Should I Buy It?
05-08-2008, 02:51 PM
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Should I Buy It?
So i was fippin through craigslist and came accross this little Gem...
1976 Renault LeCar
$300 and its mine - - That is my government refund right there. How awesome would it be to drive around in that
1976 Renault LeCar
$300 and its mine - - That is my government refund right there. How awesome would it be to drive around in that
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I had a buddy with one, rattle can, bad head gasket, French hard to get cheap parts.
Shoot for an older Datsun or Toyota pickup of the same vintage, i hear they're making a come back?
Shoot for an older Datsun or Toyota pickup of the same vintage, i hear they're making a come back?
05-08-2008, 03:56 PM
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Hey if its in good condition heck yeah!!! You would turn more heads than someone driving a vette etc.
If you dont get it look for a decent running Yugo those will get the looks for sure and be cheap cheap on fuel.
If you dont get it look for a decent running Yugo those will get the looks for sure and be cheap cheap on fuel.
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Oh now that is cool. But spare parts are going to be a PAIN to find. Engine and transmission parts will probably be easier than anything else. Interior parts.....woof. If it needs engine work, there are a couple guys out there making some good performance motors for SCCA type cars. This would be one of those cases where a new full-race (HA!!!) motor would be cheaper, and EASIER, than a stock rebuild.
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Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Shoot for an older Datsun or Toyota pickup of the same vintage, i hear they're making a come back?
05-09-2008, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by repinS
Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Shoot for an older Datsun or Toyota pickup of the same vintage, i hear they're making a come back?
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