veru
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Oct 17, 2015 19:42:30 GMT
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Hi folks
looking for the best bang for my money and something that I can sell in the future without too much trouble, what would be my best option ?
price wise anything from a grand to 3k
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Last Edit: Oct 20, 2015 8:19:53 GMT by rmad: I tried to ignore the spelling mistake in the title, but it became unbearable after a while! :-)
W140 500 CL 1994 sold
Datsun 120y b210 coupe 1977 sold
Datsun 120y b310 1978 sold
W124 300 Sportline 1990
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Oct 17, 2015 20:03:43 GMT
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Well by its nature a sleeper so to speak is a base model or something that does not look fast or flashy , so they are usually built , not a off the shelf model ...
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Oct 17, 2015 20:10:25 GMT
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Oct 17, 2015 20:16:16 GMT
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I've got a rusty old Mercedes W210 E420 (1997) would be perfectly within budget. E430 is a nice one too or a BMW 540i touring.
Factory built sleepers all of them.
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Best sleeper advice neededMercdan68
@forddan68
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Oct 17, 2015 20:40:18 GMT
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I've got a mint w210 E class 300turbodiesel superb car and rare in top nick for less than £1500
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1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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gazz81
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Oct 17, 2015 22:58:29 GMT
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Mitsubishi Legnum VR4!
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Del
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Any scabby-looking Granada Cosworth...
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veru
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Thanks guys never thought about factory built ones before the vr4 looks the business but most sellers know it's a beast and are going for good money
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W140 500 CL 1994 sold
Datsun 120y b210 coupe 1977 sold
Datsun 120y b310 1978 sold
W124 300 Sportline 1990
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LowStandards
Club Retro Rides Member
Bigging Up The Sum Sum Man Since '99
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This thread confuses me
There are no factory sleepers as people will know what they are capable of. Merc and BMW's, despite being vile executive tat are expected to be fast (even though 99% aint) so can be ruled out
I'm guessing you're asking what's already been done? What's a popular conversion so well documented?
I'm thinking vtec'd mini, redtop Nova and vvti metro kind of thing?
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160 vvc metro would be my choice...
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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160 vvc metro would be my choice... *n Gotta be beige  |
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Last Edit: Oct 18, 2015 9:47:37 GMT by fordperv
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craig1010cc
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Best sleeper advice neededcraig1010cc
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Oct 18, 2015 10:33:28 GMT
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Saab 9000 areo would be my choice, with a few tunng goodies added in znd you have a rapid well handling barge that very few would give a 2nd look at.
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Oct 18, 2015 13:20:42 GMT
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Would be fun to turn a Impreza GT Turbo/WRX estate into a 1.6GL lookwise. Front mounted intercooler, normal bonnet. A few tweaks to get it up to 300hp.
That E500 mattnlisa looks like a bargain, if it is the facelifted v8 with 388hp (earlies 5.0 V8 had only 306hp...). Elegance package is essential for the sleeper look.
Volvo 850 T5R will be mentioned in a few seconds.
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Oct 18, 2015 17:11:08 GMT
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Hey! How about a Volvo 850 T5R....?
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Oct 18, 2015 17:13:19 GMT
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A lexus gs300 with a turbo bolted to
It is a sleeper. Has the 2jz and with just a turbo and head gasket upgrade it's 500bhp
Everything above are just normal cars.
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vertex
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Oct 18, 2015 17:32:52 GMT
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A lexus gs300 with a turbo bolted to It is a sleeper. Has the 2jz and with just a turbo and head gasket upgrade it's 500bhp Everything above are just normal cars. There's a bit more to it than just a turbo & a head gasket to go na-t The other sensible option is just buy a Toyota aristo 3ltr twin turbo go down the bpu route for 400-420bhp |
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Oct 18, 2015 19:43:38 GMT
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OP - what exactly are you looking for?
What type of car do you want to 'appear to have'? 60's , 70's etc?
What kind of performance are you looking for?
What practicalities are needed?
Without the detail of which, there will just be random thoughts....
Put the effort in to the question, and RR will pay out in spades....
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Oct 18, 2015 20:44:05 GMT
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Hey! How about a Volvo 850 T5R....?
This could be the go if you can find a good one. As I recall they used to go pretty hard on the track.
A real sleeper I remember from the early '80s was a BMC 1300 belonging to an older guy I knew. It looked totally like a grandpa car but he'd done the motor up to Cooper S spec plus a bit. It was good for an honest 105 mph and gave many a V8 a fright.
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Oct 18, 2015 20:56:02 GMT
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Another vote for the Saab 9000, or 9-5 Aero, a few tweaks 300bhp.
Ive a 9-5 Aero estate that's had a bit of work done, remap 3" down pipe 3.5 bar FPR, 300bhp, 440 NMF.
9-5 Aero are well within you budget
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