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holdenontoit · Mar 25th, 2008, 04:14 PM

got a car yet?

eBay Motors: Mini : Mini Cooper S (item 220216640116 end time Apr-01-08 04:58:14 PDT)

GadgetGav · Mar 26th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Isn't the budget $500, not $5,000..? Are you open to offers..?

holdenontoit · Mar 26th, 2008, 10:48 AM

5K is the starting price, the reserve is higher than that, but I am always open to offers, just ask Hannah.............

LePew · Mar 27th, 2008, 08:40 PM

Can we talk this guy down and steal an engine somewhere?

1969 Porsche 912-Project Car

blalor · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:19 PM

... and some doors, and a hood ...

Actual Size · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:53 PM

Just go for a Corniche.

Rolls-Royce Corniche: The Ultimate 24 Hours of LeMons Car!

Honestly..rear engine cars are a pain to work on (unless they are formula racers).

Why not check Mini City and see if they have a beater?

yellowmininy · Mar 28th, 2008, 12:02 AM

I can always go scope it out, since I'm in the neighborhood. (The Mini City folks are good people!)

snid · Mar 28th, 2008, 01:10 AM

How about some Tupperware? It's a wagon for extra bonus points.

FOR SALE: 95 Saturn SW2

At least it's the twincam engine.

Actual Size · Mar 28th, 2008, 01:31 AM

Almost forgot...baker has an MG-B in his garage. (Talk about a barn find.)

LePew · Mar 28th, 2008, 12:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snid (original)

How about some Tupperware? It's a wagon for extra bonus points.
FOR SALE: 95 Saturn SW2
At least it's the twincam engine.

That's a possibility. But beat up Saturns so a dime a dozen tho.
Wonder if this is still available?

84 bmw 318 i price drop

snid · Mar 28th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Nope, that 318 went fast.

1993 Caddilac Seville
cadillac seville

See if the price can be knocked down on this e30 325is
1987 BMW 325is-$700

Theo · Mar 28th, 2008, 03:04 PM

One of the more interesting rules listed on the LeMons website concerns selling parts from the $500 car:
Quote:
4.7: Scavenger Sales: If you sell pieces off of your car, the money that comes back in can be used to offset the initial purchase price. Just be prepared to convince some exceedingly skeptical judges of the validity of all those transactions.

So, suppose that we can find a car for $500 and need to put in another $200 in parts to make it competitive (excluding safety equipment, of course). If we can sell $200 in unneeded parts (radio, CD, seats, etc.), that will allow us to do the work and still comply with the $500 rule. However, I expect this would require sufficient documentation (bills of sale, etc.).

Anyone know someone who is restoring a car and need bits and pieces of interior/exterior trim?

Just something to think about...

LePew · Mar 28th, 2008, 04:09 PM

That's right Theo. We can spend more than $500 and just eBay out the unnessary seats, interior bits, door panels, turn signals, glass, radio, etc. to get back below.

More dreaming:

1983 AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR SPARES/REPAIR/DONOR on eBay, also, Austin, Classic Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 30-Mar-08 12:49:33 BST)

Seemingly nothing in the rules would prevent us from spending a bit to ship a classic MINI over from the UK...

Theo · Mar 28th, 2008, 06:27 PM

So, other than price and good running condition, what characteristics define a particularly advantageous LeMon's competition car?

I'm talking about things like auto vs. manual, unibody vs. frame (truck), large vs. small. It seems like there may be quite a few cars that qualify for the 4200 lbs and under weight limit. Now whether you can find one is another story.

Would a tank-like Mercedes/BMW present a better choice over a Ford Probe or classic Mini? Inquiring minds want to know.

Also, I realize the LeMon must have a roll cage. So perhaps to keep costs down, we get a car that has an off-the-self, pre-fabbed roll cage available?

Do we want to try to get a sponsor? A sponsor might defray the cost of the needed safety equipment and clothing that will be required. My neighbor owns a auto body shop...and then there's Julian at Sublime...

Just rambling.

jwardell · Mar 31st, 2008, 03:31 AM

From reading the articles, I'd say the most important requirement is something that can take numerous collisions and still run just fine. More metal, less plastic.

snid · Mar 31st, 2008, 06:15 PM

1950 Chevrolet sedan car

LePew · Apr 9th, 2008, 11:20 PM

1984 BMW 318i 2-door project car - Needs clutch and other work

I've talked him down to $450. What do you think? Need to know ASAP.....car will be gone this weekend no doubt.

NHRef · Apr 10th, 2008, 01:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LePew (original)

1984 BMW 318i 2-door project car - Needs clutch and other work

I've talked him down to $450. What do you think? Need to know ASAP.....car will be gone this weekend no doubt.

Go for it! Good detail from poster; photos make it look decent; price is right

blalor · Apr 10th, 2008, 11:04 AM

I agree. If nothing else, it'd be fun to resurrect it.

What's involved in dropping the tranny on this car? Will putting it on jack stands be sufficient, or will we need more ground clearance? (I'll be replacing the transmission on my Jeep this summer, but I'll struggle with too MUCH ground clearance when lowering and raising it...).

LePew · Apr 10th, 2008, 04:57 PM

This 535i is also still available. Engine is overheating and she can be talked down to a lower price. We'd just cast off some interior bits to drop us below $500. This engine has twice the displacement of the 318i!! The 3 or the 5?

BMW 1986 535I

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holdenontoit lost in the ozone again My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Costa Rica Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 2,980 Offline	5K is the starting price, the reserve is higher than that, but I am always open to offers, just ask Hannah............. out of my mind.........back in five minutes.

