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02-14-2022, 05:33 PM #126
Anyone know anything about Daihatsu Rocky? It appears to be in the same class as the aforementioned Tracker/Samurai and only ~8k were sold here between 1989-1991 when Daihatsu left the US market, so you get the added fun of tracking down parts. There's one for sale in my town. I would be tempted if it was cheap as like MontuckyFried, I can be a bit of a glutton for punishment.
Edit: Just called about it. The seller is asking $3800. A guy had spoken for it, but it didn't pass smog, so it's up in the air. I'm not sure why they didn't register it as a classic car as it is a 1990 and you can get a classic plate here for anything over 20 years old that you drive less than 5000 miles a year.
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02-14-2022, 06:00 PM #127Registered User
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Those are as good as the Montero of the day, IOW maintain them and they're as tough and reliable as could be. They're trucks made to do truck things.
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02-14-2022, 06:25 PM #128Registered User
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Did somebody say daihatsu?
https://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/d/no...445924451.html
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02-14-2022, 06:55 PM #129Registered User
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Any caddy with a northstar...
The trunk space is for carrying water jugs
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02-14-2022, 07:05 PM #130
https://peoria.craigslist.org/ctd/d/...443485918.html
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02-14-2022, 07:07 PM #131
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02-14-2022, 07:17 PM #132
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02-14-2022, 09:09 PM #133
That Rocky with the chev 350 would be fun as hell.
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02-14-2022, 09:11 PM #134
Had a Northstar. Engine was solid for me. Evidently the trick is swapping the head bolts preemptively before those bastards back out on their own and cause head gasket failure. I'd buy another. ESPECIALLY in STS-V or XLR-V flavors.
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02-15-2022, 04:41 AM #135Registered User
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02-15-2022, 06:34 AM #136
This seems a worthy contender. Fun 90s sports car with Mitsu/Dodge collaboration (perfect for the spirit of this thread), evidently needs work out the gate (cuz of course it does). Guaranteed to leave me stranded.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...446187237.html
Looked it up, and apparently this is kind of the going rate for them these days. Typically cheaper than its Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 sibling. I had no idea since all the other 90s dream cars are so insanely priced these days. Neat!
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02-15-2022, 09:48 AM #137
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02-15-2022, 01:06 PM #138
A transverse mounted twin turbo V6 with all-wheel drive, all wheel steering, adaptive suspension, adjustable spoiler (maybe?), that's 30 years old with limited factory support... what could go wrong?!
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02-15-2022, 01:12 PM #139
Yeah, the early model years had active aero. They had a bunch of cool shit but kind of ended up the bastard of the '90s Japanese sports car bunch. They had some racing success at Pikes Peak and I seem to recall they had the highest top speed.
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02-15-2022, 01:36 PM #140
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02-15-2022, 01:46 PM #141
The 3000GT VR4 had active aero, the Stealth didn’t. Made in Japan, just a rebadge job minimal dodge. A saabaru
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02-15-2022, 02:07 PM #142
Good clarification. The list of cars with active aero is short, and active front aero shorter.
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02-15-2022, 03:14 PM #143
It's really a lesser Nissan Z. Many similarities, but different in ways that make it worse.
AWD or FWD vs RWD. Ridiculously tight under the hood, but hey, let's put the engine sideways! So now you've got longer (more vague) linkages, and even more weight bias. It's bigger, and heavier, but just as cramped. They're both ugly, but the Stealth is uglier. And it looks cheaper.
I'm sure the performance is about the same, but there's so much support for the Nissan from both the factory and the aftermarket. Chrysler killed the Stealth themselves to make way for the Viper.
I'm guessing "I have spare heads for it" is code for there being a design issue, eg. known to overheat/warp, leaks, drinks oil, eats head gaskets, etc
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02-15-2022, 03:43 PM #144
All true. Thus the vastly cheaper prices than equivalent year Supras, Z's, RX-7's, and such. Always thought they looked like teh suck to work on. WAY advanced tech for the time, but yeah, lots to go wrong too. If I had a lift and plenty of spare time, it'd be a fun toy to tinker around with and abuse for a bit before dumping it off on the next sucker.
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02-15-2022, 03:49 PM #145
"Bargain Classic"
I'm sure there are enthusiast social / parts channels / racing, etc, that would make ownership easier. But that exists for all the other cars in its class as well.
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02-15-2022, 04:04 PM #146
Joining late and was going to suggest Jenson, but ya beat me to it.
Which means I have to suggest a car I actually want. Saab Sonnet. Beautiful car. See?:
Here's a nice project car version:
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car...ii/1970/856717
And if that's too put together you have this option for only $3,000 and the next 4 years of your life:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts...440677331.html
It'll look like this when you are done
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0812-13...ab-sonett-iii/
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02-15-2022, 04:18 PM #147
Instant classic. Ralph Nader special.
https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...vair/101583799In order to properly convert this thread to a polyasshat thread to more fully enrage the liberal left frequenting here...... (insert latest democratic blunder of your choice).
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02-15-2022, 04:18 PM #148
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02-15-2022, 04:42 PM #149
Mid-30Ks last I checked. Sucks because there was a time when you could pick them up in the teens for the less desirable models. That said I've driven enough of the 90s variants in my past that I'm not super interested, even if they were cheap. Dodge Neon parts bin interior. WEIRD pedal and steering wheel placement since the transmission tunnel shoves everything over. Definitely fun to hoon around for a day or two, or probably on a track, but I've had my fill even not owning one. Just borrowing them from the dealer I worked at from time to time when we had one sitting on the lot. CRAZY slidey in wet weather too. Haha. Good times, but kind of a sucky DD. Perhaps if I had a 10 car garage and lots of money, but alas.
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02-15-2022, 04:54 PM #150
Except a Viper like this one. I'd buy this one*
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d...446253619.html
*if I could
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