kostamojen]

So ya, I have the car now. Its fast. Needs some cosmetic work, but very fast.

[JC]

pics?

[Kostamojen]

Heres a pic for you JC:

[Kostamojen]

Ill get real pics tommorow, when I get the dirt out of the car :lol:

[Kevin M]

Its fast. Needs some cosmetic work, but very fast.

You poor dillusioned soul. :lol:

[sybir]

What, just because I could *pedal* a bicycle to 140 ATW on a Dynojet? ;)

[JC]

Heres a pic for you JC:

Get it on S-Squareds dyno and lets see.

[Kostamojen]

Pics, but ill start a new thread too.

http://community.webshots.com/album/187863058fbUZiF