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Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 5,748 Offline	Just go for a Corniche. Rolls-Royce Corniche: The Ultimate 24 Hours of LeMons Car! Honestly..rear engine cars are a pain to work on (unless they are formula racers). Why not check Mini City and see if they have a beater? www.mini-mama.org

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snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 4,217 Offline	How about some Tupperware? It's a wagon for extra bonus points. FOR SALE: 95 Saturn SW2 At least it's the twincam engine. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

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Actual Size Twi§ted Roads Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Big MAMA's House Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 5,748 Offline	Almost forgot...baker has an MG-B in his garage. (Talk about a barn find.) www.mini-mama.org

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Mar 26th, 2008, 02:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 6,097 Offline	Isn't the budget $500, not $5,000..? Are you open to offers..?

Mar 27th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#44 (permalink)
LePew earning some stripes Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 591 Offline	Can we talk this guy down and steal an engine somewhere? 1969 Porsche 912-Project Car

Mar 27th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#45 (permalink)
blalor Rabid Motorer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nashua, NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 1,930 Offline	... and some doors, and a hood ...

Mar 28th, 2008, 12:02 AM	#47 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 03:33 PM Posts: 7,018 Offline	I can always go scope it out, since I'm in the neighborhood. (The Mini City folks are good people!)

Mar 28th, 2008, 12:14 PM	#50 (permalink)
LePew earning some stripes Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 591 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snid (original) How about some Tupperware? It's a wagon for extra bonus points. FOR SALE: 95 Saturn SW2 At least it's the twincam engine. That's a possibility. But beat up Saturns so a dime a dozen tho. Wonder if this is still available? 84 bmw 318 i price drop

Mar 28th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#51 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 4,217 Offline	Nope, that 318 went fast. 1993 Caddilac Seville cadillac seville See if the price can be knocked down on this e30 325is 1987 BMW 325is-$700 jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

Mar 28th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#52 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 2,359 Offline	One of the more interesting rules listed on the LeMons website concerns selling parts from the $500 car: Quote: 4.7: Scavenger Sales: If you sell pieces off of your car, the money that comes back in can be used to offset the initial purchase price. Just be prepared to convince some exceedingly skeptical judges of the validity of all those transactions. So, suppose that we can find a car for $500 and need to put in another $200 in parts to make it competitive (excluding safety equipment, of course). If we can sell $200 in unneeded parts (radio, CD, seats, etc.), that will allow us to do the work and still comply with the $500 rule. However, I expect this would require sufficient documentation (bills of sale, etc.). Anyone know someone who is restoring a car and need bits and pieces of interior/exterior trim? Just something to think about... "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain Last edited by Theo : Mar 28th, 2008 at 06:17 PM.

Mar 28th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#53 (permalink)
LePew earning some stripes Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 591 Offline	That's right Theo. We can spend more than $500 and just eBay out the unnessary seats, interior bits, door panels, turn signals, glass, radio, etc. to get back below. More dreaming: 1983 AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR SPARES/REPAIR/DONOR on eBay, also, Austin, Classic Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 30-Mar-08 12:49:33 BST) Seemingly nothing in the rules would prevent us from spending a bit to ship a classic MINI over from the UK...

Mar 28th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#54 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 2,359 Offline	So, other than price and good running condition, what characteristics define a particularly advantageous LeMon's competition car? I'm talking about things like auto vs. manual, unibody vs. frame (truck), large vs. small. It seems like there may be quite a few cars that qualify for the 4200 lbs and under weight limit. Now whether you can find one is another story. Would a tank-like Mercedes/BMW present a better choice over a Ford Probe or classic Mini? Inquiring minds want to know. Also, I realize the LeMon must have a roll cage. So perhaps to keep costs down, we get a car that has an off-the-self, pre-fabbed roll cage available? Do we want to try to get a sponsor? A sponsor might defray the cost of the needed safety equipment and clothing that will be required. My neighbor owns a auto body shop...and then there's Julian at Sublime... Just rambling. "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

Mar 31st, 2008, 03:31 AM	#55 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 5,429 Offline	From reading the articles, I'd say the most important requirement is something that can take numerous collisions and still run just fine. More metal, less plastic. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Mar 31st, 2008, 06:15 PM	#56 (permalink)
snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 4,217 Offline	1950 Chevrolet sedan car jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

Apr 9th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#57 (permalink)
LePew earning some stripes Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 591 Offline	1984 BMW 318i 2-door project car - Needs clutch and other work I've talked him down to $450. What do you think? Need to know ASAP.....car will be gone this weekend no doubt.

Apr 10th, 2008, 01:00 AM	#58 (permalink)
NHRef Play On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Hampshire Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 880 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LePew (original) 1984 BMW 318i 2-door project car - Needs clutch and other work I've talked him down to $450. What do you think? Need to know ASAP.....car will be gone this weekend no doubt. Go for it! Good detail from poster; photos make it look decent; price is right http://cooperpedia-swicki.eurekster.com A swicki harnesses the power of community. No ads, just search results that are relevant to you.

Apr 10th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#59 (permalink)
blalor Rabid Motorer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nashua, NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 1,930 Offline	I agree. If nothing else, it'd be fun to resurrect it. What's involved in dropping the tranny on this car? Will putting it on jack stands be sufficient, or will we need more ground clearance? (I'll be replacing the transmission on my Jeep this summer, but I'll struggle with too MUCH ground clearance when lowering and raising it...).

Apr 10th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#60 (permalink)
LePew earning some stripes Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NH Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 591 Offline	Torn This 535i is also still available. Engine is overheating and she can be talked down to a lower price. We'd just cast off some interior bits to drop us below $500. This engine has twice the displacement of the 318i!! The 3 or the 5? BMW 1986 535I

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