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 May 17, 2014 - 5:20 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%)  |
QUOTE (Box @ May 17, 2014 - 5:35 PM)  Believe it or not I found a '94 Z28 with the T-56 today, but there's a catch; it won't go into gear. I'm willing to travel, within reason. The Z28 in California was re-listed for the third time and you don't know how tempting it is to say screw it and go after it. The cheapest shipping quote was a tad over $1,100 and it'd cost about $800 in petrol to get there and back in one car and bringing the Camaro back. Then throw in cost of a few nights in a hotel and going out to eat the entire trip and it's probably more than the cost of shipping. I haven't bothered with looking at the cost of a one way ticket, I don't fly. Would probably be the cheapest route though. 500-750 miles is doable, 1,000 is pushing it, and anything more than that is a hassle. If I want to give up and buy a Mustang there are some of those within 200 miles. Where in California? Edit: I'll give context - I am currently in California and I am on my way to the east coast in a week or two.... wasn't planning to drive it, but we may be able to make a mutually beneficial arrangement... This post has been edited by JoshuaM: May 17, 2014 - 5:26 PM --------------------  SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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May 17, 2014 - 6:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It's in Santa Barbara. I found a nice '81 Firebird within 150 miles of me, sooooooooo tempting. You have no idea how much restraint I'm having to put myself through right now.
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May 17, 2014 - 6:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '12 From Brisbane, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ May 17, 2014 - 7:10 PM) It's in Santa Barbara. I found a nice '81 Firebird within 150 miles of me, sooooooooo tempting. You have no idea how much restraint I'm having to put myself through right now. The black '94 in eBay? Damn that's cheap... I sold my broken 5 speed Mustang for more than that, with a dead engine 
-------------------- SOLD :( 1997 ST204 Celica ZR -----> See it here on 6GC! 2013 October Celica of the Month XD Now: '00 NB8B Mazda MX5 -----> See it here in off topic! |
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May 17, 2014 - 7:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I know, the last time it sold it ended at $2,500. It's kind of surprising to me it's not going for more than that. It's in good shape, has had a good bit replaced, and is relatively low miles.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 18, 2014 - 3:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Found a '95 Z28 M6 within 200 miles of me, it WOULD have to be fire engine red though. I guess I'll have to overlook colour yet again, sent a message earlier and waiting to hear back. Fingers crossed.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 18, 2014 - 3:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
GOD DAMN IT!!!! Just got a message saying it's already sold... It was listed less than 24 hours ago... I can't fùcking win...
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May 18, 2014 - 6:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Bought a 1MZ for $150 today. Guy that has my old Celcia bought a '94 Camry LE for $240 and I'm giving him $150 for basically anything I need. Gonna pull it out soon, start rebuilding it since it has 320k on it, and then go from there. Might sell it, might boost it, might boost it and sell it, or maybe swap it, or maybe boost it and swap it...who knows.
 I just got it cause it was cheap, and I've been itching to do a complete overhaul to a Toyota motor so it all worked out.
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May 18, 2014 - 6:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
THOU MUST SWAPETH!
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May 18, 2014 - 7:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '11 From 704 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
It may happen. I'd love to. Money is tight with me though so until I get a better paying job itd take a while to get to that point cause I wouldn't do a stock build.
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May 18, 2014 - 7:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Stock 1MZ is still better than a stock 5S.
Speaking of, I found a 5-speed V6 Solara.  If I wasn't hellbent on RWD I'd have to heavily consider it.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 18, 2014 - 9:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
I'd much rather have an auto ST than a Solara. At least I could be proud of my car then.
OT: Today I put in my JDM road flare and finally got pretty much all of my cool JDM parts in. -------------------- JDM Part King
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May 18, 2014 - 9:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've driven a Solara before, it was a nice car and all but kind of blended in. That being said no way in hell I'd have an auto ST, was bad enough with the 5-speed.
Well, after more looking I found a '96 Trans Am in Memphis that's black on black. Maybe it'll still be available. Already has a $900 Borla cat-back on it.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 18, 2014 - 9:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ May 18, 2014 - 10:29 PM) I've driven a Solara before, it was a nice car and all but kind of blended in. That being said no way in hell I'd have an auto ST, was bad enough with the 5-speed. Well, after more looking I found a '96 Trans Am in Memphis that's black on black. Maybe it'll still be available. Already has a $900 Borla cat-back on it. Ehh. I'd rather be slow and keep my pride and dignity. -------------------- JDM Part King
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May 19, 2014 - 12:54 AM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Yesterday I saw an S54 transmission holding over 400 whp. My mind is still blown.
-------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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May 19, 2014 - 11:45 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
I am very strongly considering buying a ST205 as the days past.
I would miss Snow White tho. 
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May 19, 2014 - 2:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ May 19, 2014 - 1:54 AM) Yesterday I saw an S54 transmission holding over 400 whp. My mind is still blown. That's doable. As long as you aren't beating on it or dumping the clutch, it should hold up fine. |
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May 19, 2014 - 2:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ May 19, 2014 - 2:17 PM) QUOTE (richee3 @ May 19, 2014 - 1:54 AM) Yesterday I saw an S54 transmission holding over 400 whp. My mind is still blown. That's doable. As long as you aren't beating on it or dumping the clutch, it should hold up fine. but here's the thing. he was beating on it! 
--------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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May 19, 2014 - 4:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (1994Celica @ May 18, 2014 - 9:41 PM) QUOTE (Box @ May 18, 2014 - 10:29 PM) I've driven a Solara before, it was a nice car and all but kind of blended in. That being said no way in hell I'd have an auto ST, was bad enough with the 5-speed. Well, after more looking I found a '96 Trans Am in Memphis that's black on black. Maybe it'll still be available. Already has a $900 Borla cat-back on it. Ehh. I'd rather be slow and keep my pride and dignity. It's not like it's a Honda or something. Still on the F-body search anyway.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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May 20, 2014 - 5:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE (The_enD @ May 19, 2014 - 11:45 AM) I am very strongly considering buying a ST205 as the days past. I would miss Snow White tho. 
--------------------  ------------------------------| White '94 Celica | Bought 11/05/12 | Sold 12/05/15 |------------------------------ |
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May 20, 2014 - 5:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
I don't like 2 cars/projects. One will have HP the other dB's... I want both in one place.
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