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Originally Posted by ProTouring442
You have a good point, here. But I'm building a four-door, park anywhere, but still have fun when I drive 2K miles to New Mexico kind of ride. Yeah, I'll lose money when I sell it. Then again, I'l lose a whole lot less than buying a newer car and selling it ten years from now. Plus, I'm starting with a damned cheap car to begin with.
Besides, we're not exactly talking a high-dollar build here. I bet I can do pretty much everything I want for $10K, $15K tops.
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Double the estimate on any build and you may get close. Even on this one.
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Originally Posted by DBasher
You asked, I gave feedback. Good luck with the Granada build  |
The reason that Granada LTD is so cheap is because they are fugly and the vast majority of people would gladly drop them off at the crusher.
So you should not be surprised that everyone is trying to talk you out of throwing your money down the toilet.
It sounds to me like you should start shopping for another early 90s BMW. Those are great drivers cars and there is no way you will replicate the feel of one of those for under $15k even if you start with a throwaway car.
There is a 62 Comet wagon 5 lug car with a 302 and a 5 speed for sale on LA craigslist for $11k. For another $4k it would get you closer to that BMW than the Granada and have some resale value.
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