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^^If you bought it in Japan, that pricing isn't relevant for us US guys.
The car is a 95, whoop de doo. It's not a silver R2, it's not a CYM, it's not even chaste white. I don't see what the big deal is, mod the hell out of it and and enjoy it
The car is a 95, whoop de doo. It's not a silver R2, it's not a CYM, it's not even chaste white. I don't see what the big deal is, mod the hell out of it and and enjoy it
Wow I'd be kinda torn to. I started modding my car while it was an auto, and then did the 5 speed conversion. I drove the car around for more than 3 years before changing it over and then exactly 4 years of me having the car, a coolant seal went. bout to go build crazy!
I WANT TO SEE PICTURES.
I WANT TO SEE PICTURES.
I agree...to a point.
I actually enjoy having my 4runner be an automatic. However my FD is manual and I would never, ever have a sports car that was automatic. To me, it depends on the application. And in the case of cars, it usually depends on the audience and application. A 60 year old woman is generally going to want an automatic, not manual. She is also going to want a sedan, not a sports car.
In the case of the FD, generally the owner is going to want a manual. Same goes for Porsche owners. Note: I said generally...there is never one size fits all but there is the 80/20 rule and 80% of sports car enthusiasts want a manual. Notice if you price a brand new plain old sedan the automatic costs more but if you price a new Camaro the manual costs more.
But to each their own, that's why Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors and not just 1. I say mod it the way you want it to be. I dealt with similar reservations since I bought mine stock with 8900 miles on it. Mine is a very slow process due to other money obligations, but totally plan to mod it over the years. And I also plan to keep the fd til they pry the keys out of my cold, dead fingers so I decided to not care about resale value due to mods.
I actually enjoy having my 4runner be an automatic. However my FD is manual and I would never, ever have a sports car that was automatic. To me, it depends on the application. And in the case of cars, it usually depends on the audience and application. A 60 year old woman is generally going to want an automatic, not manual. She is also going to want a sedan, not a sports car.
In the case of the FD, generally the owner is going to want a manual. Same goes for Porsche owners. Note: I said generally...there is never one size fits all but there is the 80/20 rule and 80% of sports car enthusiasts want a manual. Notice if you price a brand new plain old sedan the automatic costs more but if you price a new Camaro the manual costs more.
But to each their own, that's why Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors and not just 1. I say mod it the way you want it to be. I dealt with similar reservations since I bought mine stock with 8900 miles on it. Mine is a very slow process due to other money obligations, but totally plan to mod it over the years. And I also plan to keep the fd til they pry the keys out of my cold, dead fingers so I decided to not care about resale value due to mods.
This is exactly the reverse of what is true, even in the US (forget about Europe, where such a comment would just leave people scratching their heads) - the entire automotive enthusiast mindset would have to be turned on its head for this to become true.
Because these are prestige cars bought for prestige reasons by mostly non enthusiasts. Car companies know where the money is.
It is clear if you look at the used market for even very recent high end cars (e.g., S5 Audi S4s, E46 BMW M3s) that manuals sell for a premium.
There is nothing wrong with being an enthusiast and liking automatics - but you have to realize that you are in a very small minority, and prejudices are strong. I detest every automatic I have ever driven. Only a permanent leg injury would cause me to buy an automatic car. Perhaps in 50 years or so when prejudiced people like me die off the desirability of automatic old sports cars will increase, but I can't see it happen sooner than that.
Because these are prestige cars bought for prestige reasons by mostly non enthusiasts. Car companies know where the money is.
It is clear if you look at the used market for even very recent high end cars (e.g., S5 Audi S4s, E46 BMW M3s) that manuals sell for a premium.
There is nothing wrong with being an enthusiast and liking automatics - but you have to realize that you are in a very small minority, and prejudices are strong. I detest every automatic I have ever driven. Only a permanent leg injury would cause me to buy an automatic car. Perhaps in 50 years or so when prejudiced people like me die off the desirability of automatic old sports cars will increase, but I can't see it happen sooner than that.
hmm, if its for the exclusiveness (not rare)id say take a detailed list and call or vist jay leno and have him make you an offer. im sure he'd be willing to buy it. i mean its only low mileage nothing more, nothing less.
but it will be a perfect platform to go about modding the way you want it! enjoy it man. your car your rules and keep us informed. =)
but it will be a perfect platform to go about modding the way you want it! enjoy it man. your car your rules and keep us informed. =)
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. I live in japan. Its staying with my brother till i get back hehe.Btw a series 1-3 sell for anyware from 2k-9k and series 4 are around 7-10 and series 5,6 are 10k+
The fact is that higher mileage cars have all sorts of issues… you mod them and then have to spend more of your money on things you didn't plan on replacing: new bushings, synchros, wiring harness, interior pieces, window trim, door handles, etc…
If I could afford it, I would love to mod the sh*t out of an FD with <10k miles on it. You can just focus on the new parts and not have to worry about parts you have no interest in replacing.
If I could afford it, I would love to mod the sh*t out of an FD with <10k miles on it
. You can just focus on the new parts and not have to worry about parts you have no interest in replacing.
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The fact is that higher mileage cars have all sorts of issues… you mod them and then have to spend more of your money on things you didn't plan on replacing: new bushings, synchros, wiring harness, interior pieces, window trim, door handles, etc…
If I could afford it, I would love to mod the sh*t out of an FD with <10k miles on it. You can just focus on the new parts and not have to worry about parts you have no interest in replacing.
If I could afford it, I would love to mod the sh*t out of an FD with <10k miles on it
. You can just focus on the new parts and not have to worry about parts you have no interest in replacing.Makes building and driving this car soon very easy...
if you are going to do a 20b swap its not going to matter much if its a rolling chasis or a running low milage vehicle. Thats why I'd say go rolling chasis....you are going to have to replace the entire drivetrain and hack on crap. If you have 20K+ to spend on a 20b swap then its not much more for a new paintjob and a few interior panels.
You also plan on replacing the wheels, brakes, etc....bottom line is, its a completely different car. So, what difference does it make if its a rolling chasis...you'll be replacing everyting on it anyways.
You also plan on replacing the wheels, brakes, etc....bottom line is, its a completely different car. So, what difference does it make if its a rolling chasis...you'll be replacing everyting on it anyways.
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