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Hi Guys, I have been selling my records on eBay for a while now to fund a new toy. I finally have about 2k I can put towards a new car. I have narrowed down my choices (don't ask on what criteria because there is no logic!). Please help me choose. I am ony getting the car as a toy, I want a car that has potential for some light modding, mostly I want the car for crusing and taking to shows. Option 1- 1972 2 door Triumph Toledo with Dolomite Sprint engine and running gear.  Very green! too green? I am not sure These cars can look as good as this -  Option 2 - This lovely 1971 Saab 99. Potential for slamming and maybe even a Turbo conversion at some stage.  Option 3 - Volvo Amazon.  There is not a specific car that I have seen yet but was wondering if I should stick out for one. Seen this one advertised at £2.5k with new paint but weedy single carb engine. I may be pushing my budget to get a good one but loads out there. I have seen some great things done with these cars. Please vote and offer any other thoughts - but not other cars, already rejected hundreds of others. Cheers! |
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That particular Saab? I really like that one - I've seen that pic on here before. Looks really nice! It gets my vote although I wouldn't mind any out of that lot!
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That SAAB is tempting, I've seen it for sale on the SAAB forums.
I think i prefer the looks of the Toledo though.
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Rusty
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i like the toledo more but only cause i secretly want a dolomite sprint mmmmm
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
My mate said i was a Caravan Utilising Nomadic Tourist - not sure what he means - any ideas?
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Mark
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Amazon FTMFW.
Really really want one, so you should too.
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in my unbiased veiw i would have to say its got to be an e28 ;D
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Toledo out of those, I'd have an HB Viva though...
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go for the Triumph Toledo mate
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smoke tyres not drugs
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That Saab is really nice. A mate and me have been tempted by that recently. Problem was that we could not have brought ourselves to molest it in any way as it looks too good. I would vote for that, but would not be happy with the idea of modding it so will have to vote for the Toledo.
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the saab is lovely! i had a 71 99 'shed' which was great ,i can see a problem with molesting that one though ,2k will get you some very nice stuff i'd widen my horizons slightly and hold out good luck
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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murran
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out of those choices itd have to be the saab.......... but non of those would be my choice imo.
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Chop chop chop ... Amozon... Chop chop ... Sled... Chop chop .. V8.... Chop chop......
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You never know when a mohican vintage car enthusiast will come in handy.
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Hmm.
Hard choice, because they don't all do -quite- the same thing.
Tolomite Sprint, cracking idea, whizzy whizz, braap braap exhaust note bouncing off buildings etc. Childish fun.
However if you're after a bit more comfort and restrained style, gotta be the Saab, reckon one of those would be ace for proper travelling, very civilised, especially anything 5-speeded.
Which leaves the Volvo, which is great for shows and pottering around the countryside etc.
Hmm.
Ah, f*ck it. I'd choose the noisy, childish option every time.
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I was torn by that. I love Amazons, but never owned one. Had 3 Saabs, so with experience of them, had to go Saab.
But a Slamazon sled would be cool.
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I Kinda in the same boat myself, After something retro to take to shows and enjoy at weekends and stuff, Even got the same kind of budget, plus I have a nice big bricked workshop down the bottom of my garden which is empty waiting to be filled with something.
Out of the three choices I would pick the Truimph, Looks great, even in green!, and very easy to fix and drive and get parts for.
I'd like a old Ford but have sadly been priced out of the market due to the scene tax.
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Last Edit: Jan 3, 2009 19:37:39 GMT by trigger
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Sorry dude I'm new here it's my first visit and post and I see a pic of my new car,I feel you have great taste because I bought that Amazon on 29 jan  And I'm loving it let the modding begin |
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Well that helps narrow his choice a little.
Another vote for the Triumph here. I owned several Dolomites in my yoof and a couple of mates had Toledos too. Quite comfy in their day, decent handling and easy to get bits for.
You might want to have a look at a brake upgrade as a priority though. They are bloody awful as standard, even overhauled.
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Volvorod ftw.. I voted Saab though  |
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Sorry dude I'm new here it's my first visit and post and I see a pic of my new car,I feel you have great taste because I bought that Amazon on 29 jan And I'm loving it let the modding begin Welcome!! As I said, hadn't really seen a specific Amazon but the ad for yours stuck out. Looks in great nick, bargain if it is as good as it looks. Sorry for sticking a picture up  Got any plans? I have seen some wild Amazons, especially in the US, loads of potential. |
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