Cool Car Finds

[pimento]

I'd much rather a Fiero that looks like a Fiero than a Fiero that looks like a Ferrari.

And yes, I'd much prefer to have half a mill to spend on the real deal. Cars are made to be driven, I'd never buy a classic and then seal it up in a garage. I'd drive it damn carefully, but I'd drive it.

[FastDriver]

here are some helpful reviews explaining how reliable the newer model Esprits are
2002 Lotus Esprit Reviews

the 2002-2004 is the model i want, but i would be happy with one a couple years older, i just like the round tail lights

[FastDriver]

I know some of you aren't huge fans of kit cars, but...... Here is the dream car you could actually buy. ($55,000) looks fantabulous, it has a real shifter unlike those rediculou paddle shifters and It won't break your wallet when it comes to repairs

Lamborghini Murcielago

[FastDriver]

And if you like the Diablo, $70,000 replica. Immaculate. You have to see it to believe it. very accurate!

2000 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT ROADSTER REPLICAR

[f6fhellcat13]

I'm pretty sure you could find the real thing for that much.

I know you think kit cars are having your cake and eating it too, but they really aren't.
Replicas, like the Westfield XI, exist in a bit of a gray area because they attempt to stay true to the mechanical spirit, these do not.

[FastDriver]

I'm pretty sure you could find the real thing for that much.

I know you think kit cars are having your cake and eating it too, but they really aren't.
Replicas, like the Westfield XI, exist in a bit of a gray area because they attempt to stay true to the mechanical spirit, these do not.

Actually if you buy a $70,000 Diablo you can expect to spend another $70,000on repairs and maintenance. I think a lot of people don't understand how much it costs to maintain these rare cars due to the limited production of the parts used to make these cars. The replicas actually use parts that are easier to get, and you can work on them yourself

I'm not saying it is for everyone. If you can afford to maintain a real Lamborghini, then by all means, more power to you! but for those of us who make under $250,000 per year, this is one of the only options. Me personally, would buy a Lotus Esprit due to the low cost in maintaining one. They use a lot of parts from other cars so they aren't so bad comparted to italian supers...

[pimento]

I don't want a car that's pretending to be something else. I could go out and pretend to be James Bond, but I still live in a crappy little studio apartment. I'd rather have a $70K car than a $70K fake, basically.

[FastDriver]

D'Ooooh!!!

[kingofthering]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/lambo...item3cb83539ad

If this is what the seller considers "great shape", I hesitate to see what he considers bad.

[csl177]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/lambo...item3cb83539ad

If this is what the seller considers "great shape", I hesitate to see what he considers bad.

Pretty typical of the tupperware exotic crowd, and if that's not enough to dissuade, the seller's breathlessly inane copy should.

"hi this auction is for a diablo roadster replica from nearc iam selling it for a friend who has decided to build something else this is for the body only no chassis it has all panels in and out and intieior pieces this is a stage 3 kit it has all the little pieces gauges,headlights dash lights door glass windshield sorry for the dust it has been setting in the shed it is set to go on a streached fiero or tube chassis and is in great shape this is for pick up only will help load on your trailer to much to crate for ltl trucking any questions please ask and thanks for looking this is also advertised locally and can end early"

Cat, 'coon or possum tracks on those awwwwsum Lambo doors?

[kingofthering]

I thought that was fire damage at first.

[Cobrafan427]

I second csl with the Homer facepalm... my response to what i just read isn't even worth it

[FastDriver]

With the Dodge Viper production coming to a halt we have here an affordable 2000 Dodge Viper R/T 10 in Red (hard top convertible) Hopefully one of you will enjoy this

2000 DODGE VIPER RT/10 for Sale - 885327 - duPontREGISTRY.com

[csl177]

^^^ Oh. My. God. It's exactly what every UCPer has wet dreams about!

[Ferrer]

^^^ Oh. My. God. It's exactly what every UCPer has wet dreams about!

But only because it has chrome wheels.