Lounge rat sayig hi to you guys, and i come with noob questions about Tii's.
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Lounge rat sayig hi to you guys, and i come with noob questions about Tii's.
Whats up guys? im sure if you spend time in the lounge you know who i am.
Next month i am looking into buying a car for 5-6k, i was looking at FD's(obviously not for 5-6k) but insurence would kill me, and im not sure i want a loan to pay every month, and i want something a little more reliable.
So, im wondering what kind of TII could 5-6k score me?, it doesnt matter, s4 or s5, s5 preferabley.
I'd like it with a newer motor (30k or around there would be nice) with basic mods, intake, exhaust, upgraded fuel system would be nice so i could tinker with the boost, and whatever else as long as it was done properly and not abused.
So would this be feasable to obtain with 5-6k for one that wasnt abused?(i'd probably buy off this forum).
I know this is a noob question, i would search but i dont think i could find anything tailor fitted to what i just asked, but if so, flame away, because i do my fair share of flaming and can take it.
I was looking in the classifieds, doesnt seem like anything decent is being sold close to me, but im not buying right now, so its ok.
Thanks guys.
Next month i am looking into buying a car for 5-6k, i was looking at FD's(obviously not for 5-6k) but insurence would kill me, and im not sure i want a loan to pay every month, and i want something a little more reliable.
So, im wondering what kind of TII could 5-6k score me?, it doesnt matter, s4 or s5, s5 preferabley.
I'd like it with a newer motor (30k or around there would be nice) with basic mods, intake, exhaust, upgraded fuel system would be nice so i could tinker with the boost, and whatever else as long as it was done properly and not abused.
So would this be feasable to obtain with 5-6k for one that wasnt abused?(i'd probably buy off this forum).
I know this is a noob question, i would search but i dont think i could find anything tailor fitted to what i just asked, but if so, flame away, because i do my fair share of flaming and can take it.
I was looking in the classifieds, doesnt seem like anything decent is being sold close to me, but im not buying right now, so its ok.
Thanks guys.
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I've seen most of the S5 TIIs for that much, usually with a rebuild and some minor mods. Most people here end up buying a TII that doesn't run, or runs poorly, then fixes them up and usually buys the car for under $1000. So a 5-6k budget would net you a decent FC.
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Originally Posted by MidnightOwl
I've seen most of the S5 TIIs for that much, usually with a rebuild and some minor mods. Most people here end up buying a TII that doesn't run, or runs poorly, then fixes them up and usually buys the car for under $1000. So a 5-6k budget would net you a decent FC.
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On a serious note, unless you pay a premium for a low millage one-owner all original ebay car (S5 TII's of this variety have sold for upwords of 15k recently on ebay) take your time. The S5 TIIs are more and more rare, and finding one that hasnt been completly fucked up is even harder. But they are out there. They key is to catch one that someone is just bored with but has been meticlously upgraded, cared for, and/or properly rebuilt.
Dont be in a hurry and be patient while looking for one. It could take a year or more to find the right car with cars like these. Meanwhile read what you should look for and look at when you are looking....like Aaron Cake's site and all the other FAQ info in this section.
Dont be in a hurry and be patient while looking for one. It could take a year or more to find the right car with cars like these. Meanwhile read what you should look for and look at when you are looking....like Aaron Cake's site and all the other FAQ info in this section.
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Originally Posted by RockLobster
On a serious note, unless you pay a premium for a low millage one-owner all original ebay car (S5 TII's of this variety have sold for upwords of 15k recently on ebay) take your time. The S5 TIIs are more and more rare, and finding one that hasnt been completly fucked up is even harder. But they are out there. They key is to catch one that someone is just bored with but has been meticlously upgraded, cared for, and/or properly rebuilt.
Dont be in a hurry and be patient while looking for one. It could take a year or more to find the right car with cars like these. Meanwhile read what you should look for and look at when you are looking....like Aaron Cake's site and all the other FAQ info in this section.
