Automobiles

[Too Tall]

Oh no you di'int. Is that the HSE? Love love love their interiors.

[nahtnoj]

I concur with all of this. Looking forward to getting a 200 series at some point.

Why The Toyota Land Cruiser Is So Expensive

[Brandon White]

Oh no you di'int. Is that the HSE? Love love love their interiors.

Yup, LR4 HSE CPO'ed. It's near pristine but I'd like to get it dirty asap. Maybe, if I can pry it away from the wife, it will make an appearance at Ballers next year.

I concur with all of this. Looking forward to getting a 200 series at some point.

Why The Toyota Land Cruiser Is So Expensive

Feels odd to say "I couldn't afford the Toyota, so I bought a Land Rover (or even a Range Rover)". There were a few Land Cruisers in the town I grew up in and I've always wanted one.

[nahtnoj]

Brandon, I was concerned for you, but I looked up the reliability stats and the LR4 is as solid as anything in the class.

[Matthew Strongin]

Brandon, I was concerned for you, but I looked up the reliability stats and the LR4 is as solid as anything in the class.

This is good to hear...maybe I'll copy Brandon. My wife is in need of a new car as well.

Brandon, the Baller's comment is on the internet now, so no turning back. Looks like you're driving next year.

[Brandon White]

Brandon, I was concerned for you, but I looked up the reliability stats and the LR4 is as solid as anything in the class.

Some Disco years and LR3s gave Land Rover a bad rep. The LR4s are definitely better - besides, we have 4 or 5 more years warranty and we can go extended after that.

The gas mileage though :( Wish they had this thing in diesel.

[Brandon White]

This is good to hear...maybe I'll copy Brandon. My wife is in need of a new car as well.

Brandon, the Baller's comment is on the internet now, so no turning back. Looks like you're driving next year.

I have the pamphlet (more like a 60 page book) on the new Discovery Sport. It looks pretty nice - especially if you want better gas mileage and a car that's not a tank.

[xjoex]

Got my wife a new Forester Turbo, I have never had a turbo before. I drove the Forester home from the dealer, I am no longer satisfied with my truck.

-Joe

[Flying Pigeon]

Hey I've enjoyed this thread & now really want a wagon. Maybe a converted GTR or a pop top Panamera Westie.

Here's my NSX built in september 1990 SN#1021. It has a factory 2002 front with oem fixed lights.

It is fast.. and handles great. Curb weight is 2700lbs. The supercharger makes 450whp. (Plus vtec yo.)
nsx_3-15_1_zpsw9xlfgwl.jpg

[Badonkadonk]

Hey I've enjoyed this thread & now really want a wagon. Maybe a converted GTR or a pop top Panamera Westie.

Here's my NSX built in september 1990 SN#1021. It has a factory 2002 front with oem fixed lights.

It is fast.. and handles great. Curb weight is 2700lbs. The supercharger makes 450whp. (Plus vtec yo.)
nsx_3-15_1_zpsw9xlfgwl.jpg

deets on the supercharger?
also, you swapped out the pop up lights it looks like? (maybe the pic is tricking me)
i would love an nsx as pure investment... nice looking car you got!

[vertical_doug]

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Came across an old Barkas (East German Van from the bad-old days). I think this will make a great Cycle Team Van.

[j44ke]

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Came across an old Barkas (East German Van from the bad-old days). I think this will make a great Cycle Team Van.

As long as it has a Subaru engine in it or something similar.

[j44ke]

not sure why link didnt work, but...

I think this would cure my wife's phobia of wagons.

[vertical_doug]

As long as it has a Subaru engine in it or something similar.

This one has a 1.3l 4 stroke volkswagon engine. The one we want is a 3 cylinder 2 stroke 2DKW. 45 bhp of pure east German ingeniuity

[rwsaunders]

If you're looking for some car related activity over the next week or so, this is a great venue that's really well attended. The racing next weekend in Schenley Park is free and open to the public too. Typical estimates see approximately 2,000 cars exhibited in the park as well. Maybe when the next kid is out of school and tuition dollars are converted into play money...

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix -

[nahtnoj]

i would love an nsx as pure investment... nice looking car you got!

If you we're buying an NSX as an investment, what sort of value increase would you want to see over what time period?

[Badonkadonk]

If you we're buying an NSX as an investment, what sort of value increase would you want to see over what time period?

I'd probably want a double over 4-5 years, something like that. Assuming very well kept and driven a bit.

[nahtnoj]

The part of me that would like to buy one of these and drive it more or less daily once I move out of the city is having a hard time accepting that a car that has already increased 30-40% in the last 2 years doubling again in the next 5.

[Flying Pigeon]

I'd probably want a double over 4-5 years, something like that. Assuming very well kept and driven a bit.

I think a wagon is a smarter investment. If it doesn't work out you still have a place to sleep.

[Badonkadonk]

The part of me that would like to buy one of these and drive it more or less daily once I move out of the city is having a hard time accepting that a car that has already increased 30-40% in the last 2 years doubling again in the next 5.

i dunno
look at the ferrari 308/328 market
or the absurd air cooled 70s/80s 911 rip
these things are one of a kind, enthusiast collectibles, great to actually drive still (based on my one weekend), look awesome, and for chrissakes the fucking Wolf drove one!
as the gen x group ages and gets disposable income look out.