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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:33 a.m. dyintorace SuperDork

  The recent M6 thread got me going on these again. I just love them and would love to own one some day.

  

  Seeing this picture made me start on them again. It's too low, but still pretty darn cool looking.

  
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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:48 a.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

  The first picture makes me tingly........the second picture makes me want to throw up a little.

  Beautiful cars

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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:50 a.m. Josh Dork

  This is probably the classic car that I most want to actually own. I fear that it might never happen though, by the time I can afford what they cost now, they'll probably be way out of my league.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:58 a.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork

  Yeah, it's too low... but...

  

  SCAVENGE THE SEA FLOOR FOR NUTRIENTS

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  Sept. 30, 2011 9:14 a.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork

  In reply to 92CelicaHalfTrac:

  DAMN!

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  Sept. 30, 2011 9:45 a.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork

  Yes please!

  I always really liked the short nose 4-cylinder cars too.

  

  I love going to the Pull-a-Part because the dollar admission is cheaper than most car shows and you almost always see cooler cars.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 9:47 a.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork

  In reply to 92CelicaHalfTrac:

  One of those with an M6 drivetrain would sweet.

  As a DIYer, my view is fear nothing, try anything, don't tell your wife what tools cost.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:04 a.m. Joshua HalfDork

  
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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:06 a.m. Joshua HalfDork

  
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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:13 a.m. kreb Dork

  I have to concur that with a $20K budget, one of these would likely be my classic car 1st choice. I love those suckers. There's a very nice and reasonably priced one on BAT right now:

  http://bringatrailer.com/2011/09/28/bat-exclusive-1970-bmw-2800cs-5-speed-coupe/

  It is better to wear out than to rust out.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:18 a.m. Joshua HalfDork

  
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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:24 a.m. jstein77 Dork

  That's the first expensive car I ever drove. I was only 18 at the time, and totally enthralled by it. I was amazed at the precision of the steering.

  Jerry in Melbourne

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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:26 a.m. kreb Dork

  Unfortunately, they're notorious for rust. I know where there's one rotting in a field. It'd be fruitless to try and properly restore it, but I keep having evil thoughts of bondo-ing it up and throwing a SBC in with a big roots blower sticking through the hood. It would be like a moustache on the Mona Lisa, but if you're going to commit an act of vagrancy you may as well go big!

  It is better to wear out than to rust out.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:36 a.m. dyintorace SuperDork

  Joe Gearin wrote: The first picture makes me tingly........the second picture makes me want to throw up a little. Beautiful cars

  I actually love it, other than the ride height. Put it up to an aggressive factory look and it would be perfect.

  Gainesville, FL

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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:53 a.m. oldtin Dork

  Box flares make them awesomer

  
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  Sept. 30, 2011 10:59 a.m. T.J. SuperDork

  In reply to kreb:

  That BAT car looks like a good deal. An E9 is on my list of cars to own at some point. Elegant is the word that comes to mind everytime I see one....well maybe not those slammed ones with too big wheels linked above, but those could be easily fixed.

  "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." George Orwell

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  Sept. 30, 2011 12:34 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork

  Joshua wrote:

  That one is perfect. I'll take 2 please.

  As a DIYer, my view is fear nothing, try anything, don't tell your wife what tools cost.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 12:40 p.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork

  Oh BMW... you've gone a long way. IN THE WRONG DIRECTION.

  SCAVENGE THE SEA FLOOR FOR NUTRIENTS

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  Sept. 30, 2011 12:46 p.m. dlmater New Reader

  kreb wrote: Unfortunately, they're notorious for rust. I know where there's one rotting in a field. It'd be fruitless to try and properly restore it, but I keep having evil thoughts of bondo-ing it up and throwing a SBC in with a big roots blower sticking through the hood. It would be like a moustache on the Mona Lisa, but if you're going to commit an act of vagrancy you may as well go big!

  I fully support your "evil thoughts" and am anxiuosly awaiting your impending "act(s) of vagrancy".
  

  I have always loved these cars. But, the one Joshua posted just pushed me over the edge. I would seriously consider exchanging a vital body part for that car.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 1:22 p.m. Joe Gearin Associate Publisher

  Rusted_Busted_Spit wrote:

  Joshua wrote:

  That one is perfect. I'll take 2 please.

  Agreed! I don't mind it a little lower, but I don't like the looks of it slammed with ginormous wheels.

  To each their own. I just don't like the "stance" look, especially when it ruins the car's functionality.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 4:08 p.m. bravenrace SuperDork

  For Sale at Bring a Trailer

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  Sept. 30, 2011 4:38 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  one of my favourite cars ever.. one of the few that can make a six series look ugly

  Be careful of your words, for someone will agree with them. Be careful of your conduct, for someone will imitate it. -Leih Tsu

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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:05 p.m. Feedyurhed Dork

  92CelicaHalfTrac wrote: Oh BMW... you've gone a long way. IN THE WRONG DIRECTION.

  Sad but true.

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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:39 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  at least up to the E46 they were doing good....

  Be careful of your words, for someone will agree with them. Be careful of your conduct, for someone will imitate it. -Leih Tsu

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  Sept. 30, 2011 8:52 p.m. Osterkraut SuperDork

  bravenrace wrote: For Sale at Bring a Trailer

  Oh dear sweet baby Jesus... let's see, I think if I sell the WRX and a motorcycle or two...

  The hot wife thread is my to-do list. Except yours. O-dawg don't do fat chicks.

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