Dont be in a hurry and be patient while looking for one. It could take a year or more to find the right car with cars like these. Meanwhile read what you should look for and look at when you are looking....like Aaron Cake's site and all the other FAQ info in this section.
And yes i know it can take time to find the perfect one, i want a fast car, next month, but i know i have to wait, unless i get lucky.
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Originally Posted by TehMonkay
Jacob Cartmills old FC is for sale for about 7k, it's in great shape with a relatively new engine and a T04. Hasnt sold yet i dont think.
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Or you could do like i did. Buy one for 5k then have to rebuild everything anyway. Wait.....DONT do that....
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Originally Posted by phoenix7
same here. I paid 6K for the TII and then rebuilt everything. I could have bought an FD!!! don't be taken advantage of and stay out of the lounge; it makes you retarded.
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hahaha. ok, you got me. I paid what I believe was the value of the car. I just didn't know the ******* ran the motor to the ground and lied about it being rebuilt.
oh and it's PAID, not payed (i'm telling you, stay away from the lounge FTC)
in all seriousness; buy an unmodified car or a MILDLY modified FC. When you buy a modified car you're also buying the problems and headaches.
oh and it's PAID, not payed (i'm telling you, stay away from the lounge FTC)
in all seriousness; buy an unmodified car or a MILDLY modified FC. When you buy a modified car you're also buying the problems and headaches.
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Rotarynerdette just bought a BEAUTIFUL s4 TII, absolutely stock for $3500 I believe, down here in Dallas. Her turbo is flaking out now, but that's due to age, not due to any shenanigans. (How often do you get to drop a work like 'shenanigans' in your daily conversation?)
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Originally Posted by phoenix7
hahaha. ok, you got me. I paid what I believe was the value of the car. I just didn't know the ******* ran the motor to the ground and lied about it being rebuilt.
oh and it's PAID, not payed (i'm telling you, stay away from the lounge FTC)
in all seriousness; buy an unmodified car or a MILDLY modified FC. When you buy a modified car you're also buying the problems and headaches.
oh and it's PAID, not payed (i'm telling you, stay away from the lounge FTC)
in all seriousness; buy an unmodified car or a MILDLY modified FC. When you buy a modified car you're also buying the problems and headaches.
Compression check will be done, and receipts will be asked for before any purchase.
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I worry about buying pre-modded cars - nothing like trying to track down electrical problems on a harness that was redone with 37 identical black 18 gauge wires. If it's something like a bolt on exhaust or aftermarket wheels or struts or something, no big. If it's like a standalone and a different turbo, how do I know it's been tuned correctly? :P
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I've come from the lounge to enforce the price quarantee.... wait, that's a bad tv commercial.
I'd either buy one that hasn't been fubared yet or one that has been done correctly or....
Car - 2k to 5k
Mods - 2k -5k
Fun - priceless
I'm not being much help am I? Buy a nice unmolested one in as nice of condition as you can find or afford and figure you'll want to spend a couple grand min on doing reliability mods and upgrades along with whatever might be worn out.
I'd either buy one that hasn't been fubared yet or one that has been done correctly or....
Car - 2k to 5k
Mods - 2k -5k
Fun - priceless
I'm not being much help am I? Buy a nice unmolested one in as nice of condition as you can find or afford and figure you'll want to spend a couple grand min on doing reliability mods and upgrades along with whatever might be worn out.
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You might want to reconsider the broken car. I bought my '91 TII (broken motor) for $300. But the outside was not so hot so I bought a '89 NA 9Broken motor) for $500 with a great body and doing the conversion.
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Originally Posted by phoenix7
any luck?
Not buying till next month anyway if i get one, so its okay/
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I've been looking like crazy so i could see what i could find for my price range, not finding anything great, not because of my price range, but more for what im looking for, just doesnt seem to be many of them.
Not buying till next month anyway if i get one, so its okay/
Not buying till next month anyway if i get one, so its okay/